MEETINGS

First Saturday of the Month
Doors open 9:00 AM
Meeting begins 9:30 AM
Rockler Woodworking & Hardware
7503 Brookpark Rd.

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

George Raeder, President
330-836-0147
gpraeder@msn.com

Don Gasler, Vice President
440-284-2998
donald.gasler@tri-c.edu

Chester Gordon, Secretary
216-221-9818
Chester@TwoGordons.com

Jim Bohmer, Treasurer
330-867-2482
gigibone@aol.com

Betty Werner, Member at Large
440-933-8109
rawegw@attbi.com

Howard Kasdan, Member at Large
440-247-8849
HPKasdan1@aol.com

Brian Becker, Newsletter Editor
330-659-5961 
bbec31@adelphia.net

2003 Lifetime Membership Award Winner Stan Starry, Jr. (right), with Father Stan Starry, Sr. (left)., and NCWT President George Raeder (center).

DEMONSTRATIONS & PROGRAMS

March 6, 2004

Featured Demonstration
OIL FINISHING TECHNIQUES
Joe Smith, NCWT Member

Turn and Learn
Textured Surface Turning
Use Andi Wolfe's Technique 
or your own to enhance your turnings
Raffle
Show and Tell
Show off your latest projects. 
Get some advice, give others inspiration. Brag a little!!! 

LETS TURN
Less Experienced Turners hands on session.
$10 fee for a session with George Raeder and others on spindle and bowl turning. 

April , 2004

Featured Demonstration
PEN AND KIT TURNING
Betty Werner, NCWT Member

Turn and Learn
Textured Surfaces
(Note, only one item per entrant)
Raffle
Show and Tell

President's Turn                                            
by George Raeder

This month, I would live to convey my thoughts on a subject of growing concern to many of us, and that is the Rockler store meeting area deficiencies. Rocker's space has many positive attributes such as geographic location, cost (free), storage space, access to tool purchase, hospitality, and the many other accommodations the store continues to graciously proved for us. However, there are growing complaints about crowding, safety, noise levels and sight lines during demonstrations and the sole access/exit stairs. These are valid concerns.

Our organization continues to grow, and we need to initiate serious thought about options and alternatives to accommodate our monthly meetings and storage requirements. The requirements for an alternative meeting space for the club as it is projected to exist are rather daunting. In my opinion, the criteria for a monthly meeting space are as follows.

• Meeting location must be reasonably central to the geographic distribution of our membership and easily accessed by main roads and/or freeways.

• Space must be available at the same time and day of each month for meetings. Additional time throughout the month would be desirable for "hands-on" sessions, board meetings, etc.

• Space must accommodate 130-150 members and guests for professional demonstrations in addition to regular meetings of 80-100 people.

• Approximately 300-350 square feet of permanent and secure storage space must be available for lathes, library, tool storage, video equipment, wood, etc., in addition to chair and table storage.

• Chairs and chair storage must be available for a minimum of 120 people.

• Various sturdy tables should be provided for available for donuts and coffee, "show-and-tell" display, workbench functions during demonstrations, etc.

• Space should be reasonably monitored against theft and vandalism.

• Insurance coverage must be available on a NCWT pay or co-pay basis.

• Adequate parking is required within a reasonable walking distance.

• Space must be building-code approved for assembly purposes.

• Access to storage is required for movement and transport of lathes and equipment.

• Meeting space should not impact other building functions with noise, dust, parking impact, etc., generated by NCWT meetings.

• The potential for modest renovation work would be desirable to allow NCWT to build shelving, bulletin boards, high shelves for TV monitors, etc.

• A raised stadium seating arrangement or capability of using temporary risers would be desirable.
  
  These requirements are significant, although somewhat wishful, and can probably only be satisfied by a governmental body, a large church, a arge retirement facility, a business directly or indirectly associated with woodworking or similar entity. Any of these organizations would need a reason to accommodate the functions of NCWT, and would probably require a hold-harmless agreement to protect themselves. This, in itself, creates significant ramifications for the club.
  
  In conclusion, I ask that members who are concerned about the future of our organization begin to think about this situation, inquire about the potential meeting space they encounter and certainly voice their opinions and ideas concerning this growing problem. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

March, 2004 - Scheduled Meeting Preview

Featured Demonstration NCWT Member Joe Smith  Joe shares his technique for the beautiful sheen he achieves on his platters and bowls. Several of us have tried to achieve the same finish and failed. Joe will show us how to get it right.

FEBRUARY, 2004 -  MEETING REVIEW

Featured Demonstration Professional Turner Andi Wolfe Andi shows NCWT her techniques on turning, texturing, and decorating. Andi demonstrates how to achieve her designs using color, texture, pyrography, and how it relates to her education and experience with botany. Click here for more.

NEWS BITS

• Buckeye Woodturners will not meet the 3rd Saturday because of a conflicting schedule with the Hartville Hardware. The meeting will be on the 28th instead. 

• Jesse Bach, formerly of Rockler and recently employed by Woodcraft of Bedford Heights, has graduated from college and now works at a middle school in Parma. He has many students but only three lathes. Jesse asks that anyone with a good or repairable lathe or lathe tools consider donating them to the school for a tax deductible gift. Contact Don Karr (216-591-1853) or Brian Becker (330-659-5961) and we will get the message to Jesse.

• Joe Smith thanks all those who donated to the auction for Central Middle School. The auction raised more than $1000 for the school.

• For Sale:

  • Shopsmith Mark V, five in one wood working tool.  1975 model used very

    little and is in excellent condition.  Comes with casters, extra blades and

    arbors, dado blade and insert.  $800.00  Contact Greg Jensen, Parma Ohio

    440-842-0446 Home or 513-702-7316 cell.

     

  • Craftsman 12in. single speed band saw, tilt head, excellent shape w/5 blades

    $225.00 contact Dennis Taylor 330-784-0404

     

  • Sears and Roebuck Model 103 23070 Wood Lathe. 9" diameter, 31" length. 3 wooden clamps, tool bench, set of 8 tools, box of calipers and miscellaneous tools. $250 OBO. Contact John  Mioduszeski. 330-659-9025.

  • Must Sell - Frank Sudol Large Deep Hollowing System. $400 or best offer. Includes stabilizer, boring bar and bits. Never opened. Contact Tom Nero. 440-526-4138

  • Glass Bead Sandblasting Cabinet.  Top or Side Load. Comes with material saver. Never used. Can use sand, glass-beads, ground shells. $600. Contact Tom Nero. 440-526-4138

  • Lathe #1- Union Graduate/ Variturn bowl lathe
                   New in Feb 2002, minimal usage, approx. 10-20 hrs.
                   Accessories;
                                        14" alloy faceplate
                                          8" cast iron faceplate
                                         14" "T" rest
                                          71/2"  "T" rest
                    This lathe has a 24" bowlturning capacity and comes with a 1" thick by
                     36" diameter steel plate that is bolted to.
                     Purchase price was $4,500.00+
                     Price is $3,900.00            
    
    Lathe#2-  OneWay 1018
                     Bought in Fall of 2001 from David Lancaster        
                     Accessories;
                                         Stand fabricated by David Lancaster
                                          220 volt W/110 volt plug-in box
                                          RFI
                                          Remote on/off switch
                                          Live center adaptor
                                          interior tool rest
                                          exterior toolrest
                                           Factory Vacuum chucking
                                          Deep hollowing bar
                                           5 assorted extra tool rests
                                          Deep hollowing bar W/36" extra tool rest 
                    Retail value $2,600.00 +
                    Asking  price $1,500.00
                    Both lathes are located in Erie,Pa.
                    For more information contact Tim Reid  at 814-833-5854

  • General Table Saw model 350; 3 HP with Biesmeyer fence
    General Bandsaw 14"
    6" General jointer with 3/4 HP motor
    Delta Drill Press model 14-041
    Grizzly dust collector model 1029
    Workbench 6' x 2 1/2" with English vice
    Contact Chester Gordon - 216-221-9818