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

                                                                                      President:              Tom Gillard, Jr.
                                                                                      V. President:           Anthony Watts
                                                                                      Secretary:          Karen Kerce Browning
                                                                                      Treasurer:                 Jim Steadman
                                                                                      Publicity:                    Louis Bryant
                                                                                      Newsletter Editor:         Chuck Taylor

The TVW May program will be presented by Loyd Ackerman. Loyd’s presentation will focus on the general format of the TVW Exhibit to be scheduled for some time in 2009. Details on how members can participate will be discussed.  Rules and procedures will be outlined. We'll review background on previous exhibits using a video so that members will know what to expect.  This program will be interactive so that members can participate in the evolution of the program.

Hi Woodworkers,
     I have sold my house and am having a Moving/Clear Out The Workshop Sale on Saturday, May 17 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at 136 Hickory Hill Drive in Estill Springs.  I still have a miter saw, saber saw, and various other small tools;  some wood;  logs of an unknown origin  (something Bob was saving); wood finish products; leftover building supplies; small space heater; furniture; glassware; and various other items.  Thanks,   Nelda Lowrance

The Tennessee Valley Woodworker's Web Site is constantly being updated with the latest club news and happenings. If you want to know the latest club news, be sure to take a look and check it out!!!!!!!
 

Click "here" to view all the latest information concerning "TVW Upcoming Events" or "here" to view upcoming programs on our Web Site.

Jim Van Cleave and Henry Davis will give a Hand Scraper Workshop on Saturday May 31 at Henry's shop. There will be a sign-up sheet at the May meeting.  So everyone can get a chance at hands-on sharpening, the attendees will be ask to sign up in groups of four or less at one hour intervals starting at 9:00 AM.  The workshop will continue as long as necessary to accommodate all those wishing to attend.  Bring your scrapers, if you have them. Sharpening equipment will be supplied. Henry's shop is located at 247 Delight Lane, Tullahoma.  For directions or to sign-up early contact Henry at 931-393-3191 or email him at hdavis37@charter.net .
 
 

Plans are being evaluated for a deep relief class by Randy Walters. The class will be at Jim Wright's Shop. It will be for 3 days from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and possibly into the night. It is expected to be a “Friday thru Sunday” event. Additional information will be available as the event is developed.

The next meeting will be on June 7th. The location and other Carvers’ information will be announced at our May meeting.

The TVW has joined with Woodcraft in the "Turn for the Troops" program.  This is a big morale builder for the US troops fighting the war on terror around the world.  Here's an opportunity to show your support for the troops and enjoy some woodturning fun.  Pen kits will be available at the May meeting for those signing up to participate. Thanks to Anthony Watts for coordinating this effort. You may contact Anthony ( 931-461-1143) for additional details.
 
 

We will soon be into the “Shop Tour” season. Everyone has a good time on the tours. If you are interested in being a “host” on the Shop Tour schedule this year, please contact Doyle McConnell. He is looking for shops to fill this year’s schedule. You can use the shop tour as motivation to clean up your shop.

TVW FOOTHILLS CRAFT EXHIBIT

The Club has reserved a room for a mini-exhibit at the Foothills Crafts fair at the Coffee County Convention Center on November 7 and 8.  The purpose of the event is to promote the Club's 2009 Exhibition.  More details regarding the Foothills Craft exhibit and the associated rules for entry will be available at the monthly meetings.

Dave Whyte brought a calibrated closet shelf jig and another display of his “Sculptured Art” bandsaw boxes, made from Quartersawn oak with Walnut trim.

Doyle McConnell brought and discussed a set of 6 turned nested natural edge bowls made from one piece of Red Maple.

Bob Addington discussed two spalted maple bowls he turned on his new lathe.

Ken Burgess brought a carved house that was 3-dimensional in the “round”.

Bob Reese brought his 24th fiddle creation. The back was maple that he had cut and seasoned for 2 years, and the front was Spruce.  A farm theme was drawn on the back (an old house and barn, a plow, and 2 mules, Queen and Andy).  Wheat heads decorated the ribs.

Steve Shores brought his first attempt at a realistic face. It was an Indian carved in basswood and finished with linseed oil.  He also had a carved basswood plaque with a walnut frame.

Tom Gillard brought in a pet cremation box he had been commissioned to make.  It was walnut with maple splines, and had a magnolia lid.

Newt Wright brought in a nice small box that had an oriental look to it.

Collins Roan brought in a nice library table he had made for his reading room.

Trying to force glue into a tight spot such as a crack on a board or a split in an old furniture part can exasperate even the most patient woodworker. And sometimes the spot that needs the glue is so tight you can't even get a hypodermic needle in there. Place the board so the place you need to glue hangs over the end of your bench. Now, bring over your shop vacuum, turn, it on, and hold the nozzle underneath. Apply glue to the top, letting the suction pull it in. When glue comes out the bottom, clamp the workpiece.

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WOODWORKER HUMOR

TOOL DEFINITIONS---change this one

STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER: A tool for opening paint cans. Sometimes used to convert common slotted screws into special non-removable screws.

 

LINKS AND CONTACTS

We are trying to start a new service for club members. Your VP, Anthony Watts, has requested that we add some key local suppliers to the website to help members find items needed in the shop; for example:  belts and pulleys.

To accomplish this, we've changed the table of contents at the left and top of the home page from LINKS to LINKS AND CONTACTS.  We will, from time to time, add information on the Links and Contacts page based on members inputs.  If you find a place to purchase something pertaining to woodworking and would like to share that information with others, send an email to Loyd Ackerman with the details for inclusion.  We're not trying to replace the Yellow Pages; this is just for those special items and special contacts.
Information needed is:  Name, address, phone #, and website (if they have one) of the business and what you found them.

We strive to always keep the club membership roster listing up-to-date. If you have address, email or phone number changes, please contact Chuck Taylor (931-728-7086) or Jim Steadman (931-962-2940) so that your information can be updated in our membership listings. We are making a concentrated effort to keep our membership information current.