Tennessee Valley Woodworkers July 1966
That’s right folks, it’s mid-July already Unfortunately, the corn is NOT as high as an “elephant’s eye”. Mid-July and it’s time for the Tennessee Valley Woodworkers Annual Picnic and Contest. It will he held Tuesday Evening, July 19, 6:00 PM. at the Duck River Electric Grounds. Notice the picnic starts an hour earlier than our regular meeting. President Bishop reminds us to come and bring your family with you.
Remember that. drinks, hamburgers and hotdogs, and fixings
are provided by the club. And that includes plates to eat on too. Your
assignment is to bring your favorite covered dish with you, be it sweet, or be
it salad, Don’t forget you might want to bring your favorite lawn chair with
you also. With any luck, it will not be the scorcher that it was last year.
Details on the contest to follow.
OLD CRAFTERS
TOUR OLD CRAFT
For those of you old crafters that were unable to join us on our tour of Old Crafters near Sewanee, we’ll recap some of the highlights:
# Thank you
to John and his son Keith for the excellent tour. Their shop and their work
does them proud.
# We got to
see the advantages of good design and well thought out. high tech production
techniques.
# Glue set by
a “blast” of radio frequency. Just push the button and you are ready to glue
the nest piece.
# Multiple
spindle drilling, rigs for fast and accurate doweled joints on face frames, etc.
# Edge
banding veneer strips with thermal setting glue pre-applied One pass thru the edge bander and the ugly
edge of particle board looks like solid oak, cherry, or whatever.
# A super 24”
finish planer with disposable knives. Installation of a new blade.
John gave us all
good advice on various types and brands of smaller power tools. Things us
little guys might he interested in.
In his daily
work. John is exposed to many different situations and applications for all
types of tools. He strongly recommended a grip for any router. This is
something you can add at home.
Last, hut no
least, we want to thank Tom Cowan again for making the arrangements for another
fine program.
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SUPER SHOW
August 27—30 in Atlanta will be the
International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair. Susie and I went
two years ago. This is a mind blower -- numerous factory-sized set ups under
one roof. It’s more than machinery -- hardware, finishing material, and small
tool vendors abound. Highland Hardware even had a big selling booth. Or you
could take a side trip there if you decide to go to the show.
They also have a
furniture design contest -- there was some far out stuff there last time. It’s
actually a decent place to find some good buys, as well. I have advanced ( due August- 1 )
registration forms for anyone interested. $10 off the $15 fee. See me at the
picnic or call.
SPEAKING OF
SHOWS
My mail carrier
probably wishes I had never gone to this show. I am still receiving information
and magazines that I signed up for there The amount of material has been unbelievable.
That’s not counting what I came home with.
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If you read last
Sunday’s Tennessean, you saw John Jordans picture and a shot of some of his
work. The article was about the Berea Crafts Festival to be held this weekend.
John will be joining many other turners from around the country for this event.
The article states that some turners will unveil shapes never seen before, and
one turner will exhibit turned alabaster. The demonstration will be presented
on the grounds of Indian Fort Outdoor Theater of Berea. Lathes will be set up
outdoors and work will he continuous. This is a rare opportunity to see some of
America’s. finest wood artist in one place. In contrast to the lathe turning,
Brian Boggs will make a chair with a drawknife and wet wood. – There
will also be weavers, quilters, Jewelers, basketmakers, potters, etc.
Berea is located
40 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky, off Interstate 75. Berea is not only
home to Berea College, but more than 20 craft shops.
OPPORTUNITY
KNOCKS
Anyone
interested in producing components for a decorative oriental screen, just let
me know at 962-4460. Only two components—sizes and shapes.
a,
BE COOL
Warm weather and
heavy shop clothes can discourage anyone from finishing that last project.
Bring out the apron -- it protects even with shorts and no shirt. That’s about
as stripped down as I care to get. A leather welders apron or chaps is an
inexpensive solution.
CONTEST
Richard Gulley
and Company take this last opportunity to remind one and all, young and old
alike, bring your Second Annual Contest entries to the picnic.
# Four catagories
Turning
Carving
Furniture
Other
# No limit entries or groups
# Ribbons for all
# Bring anything old or new.
REMEMBER THE
PICNIC TUESDAY, JULY 19, 6:00 PM. DUCK RIVER GOUNDS
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