February 2013 Newsletter - Great Falls Turners

Great Falls Woodturners NewsletterVolume 4, Number 6 February 2013Rich Charlson’s SegmentingWorkshopThanks to Rich, Terry, Randy, DarrellYoung, and Paul Snyder for bringing theequipment for the class to use.The Rich Charlson SegmentingWorkshop continued through Januaryand up to Feb 9 th . All of the attendeesmade significant progress on creating asegmented bowl with a morning starinside the base of the bowl. Rich hasdemonstrated the steps necessary tocreate the bowls. Then, Rich, RandyGazda and Terry Hill made themselvesavailable to assist all attendees with anyquestions or concerns we may havehad. For their dedication to the club, Ican safely say we are truly grateful.Rich, Randy and Terry

_______________Kudos KornerSpecial Thanks_______________________________DemonstrationsOn Feb 9 th Sam Sampedrodemonstrated turning the segmentingbowl he created during the workshop.While turning the bowl it was quite noisyand a number of folks were coveringtheir ears when the bowl walls got thinand for this I apologize. I was mostappreciative to Chuck, Arnie and Gregfor their assistance during the turningprocess. The bowl is now in thefinishing room.A very special thanks to MarySuptic for volunteering and takingon the task of contacting vendorsfor donations to be used for the2013 Symposium. Her support tothe club is outstanding and wethank her very much!_____________A special thanks to Randy Gazdafor replacing the damaged bowlbottom with a new morning starbottom. It allows us to raffle theclub bowl. Also, thanks to TerryHill for providing the morning starto repair the bowl.________________

Thanks to Paul Snyder for thegreat photographs he takes duringthe meetings and instant galleries.______________Thanks to all the members whocontributed this month to the set upand take down at the meeting,cleaning up the facility, fund raisingand everything it takes to make theclub a success.______________Calendar of Events* 6:30 PM** 12:30 PM____________Perpetual BowlThe lucky winner of the Feb 9 th drawingof the perpetual bowl was DavidStratton. Chuck Kuether created thereally nice square bowl from maple.David has the honor of providing theperpetual bowl for the March 5 thmeeting.Future Club Meeting DatesRich Charlson Segmenting Workshop* Feb 16, and 23_______________* Mar 5 th Regular Meeting andDemo by KenQuaschnik**Mar 23 rdChuck Kuether DemoMarch 23 rd is due to the Carpentry Shopnot available for our club on March 16 th*Apr 2 nd**Apr 20 thRegular Meeting andDemoChuck Kuether Demo* May 7 th Regular Meeting andDemoYWCA Bowl ContributionsPlease keep in mind the Empty SoupBowl Program of the YWCA. I wouldappreciate your contributions be broughtto the March 5 th Club Meeting. Thanks.____________Safety Tip – Barry RockwellThis guy didn't want to start hischainsaw by putting it on the ground forfear of dulling the teeth.** May 18 th Demo

Poor guy!_______________Shop Tip – Dave ManixExcellent Info on Titebond GlueHow Do I Read The Lot Numbers?Our current lot numbering system is a10 digit code. The format is:aymmddbat#. The "a" stands for Madein the U.S.A. The "y" is the last digit ofthe year of manufacture. Digits "mm"represent the month, and "dd" representthe day of the month. The final fourdigits represent the batch number usedfor quality control purposes. Therefore,a product with the lot numberA104270023 was manufactured on April27, 2011."Shelf life" is a conservative estimate ofthe minimum time period that we wouldexpect a given product to remainusable, when stored as directed. Thisconcept might also be called "useableservice life" or "storage life," and itnecessarily refers to both the physicalhandling properties and the ability of theproduct to perform properly. When usedin reference to wood glues, reaching thestated shelf life does not mean that aproduct will "expire" or becomeunusable. Instead, we view the statedshelf life of most of our glues merely asa guideline to avoid potential agingconcerns. In reality, as long as productslike Titebond Original, Titebond II andTitebond III remain fluid, without adrastic change in appearance, they willcontinue to perform as intended._______________Shop Tip – Randy GazdaSources of Inexpensive Band SawBladeswww.spectrumsupply.comhttp://www.ellissaw.com/http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?157381-Inexpensive-Bandsaw-blade-source&highlight=_______________What does the term "shelf life" mean inregard to Titebond Wood Glues?

Shop Tip – Randy GazdaPlease see the Shop Safety Tip Articlesubmitted by Dave Manix at the end ofthe Photo Gallery_______________Editor’s Comment: My thanks to thefollowing individuals who helped with thecontent of this newsletter:How quickly cherry changes color (itcontinues to darken with age). Theseare two simple cutting boards madefrom the blank that I glued up at the Decdemo. The one on the left was finisheda week ago and the one on the righttoday. The finish is just mineral oil._______________Shop Tip – Randy GazdaRaising grain- If you are making itemsfor kitchen use and you are going to puta mineral, walnut or other oil finish onthem. I recommend raising the grainbefore you apply the finish. To thiscomplete your finish sand, and thenwipe down the item with a very dampcloth. This will raise the grain, after thewood dries, lightly sand with finishingpaper. Do not over sand or you will nullthe effect of the grain raising. Now youare ready for oil._______________Shop Safety Tip – DaveManixBarry RockwellRandy GazdaDave Manix_______________2013 SymposiumBarry Rockwell has volunteered to bethe 2013 Symposium Chairman. Wethank him for his service to the club andI hope that the ENTIRE club supportshis Chairmanship. Thanks Barry!

Photo Gallery(Photos by Paul Snyder and Sam Sampedro)Randy GazdaTerry HillRandy GazdaTom McQuillan – Tom is from Missoulaand attended our Dec 15 th Demo. Hewill be attending the 2013 Symposium.Terry Hill

Gordon HimebaughGreg YeagerRandy GazdaGordon HimebaughRandy Gazda – This is the bowl thatwas sanded just a little too much. Itbecame a ‘Design Change’ and the newbeautiful design turned out great.Greg Yeager

Chuck KuetherPaul SnyderPaul SnyderDavid StrattonReb BishopGreg Yeager

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Shop Safety - by Dave Manix –Just THINK or Be Safe By Jed “Lucky” Three FingersThrough the magic of television we know that we should read and understand andfollow all the instructions that come with our power tools and equipment.In all our discussions about safety we seem to over look one of the basics. Are youphysically and mentally able to work? Not under the influence of drugs or alcohol orpreoccupied mentally. If you are, your judgment and reactions may be impaired.Is your environment a safe place to work? No cords to trip on and your sharp toolsstored safely. Is there adequate light and ventilation? No incandescent light bulbs thatheat dust and shavings to ignition and start a fire.Keep yourself catch free. Tie back your long hair, no jewelry, neckties or scarves. Nogarments with excessively long or loose sleeves. Sensible footwear should be worn toprotect from sharp and heavy objects being dropped.Eyes and Face protection are extremely important and using a full face shield cannotbe stressed enough. It protects your face from flying debris and if you usecyanoacrylate (CA) glue for crack/gap filling make sure the glue is dry before turningthe lathe on. Sometimes a surface skin can form but the glue beneath can still beliquid. Once it sticks to your visor, it is virtually impossible to remove cleanly. You werewearing a visor weren’t you?Ears – turning wood does not generally have noise levels that require ear protection.However, some associated functions do require ear protection so be aware and takethe necessary precautionsDust protection cannot be stressed enough and it seems that it gets kind of pushed tothe side. Airborne wood dust can create all kinds of havoc. It can be an irritant, cancause allergic reactions, reduced lung function and with some woods even poisoning.Adequate breathing protection for yourself and any visitors is essential.Does your workshop have a suitable fire extinguisher? Keep in mind you maybetackling wood, liquid and/or electrical fires.IF YOU HAD A FIRE IN YOUR WORKSHOP, HOW WOULD YOU GET OUT? THINKABOUT YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE BEFORE HAND.When applying finish or polishing never use woven cloth rags. If they catch you willprobably tear your fingers before the rag. For safety sake go for the paper towels.Once you have used the rag or towel dispose of it safely, remember the middle school

class on spontaneous combustion. Don’t let your shop be a middle school scienceproject.

Article Submitted by Barry RockwellWhile I was looking at www.WoodCentral.com/ I saw mention of another woodprocessing stand made by Lee Tourtelotte with the Minnesota Woodturners. Afterlooking up their October 2010 and December 2012 newsletters onwww.mnwoodturners.com/ I contacted Lee and he sent me the plans. You might find itinteresting. I plan to share it with the San Diego Woodturners, and to build one as soonas I return to Montana. I thought you might want to include it in an upcoming newsletterif you think it has merit. I think it's a great improvement and upgrade from the one I'vebeen using for the last few years. Combined with Paul's A-frame log lifter, it gives us"old guys" a fighting chance.Please see the Description andPlans that is attached to theEmail that brings you thisnewsletter.Also, please review thedimensions in the diagramsprior making any cuts.

Great Falls Woodturners ClubVideo Demo Recordings Available for Purchase ($5.00 each)New Additions to the Video Demo Recordings are noted in RED on the first monthof addition1. Making a hollow ornament, Gordon Heikens, 9-26, 10-3-2009, VHS & DVD2. Turning a square edged bowl, Gordon Heikens, 9-12 & 19, 2009, VHS & DVD3. Scoop & Goblet, Gordon Heikens, 10-10-2009, DVD4. Spoon & Lidded Box, Gordon Heikens, 10-17-2009, DVD5. Plate & 4 Blade Screw driver, Gordon Heikens, 10-24-2009, DVD6. Finishing & Buffing, Chuck Kuether, 11-3-2009, DVD7. Birch bowl turned on a screw chuck & “Jam” chuck, C Kuether, 11-7-2009, DVD8. Christmas Ornament from 4” block, Chuck Kuether, 11-14-2009, DVD9. Hollowing alternative, Lloyd Taylor: Tree Ornament, Chuck Kuether, 11-21-09, DVD10. Bud Vase, George Gelernter, 12-05-09, DVD11. Segmented Bowl, pattern-layout, Rich Charlson, 1-16-2010, DVD12. Segmented Bowl, Base assembly, Rich Charlson, 1-23-2010, DVD13. Segmented Bowl, Wall construction, Rich Charlson, 1-30-2010, DVD14. Segmented Bowl, Final Turning, Rich Charlson, 2-6-2010, DVD15. Club Segmented Bowl #1, Rich Charlson, 2-13-10, DVD16. Club Segmented Bowl #2, Rich Charlson, 2-20-1017. Club Segmented Bowl #3, Rich Charlson, 2-27-1018. Club Segmented Bowl #4, Rich Charlson, 3-6-1019. Center Saver, Lloyd Taylor, Chuck Kuether, 3-13-1020. Suction Fit Lidded Box, 3-20-1021. Making and Using an Oland Tool, Tom Krajacich, 4-10-1022. Off Center Turning, Cecil Walborn, 4-24-1023. Vase & Stemware bases Scoop, Gordon Heikens, 5-22-1024. Sharpening Tools, Gordon Heikens, Chuck Kuether, 8-14-1025. Spindle & Bowl basics, Gordon Heikens, Chuck Kuether, 8-21-1026. Natural edge bowl, Barry Rockwell, 8-28-1027. Selling on Ebay, Barry Rockwell, 9-7-1028. More Bowl Basics, Chuck Kuether, Gordon Heikens, 9-11-1029. Gift & Finials, Gordon Heikens 10-23-1030. Thread Chasing, Barry Rockwell, 11-2-1031. Pencil Pot, Lloyd Taylor, 11-13-1032. Bread Knife, Randy Gazda, 12-11-1033. Caragana Bowl 1, Rich Charlson, 2-201134. Caragana Bowl 2, Rich Charlson, 2-201135. Winged Bowl, Gordon Heikens, 8-2-1136. Off-center Duck, Chuck Kuether, 8-20-11

37. Making your own tools, Barry Rockwell, 10-5-11 (unavailable at this time)38. Icicles, Sam Sampedro, 10-22-1139. Bowl Roughing, Barry Rockwell, 10-22-1140. Mushroom Birdhouse Ornament, Barry Rockwell, 11-1-1141. Multi-axis turning & miniatures, Cecil Walborn, 11-19-1142. How to safely mount wood on a lathe, Jerry Hall, Tom Krajacich & Sam Sampedro, 12-6-201143. Natural Edge Bowl, Sam Sampedro, 2-14-1244. Creating Blocks for Feature Rings, Randy Gazda & Terry Hill, 3-3-1245. Finishing Demonstration – Wayne Petrini, 3-17-201246. Sharpening Demonstration – Sam Sampedro, 3-17-1247. Box with Inlaid Lid – Chuck Kuether, 4-3-1248. Wood Turned Bracelet – David Stratton, 4-21-1249. Blind Box – Reb Bishop, 5-1-1250. Basic Bowl – Chuck Kuether, 5-19-1251. Creating with Resin and Scalloped (Fluted) Bowl – Barry Rockwell, 6-5-12

Great Falls Woodturners Video Library(These videos are available to check out at no cost)New Additions to the Video Library are noted in RED on the first month of additionProfessional Turner's VideosMike Jackofsky – Making a Hollow Vessel – 2 discsLyle Jamieson – Bowl Basics The Easy Way – 2 discsLyle Jamieson – Hollow Forms The Easy WayMike Mahoney – Heirlooms: Making Things That LastMike Mahoney - On The McNaughton Center SaverMike Mahoney – Nested Madrone Bowl SetRichard Raffan – The New Turning Wood with Richard RaffanMalcolm Tibbetts – Lessons in Segmented Woodturning – Volume 2Malcolm Tibbetts – Lessons in Segmented Woodturning Volume 5 – MoreFunctional ProjectsSegmented Woodturners, Arrowmont Symposium November 11–14, 2010Chatter Tool Methods – A Complete Course with Ron Brown (Donated by BarryRockwell)(Continued on Next Page)

Manufacturer's VideosJet Mfg. – Lathe – Safety, operation, tools, sharpening, projectsOneway Mfg. - The Wolverine Sharpening SystemBooksLathe Fundamentals – Rick Peters – Popular Mechanics WorkshopThe Art of Turned Bowls – Richard Raffin (Donated by Chuck Kuether)