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Washington State Fair at the Spokane FairGrounds: Sept 6,7,8 and 13,14,15. We will be holding turning demonstrations on two midi lathes at the FairGround again this year. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to do short turning demo's. We will be turning on site ONLY children's tops and possibly honey dippers. They are easy spindle turnings that should take no more than 10 minutes start to finish. INW will be providing the blanks and the lathes on site, and sanding supplies. You can bring your own choice of tools. We have 7 of 14 spots STILL OPEN for volunteers so PLEASE look at the schedule and see if you can fill in some time. We are requesting 2 hour sessions of demonstrating or talking to visitors to our "booth". DEMONSTRATORS (only) may sell their work (the tops will be given out to attendees after completion), but must make their own payment arrangements (i.e. cash or check), and security arrangements. We expect two members to be at each lathe: one to do the turning demo, and the other to possibly fill in the dialogue with the audience. The schedule will be posted on line to help fill in soon. Meanwhile you can contact Frank or Don for dates and information. ( frank.hutchison@comcast.net dbradway@gmail.com )
WOODCRAFT ON SULLIVAN IN THE VALLEY IS CLOSED FOR BUSINESS. We will only announce relevant and confirmed news of any re-opening.
Meetings are currently at Riverview Community Shop. Please plan to bring your own card table chair for seating.
WANT TO JOIN INW? : EASY !!! Go to the Store and Dues Page, scroll down to New Membership and securely pay on line. You will receive an email with details on member sign on information within several days.
All The News That's Fit to Turn !
Please see our Links Page for sources of tools, supplies, and other ideas vital to woodturners. Constantly being updated based on member recommendations !
Downloads as PDF's to you downloads file location:
GREAT ARTICLE on SPALTING from the AAW: AW2506p54-60
GREAT ARTICLE on COMPRESSED WOOD from the AAW: AW2906p25-29
CLUB MEETINGS, RECURRING, and SPECIAL EVENTS
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Regular Club Meeting: August 1st meeting will be on woodturner's safety. Presenters are Sam Frazier and Don Bradway. This one is a must for turners of all skill levels. At Riverview and bring a chair.
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 AUGUST 15th.
Riverview Shop Events:
Third Saturday of Each Month at Riverview: 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. We will note ONLY IF the month session is canceled ! 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! Saturday July 20th: Ron Gooley will review the video based deep hollowing system and Doug will review turning tops, in preparation for the demonstration sessions we are doing at the State Fair in early September. Saturday August 17th: In line with the preparation for the State Fair, a special session will be conducted on turning tops and honey dippers AS WELL AS specific presentations on how to be a demonstrator and how to be a GOOD demonstrator. You can be a great turner and still not be a good demonstrator. Come to this session to learn new public presentation skills. All members signed up for the State Fair demo sessions should plan to attend !
LEND A LATHE PROGRAM UP AND RUNNING ! The Lend A Lathe Program is designed primarily for new turners getting a start on their woodturning experience. Currently a Rikon Midi is in the program, with an initial 3 month loan period. For applications and supporting materials contact LALP Director, Damon at bruadair@gmail.com
INW has also renewed its support of the VetsGarage in its new location (3915 E. Francis Ave., #C10, Spokane, WA 99217, near Francis and Freya).
Group Purchases and Store News:
FINAL SALE PRICING ! A small number of gouges remain and we are reducing our prices to bare bones minimum to sell off remaining stock. See the Store and Dues Page for details.
Bowl Flute Profile Spindle Gouge Profile
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Bowl and spindle gouges are 16" long with flute ground throughout. This allows for 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. 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)
Here is a useful PDF on the 40/40 grind: This is a favored bowl gouge grind, promoted by Stewart Batty. (downloads a pdf to your computer)
http://floridawoodturningsymposium.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Bowl-Gouge-Handout.pdf
Member's Resource News:
Deep Hollowing: Other than spindle work and bowls, deep hollowing is a main area of turning. Considered an "advanced" practice by some, there are techniques to make this practice available to almost all turners. Here is a review of various deep hollowing techniques, devices, fixtures, and safety. see: https://inwwoodturners.com/member-resources/deep-hollowing-techniques
OK, you mini-lathe folks: You want to see crazy ? Well this is crazy ! Worth a look see!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmvzdQg5xOY
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:
Renewal annual dues are due at the beginning of January. 2019 INW Dues are $35.00 (single or family). Renewal at any time during the year remains $35.00.
NEW memberships are prorated by the amount of the year remaining with a minimum in June through December of $25.00. Pay on line on the Dues and Store page, or at meetings.
There is also a STORE "item" for donations, in which you can donate in multiples of $10.00 amounts. All donations are fully tax deductible and a receipt can be provided if requested. Dues and donations are a way we can continue to provide and increase YOUR clubs services and quality !
MEMBERS UPDATE YOUR PAGE PROFILES: after you sign in, please go to "MY ACCOUNT" and then to "MY PROFILE" and fill in your profile information. You can make the information available to other members or hidden. You can add an avatar (picture of yourself or your dog) and personal statements on turning/artist' s biography, etc. Upload pictures of your work to your page ! Take a plunge and get-er-done ! Let us know if you have problems and we will help you out .
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.
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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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