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NEWS OCTOBER, 2002 |
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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS Jim Pugh,
Vice President Tom
Heffernan, Secretary Jim
Bohmer, Treasurer Jim
Duxbury Don
Gasler
Thad
Badowski Brian
Becker |
MEETINGS First Saturday of the Month Doors open 9:00 AM Meeting begins 9:30 AM Rockler Woodworking & Hardware 7503 Brookpark Rd. CLUB CHALLENGE •
October 5, 2002 • November 2, 2002 • December 7, 2002 DEMONSTRATIONS & PROGRAMS • October 5, 2002 • November 2, 2002 • December 7, 2002 |
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| President's
Turn by King Heiple The AAW was founded at the Arrowmont School in Gatlinburg, TN and, as several of our original members remember a year or so later in 1990, the majority of the early chapters each did a turning that was combined into two totem poles on the grounds during the annual meeting that year. These have badly deteriorated and we were asked this spring as one of the 25 original contributors if we would like to help in doing replacements. We voted yes! The final decision has been to replace, not restore and the following specifications are below. They are to assure that the pieces will all fit together, not interfere with the one above and below. They may be cylindrical or globular, and details may be bigger than the specified diameter as long as they do not interfere with the one above or below. - Height: 18", not including 2" spigot at top. [ 20" including spigot.] - Maximum diameter of support module 20", not including any attached portions. - A 4" diameter hole through the center from top to bottom. - A 7" diameter rebate at the center of he bottom. - A 6-3/4" diameter x 2" high spigot at the center of the top. The main, central piece and peripherals and preferably all other parts, are to be of redwood or some species of wood that is resistant to rot or other forms of degradation. The entire piece should be well protected using a high quality, exerior finish such as marine spar varnish or exterior surface oil. It must be finished and shipped to Arrowmont, at Chapters expense, to arrive between March 1 and 31, 2003. For pictures of the original totem pole, click here. I would ask that any member with any ideas would rough up a sketch and the directors will look at all of these next month so that we can select one or a blend and get started after the December meeting to be finished by March 1, 2003. This will obviously be our version of a club project for the AAW annual meeting. Following is what I believe should be our "plan of attack." First a design which emphasizes turning, but doesn't exclude some carved details [like maybe raven wings and beak?] must be created. I would be interested in trying a negative image, a la Gene Kangas, but it would need some sort of central core. Second, we need to have a blank made. The best person I know that has a 16"+ jointer and can glue up major blanks is Joe Leonard, the carousel horse carver who lives just south of Parkman, Ohio. He did the blank for the walnut horses head/neck I carved year before last. I would propose asking him to joint and glue up the blank for us using Gorilla glue. Anyone else have ideas? Contact me. Third, source for nice 8/4 redwood or cedar in fairly wide widths for the glue up needs to be found. We could probably manage with 8" stock with careful glue up. Your suggestions? Fourth: turning! Obviously should be done on one of the members Oneway or Stubby lathes over a day or two by at least 4-10 participating members. I'm reasonably sure that I, Bohmer and Pugh would all volunteer our lathes/facilities (with recording photographer!) This should be a fun and challenging project between now and March 1 of next year! [only 6 months!] Let's go! |
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congratulations to the winners! In each of the past two months, a winner was chosen in a category because it was the only entry, so remaining Club Challenges for 2002 will be presented in one category. Your ideas and suggestions for making the Club Challenge a more interesting and rewarding experience are requested. Please submit your ideas to any board member or editor by phone or email.
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| September
Meeting Review September 7, 2002
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| Great Lakes Wood Carvers
Association 24th Annual Exhibit & Sale of Artistry & Craftsmanship in Wood Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, 2002 10 AM to 5 PM both days Strongsville Recreation & Senior Complex • 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, OH • Free admission 1. We would like all table holders to enter the turning competition See entry classes below. 2. Entries MUST be submitted prior to 9am Saturday morning. Jim Pugh will be at the Senior Center between 5 and 7pm on Friday to accept entries and also by 7:30am on Saturday. 3. This year we are only accepting one entry per class. 4. King will have plate stands, discs for miniature stuff and also round standoffs if anyone needs them. He will be at the SC Friday evening. 5. It would also be nice if you could donate some minor item for the hourly raffle drawings - if you can. It will be identified with your name as the donor. 6. Your table assignment is not up for negotiation - same as last year. We will, however have some extra tables so if you just hate where you are located we might be able to internally work something out. No promises. 7. The main sparkplug/organizer for this show, Bob Bowman, passed away Monday after a serious heart attack. So, be patient please. We will get things worked out before the customers start arriving at 10am. 8. Following is the schedule, entry rules etc. for the show: SHOW RULES 1. You must rent a table and exhibit for the duration of the show to enter the judged competition. 2. No exhibit may be dismantled until 4:00 pm on Sunday. 3. No previously won ribbons from any show shall be displayed. 4. Tables shall be covered on top and draped to the floor on the front and sides. COMPETITION RULES: (Excerpted for woodturning only) 1. The Best of Show award (turning) will be chosen from the best of the Blue ribbon winners from this show. 2. Scheduled awards are First, Second and Honorable Mention in each competition category. 3. Turnings may be entered in competition between 5:00 and 7:00 pm on Friday, September 27, 2002, and between 7:00 and 9:00am on Saturday, September 28, 2002. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO COMPETITION AFTER 9:OO AM, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2002. 4. Judging begins promptly at 9:00 am on Saturday and entries will be returned to competitors starting approximately at noon on Saturday. COMPETITION CATEGORIES - TURNING Class 337A: Bowl forms (any size, any wood, material) Class 337B: Platter forms (height to width ration of 1:8, any size/material) Class 337C: Closed or lidded form (any size/material) Class 337D: Spindle turned form (any size/material), a "pair" is one item. Class 337E: Miniatures (less than 2x2x2 inches, any material. 3 such items mounted (firmly!) on a 4-6" disk can enter as a single entry. One entry item per category. Entry tickets will be issued at the competition room. Your identity will be your table number. Your name will be covered with blue tape. Keep the stub from the entry ticket in order to reclaim your entry. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Friday, September 27, 2002 4:00 - 7:00 pm Set-up show area and exhibits 5:00 - 7:00 pm Submit entries for judging Saturday, September 28, 2002 7:00 - 10:00 am Set up exhibits. Breakfast service open 7:00 - 9:00 am Submit entries for judging. No entries will be accepted after 9:00 am. 10:00 am - 5:00 am Show open to the public 1:00 - 2:00 pm Demonstration 2:15 - 3:15 pm Ray Muniak - sculptured intarsia 3:30 - 4:30 pm King Heiple - woodturning Sunday, September 29, 2002 8:00 am Breakfast buffet - advanced reservations only 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Show open to the public 12:30 - 1:30 pm Paul Warnock - hand tool woodworking 2:00 - 3:00 pm Cheryl Dow - pyrographic art\ 3:30 pm Grand Prize drawings 4:00 pm Show closes, please do NOT take down your display until this time. |
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We regret to report the passing of Bob
Bowman of the Great Lakes Woodcarver's. Bob was a good friend to North
Coast Woodturners and was the person largely responsible for our
participation in the Wood Carver's Show. Please see the very nice obit
in the Sept. 25 Plain Dealer - page B7 of the Metro section.
