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January 2020

An Affiliate Chapter of the American Association

of Woodturners

We meet the 3rd

Tuesday of every

month at Walton

Community center

11010 Ridge Ave,

Fort Pierce

Next Meeting:

Feb. 18, 2020

Saturday at Jack’s

Feb. 22, 2020

In This Issue

Presidents Letter

Secretary’s

Report

Show and Tell

Safety Minute

Classifieds

Upcoming

Events

President’s Letter

February 2020

Hello Treasure Coast Turners,

Our meeting is on Tuesday February 18th at 7:00pm This month’s challenge is Items for the raffles at the

Fair. Each member who brings and donates an item for the Fair Raffles will be in a drawing for a gouge.

The Florida Wood Turning Symposium will be February 7 thru 9 at the Lake Yale Baptist Center in Eustis,

Fl. Our own Jack Shelton will be one of the featured demonstrators. I will be there as a videographer.

For those of you who have never been, it is a great experience.

Our Vice President, Paul has been working tirelessly to get our own woodturning show ready to go. It

will be on February 15th and 16th at Langford Park in Rio on N Dixie Highway. Hours are 10:00am to

4:00pm each day.

The demo for the meeting will be “How to Turn a Top” for the Fair. Saturday at Jack’s will be hands-on

top turning and turning a “Beads of Courage Box”. Remember to bring your own tools

The Fair starts on February 28th, a sign-up sheet will be passed around. If you will be helping at the Fair

you need to go out to the fairgrounds office and get an ID. We also need you to round out blanks of top

wood for the fair and Rio. Call Bob, Jack or Ed and we will get you blanks to round.

Do not forget to bring your 2020 club dues, ($30.00)

Do not forget to bring something for show and tell.

See you at the meeting.

Bob

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Meeting Minutes – January 21, 2020

Call to order / Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition of visitors: Ben Taylor and two family members

OFFICERS REPORTS:

Secretary’s Minutes – motion made to accept, seconded and approved

Treasurer’s Report - Beginning Balance $2,986.09

Income $ 540.00

Expenses $ 0

Ending Balance $ 3526.09

– motion made to accept the Treasurer’s report, seconded and approved

OLD BUSINESS

Mahogany Spittoon Bring-back by Paul and won by John Hart

Heathcote Holiday Light and the previous Oct Heathcote exhibit reaped $725 in Raffle and Donation

income for the club. This will be reflected in next month’s Treasurer’s Report. This was despite three

days of inclement weather.

TCWG Sale and Show would be on Feb 15 and 16 at Francis Langford Park. We will have a screened-in

pavilion. We will exhibit on Saturday from 10 – 4 and Sunday 10 – 3. Charlie published a flyer in the

January newsletter and encouraged all members to circulate it. John will follow-up with WQCS to

ensure that the event is on their Community Calendar. Jack will contact the lady reporter who covers

local events and will ensure that the banner is posted at the foot of the Roosevelt Bridge.

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made, seconded and passed to donate $100 to Heathcote.

Saturday at Jacks will have demos and Hands-on and a Board Meeting afterward. (There was not a

quorum for the board meeting).

The Fair starts Feb 28. A sign-up sheet was circulated. Charlie will send a roster of the club to the Fair

and all members are encouraged to get an ID card for free admission and participation in the demos and

sale. Go to the office on the Peacock Road side from 9 – 4 M-F. Last day to get an ID is Sat Feb 22.

Club Exercise for February is to make a pair of candlesticks. All participants will be eligible for a raffle.

The January Club Challenge was to bring a donation for the Fair Raffle. Because only one member

brought an item, the Challenge was extended to February. All members who bring a donation for

the raffle will be eligible for a high-quality bowl gouge raffle.


SHOW AND TELL

Show and Tell. All members are encouraged to bring something to the meeting – finished or unfinished and les-

sons learned as well as something to share are all welcome subjects.

Demo – Turn a candlestick – but because the lathe has not been moved to the Community Center, Jack and Paul

critiqued work for volunteers.

Attendees: 37 Adjourned: 8:40

The online portal to join as a Chapter Affiliate is now live.

New Chapter Affiliate Membership Program: Every member

of a chapter is now invited to join the AAW Community!

It's quick and easy, and free! Every individual who belongs to a

chapter may now join AAW as a Chapter Affiliate Member

FREE for a three-month period. Chapter Affiliates will be able

to access AAW's entire portfolio of online features and educa-

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Meeting Agenda – February 18, 2020

Call to order / Pledge of Allegiance and Recognition of visitors

OFFICERS REPORTS:

Secretary’s Minutes – motion

Treasurer’s Report – motion

OLD BUSINESS

Bring-back by John Hart

TCWG Sale and Show will be on Feb 15 and 16 at Francis Langford Park. We will have a screened-in

pavilion. We will exhibit on Saturday from 10 – 4 and Sunday 10 – 3. All members are encouraged to

participate.

The St. Lucie Fair starts Feb 28. A sign-up sheet was circulated. Charlie will send a roster of the club

to the Fair and all members are encouraged to get an ID card for free admission and participation in the

demos and sale. Go to the office on the Peacock Road side from 9 – 4 M-F. Last day to get an ID is Sat

Feb 22.

NEW BUSINESS

AAW has instituted a new benefit to all who wish to sample the AAW online resources. By registering as

an Associate Member, the applicant will have a three-month free access. Please try it out.

Club Challenge for May is to turn a Beads of Courage box. Saturday at Jacks will be a demo. In-

structions are included in February Newsletter.

April 21 will be the annual pitch-in dinner. A sign-up sheet will be circulated to help plan for the

quantity of food. This includes an annual Exhibit to show our families and loved ones what the members

can do. Please bring something to show. There will be a motion to fund the Club’s food and sundries

purchases.

SHOW AND TELL

February Exercise was to turn a pair of candle sticks. There will be a drawing for participants.

The January Club Challenge was to bring a donation for the Fair Raffle. Because only one member

brought an item, the Challenge was extended to February. All members who bring a donation for

the raffle will be eligible for a high-quality bowl gouge raffle.

Show and Tell. All members are encouraged to bring something to the meeting – finished or unfinished

and lessons learned as well as something to share are all welcome subjects. Participants will be eligible

for a drawing.

Demo – Because work is underway at the Community Center, the club lathe is unavailable. Jack will tell

us how the Florida Symposium went and his experience as a featured demonstrator.


JACK SHELTON

MAHOGANY

JACK SHELTON

MAHOGANY


JACK SHELTON

MAHOGANY

CHARLIE PROULX

MAHOGANY


CHARLIE PROULX

MAHOGANY

PAUL STRUVE

VASE

MAHOGANY


STEVE LASHER

STEVE LASHER


STEVE LASHER

JOHN HART

VASE

MONKEY PUZZLE


JOHN HART

VASE

MONKEY PUZZLE

JOHN HART

VASE

BLUE MAHO


JOHN HART

BOWL

SWAMP MAPLE

DON GRANT

KOA


FRED DAVIS

BOWL

PECAN

FRED DAVIS

BOWL

PECAN


FRED DAVIS

BOWL

MAHOGANY

FRED DAVIS

VASE

NORFOLK ISLAND PINE


FRED DAVIS

VASE

NORFOLK ISLAND PINE

ED MACIAG

BOX

NORFOLK ISLAND PINE


TOM CROSS

BOWL

MAHOGANY

TOM CROSS

BOWL

MAPLE


WYATT

MAHOGANY

JIM BARNES

GOBLET / CAPTURED

RING

PIN CUSHION


WAYNE

BOXES

YARD WOOD &

ROYAL POINCIENA

WENDELL

ROSEWOOD


JARED BUCKNER

JARED BUCKNER


JARED BUCKNER

JARED BUCKNER

BIRD HOUSE


JARED BUCKNER

VENUS BOX

WALNUT / PLA

JARED BUCKNER

IRIS BOX

PEAR WOOD / PLA


JARED BUCKNER

HANS WEISSFLOG

BOXES

JARED BUCKNER

HANS WEISSFLOG

BOXES


JARED BUCKNER

WANDS

JARED BUCKNER

3D PRINTED CHUCKS


JARED BUCKNER

3D PRINTED

TURNING TOOLS

JARED BUCKNER

CABACHONS


Safety minute: INJURY REPORT

Jose Vasquez sustained a deep cut over his right eye requiring a trip to the ER and six stitches. Jose says he is fine and wanted to share this incident because there are some important lessons-learned. Here is his account of what happened:

“This morning I decided to do a bit of turning after about two weeks lay off. I was working on a lid for one of two segmented boxes which I had previously completed. I got to complete the first lid with no fan fare. While working on the second lid the piece flew off the lathe and caught me above the left eyebrow causing a deep cut and a visit to the ER I needed six stitched to close up. I am fine, it could have been worse. So what happened ? I was using the Cole Jaws, I should have made sure that the wood blank was square it wasn't it 4.5 X4.0 meaning it was only being held on three sides as opposed to all four sides. This is something that we all know to do when using these type of jaws. This was the primary cause of this accident. Of course it would have helped if I had my face shield on ( I did not) . Lessons learned:

(1) wear your face shield

(2) stay out of the line of fire

(3) make sure your work is properly secured (If my blank had been square it would not have had room to slide it the jaws causing it to fly off).”

One other thing I do when using my Cole jaws is bring up the tail stock to support the work. You can accomplish 99% of what you need to do with the tail stock in place.

Thanks to Jose for sharing his experience.

Have fun and work safe!

Jimmie Porter

Upcoming Events

Woodturners Guild show and sale—Langford Park—Feb. 15-16, 10:00-4:00


Beads of Courage Box Specifications

6” (5” min) wide by 5” (4” min) wide.

Box bases should be wide enough so the box is stable and does not tip over easily. Lids for Beads of Courage boxes should be

easy for small or ill children to remove or lift. Any knobs or finials should be easy for a small child to grasp and to elaborate so

they don’t break. Avoid excessively elaborate designs that may easily break or be damaged; remember, hospital rooms have

limited storage space.

Finishing of boxes is extremely important! Beads of Courage recipients are susceptible to germs / infections / mold. Items that

have not been properly sealed can harbor mold. Please take time to ensure you are using a safe finishing process that does not

contain toxic materials. Also do not use finishes like linseed oil that take a long time to cure or outgass. Allow for appropriate

curing times for your finish.


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Meeting

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Saturday at

Jack’s

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January 2020


TREASURE COAST WOODTURNING GUILD APPOINTED OFFICERS

Librarian

Event Coordinator Linda Dorough [email protected]

Webmaster Chris Haarer [email protected]

Newsletter Dick Wetmiller [email protected]

The Treasure Coast Woodturnings Guild mission is to

promote woodturning as an art form to all that are

interested. For more information on membership, e-mail

us at: [email protected] , visit our web site or join

TCWG ELECTED OFFICERS

OFFICE NAME CONTACT INFO

President Bob Harrer [email protected]

Vice President Paul Struve [email protected]

Secretary John Hart [email protected]

Treasurer Charlie Proulx [email protected]

Board Member Ed Stavish [email protected]

Board Member Chuck Johansen [email protected]

Board Member Dick Wetmiller [email protected]

Don’t forget to join the AAW, click on the

following link: AAW Registration

mailto:[email protected]





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