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

Our July program will be presented by Loyd Ackerman. Loyd will present a program on the process of acquiring wood and preparing it for use in furniture projects.  The discussion will include sources, storage, and milling operations.  This will be a basic level program but should be interesting to all levels of woodworkers.
 
 

The Web site is being updated with the latest club news and events to help keep the members informed. Try accessing the Web site during the month to view the latest club announcements, news and activities.
 
 

The Shop tours are always an interesting and informative day of events. Thanks to those members who open their shops to the tours.
See the TVW homepage for the latest information and details concerning the current tour.

Please take the time to fill out your TVW survey and mail it in enclosed envelope. The information will be used to allow the club leadership to better serve the membership.

The survey results are expected to be compiled in time to present the findings to the members at the August meeting and publish in the August Newsletter. The results should prove to be interesting and informative. Don’t forget to return your completed survey by Friday, July 21st.
 
 

Yes, the “Shop Tours” are back!!! Get ready for the next tour on July 29th. The tour will include the shops of Matt Brothers, David Jacobs and Collins Roan. Additional information will be announced at our July meeting and posted on the TVW website.
 
 

The June carvers meeting was hosted by Jim Wright on the June 22nd and again on July 6th. Jim is teaching the carvers to carve an “Indian bust”. Five carvers were in attendance at the last meeting, including Billy May, Bob Leonard, Bob Lowrance, Dick Wollam and Ken Gould, in addition to the instructor.
 
 

The Fall Seminar is scheduled for November 4 with the presentation by Andy Rae. This will be an all-new presentation. Be sure and be at our July meeting for additional information concerning this seminar.
 
 

Congratulations to club member Ross Roepke, who was named the Kiwanis Club “2006 Volunteer of the Year” at the 38th annual Tullahoma Independence Day Celebration Monday evening at Wilkins Stadium.
 
 

We still have club business cards available. For those who have not heard about our cards they are free to members and contain information about the club.  The cards are designed so you can sign your name if you choose.   See Henry Davis if you want a supply of cards or need to get some more.
 
 

Our Club name tags are made by K and S Trophies, 510 Country Club Drive in Tullahoma.  If you want to get a nametag you can call them at )931)455-7359 or email them at kands@cafes.net.
Tell them you want a "Tennessee Valley Woodworkers" name tag and give them your name.  If asked, the tags are 1 x 3 inches, white letters on a blue background.  The current cost is $4.50 plus tax.  If you never visit Tullahoma, Henry Davis will be happy to get a name tag for you.   Let him know at the meeting or email him at hdavis@cafes.net.
 
 

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
 
 

Thanks to Wayne Sutter of Woodline for presenting the June program. Wayne gave an interesting presentation on bandsaws and “aftermarket” bandsaw accessories.
 
 

A cabinet builder had a requirement for a beaded-board look on the cabinet doors, but didn’t want to hassle with beading a solid-wood panel. (Router bits designed for this task don’t work in the middle of a panel.)
So, using a dado set on the tablesaw, he made his own by cutting 1/4" grooves where he wanted the beads. After breaking the edges of each groove, the cabinet builder glued a 1/4" dowel into each groove. The end result: It looks just like the real McCoy. Try using this technique with a contrasting species of dowel for visual effect.
 
 

--From Wood-Online
 
 

Doyle McConnell displayed a natural edge bowl made from spalted hackberry and finished with gloss lacquer and wax.

Maurice Ryan brought 2 spalted hackberry bowls, emphasizing how very different the wood can be within the same tree.  The tree had been cut from property in Tullahoma where General Bragg had located his headquarters during the Civil War.  The bowls had been hand rubbed with 0000 steel wool and waxed.

Bob Leonard brought the smallest item of the evening.  His carving of a cowboy boot was very detailed and finished with shoe polish. Bob’s carving was done at the Spring Seminar.

Andy Weaver brought a miniature carving which he had started at the seminar.  His dog had been completed and was adorned with a red necktie.

Jim Van Cleave brought his cherry silver chest, which is in the process.  It is being constructed in the Queen Anne style.  Yet to come will be the 3 segmented drawers to be fitted with tarnish proof clothe lining and the top tray and lid.

Bob Reese showed his adjustable lamp, constructed from walnut and finished with Danish oil.  This is a reproduction of a lamp that he and Rita had seen in a store in Nashville.  It will be a wedding gift for a grandchild.

Henry Davis, speaking on behalf of Tom Gillard, notified the club that there was walnut for the taking located at Tom’s shop.

Matt Brothers showed pictures of a breakfront/china cabinet he has completed with beveled glass doors, side panel inserts, glass shelves and panel doors.  This is part of a dining room suit that he is in the process of making from walnut.  He is finishing the furniture with Danish oil and 6 coats of lacquer.

Karen Kerce brought an old wooden “what is it?” item, in hopes that someone in the club could identify the piece and tell her the name of the item. If you can identify the item, please see Karen.
 
 

• Craftsmen 1 HP. Model # 315.17551.     $25.00
• Makita Plunge RouterModel 3620.*    $75.00 *( This router has no HP rating, but from amperage rating it appears to be 1 1/2 HP.)