May 2018 – Bruce Berger

ByRon Lindsay May 19, 2018October 11, 2024

Show and Tell table – Ron L. brought three incised pieces in the style of Harvey Fein.

Rick H. vases in syle of Rudy Lopez

Bird cage pierced balls

Rick’s bird cage ornaments

Ray H. – did various pieces in Lotusland Cedar

David F. tried chasing threads like Mike Mahoney – needed harder wood

John As. – Pierced Eucalyptus

Darrel W. – burnt Ceanothus

Darrel’s burnt Ceanothus turnings

Jim R. – smiley face

Goblets in pine – attempts at transluscence

Bruce B. delivered talk on piercing methods

Bruce’s demo pieces – upper left by John As. Also recommended Binh Pho CD on Thin Wall Turning (in club library)

Bruce showed slideshow of piercings including many by our own John As.

You need a pressure regulator to keep pressure below 60 psi to prevent overheating the turbine

Transfer the pattern using transfer paper and stylus.

Air turbine tool – low torque, 350,000 rpm – only good for piercing

Electric tool 45,000 rpm – higher torque

Piercing tips

Carbide grinder tip for electric tool

Lee R. brought oak from his burnt property in Ojai

John As. cutting oak to order

June, 2005
Bynstryker@gmail.com December 1, 2005October 11, 2024

Meeting Information: Saturday, June 11th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Hands-on Workshop with Mentoring Program at Russ Babbitt’s: 4691 Calle Cancun, Camarillo 93012 Lunch will again be prepared by Russ and a $5 donation is requested. Over thirty people attended last month’s meeting featuring the all day demo by Andi Wolfe. The photos and…

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March, 2010
Bynstryker@gmail.com March 1, 2010October 11, 2024

As noted above in blue, our agreement with the school, and due to the AAW insurance policy that covers our activities, only current members of the AAW will be allowed to use the lathes. Whether or not they plan to turn at this meeting, we strongly suggest that all members of Channel Islands Woodturners join the…

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March 2016 – Hands On
ByRon Lindsay March 30, 2016October 11, 2024

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November, 2007
Bynstryker@gmail.com November 1, 2007October 11, 2024

Note that the November 17th meeting is one week earlier than usual due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Member Al Geller will demonstrate how he turns thin natural edge bowls. Al is an excellent demonstrator and accomplished turner so be sure to save the date. Election of officers for next year will also be held. Members…

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March 2019 – Bob Nolan
ByRon Lindsay March 23, 2019October 11, 2024

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September 2022 Meeting
ByRon Lindsay September 24, 2022October 11, 2024

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