SPLINTERS
ISSUE 19, JULY 1987
THE SECOND ANNUAL PICNIC
Where has the summer gone? It’s mid-July and already time
for the Tennessee Valley Woodworker’s Second Annual Picnic. Just for
insurance’s sake we’ll take this opportunity to remind members and spouses
alike of the important details:
* Bring the
whole family -young & old -it’s a good time to share with all those other
folks that share time and space and maybe even an interest in woodworking.
* The official
starting time is 6:30 on Tuesday evening July 21 at the Duck River EMC grounds.
Executive committee members and other willing souls are reminded that we will
be setting up at 5:30.
* BYOC -That’s
Bring Your Own Chairs -NOT-Bring Your Own Chisel. We’ll have tables.
* Last but not
least FOOD-this is strictly pot luck bring any award winning dish —hot or cold
—salads,beans,casseroles,desserts—any surprises. I’ve been perfecting a new
sawdust surprise...talk about high fiber. The club will provide hot dogs,
hamburgers, buns, drinks, cups and other basic fix’ ins.
THE CONTEST
Henry Davis has a few reminders for our contest which is set
to coincide with the picnic:
* Any
participant that has not received an entry number should contact-Henry Davis
967—3447.
* have your
numbered entry at the picnic area by 6:30.
* Any
non-participating woodworkers that are interested in just sharing your
handywork are welcome to bring it just for show even though it won’t be judged.
Henry tells me that we are expecting a total of 11 entries
with six in the small category and five in the large category. Thank you Henry
for all of your efforts in chairing the contest committee.
Tom Baskin came through again, with two video tapes for our
June meeting program. The first tape featured numerous router tips, tricks,
jigs, and techniques. The first portion demonstrated jigs and techniques using
a router in the construction of a desk. The second portion of the router tape
featured some pretty complicated tricks used to produce a beautiful (and
expensive) hand held mirror. By the way, these mirrors and construction details
are featured in a recent “Fine Woodworking” magazine. I’ll bring copies to the August meeting——just let me know if you
are interested. Susan has one of these on the top of her Christmas list.
The second video tape may have sent some craftsmen home
early. This video featured Rayford Hogart, Professor of Finer Woodworking at
the Dull Blade Institute and School of Pallet Construction. Professor Hogart
demonstrated many little known and best forgotten techniques: surface and butt
joinery with the pneumatic stapler, digital glue application, and of course,
the finer points of drawer construction. Howard Coulson came away with a new
perspective on cabinet construction. Truly another great program.
MID-YEAR REPORT
July is an appropriate time for a mid—year report. As
President. I’ve had a first hand view of our organization through the past six
months. Now that I’ve got you captive——half way through the news letter--I’d
like to generalize about where we’ve been and where we might go as an
organization. Last year ended with a very successful “Toys For Tots” project.
Everyone certainly enjoyed the construction, the sharing, and even the showing
of the toys. I trust that we’ll have equally good participation again this
year.
We’ve been blessed with a fair number of new members this
year. I’d like to thank all you members that have actively recruited someone. Everyone is certainly encouraged—again—to bring
a friend or neighbor
anytime. If the members are willing, we could even offer a
free membership to the most active recruiter. All we need is someone to make a
motion along these lines--set the wheels in motion, it’s your club.
We’ve had plenty of good programs on meeting nights——Show
and Tell seems to be an all time favorite. We have visited Stanley Tools and
had excellent demonstrations on saw sharpening and the fine points of band
saws. Our meeting attendance has been excellent. I’m sure much better than
average for our kind of organization.
I’m sure our Second Annual Picnic is destined for
success——have you ever heard of a BAD PICNIC?
As they say in the jokes--and now for the bad news. One
thing has disappointed me over the past six months...that it to say...if I had
my wishes, I wish we could have a little more participation by the “general
membership”. If, each member would just once a year: volunteer for a committee,
make a motion or suggestion, participate in club contest or other “non-meeting”
activity. That’s enough “Bad News
How about those programs——Tom Baskin. has pulled out some
good ones. He’s always open to suggestions:
* Campbell &
Dann--Chair factory tour
* More Videos
* More tours,
your suggestions,
* Trip to
Nashville, in September, for show at Convention Center
* Doctors advice
on what to do if you find a finger on the floor Heaven forbid!
OTHER NEWS
Speaking of videos, what about purchasing an occasional
video or book and ,donating it to a local library? That’s enough for July--I’ve
got to get working on my contest entry--I’m sure glad that I’m not in the same category
as Susan——she’s been keeping her project hidden, but maybe that’s a good sign.
Dora Townsend has been “down” with back problems. The latest
word is encouraging. We wish her a speedy recovery.
We have an opportunity to advertise our club at the
Woodworkers Show in Nashville, September 4,5,6. We’ll take this on as soon as
all you volunteers stop ringing my phone.
SEE YOU AT THE SECOND ANNUAL PICNIC
TUESDAY JULY 21-- 6:30
DUCK RIVER PICNIC AREA