Independence Woodturners July 2017 Newsletter

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July 2017

As woodturners, we do not have much scrap, just smaller pieces that can be used together to make something larger in combination with other bits and pieces. That's what this little section attempts to produce. By adding the small parts of our activities and plans we have a combined bigger picture of opportunities to take part in within the club.

Keep turning safely and we’ll see you at the meeting.

Monthly Open Shop

The Open Shop for July does not have a specific focus so it's wide open to whatever you desire. So, bring your tools, project piece and safety equipment and join in the activity. There will be others there and we will try to help in whatever way we can. We will meet on Saturday, July 15 at 10 AM at our meeting place at Metro Hardwoods.
Keep turning and be safe.

The 2017 AAW International Symposium is now history. It was a fun and informative success due in large part to the volunteers that helped out in the many areas needed behind the scenes. A "BIG" Thank you to all that helped and worked during the symposium. Your effort has not gone unnoticed and is appreciated both from the AAW as well as your club and the officers.
Thank you again.

Beads of Courage Box Contest

Some of the 148 Beads of Courage boxes
at the AAW Sympposium

Where We Meet

Metro Hardwoods

4243 S. Noland Rd
Independence, Mo.

Click: http://mapq.st/1jjGqsW for a map

5 Woodturning Questions

The following are the answers to the five questions as answered by member Mike McReynolds.
The intention of this is for us to get to know each other and our passion for woodturning by answering five simple questions related to our woodturning desires. I’m sure that as you read through these questions, you will be able to relate to them

and will think of them as they refer to yourself. Therefore, you will be ready to take up the challenge at the end of this article.

Mike McReynolds

1. When did you start turning and why?

I started turning about 5-6 years ago after I had to retire from heavy construction due to health reasons. I didn’t want to do much so my wife told me to get a hobby or she was going to shoot me. A friend of ours turns pens and it looked like something I’d like to try. So I bought a cheap mini lathe from Harbor Freight and turned my first pen. I joined the club soon after that.
     2. What tools do you use the most?
     I do a lot of bowl turning so I use a ½ - 5/8 Bowl gouge and a spindle gouge mostly. But I do like to use a skew quite a bit for other turning.
3. What finish do you prefer?
  My all-time favorite finish is CA but lately I have been using Triple E and Renaissance Wax and definitely impressed with the finish.
    4. What part of turning do you enjoy the most? What draws you to it?
    I like to make things that make people go “WOW!” It’s what I go for. Utilitarian pieces are what I mostly do. Segmented is what I love do because its always a challenge.
5. What do you hope to achieve this year in your shop?
     I am constantly trying something new and different. I took a hands on class once with Ashley Harwood. She said that after you do 1 thing 200 or so times you get really good at it. I said that could be a problem because I do something once and I’m ready to move on.

   I can’t wait to see who will be brave enough to be next.
Mike McReynolds
      Don’t wait to have your arm twisted to answer these five question. Simply write down your responses and submit them to indepwoodturners@gmail.com or give them to Mel Bryan at a meeting. As they are received, they will be put in the newsletter and we will be able to enjoy “your” story and get to know you a little better.

Submit your tips for this column and win a $10 gift certificate from Craft Supplies, USA if it is published here in the newsletter. You may submit your tip to Mel Bryan at mrwudb@gmail.com or indepwoodturners@gmail.com

Now for this month's tip:
When you need a quick depth stop to gauge the depth for a starter hole or hollowing depth, place a rare-earth magnet on you drill bit or tool at the depth you need. The magnet will not leave a mark or sticky residue on you tools like a marker or pencil or tape might.

Turning to the Library.

Don't forget to check your club's library for that bit of inspiration or instruction that will help you in your journey in woodturning. As club members you are able to check out from many videos and books on a large variety of topics for the woodturner and enjoy them for one month. A list is provided in the library to help your browsing process.

Our on-going display at the North Independence Branch of Mid-Continent Public Library continues to be a popular attraction of the fine work of our members.
Thank you to all that have participated in the display promoting our club and your fine work.
Anyone that would like to add their work to the display can by bringing what you would like to enter into the display to the meeting or contact Mike Straughn (816-812-7621) to get it into the display. Please put your name on your item or in some manner identify it so that it may be returned to the proper person and proper credit may be given by name placards.

Maple bowl by Mike McReynolds

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