The following people have agreed to serve as contacts for their particular skills.  If you have questions, suggestions for activities, or other comments relating to these skills, please call these folks.  Their interest is to help the club better serve their area of expertise.  Your participation with them will help them achieve that goal.

              Design:        Tom Cowan    967-4835                            Finishing:      Phil Bishop          967-4626
              Turning:        Tom Church   967-4460                            Carving:        Harry May           962-0215
              Sharpening:    Bob Reese     728-7974                             Joinery:        Ross Roepke       455-9140

The April program will be presented by Doyle McConnell.  Doyle will tell us how he makes his shell turning.  You saw his plywood bowl in the February Show-and-Tell.  This program shows you how he “turns” the bowl into a work of art. This is a comprehensive program you won't want to miss.
 

• The  schedule of major events will be posted and updated as they are confirmed.
• The program for the next monthly meeting will be posted as quickly as possible.
• The meeting minutes will be accessible to anyone visiting the site.
• The previous meeting announcements will be posted, in case someone missed the meeting or did not hear the announcements during the meeting.
• The member listing will be up-dated as soon as changes are identified.
• Other changes will be made as necessary to best serve the club members.

The Dogwood Festival for 2006 is now history. It was well supported by the club and lots of people stopped by the displays to see what was happening. Everything got off to a rough start, due to the weather conditions. Thanks to Ken Gould, Chairperson for the TVW participation, to those who set up the areas and to those who manned the demonstration / Display areas. Three tents and display areas were set up for the club’s use at the Festival. The ironworkers, turners and carvers were performing demonstrations during the Festival, as well as displaying samples of their skills. The Totem Pole was of great interest to all visitors. Everyone had a good time despite the chilly and windy weather.
 
 

1. Jim Accord, Fayetteville
2. Bill Davis, Petersburg
3. Gary Runyon, Fayetteville

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TENNESSEE CROSSROADS, featuring the wooden toy collection of Crocia Roberson, will air on April 13 at 7:00 PM and again on Sunday, April 16 at 10:00 AM. The Tennessee Crossroads program may be seen on PBS Channel 8.

Ross Roepke recently presented a program to a group of men living at “The Place”, a retirement home in Tullahoma. They have 8 men that tend to stay in their rooms and don't get acquainted, so they asked Ross if he would talk to them about a woodworking project. Ross chose to talk to them about small boxes that he makes for benefit auctions.

First, Ross showed some of the boxes he had made, and then took them thru the process of cutting and assembly.  They were very interested and asked questions about the wood and equipment that was used.

The “Place” would like to more programs of this type. Ross suggests that other club members, willing to participate in this activity, contact the Recreation Director. The Recreation Director is Billy Lambert and can be contacted by email at  activities@theplace-tullahoma.com . If you prefer to call and get details on the phone, she can be reached at 455-2000.
 
 

We strive to always keep the club membership roster up to date. If you have changes to your home address, phone number or email address please let us know so we can update our membership list.  Contact Henry Davis at 931-393-3191 or hdavis@cafes.net
 
 

Instead of using a square, a small length of coat hanger will do the job quickly and accurately. Cut a length of wire approximately 6" long, and bend right angles in it as shown. Don't worry if the angles aren't exactly 90°. Chuck one end into the drill and tighten. Raise the table so it touches the wire. Slowly rotate the drill chuck 180° by hand so you can detect any high or low spots in the table.
 
 

--From Wood-Online
 
 

Tom Gillard displayed a laminated boat tiller, finished with Spar varnish.

Loyd Ackerman brought a segmented vase, which he had decorated with shallow relief carving.

Dick Wollam showed the design for the totem pole (12 ft. long X 15 inch dia. Butternut log) to be carved at the Dogwood Festival.

Wayne Beam showed photos of a sofa table he had made.

Dean Lutes brought a door from a set of cabinets he was making from “reclaimed” lumber and will be installed in a log cabin.

Andy Weaver passes out a survey sheet concerning the Spring Seminar. The results will be used to help set the Spring Seminar program.
 
 
 

• Bench-top bandsaw $175
• 10” radial arm saw $350
• Portable work bench $20
• TaskForce table saw $100