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It's a tough decision I'm sure. And equally as difficult for the family woodturner to discuss the end of his craft. I had no idea what to expect when I arrived. What I saw both amazed and inspired me. Pieces of art throughout the home of such quality and expertise I would only expect to see at annual symposiums. Peppermills, bowls, segments, cowboy hats, latticework, ornaments...all both large and small. Dozens of pieces expertly decorated throughout the home. This former club member clearly had a passion for detail and and an artistic eye. As I prepared to leave their home, I politely thanked the family for the opportunity to help a fellow woodturner. | in this issue |
Another great turnout for our meeting. These summer meetings are working really well this year. I like it! Club news was covered quickly to allow more time for the featured presentation. Club president Joe Payne announced some equipment will be put up for sale shortly. Two Fische lathes have already been sold and an additional two Jet bench top lathes will be offered in an email announcement. Shop workbenches are all now modified. Many thanks to Pin for his hard work resizing benches on both sides to make a more comfortable meeting space in the club shop. The difference is immediately noticeable. A stylish glass display cabinet has been donated to the club. The city has been contacted to request mounting in the lobby of the community building. We expect this to take some time to realize. If successful, the club board will create a committee to handle regular rotation of various pieces from club members for display. This should really help put more eyes on our club and what it does. The club board agreed to purchase a used Powermatic 3520B at an amazing price. Joe Payne and Dan Alvo went to extensive effort to arrange the acquisition and storage of the mighty gem from a former turner living in Cape Coral. We're very lucky to have this opportunity because this just doesn't happen very often! | show and tell contributors (not in order)Joe Payne, Dan Alvo, Fred Hecklau, Jose Vazquez |
June Open Shop DayJuly 20th, 2019 This month's open shop day was a busy one! First, the club welcomed it's newest addition to the fleet. A Powermatic 3520B lathe! As a club we now have two Powermatic 3520 lathes for all members to use during any Saturday session. In fact, both powermatics were running at the same time throughout the morning. Other members enjoyed honing their turning skills, learning advanced turning techniques and of course sharpening. A few just showed up to watch and learn and that's ok too! What a fun morning it was for everyone. |
Steve Johns |