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The Gwinnett Woodworkers Association Woodturner's Special Interest Group meets twice a month. The group is also Chapter 192 of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW).
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The American Association of Woodturners (web site) is an international organization of turners. The GWA Turners SIG is AAW chapter 192.
View items...Butch Davis provided the program for Turners SIG February meeting. Butch explained the advantages of creating you own custom tool handles. Most of the tools come with handle that are too small grip well as you grow older. With the insert that Butch purchased from Mark Sillay, you can adjust the length of your tool to meet the current situation. Butch demonstrated how to drill the handle blank to accept the insert and the tool shaft.
Butch donated two tool handles for our special drawing. Thanks Butch.
Butch referenced three documents on the web and two AAW American Woodturner articles that provide more information on tools handles.
http://www.bayouwoodturner.org/uploads/2/7/0/8/2708946/turning_tool_handles.pdf
http://woodturninglearn.net/articles/forgottenhandle.htm
http://www.woodturningonline.com/assets/Projects/screwdriver_handle_turning_artic le.pdf
Feb 2012, Vol 27, No. 1 "Tool Handles" by Bill Neddow Apr 2011, Vol 26, No. 2 "Fancy Ferrules from Everyday Objects" by Tim Heil
We all know that Butch's real passion in Segmented Turnings, but he is now getting interested in laminated turnings. Butch finished off the evening with a slide show of some laminated items and explained easily they are made. For further information see AAW American Woodturner article:
Summer 2008, Vol 23, No. 2 "The New Masters"
Thank you Butch for all of the material and tips.
These American Woodturner articles are available online to AAW members.
Jimmy Rocker provided the contents of the Come-Back box, of which I was the winner. It is a nice Box Elder platter, which Jean quickly moved one of my pieces aside to make room for it. Thanks Jimmy
2012 Jan - Jack Morse - Hollow Vessel with a Bark Top
Written by Dan DouthartJack Morse started our 2012 Turning SIG year with a hollow form demonstration. The piece was made from Ambrosia Maple with a bark upper surface. Jack started with a blank between centers and the bark surface (top) at the head stock. He trued the blank and then removed most of the waste to get the basic rough exterior shape. A tenon was formed on the bottom and reverse mounted in a scroll chuck with tail stock support. The form was trued and the upper portion of the form was turned to the desired final shape. Starting with the hollowing, Jack drilled a hole just larger enough to allow the hollowing bar to be inserted. Jack wanted the keep the hole as small as possible and less apparent in the finished piece. The hole was drilled to the desired depth of the hollowing. Jack used the Carted Products Hollow Roller Vessel Turning System and Laser Guide to perform the hollowing. The 1.5 hours for the demonstration was not sufficient to complete the hollowing, but Jack had several completed pieces in the Show-an-Tell so that we could see how it will look when finished.
Jack donated one of the Show-an-Tell items for our surprise drawing. He also presented the camera operator with a small turned bowl as a thank you for his services. Thanks Jack.
Dan
The October 13th meeting of the GWA turners was an excellent presentation by our own Jack Morse. Jack was asked to turn a section of Norfolk Island pine and he then prepared the piece at home by turning it round and drilling the center to the correct depth. We viewed a ten-minute video on how this was done and so now we understood that this process alone would be the entire allowed class time. Back to live class, Jack turned the rough outside shape and then began demonstrating the new Carter hollow roller system. An interesting program and all went well as we now have a beautiful N.I. pine hollow form. Jack super class planning and use of the allotted time, once again many thanks. Butch
August 11, 2011
We welcomed Ron Brown back, it's been a long time and we always enjoy watching a pro do his thing. Ron is the founder of this club and he's always ready to help or if he's away to offer advice. He always seems to show how easy everything can be as a spatula was created in what seemed minutes. Scoops ( two kinds), salad forks & spoons followed by how to mount a sphere in a chuck using a piece of leather then creating the scoop, or if you're good two scoops. He always has topps, acorns and interesting things to facinate our crowd so we say it's been too long Ron, you're welcome to demo any time you might fit us in. Great show, thank you Ron. Butch
September 08, 2011
Jimmy Rocker's class was on platters and we were treated to a special class. It's clear Jimmy picked up on the techniques of all the past instructors and thoughtfully gave an excellent presentation. I was very pleased and impressed as were all in attendance. This must have been difficult to consentrate for Jimmy as we were trying to resolve video problems for most of the evening but he never wavered. My descriptive word for Jimmy would be - impressive. Those of us who have done a demo know and appreaciate the thought, class outline and practice it takes to stand before you and do a good job,THANKS Jimmy well done. Butch
July 14th, Turning Ornaments with Mark Sillay
Written by Robert (Butch) DavisJack Morse presented our June meeting and created an off center square edged bowl. We all sat fascinated as this unfolded. Many questions were asked all along the way that showed everyone was fully engaged in the program. This was a very good program for each of the 22 attendees who I think are all advanced enough to give this a try, let's look forward to future "show-and-tell".
Jack agreed to an October demo and my request is for a Lidded Box. November and December are open schedules and I invite our members to demo something they have learned these past two years to show how they have benefitted from the GAW turners group. Please step forward, I'll fit in all who volunteer and hope to fill in even more future Months classes with our own members.
Our "come-back-box" program is still alive however seems to bounce between just a few members. This is a wonderful way to receive artwork from members and since it's a suprize it makes it more fun, more of us should get in on this wonderful art exchange.
Happy turning, Butch
During this class, Mike Peace demonstrated how to turn a winged box. He discussed the design aspects of the project and discussed the feedback he had received from a turner in New Zealand. The evolution of Mike's design from the first box to the most recent box is very evident. Mike discussed the tools he uses and the types of cuts he makes. He also provided an excellent hand out for everyone to take home! He made it look easy - lets see if we get some Show and Tell results from this demonstration.
Sea Urchin Christmas Ornaments - December 2010
Written by AdministratorSteve Mellott presented our December meeting and it was a wonderful show. This was Steve's first turning demo, he was steady, practiced and produced a perfect Urchin Ornament. Although he appeared a little nervous it was still easy to see he was having a good time. Many thanks Steve.
All who were present enjoyed this fine show. I called upon our own members to step up and do a Demo, come on everyone we would like to have you show what we are teaching and that we make a difference. Please see me and I'll put you in a schedule. Butch
Clark McMullen, a professional turner from Acworth, demonstrated the procedure he follows when making bird house ornaments. He also answered multiple questions regarding the funeral urns he makes as well as production turning in general. A very interesting class!
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| Sat May 19 @ 8:00AM - 10:00AM Whirligigs and other animated designs with Wayne Martin |
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