SPLINTERS
(A PUBLICATION OF THE)

Tennessee Valley Woodworkers

Vol. 25/ Issue 10          October 2010             Editor: Chuck Taylor 

=======Meeting Notice:========

The next meeting of the TN Valley Woodworkers
will be held October 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the
University of Tennessee Space Institute
All interested woodworkers are invited!

 

Please remember all our Troops around the world in your thoughts and prayers.

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
Maurice Ryan  962-1555   Health and Safety


List of Club Officers for 2010

To view the list of TVW officers for the current year, please click "here".


WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
(Becoming members at our September meeting)

Howard Wright…..….….Tullahoma
Zachary Tucker….….Murfreesboro

(Be sure to meet and welcome our new members)

OCTOBER PROGRAM

The October program will be presented by TVW member Geoff Roehm. The program title is “Working with a CNC Machine”. Geoff will explain the CNC processes used creating various parts for his instruments and other “creative” projects.
Come to our October meeting and see how Geoff uses his “magic machine”.
 
 


NEXT TVW EVENTS

October 23: Quarter Century Anniversary Celebration, Chairperson – Dan Maher, Committee: Karen Browning, Henry Davis & Loyd Ackerman. Location – Arnold AFB Officer’s Club

October 16 & 17: Webb School Art and Craft Festival: Bell Buckle, TN


MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS IMPORTANT EVENT

Mark your calendar for the date “October 23”. This is the date of the TVW 25 Year Celebration Dinner & Program. Plan to attend and help celebrate this great milestone in the club history. Tickets are now on sale. The dinner will be held at the Arnold Engineering & Development Center (AEDC) Officers Club.Additional information will be discussed at the next regular meeting.

This is a major milestone for the Club and will be a great celebration of the history of the club.


KEEP UP WITH ALL THE CLUB NEWS

(TO VIEW THE LATEST INFORMATION CONCERNING CLUB EVENTS, UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND NEWS -- VISIT THE TVW WEB SITE BY CLICKING HERE)

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.


 TVW NEWS AND NOTES


TVW 25 YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER

By now, you know that we’ll be celebrating the Club's Silver Anniversary on Saturday, October 23, 2010 with a special dinner and entertainment.  If you haven't already done so, please contact the event Chairman, Dan Maher, or our Treasurer, Bob Addington, to let them know you plan to attend.  The event will be held at Arnold Lakeside Club; 4175 Westover Road; Tullahoma, TN 37388.  It's easy to find:  Go east on Northshore Road 1.8 miles from the entrance to UTSI and turn right on Westover Road.  Stop at the gate and give the guard your name which he will have if you've signed up for the event.   Purchase your tickets for the event from Bob Addington to make sure your name is on the list.  The festivities will begin with a social hour and cash bar at 5 PM.  Dinner will be served at 6 PM followed by a program on the history of the Club and then a drawing for door prizes.  This should be a great evening of entertainment among your woodworking friends.  Don't miss it.


COFFEE COUNTY FAIR DEMONSTRATIONS AND EXHIBITS
The annual Coffee County Fair demonstrations were held September 20 – 26th. Doyle McConnell, event chairperson, would like to thank all who helped with this activity. The demonstrations and displays were well attended and created interest in the club. A lot of “tops and puzzles” were made and given away to visiting youngsters. This is a great way to advertize the club.


POLLY CROCKETT FESTIVAL

The Carvers participated in the Polly Crockett Festival in Cowan on September 17 – 19. They were involved in various demonstrations of their artistic skills and had a great display of their work. A good time was had by all.


"SHOOTING SEASON IS STILL OPEN"

“Shooting” season is coming to a close. We are still “missing” a few member photos and would like to add to the club’s collection. This is a good way to know the club members. If you have not had your photo taken, we will again be taking photos at the October meeting. We will continue to add “member photos”, as we add new members.


CARVER'S CORNER

 The carvers met on October 2nd at Phil Bishop's shop. About ten energetic carvers worked on mostly individual projects.

The group held a BBQ, hosted by Phil Bishop, on September 25th.

The carvers will be participating in the Webb School Art and Craft Festival on October 16 & 17 at Bell Buckle, TN.

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS??
(FALL SPECIAL)

A GREAT CHANCE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILL LEVEL
AND AN OFFER YOU CAN'T REFUSE

If you are interested in knowing more about sharpening techniques, especially turning gouges, this is one of your great opportunities. Bob Reese will give you one-on-one training. All you have to do is contact Bob and set up a time for your training. You can contact Bob by phone (931-728-7974) or by email (reesecup@bellsouth.net).


WOODCRAFT ANNIVERSARY SALE

NASHVILLE WOODCRAFT located in Franklin, Tennessee is celebrating its 7TH ANNIVERSARY!
The dates are October 22, 23 & 24
----------Discounts on everything---------

Click Here to view the Anniversary Sale and all the demonstrations that will be going on during the above dates.

2010 REMAINING EVENT SCHEDULE

October 23: Quarter Century Anniversary Celebration, Chairperson – Dan Maher, Committee: Karen Browning, Henry Davis & Loyd Ackerman. Location - Arnold AFB Officer's Club

December 10:  Annual Christmas Party, Chairperson - Martha Taylor, location - Church of the Nazarene, Decherd, TN

Shop Tours & Workshops: Schedules will be developed as the year progresses.

OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST TO OUR CLUB

October 16 & 17: Webb School Art and Craft Festival, Bell Buckle, TN

The above list will be updated as additional information is known concerning these events.


DIGITAL LIBRARY NEWS

If you have not taken the opportunity to use the club “Digital Library”, now is a good time. See Henry at the next TVW meeting and review the long list of woodworking videos. There are videos that will interest everyone.

Henry would like to remind you that, if you have tapes or DVDs checked out to make every effort to return them, so other club members can enjoy them.

For a complete list of all items in the Digital Library, see Henry Davis at the next club meeting, email him at hdavis37@charter.net or call him at 393-3191 and leave a message.

To view the complete list of all items in the Digital Library on-line, please click here .


          To check out a program , please see Henry Davis at the next club meeting.

SEPTEMBER MEETING SHOW AND TELL:

If you don't remember what the "Show & Tell items looked like -- "click" on the item and take a look.

Bob Reece displayed a couple of perfume pens for the ladies, and showed slides of a very elaborate flower carriage he built for a wedding.

Phil Bishop showed photos of the 9 foot tall display case that he built the curved walnut crown for and commented on a coloration problem when adding an anti-fisheye compound to lacquer.

Henry Davis brought a two-drawer maple case that is used to hold the sanding disks for his lathe work. The case had decorative corners.

Wayne Ison showed a wooden clock from New Zealand that had been carbon dated to be many thousands of years old.

Kevin Deuermeyer brought a walnut table finished with polyurethane.

Vince Zaccardi brought two bowls. One cherry and one apple wood, which was much larger before it flew off the lathe.

Chuck Taylor showed a box elder bowl that had an exceptional lacquer finish.

Stanley Dunn had a Bradford pear bowl that he turned at the Coffee County Fair.

Geoff Roehm brought two musical instruments, one was a dulcimer which he has refinished many times; he also played it for us.  He also brought a ukulele which was made from many exotic woods and also played that instrument as well. The instrument backs are shown here.

Bob Addington brought a collection of 13 bowls, some walnut, maple and apple.

Jay Hazel came with 3 maple stave bowls, one of which he gave to Stanley Dunn on behalf of the club for all of Stanley’s contributions to the club.  Jay also displayed several aspen leaves he carved a ‘while back’ and a curly maple scarf ring.

Ross Roepke displayed a Spanish maple table made with no mechanical fasteners so it can be disassembled for shipment.

Dick Wollam displayed a very impressive cedar root which was only wire brushed to clean it up but no carving was done.

Felix Rees discussed a walnut lamp with a picture frame as part of the shaft.

Sharron Wright showed a walnut Native American flute with a mahogany frog carved on it which she played for us.


NEW NAME TAGS

New name tags have been made for every member. If you do not have a new name tag yet, please see Bob Addington.

Hopefully, each member will wear these new tags at our regular meetings.


FOR SALE
 
 

DELTA 18 X 36 OPEN ENDED VARIABLE SPEED DRUM SANDER ($574.00)


Includes: In feed/Out feed tables
Long extension arm with pneumatic sanding drum
Retractable/locking ball casters
Dust collection tray for sanding drum
Spare sandpaper rolls and drum sleeves
All manuals

JET DC-1100 DUST COLLECTOR ($249.00)


Includes: Long Ranger III remote control w/transmitter
2-stage separator lid w/fittings
30 gallon steel collection can
Manual

If you are interested in the above equipment, please contact:
Bob Blauner (931) 488-4050 or email at  rblauner@gmail.com
 

If you would like to list woodworking equipment for sale or would like to purchase wookworking items, please contact Chuck Taylor with the item information and it will be posted in the Newsletter. You can contact Chuck at taylorcw@bellsouth.net or call at 931-728-7086.

SHOP TIP

---------------  A simple jig for grooving short dowels  -------------

Carefully fitted dowels will trap both air and excess glue when inserted. Unless you provide an escape route, that air or adhesive may prevent you from bringing together the joined pieces. For dowels 1-1/2" to 2" long, build a jig out of scrap wood as thick as the dowel length. Near one end, drill a hole the same diameter as the dowel and then crosscut the scrap so two-thirds of the hole remains as shown right. Insert the dowel in the jig and cut a 1/16" saw kerf 1/16" deep with a bandsaw or scrollsaw. One groove lets air and glue escape.

"DO IT YOURSELF" HELP SITE

This is an interesting web site for all you "do-it-yourselfers". The site has nothing to do with woodworking, but can tell you a lot about trouble-shooting and repairing your appliances. The main feature is the "Ask the Repair Guru" section. If you have a repair problem, click here to find the answer to your problem.

LINKS AND CONTACTS ----- NEW LINKS HAVE BEEN ADDED
(TAKE A LOOK)

Take a look at the new listing of Links and Contacts on our web page. To view the section, click on LINKS AND CONTACTS.  The listing contains lots of information to help you in your woodworking "adventures".

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.

MEMBER INFORMATION CHANGES

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 Bob Addington (931-723-2554) so that your information can be updated in our membership listings. We are making a concentrated effort to keep our membership information current.

LOOKING FORWARD TO  YOU AT OUR NEXT MEETING

 ====== OCTOBER 19 ======

AT THE
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE SPACE INSTITUTE.
 

WEB SITES OF INTEREST

The WoodWright's Shop

Wood Central

American Association of Woodturners

Tennessee Association of Woodturners

Intarsia Net

Woodturners Catalog

Exotic Woods

Woodcraft

Certainly Wood (The Ultimate Veneer Store)

Woodworkers' Library

BRC Woodworkers Lumber Supply

Everything you always wanted to know about Dust Collection Systems
 

click on the image below to go to these sites
(Special contributors to Club functions and activities)


 


 


 


 


 


 



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