NOR-CAL SHAVINGS
January 2003
http://www.norcalwoodturners.org

PRESIDENT'S NOTES…..

This is my first message of the year and I want to tell you about some of the things we're working on as starters for the year. As I have attended the meetings of the past, I felt discouraged that Nor Cal was not taking a more aggressive approach to educating students and adults on the positive values of woodturning as an avocation or vocation.

I am then proposing we seek a grant from the AAW to purchase two (2) mini lathes and appropriative accessories to use for demo's and instruction at schools, fairs, club meetings and wherever we can promote woodturning.

We would organize teams of two or three members with a array of items to turn, discuss and hand out to the audience. We will have the opportunity to do this again this year at the State Fair.

When I was in the Military, it was impossible to get volunteers for anything. So, I'm going to take a different approach. I am going to ask you as an individual to help us out for whatever project or activity we may need help on. It could be assisting with a demo or just helping with a cleanup.

In the past, there has been an effort to have a demon at each general meeting. Usually by a Nor Cal member who was reimbursed for his time and expenses. I feel we should be anxious to give of our expertise to help other members lean from us so they can advance themselves in woodturning. Any savings we can make will help us expand our book and video library and other things we might need.
To keep from placing a burden on any one person for a year, we are going to ask help from you for a period of three months to assist with such things as meeting refreshments or the video libra ry, or the book library, or cameraman, or show and tell, or whatever we need help with.

To make an organization grow and prosper, everyone needs to participate in some way. If you've been holding back because you didn't feel at ease in front of people, don't worry about it. Come to me and ask what you can do to help!! I won't be embarrassed to say I don't remember your name, so don't feel bad is I ask it!!

I'm looking forward to this being a banner year for Nor Cal, so pay your dues and join the AAW and let's get going!!

Kirk

NOR-CAL Woodturners
Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center
915 27th Street, Sacramento, CA
(between I & J Streets)
General Meetings on the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.

President Kirk Stubbs* (H)916-428-7099
Email: kstubbs@softcom.net Vice President Russ Swenson* 916-363-5816 Email: rbswenson@msn.com
Secretary Dale Blue* 916-686-6644 Email: adblue1@attbi.com
Treasurer Barney Oldfield* 530-887-8344
Email: barneyol@garlic.com
Newsletter Editor Sonja Lemon* 916-428-6178
Email: rslemon@lanset.com
Book Librarians Rollie Bowns* 916-685-2930
Email: rkbowns@earthlink.net
Historian

Board Member Dan Clark* 530-878-0931
Email: clark921@onemain.com
Board Member Dick Lambert* 916-484-1666
Email: melamber@pacbell.net
Video Manager

Web Master Nick Todd 916-726-5138
Email: nick_todd@collectcraft.com
Wood Gathering Russ Swenson 916-363-5816
Email: rbswenson@msn.com
Refreshment Mgr.

(*Voting members of the Board)

Dues for the calendar year are $30 per member and $10 for spouse (if they desire to join).

Commercial memberships are available for $50 per year. This membership includes yearly advertising in the newsletter. Ads are to be business card size and may be changed from month to month.. Contact Treasurer Barney Oldfield for more membership information.

Newsletter deadline is the fifth of each month. All submissions should be sent to Nor-Cal Woodturners, 4560 Green Tree Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823-1936. E-Mail to rslemon@lanset.com. Proprietory names which may be included herein are for information purposes only, and no endorsement of any particular product or supplier mentioned or critizism of others not mentioned by Nor-Cal Woodturners is implied.

Nor-Cal Woodturners
4560 Green Tree Drive
Sacramento, CA 95823-1936

Address Correction Requested

MEETING PLACE: Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St., Sacramento
MEETING DATE: 4th Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m.
DAVID SPRINGETT DEMO

We are privilege to have English Woodturner, David Springett do an all day demo for us on February 8.

His interest in wood began when he was a woodworking teacher. In 1983 (or thereabout) he left the teaching profession to pursue a career in woodturning. David and his wife, Christine, have developed a good business with him turning lace bobbins and she teaching lacing. However, this is not what he plans to talk about when he is here.

David's 'after hours' turning involves many intricate designs as can be seen in his book and video, “Woodturning Wizardry”. Some of the topics for the demo may include lattice circles, cub in cube in cube, mouse in cheese (using the Singapore ball technique), lattice pomander (front cover of Woodturning Wizardry), and spiked star in a cube. There may also be a slide presentation detailing the Ivories of Coburg (1620's and other, little known, early turned pieces).

This demo will appeal more to the advanced turner, HOWEVER, others should get a lot of ideas for future turnings also.

As stated under Announcements: If you would like to attend this demo, the cost is $25 per person, with seating being available on a first pay basis.

The class will start at 9:00 am and run to 4:00 p.m. with a lunch break. You may either bring your lunch or purchase a Togo's sandwich the day of the demo. One drink will be provided with lunch. Maps will be available at the meeting or call Kirk for instructions.

January
John Hale will talk about and demonstrate turning Plates and Platters

February
Chuck Quibell will be our speaker

CALENDAR..…

Jan 16-Feb 6, Out of the Woods Display, Modesto Jr. College Gallery
Jan 28, Gen. Mtg. Hart Sr. Ctr. 7:00 p.m.
Feb 3, Bd. Mtg., 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
Feb 8, David Springett Workshop, Stubbs Shop
Feb 25, Gen. Mtg., Hart Sr. Ctr. 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 3, Bd. Mtg., 7:00 p.m., Stubbs Shop
Mar 21-22, 03, Trent Bosch Workshop
Mar. 25, Gen. Mtg., Hart Sr. Ctr., 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 31, Bd. Mtg., 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
Apr. 22, Gen Mtg., Hart Sr. Ctr., 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 25-27, Woodworking Shop, Cal Expo
Apr 28, Bd. Mtg., 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
May 27, Gen. Mtg., Hart Sr. Ctr., 7:00 p.m.
June 2, Bd. Mtg., 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
June 24, Gen. Mtg. Hart Sr. Ctr., 7:00 p.m.
July 7, Bd. Mtg., 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
July 22, Gen. Mtg., Hart Sr. Ctr., 7:00 p.m.
July 28, Bd. Mtg., 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
Aug. 26, Gen Mtg. Hart Sr. Ctr. 7:00 p.m.
Sept 8, Bd. Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
Sept 23, Gen. Mtg., Hart Sr. Ctr. 7:00 p.m.
Sept 29, Bd. Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
Oct 24-25, Mike Mahoney Workshop
Oct. 28, Gen. Mtg. Hart Sr. Ctr., 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 3, Bd. Mtg., 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop
Dec. 9, Christmas Party, Hart Sr. Ctr. 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 15, Bd. Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Stubbs Shop

FYI……

There are several woodworking shows and symposiums for the year 2003. To list a few…...

Pacific Northwest Woodturning symposium 2003, April 11-13, Everett. WA. For brochure, call: Puget Sound Woodworking Center, 425-252-5677 or fax 425-252-7236.

Design in Wood 2003 (Competition) San Deigo County Fair, June 13-July 6. Entry deadline is May 2. For info: 858-792-4207 x2450.

AAW Symposium, Pasadena, June 27-29. For info: 651-484-9094, or visit website: www.woodturner.org.

Utah Woodturning Symposium, at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, May 8-10. For Info: 801-422-2021.

THOMPSON SALES

Distributor for Eagle Abrasives
“The Woodturners Choice”

Phone: 916-344-1181 4554-D Roseville Road
Fax: 916-344-0150 North Highlands, CA 95660
Rich Johnson's
Home of the “Woodturners Boot Camp”

“Chain Saw to Polish”
The development of the turned bowl

Lessons-Classes-Supplies-Books Available

Www.latheart.com Latheart@pacbell.net (408)254 -8485

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MENTOR'S OPPORTUNITY

LOCATION NAME PHONE
Auburn Bruce Friederich 530-889-1704
Citrus Heights Herb Medsger 916-725-3120
Davis Charles Brownold 530-756-5010
Davis Bill Flewelling 530-753-2664
Elk Grove Mets Lerwill 916-686-5312
Fair Oaks Bob Adam* 916-961-1275
Sacramento Leonard Klima 916-334-7218
Yuba City Norm Hinman 530-673-5056

The Mentor program is available to members who have questions about turning, Nor-Cal programs, and to get a better 'feel' for the club. Check in with the Mentor in your area and get acquainted! There is a Mentor signup sheet at the front of the room for those needing help, check it out.
*Chairman
Announcements…..

It is that time of year to pay your dues. Send $30 per member (plus $10 for other family member in household, if desired) to Barney Oldfield or pay at the next general meeting. Make your check out to Nor-Cal Woodturners and send to Barney Oldfield, 11170 Meadow Brook Drive, Auburn, CA 95602. Please fill out the information form and return with your check. Also please be sure to indicate whether or not you are an AAW member.
Commercial membership is available for $50. This includes a business card sized ad in the Newsletter for one year. The ad may be changed at any time. Contact Barney Oldfield.
If you missed the sign-up for David Springett's demonstration that will be held at Kirk's shop on February 8, 2003, and would like to attend, please contact Barney as soon as possible to reserve a seat and pay the $25.00 fee. Seating is on first PAY basis.
Beginning with the February meeting, we will have a members only Swap & Sell table. Unload vehicles from the parking circle by the door, then move your vehicle to the street so others have room to unload.
The Board would like to know your feelings for having a club picnic the end of September or early October. This would be for our club only. It would be a nice opportunity for families to get together and enjoy one another's company .
Rollie Bowns, our new Librarian, is adding a new feature to the Library this year. When we buy a new book or video, it will be given to a member of the club to preview. The member is asked to make one item from the book and/or explain it at the General Meeting. After this time, the book or video will be placed in the Library.
Be sure to turn in your Woodcraft receipts to Barney. Receipts must be current (within the last 6 months). The 3% rebate Woodcraft allows the Club is used to purchase books for the library, raffle items, etc.
Bill Flewelling has Greenwood Sealer for those in need of some. The sealer comes in 5 gallon containers and costs $32. Contact Bill at 530-753-2664 to make arrangements for your purchase.
Gallery showing

There will be a Gallery showing woodturnings from Nor-Cal Woodturners called “Out of the Woods”. It will be at the Modesto Jr. College Gallery starting January 16 and running through February 6. The Gallery will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The address is 435 College Avenue and the phone number is 1*-209-575-6819.

Directions to get there: take Hwy 99 South to the Briggsmore/Carpenter off ramp. Go left (east) on Briggsmore to College Avenue and right to 435. Ask for the Gallery location.

Call Kirk for additional information.
TRENT BOSCH DEMO……

Coming in March is another workshop demo featuring Trent Bosch. As a young man, Trent, studied to become a teacher, but found his love of woodturning a more powerful draw. In his business he does both ornamental (art pieces) and utilitarian pieces. The woods he uses are 'rescued woods', hence the name of his business: Rescued Wood Bowl Company.

His artistic turnings appear to be layered, but are really turned from one piece of wood. He likes to explore grain, color and texture while exploring form.

If you are interested in attending this demo, either Friday, March 21 or Saturday, March 22, please sign up and pay the $25 fee at the meeting. (The same demo will be given each day.) The demo will be held at Kirk Stubbs shop.

This demo should appeal to everyone, with more emphasis on intermediate and advanced turning.