INW subscribes to the AAW Code of Conduct and Ethics. We do not discriminate based on age, race, creed, religion, sexual orientation, (nor on woodturning abilities), and we will not allow such discriminatory practices from our members or guests.
All our events, including regular meetings, conform to AAW minimum age requirement of 10 years of age. All minors must have a parent or guardian in attendance with them. General meetings are open to all members and guests. Sessions at Riverview are open to INW members only.
All The News That's Fit to Turn !
Story of a blind woodturner: in this Holiday Season of blessings and miracles, please watch this short video: https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p06t5pd3/-this-might-freak-you-out-i-don-t-want-my-eyesight-back-
INW is now doing once a month demonstrations and mentoring at FAFB. They have a great woodshop at Fairchild and we are privileged to be able to help our active and retired servicemen with their wood turning skills. To participate please talk to Damon or Doug.
On the same note we are soon to re-open out program at VetsGarage new location in the Valley. We have sufficient lathes there but can use donations of any tools or jigs you are not using or have in excess. Donations can be fair market valued and a receipt can be issued for your possible tax deductible donation. Please bring any donations to Carl or Doug at meetings.
Group Purchases and Store News:
CA GLUE ORDERING: Orders CLOSED on Monday 12/10/18. Orders can expect delivery at the January 3rd meeting. If you didn't place an order there will not be any extra available. Sorry.
INW has bought bowl and spindle gouges from Serious Toolworks at wholesale. We want to pass on the savings to you! Our pricing is 25% below typical retail. Tools are listed on OUR Store Page.
Typical Bowl Flute Profile
Typical Spindle Gouge Profile
1" (sold out) and 7/8" (few left) gouges are 16" long and have 3/4" tang for mounting.
All other bowl and spindle gouges are 16" long with flute ground throughout ! Allows two different profiles on each side of tool. There are some 8" lengths of the 3/8" and 1/2" available on the store page. ALSO: see the Members Resource Page for information on hollow modular and collet based handles that you may want to have for these tools. And here is a brief guide to profiles, flutes, and purposed gouges:
guidetogouges (downloads a pdf to your computer, good review of gouge forms and use)
CLUB MEETINGS, RECURRING, and SPECIAL EVENTS:
Calendar View: Click on this Here
Regular Club Meeting: January 3rd... Details to follow
Advanced Scheduling:
Board Meeting: Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM at Frankie Doodles just East of Division on 3rd Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend. Next meeting December 20th.
Riverview Shop Events:
Third Saturday at Riverview: December 15th. Riverview Retirement Community Workshop. An INW members only event. Novice turners welcome ! Coordinators: Ron Gooley and Tommy John. Always check this web site for any other announcements regarding Riverview sessions. Location: 1711 E. Ross Ct. -- 9:00 AM start. Bring your own wood and tools. If you have a problem piece or tool, this is a good time to get help with it. Fantastic opportunity for new turners to get expert mentoring !
Woodcutting session(s): All MEMBERS WELCOME. SOME CUT, SOME GATHER AND HELP! We need some more material to make a day of it. If you know of any hardwood trees available, let a Board member know. The Board has decided to have a fee of $20 per cutting session, per member taking wood from cutting. This is JUST to cover costs ! We have also assigned a Safety Officer to each cutting and the number of chain saws in use will be limited to the quantity and lay out of the cutting location. Full details of any cutting session will be sent by email of details to all members.
Member's Resource News:
Deep Hollowing: Page updated with more pictures and information ! Review of various deep hollowing techniques, devices, fixtures, and safety. See pull down menu item in the header under Member Resources or CLICK HERE: https://inwwoodturners.com/member-resources/deep-hollowing-techniques
An article on VACUUM CHUCK SET UP is available on the Member's Resources page.
Candle Stick Drill Bit: Modification of an inexpensive spade bit: see Member Resource Page
Need something? Go to the Links page as it may have a great source for you listed, with many suppliers that our members have experience with. If you have a recommendation to list, please let us know.
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TREASURER'S MESSAGES: 2019 Annual dues are due at the beginning of the New Year. 2019 INW Dues will be $35.00 per year (single or family). IF YOU PAY DURING THE REMAINDER OF 2018 we will keep the $30 fee for your 2019 membership ! Pay on line . All student memberships are free. Your memberships are vital to the success of our club, and even more so, your participation! There is also a STORE "item" for donations, in which you can donate in MULTIPLES of a minimum of $10.00 amounts. Dues and donations are a way we can continue to provide and increase YOUR clubs services and quality ! All donations are fully tax deductible and a receipt can be provided if requested. (You will see WPY*WePay as the recipient of the payment on your credit card reports.)
MEMBERS: after you sign in, please go to "MY ACCOUNT" and then to "MY PROFILE" and fill in your profile information. PLEASE MAKE SURE your email address is up to date. You can make the information available to other members or hidden in most all fields. You can add an avatar (picture of yourself or your dog) and personal statements on turning/artist' s biography, etc. Take a plunge and get-r-done !
Turning of the Month: If you have a picture of one of your pieces that you would like to submit for consideration as Turning of the Month, please send it on to inwwoodturners@gmail.com. We will try to change these out at least monthly.
This month: Something entirely different. Making a bowl from a rock ! Alabaster. 7" x 3". Turned by Carl. Raw rock alabaster is a cut off of the piece used for the bowl.
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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES:
OUR VIDEO LIBRARY and book library is available for check out at our monthly meetings. Each video or book has a sign out card. We will make them available for self help, sign out and sign back in when done. The library materials are great to borrow and watch !
Tree Falls: If anyone has, or knows of some good turning trees that are down and could be harvested, let any Board member know and we will look into it for a Club Cutting.
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