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N OR -C AL S HAVINGS Newsletter of Nor-Cal Woodturners, Inc. A Non-Profit Corporation and AAW Affiliate www.NorCalWoodturners.org May 2018 Volume 31, Number 5 Hello Nor-Cal woodturners. It seems like time is going by way too fast. It seems like it was just a few days ago we had our meeting. Last month we had John Jordan as a professional demonstrator and as I expected, he was amazing. I learned so much on hollow forms. Did you know he turns all of his hollow forms out of green wood and turns them as a finished thickness? When he’s cutting out his blanks he goes for the most stable part of the tree. This prevents movement after drying. I myself was not aware of this technique, therefore I will be giving it a try. Coming up this month before the General Meeting we have our pyrography and carving class. Those of you taking Neal and Phil’s class please make sure to watch the videos sent in your email as it contains lots of good information to help you in the class. During the June meeting Mr. Tony will be giving a demonstration on ring holders. This is a fun and easy project to learn. Oh, and did I mention the ladies love them. There are still plenty of spots open for this class. For those of you that have Facebook, you probably got to see the Utah Woodturning Symposium. From what I watched it looks like everyone had lots of fun. There were lots of turn off competitions taking place. I would loved to have been there, but unfortunately, work has to come first. I find myself watching Mike Mahoney and Kirk DeHeer bowl turning. Mike is demonstrating the McNaughton cording system. Let me tell you he makes it look so easy but I wonder how many funnels he has created. I have over a dozen and I’m not using the McNaughton system. Up next is the AAW symposium in Oregon. It’s a rarity that this event is held on the west coast, so hopefully more of you can make it. For those of you going I hope you all have a wonderful time. Last but not least, Mr. Craig is looking for shop tours. Just take a few pictures and tell us a little bit about how you got into turning, your favorite things, shop equipment etc. I hope to see you all at Tuesday’s meeting! Jimmy Corbin President, Nor-Cal Woodturners President’s Message By Jimmy Corbin 1(916) 842-7882 [email protected]
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NOR-CAL SHAVINGS Newsletter of Nor-Cal Woodturners, Inc.
A Non-Profit Corporation and AAW Affiliate www.NorCalWoodturners.org
May 2018 Volume 31, Number 5
Hello Nor-Cal woodturners. It seems like time is going by way too fast. It seems like it was just a few days ago we had our meeting.
Last month we had John Jordan as a professional demonstrator and as I expected, he was amazing. I learned so much on hollow forms. Did you know he turns all of his hollow forms out of green wood and turns them as a finished thickness? When he’s cutting out his blanks he goes for the most stable part of the tree. This prevents movement after drying. I myself was not aware of this technique, therefore I will be giving it a try.
Coming up this month before the General Meeting we have our pyrography and carving class. Those of you taking Neal and Phil’s class please make sure to watch the videos sent in your email as it contains lots of good information to help you in the class.
During the June meeting Mr. Tony will be giving a demonstration on ring holders. This is a fun and easy project to learn. Oh, and did I mention the ladies love them. There are still plenty of spots open for this class.
For those of you that have Facebook, you probably got to see the Utah Woodturning Symposium. From what I watched it looks like everyone had lots of fun. There were lots of turn off competitions taking place. I would loved to have been there, but unfortunately,
work has to come first. I find myself watching Mike Mahoney and Kirk DeHeer bowl turning. Mike is demonstrating the McNaughton cording system. Let me tell you he makes it look so easy but I wonder how many funnels he has created. I have over a dozen and I’m not using the McNaughton system.
Up next is the AAW symposium in Oregon. It’s a rarity that this event is held on the west coast, so hopefully more of you can make it. For those of you going I hope you all have a wonderful time. Last but not least, Mr. Craig is looking for shop tours. Just take a few pictures and tell us a little bit about how you got into turning, your favorite things, shop equipment etc.
I hope to see you all at Tuesday’s meeting! Jimmy Corbin President, Nor-Cal Woodturners
President’s Message
By Jimmy Corbin 1(916) 842-7882 [email protected]
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Nor-Cal Woodturners General Meetings
Leo Palmiter School 2040 Ethan Way, Sacramento CA Enter Parking lot off Cottage Way
4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Board of Directors Meetings Board meets at 5:30 PM the day of the General Meeting in the General Meeting room or one of the nearby shop or classrooms in January, April, July and October. Members are invited to the Board Meetings
Roster of Officers 2018
President: Jimmy Corbin [email protected] 916-842-7882
Vice-President: Tony White [email protected] 916-206-9264
Secretary: Shann Galuza [email protected] 916-990-0837
Treasurer: Steve Cabrol [email protected] 530-672-8833
Communication Director: Craig Milliron [email protected] 530-409-9197
Librarian: Hank Wilson [email protected] 916-671-9120
Member-at-Large: Dwight Rutherford [email protected] 916-783-5082
Member-at-Large: Judy Prichard [email protected] 530-851-1170
Member-at-Large: Neal DeVore Neal [email protected] 916-253-7208
Proprietary names which may be included herein are for information purposes only, and no endorsement of any particular product or supplier mentioned or criticism of others not mentioned by Nor-Cal Woodturners is implied.
Membership Information Dues for the calendar year are $35 per member and $10 for spouse. Commercial memberships are available for $50 per year. This membership includes yearly advertising in the newsletter. Ads are to be business card size and may be changed from month to month.
Mentors
Cameron Park – Jim Terrill - Penmaking [email protected] 530-417-0888
Cameron Park - Richard Bell - Hollow Forms [email protected] 530-677-3341
Granite Bay - Tom Castaldo – Boxes, Christmas Ornaments, Natural Edge Vessels and Texturing [email protected] 916-791-7544
Lincoln – Neal DeVore – Boxes, Christmas Ornaments, Natural Edge Vessels and Texturing [email protected] 916-253-7208
Lincoln – Jerry Hall – Youth Projects, Beginning, Sharpening, Embellishment, General Turning [email protected] [email protected] 530-913-8614
Nevada City – Bill Juhl - Bowls, General Turning, Vessels, Coring, Tool Sharpening, Large Work [email protected] 530-263-6602; 530-265-0203
Roseville – Phil Sargent - Natural Edge Vessels, General Turning [email protected] 916-789-1172
Sacramento – Chris Smith - Penmaking, Bottle Stoppers, Beginning Turning [email protected] 916-712-6979
Stockton - Corwin Jones - General Turning [email protected] 209-951-4622
Yuba City - Norm Hinman - Basic Bowl, Basic Spindle and Natural Edge Vessels [email protected] 530-673-5056
The Mentor program is available to members who have questions or problems with turning and would like verbal or hands-on help. Check in with the Mentor(s) in your area of interest and get acquainted!
Woodturning Workshops Sign up at the General Meeting for a workshop with Nor-Cal Woodturners’ Mentor Norm Hinman held at his shop. Each member has use of a full size lathe, plus expert instruction and guidance for the day. FREE and includes materials and use of tools. Limit 3 students. Classes are usually held the first Saturday following the meeting. Phone: 530-673-5056 [email protected]
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Woodworking Club News This section of our newsletter is to keep you informed of news about activities relating to turning and other woodworking.
Gold Country Woodturners Meetings held at 6:30 on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 518 Hwy 49, Nevada City, CA. Check out their “video of the month” at goldturners.org
North Valley Woodturners Meets in Durham, CA. Contact Lynn Shoger at [email protected]
Bay Area Woodturners Association They meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Pleasant Hill. Check out their website and newsletters at BayAreaWoodturners.org
Segmented Woodturners This is a “virtual” club you can reach at SegmentedWoodturners.org Jim Rodgers, President.
Sacramento Area Woodworkers (SAW) Meetings held at the Senior Center at 7:00 pm the 1st Tuesday of each month SacramentoAreaWoodworkers.com/
Newsletter Articles
Got a great idea you want to share with your fellow Woodturners? Whether it is a turning tool, turning technique, finishing process or anything at all related to turning, your Nor-Cal Woodturners newsletter can always use an article. If you have pictures, all the better. If you need help writing it up or taking pictures, we’re here to help. That’s what our club is all about - sharing. Contact either the club president or newsletter editor.
President Jimmy Corbin Phone: 1(916) 842-7882 Email: [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Craig Milliron Phone: 1(530) 409-9197 Email: [email protected]
Calendar of Events
May 22 - General Meeting 7:00 pm Leo Palmiter School, 2040 Ethan Way, Sac. John DePiazza demonstrates making a coffee scoop.
Turning Workshop 4:30 – 6:30 Held at Leo Palmiter School the day of the
General Meeting when announced by email and not conflicting with other events.
Phil Sargent Workshop Call Phil at 916-789-1172 for signup.
Norm Hinman Workshop See information and time for Norm’s class
on right-hand bottom of page 2.
Newsletter Information Newsletter deadline is the 15th of each month. Send submissions to [email protected].
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Share Your Knowledge
One of the great things about Nor-Cal is the wealth of knowledge our members have. Another is that everyone is willing to share that knowledge. If you have a "specialty" or even just a turning project that has "turned out" well, please consider sharing that by demonstrating at one of our club meetings. It can be a ½ hour demo (and we'll combine it with someone else) or a one hour demo. For those who haven't demonstrated before, we have added a page to our website titled "How To for Demonstrators”. It's under the Members Only section at the bottom. Please consider helping the club by sharing your knowledge. Just let Tony or Jimmy know and they will get you on the schedule.
Visit the Nor-Cal Woodturners website to see all the posted Events for the next several months.
Events Classes, Professional
Demonstrations and Meetings https://norcalwoodturners.org/page-1644328
Thank you Chris Smith for all the great work you do on our club website, the pictures you take at the General Meetings and Professional Demonstrations and the professional layouts for the newsletter as seen in the next six pages!
Amazon Smiles
Nor-Cal Woodturners is pleased to participate in Amazon’s “Smile” donation program. Amazon donates ½% of the purchase price for items made by individuals who name the Club as their selected recipient. In the first quarter of our participation, Amazon donated $24.35 to the Club. Thank you Amazon!
There is no cost to our Club or to the purchaser and once you register your preferences with Amazon, you don’t need to do anything else – just shop away! The easiest way to register is via the link on our website at www.norcalwoodturners.org.
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Shop Tour Shann Galuza
NCW member since 2015- Club Secretary since 2016.
My 1st shop tool was the Shopsmith. I had that for 15 years and just recently sold it. It was hard to let it go since it fit well in my small shop, one side of a two-car garage.
I purchased an 8” Rikon lathe making pens after taking a class at Woodcraft.
I have upgraded my lathe three more times since then. I bought a 12” Jet from Tony and only had it a month before I upgraded to the Jet 1642 that I thought would be my last lathe. Little did I know that a One Way 2436 was in my future. I you look close, there is a 2” riser kit on the head stock and tail stock to make to the capacity extend to be able to turn a 28” bowl! It also has casters that raise the height another 3”- so you have to be VERT tall to work on this lathe.
I eventually built a platform to stand on. All my tools are on wheels as I have to roll them back into a tight place when not in use, except for my lathe. I have it setup to use all the time. You never know when you might have a free hour after work to turn; and that is plenty of time to make some sawdust I bought the Woodcut Bowl Saver Max3 wood coring system to core out bowls. There is plenty of power with a 3HP 240 Volt One Way. So far I have only cored out green wood. If you want to try out a One Way lathe, now is your chance.
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Give me a call to set up a time to come try it out!
I sharpen on a stock Rikon grinder and dust collection with a dust devil.
I have a Laguna 14/12 band saw to round out logs with. My latest upgrade is the table saw, a Powermatic. My hope is that it won’t be a new
bench top, but it looks like I’m off to a bad start
I have been able to turn 2-3 times per week and enjoy learning from our monthly meetings and great members at Nor-Cal Woodturners.
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Seg-Easy
Want to try segmented woodturning? The Seg-Easy website is a great place to start. Lots of downloads, links, videos and tooling.
http://www.segeasy.com/links.htm
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