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Kiama Woodcraft Group October 2019

Kiama Woodcraft

Group Inc

WWW.kiamawoodcraft.org Box 572 Kiama 2533 kiamawoodcraft@gmail.com

Octoberber 2019 Newsletter Committee

President: Ted Batty 97478426 Vice President: Darren Keen: 0415 155 200

Secretary: Darren Collins 42361466 Treasurer: Tony Walsh: 0416151380

Newsletter Editor: Tom Loosz:- 0411112041 Home: 42970357

Co-ordinator: Vacant

Contributors to this Newsletter include John Daniel, Michael Purcell, Tony Walsh and the Editor (me).

Meetings at 7 pm 4th Wednesday of each month at Kiama High School:-Next Meeting 23/10/2019

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January 2020 Fire Station Sales:- TBA

KWG Expo 7-8 March 2020

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Old Fire Station Sales

Another successful week of woodcraft sales was the general consensus from members that had items for sale during the October sale. We had some quite days and some busier ones to make up for the occasional lack of customers, overall I think everyone seemed happy with their return on sales. I’m sure Ted Batty will provide a summary of the week at the forthcoming meeting.

CHRISTMAS ‘GET TOGETHER’

The November monthly meeting (Wednesday 27th) will again be our Christmas venue, rounding off the years activities with the opportunity to congratulate ourselves on a successful 12 months. Have a yarn or two over coffee or tea while enjoying some Christmas fare. After the normal formalities and the usual badge draw we’ll again, like last year, draw for a Lions club Christmas Cake and also a Christmas Pudding. So, please make the effort to attend, hey, you can only win if you come along. Tony Walsh.

The Christmas get together will be discussed in depth at the next meeting, so please make sure your calendar is free for the November meeting to make this a great night, the more the merrier.

Mick’s Library News October 2019.

The following items are new additions to the Library:- Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking. Australian Wood Review Magazines – 9 Issues – No’s 88 to 97. The Art of Woodworking, Time Life Books, 8 Books from the series

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September Demonstration_Shoji teapot stand

David Bywater presented a captivating demonstration on how to make a Japanese Shoji teapot stand. This was a demo that seemed to capture everyone’s attention and interest on the night. Remarkable work and design accomplished with high skill and an astute eye for detail.

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Show and Tell

The Joint challenge, Mal MacRae, Barry Mather and Tony Walsh.

Tony Walsh, brought along a micro drill and chuck set.

David Bywater, a relief carving.

Ted Batty, camellia box and finial.

Kiama Woodcraft Group Inc. --- General Meeting Kiama High School, 7:00pm 25th September,2019 Present: As per attendance Book (15 members) Apologies: Darren Collins, John Hanna Minutes from the previous meeting: Moved by Barry Mather and seconded by Michael Purcell that the minutes be accepted as circulated…passed unanimously. Ask the expert: - How do you find time to get out to the shed? Show & tell: - *Viv. Franks showed a carving in progress of a father and child Inspired by a photograph, Jelutong was the choice of wood. *Mal MacRae showed his cross-halving joint using the Japanese Kigerahi technique (hammering the fibres to produce a tighter joint). Mal showed his first attempt of making a Japanese style plane using a genuine hand-forged blade that he picked up during his travels. *Barry Mather showed his successful attempt of making a Japanese dovetailed joint.

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*David Bywater showed his relief carving done while tending a workshop at ‘Artisan on the Hill’ run by Allan Williams. *Tony Walsh showed his Japanese-inspired compound joint (three Pieces) followed by showing some small chucks for fine drills purchased from Jacar. *Ted Batty showed a small hollow bowl turned in two separate halves with a fitted lid sporting a fine finial; Camelia was the choice of wood, in Teds words,” great to turn green or dry, the shavings just float over your shoulder.” *David Ross brought along a mystery block of wood, he had them all stumped revealing that it was a block of Sandal-wood, David informed the meeting that it was the heartwood that was the valued part because of its oil content.. Evening speaker: - David Bywater held the interest of the group with his demonstration and detailed explanation of making a Japanese Shoji teapot stand. David’s drawing of his ‘essential’ plan, his jigs and use of a low-angled plane for accurately ‘shooting’ the angles on each end of the small parts and the improvised depth-stop on the saw for making the required ‘hinged-joints’ demonstrated patience, discipline and attention to detail. Minutes from Previous meeting: - Moved by Mike Purcell, seconded Ray White that the minutes be accepted as circulated…passed unanimously. Business arising from minutes: - None Correspondence: - None presented. Treasurer’s report: Moved by Tony Walsh, seconded by Mary Furness that the report be accepted as read, passed unanimously. General Business: - >David Bywater informed the meeting that the Club Challenge timber hasn’t arrived yet. >Tom Loosz is in the process of building up our website and needs more members to participate in contributing to the gallery. Not surprisingly, the KWG has a wide following as indicated by feedback and inquiries from outside readers; Hervey Bay Woodturners being just one example. >Fire Station Gallery set-up time is Thursday, the 3rd Oct. at 11:30am. Posters and other gear from under the building can be taken out earlier. >Mal MacRae let the club know that there is Government funding available for community clubs to buy equipment. >Ray White brought along a bundle of impressive advertising leaflets for the upcoming Fire Station Exhibition: Ray has already distributed them in many locations, members were able to take some to further distribute. >Tony Walsh and Darren Collins have completed a comprehensive assets list. >Mal MacRae has a “mountain” of recycled Tallow Wood flooring to downsize. Badge Draw won by Mary Furness

Meeting closed at 8:45 pm Minutes recorder……. John Daniel

Kiama Woodcraft Group Committee Meeting September,26

th. 2019…open, 8:30 am.

Present: - Ted Batty, John Daniel, Darren Keen, Tony Walsh, David Bywater, Ray White Apologies: - Darren Collins Minutes from previous meeting: - Moved by John Daniel, seconded by Darren Keen that the minutes as read be accepted; minutes accepted. Business arising from minutes: >Ray White approached Shellharbour Council in the prospect of setting up a KWG display in one of the cabinets in the new Council building. The KWG was offered space next week, however with the short notice, the committee decided to pursue the prospect of a display following the library display after the EXPO.

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>Printing of the advertising fliers for the Fire Station Gallery done privately. >Assets and properties compiled and completed by Tony Walsh and Darren Collins. Borrowing list to be organised. >First aid kit now up to date. Treasurers report; - As for the 25

th, Sept. General meeting.

The outcome of Tony Walsh’s shopping around for insurance cover, it was decided that we would stay with our current public cover. Correspondence: -Nil General Business: - >Tony Walsh apologised that he couldn’t attend the set-up at the Fire Station Gallery, however will be selling. >As time is running out for organising an end-of-year ‘party’, it was suggested that we make the November a celebratory event inviting retired member`s; more discussion at the October meeting. Meeting concluded at 9:45 am. Minutes recorder… John Daniel