American Association of Woodturners Seattle Chapter November, 2014

the Black Locust from Inside this Issue Magnolia. There’s still President’s Message 1 some left I’ll bring to the Monthly Program 1 Mentors 3 November meeting. And Want Ads 18 the good news is AJ says Officer’s /Contact People 19 the gas line is almost to his shop. Just in time for Seattle’s AAW Web Site the snow. www.seattlewoodturners.org Derek Weidman is the All Day Demonstration th at AJ’s January 10 . Be : Effective sure to reserve your place by getting your ticket Use of Home-Made WOW! It’s November early. They are $50 from Brands and Commer- already. Last Month Bonnie Our Treasurer, Jim Steck. cial Pyrography Pens Klein, this month, Molly Win- Derek is also the Demon- Pyrography is growing in ton. Life can’t get any better strator at the January popularity as a technique than that. Molly’s flare for Meeting. There are pic- to enhance -turned Native American Art always tures of Derek’s amazing art. Many different pyro- makes her demonstrations work in our last newslet- graphy systems are avail- most interesting. Her turn- ter, or you can go to his able on the market today, ings look like something website. with a wide variety of you’ve found that was made Jack Frost and I had commercial pens and tips several thousand years ago. from which to choose. You hold them with awe. an opportunity to go to a Meeting with the Presi- Many of these will be re- November is the last dents of the Northwest viewed and discussed. meeting to get your Bonnie woodturning Clubs, Octo- While there are numerous Klein Play Day ticket. Just ber 25 in Gig Harbor. pyrography pens/tips see Jim Jaskovsky before the There were five Clubs available on the commer- meeting starts. We will have represented. I believe cial market, making the drawing this month. Jack and I got some fresh unique, one-of-a-kind The last Dust Ses- ideas from the meeting, brands can provide indi- sion at AJ’s was great fun, and hopefully they got vidualized styles of textur- with a very good turnout. some new ideas from us. ing and design that can- not be achieved through Everyone seemed to have We need to thank fun, and I got rid of some of the use of commercially go to page 4, bottom Got to page 3, top 2

2014 CALENDAR SEATTLE AAW

January February March Jan 2 BD MTG Feb 4 bd mtg Mar.4 bd. mtg. Jan 9 Club mtg.-J.D. Fern- Feb 13 Club mtg.-Larry Mar 13 Club mtg. strom, Use and Miller creates threaded Swap and panel discussion Safety work on his

April May June April 1 bd. mtg. April 29 bd. mtg. June 3 bd. mtg. April 10 Club mtg. David May 8 Club mtg. John June 12 club mtg. Maarten Earle, Green Wood Shrader Meerman on turning minia- tures

July August September July 1 bd. mtg. Aug 5 bd. mtg. Sept 2 bd. mtg. July 10 club mtg. Mini Sym- Aug 14 club mtg. AJ Sept. 11 club mtg. Jack posium-multiple stations for Mearns Cores the wood Wayne turns a bowl out of a board! turning demo’s Aug 17 Annual Club Picnic at Jack McDaniel’s home in BEGIN THINKING HOW Woodinville YOU CAN HELP YOUR CLUB BOTH ELECTED AND VOLUNTEER JOBS

October November December September 30bd. mtg. Nov 4 bd. mtg. Dec. 2 bd. mtg. Oct. 9 club mtg. Bonnie Nov. 13 club mtg Molly Win- Dec. 11 Christmas Party Klein-SKEWS and CHAT- ton shows her great burning techniques TERWORK! SIGN UP TO HELP OUT SIGN UP TO HELP OUT THE THE CLUB CLUB 3

made pens. This dem- onstration will review commercially made products as well as show how brands are made using various ma- terials, and their appli- cation on turned ves- sels. Effective use of pens/tips, and tech- niques to achieve clean, crisp lines; and layout and design tips will also be cov- ered. Molly Winton, [email protected], has been turning wood since 1998, and delving into various surface enhancement techniques (primarily pyrography and branding), since 2003. She has a strong commitment to form, and believes this is essential above all else. Teaching and sharing turning and enhancement techniques is also a passion, and when her busy family life allows, she travels to woodturning clubs and symposiums to share her work. Inspirations for enhancements have been derived from an interest in Native American art, as well as primitive, prehis- toric, cave art. Her work has been a part of exhib- its, sold around the world, and featured in national and international periodicals.

Seattle Mentors Below are listed the current mentors for Seattle Woodturners. They want to help! They are excellent sources. Should they not know an answer, they will know how to find an answer. Use them. Bob Sievers (off-center work) [email protected] (360) 897-8427 Allan Rumpf (beginning work) [email protected] (425) 788-4656 Hal Johnson [email protected] (425) 788-2221 Corey Markus [email protected] (425) 432 5435 Jack Wayne [email protected] (425) 488-9561 Jack McDaniel [email protected] (425) 486-9205 Les Dawson (beginning work) [email protected] (425) 432-3879 John Moe [email protected] (425) 643-4522 Gary Clarke (segmented work) [email protected] John Shrader [email protected] (425) 653-3504 4 November 2014 Session The HEAT is ON!!!! WHEN: Saturday November 15 WHERE: AJ's Big Yellow Shop in back (Address below) TIME: 9:00AM- 5:00PM (or whenever) WHY: Help newer turners with techniques, sharpening, Christmas orna- ments, and small boxes, or what ever you like. WHAT to BRING: Your turning , a special piece of wood you have been wanting to turn, or I have a lot of small pieces of wood for the ornaments. There will be many available to turn on. Don't be shy!! (We have room for more than 10 lathes) We were almost short in the October Session. Lunch is not provided. Bathroom services will be available in my house. Be very care- ful of the locals and do not let them out ( My Cats ). PARKING: Please park along the sides of MY driveway or in front on the street. EXTRA INFO: I will be more than happy to band saw any wood that some of you may not have the equipment. Dan Johnson and Dan Robbins will be here for mentoring for some of the newer members, maybe Les will be here too. I also would like to have another mentor or two to help out, the more the better.

I have my unbreakable tool handles for sale and one last Nova for sale! AJ Mearns AJ's Custom Portable Saw & Wood Turning 425-501-0020 19304 Filbert Rd Bothell, Wa 98012

Jim Jaskovsky, Les Dawson, Jack Frost and anyone else that sent pictures in for the Article that went to AAW on the Clubs work in the Community. Jim said it should be published in the next issue of Woodturners Journal or the one following. I made a run into the wood sale at Dusty Strings last Friday with one of our new members, Greg Prier. The owner, Ray Mooers has donated wood to the Seattle Woodturners previously. I had emailed him asking if he would like to again. When Greg and I got there, Ray had set aside about 60 pieces of very nice 2 X 2 stock of Rock . Cherry, Walnut, , Bubinga, and Ash. They ran from 18 inch to 48. Seemed like enough for more than 300 tops. We can’t thank Dusty Strings enough. You’ll be seeing it on the Wood table soon. In Fact we have an event at the Bellevue Arts Museum in January. We’ll need extra tops for that, if you get tired of turning Christmas ornaments. Don’t Forget the Wood Raffle. Rotate your wood before it splits. Shake off the dirt though. It takes too long to vacuum it up. Turn Safe, if only to set a good example for the newcomer. Don 5

The article below is from Mike Hughes and I thought you might find it as interesting as I did. As it was written in 1910 some of the spellings are a bit different.

Origin of the Word “” The word lumber, which has an essentially American origin as applied to manufactures of timber, was first used in Boston, in an official way in 1663. It is a most comprehensive word, and other countries have no ex- pression for it that covers the ground so completely. In Great Britain, for instance, each item of lumber has its name, as with us; but if they were speaking of manufacturers of wood as a whole, about the only term, which they have, is “wood goods”. Which is an awkward expression at best. The word lumber was coined in Boston. A recent writer in The Boston Journal states that the word has not had full justice accorded it. From 1630 for nearly one hundred years, Boston was the chief lumber market of the world, and that industry was one of the principal foundations of Boston wealth. Other Boston staples were fish and leather, but in the magnitude of transactions lumber was in the lead. The site of the old State House, known as Market Place, was formerly a lumberyard. The men of Boston got to calling sawn timber, lumber, because the ships that brought the arti- cle of commerce to Boston used to lumber up the warves and streets with their product. In 1663 the police regulations of Boston provided that the wharves and the streets “that butt upon the water” must be kept free from all “lumber and other goods”. Boston lumber carried in Boston ships went to all parts of the world and laid the foundation for Boston wealth. It is said that the first cargo returned by the Pilgrim Fathers to England was a cargo of pipe staves, and for the reason that Europe could not produce as good an article it was a profitable venture, netting the shippers five hun- dred pounds. In that industry the Puritans were satisfied that all Europe could not rival them. The term lumber included masts, staves, clap-boards, shingles, boards, planks and timbers. Although Boston is still a large lum- ber market and has continued so through all these years, it did not long maintain its supremacy in this country, being early overshadowed by New York and many others markets, and now all of these inferior to the great city of the West, Chicago. Scribner’s Lumber and Log Book 1910

6 Don McNutt has sent a message about SAFETY. This is a subject that is always important to review. Read it! WOOD TURNING SAFETY RULES 1. Know Your Equipment and Yourself: Never operate a lathe or use a cutting tool, chuck or other accessory without first understanding its operation and limitations. Read and know the in- struction manual of any lathe that you use. Never perform a procedure or technique that you are unclear about or uncomfortable with. If you are in doubt, stop and ask for instruction. Know your personal limitations. 2. Police Your Environment. Keep your work area clean. Store tools safely. Don’t allow cords to run across circulation ways. Don’t start your lathe if people are in harm’s way. Ensure that there is adequate light and ventilation. If you are observing someone else, don’t place yourself in harm’s way. 3. Keep Yourself Catch Free . Long hair must be tied back. No clothing, gloves, jewelry or watches may be worn below the elbow. Necklaces and loose clothing that could be caught by spin- ning parts must not be worn… 4. Inspect Your Lathe . Inspect the lathe for damaged or missing parts before operating it. Before you start, check to ensure that the speed is appropriate, the drive belt is tight, all locking devices are secure and all chuck keys and adjusting wenches are removed. a. Always spin the wood at least one full turn before turning the lathe on every time . b. Always stand to the side when starting up a lathe. c. Always unplug the power supply before adjusting the belts or touching parts that spin. d. Never leave a lathe unattended. 5. Wear Safety Equipment. To operate a lathe or stand near an operating lathe, you must wear eye protection; full face protection when turning bowls. Dust masks are highly recommended. 6. Secure the Wood . Ensure that the wood is securely held. Turn between centers whenever pos- sible and always with imbalanced pieces. Use a slow speed when first roughing out a piece. Never use wood that is cracked or has other serious defects or significant protrusions. 7. Practice Safe Techniques . a. Keep your tools sharp. Don’t force a tool or use it for an unintended purpose. Reposition the tool rest frequently to keep it close to the work. b. Keep your balance and don’t overreach. c. Always turn the lathe off and allow it to come to a complete stop before adjusting the tool rest. d. Always keep your hands behind the of the tool rest. Always keep the tool firmly against the tool rest. Always hold the tool firmly with both hands. e. When using a shear cut, rub the . When using a scraping cut, always keep the angle be- tween the wood and cutting edge at less than 90 degrees. f. When finishing, always remove the tool rest. Use only towels, never woven fabric. On exte- rior surfaces, apply the towel to the underside of the piece with the wood spinning counterclock- wise. On interior surfaces, apply the towel in the lower left-hand quadrant also with the wood spin- ning counterclockwise. 8. Focus on Your Work . You may not operate a lathe if you have drunk alcohol or taken medica- tion that carries an equipment operations warning. Don’t operate a lathe if you are tired or emo- tionally upset. 7

Thanks to Dan Robbins for this month’s photos. They look great! There is a slight problem though. Dan is very busy on meeting night. He would gladly be back-up for photos, but it would be GREAT is someone were to step forward to be the actual club photographer. If you are willing, speak to Don McNutt or Dan Robbins at the meeting. Club activities succeed through club member’s participation! 8 9 10 11 Who: Derek Weidman, Wood What: /Woodturning Where: AJ Mearns’ Shop in Bothell When: January 8, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Cost: $50.00. If you must get a refund because of plans changing be sure to do so before Dec. 29, 2014. After that, no refund. Pay: Jim Steck at a meeting. He will begin taking your money at the October meeting. Derek Weidman was born in 1982, and has dedicated the last seven years to exploring lathe-based sculpture. His approach in- volves multi-axis turning as the foundation of his work. By using the unique shaping processes of turning, Derek has created a descriptive visual lan- guage that only the lathe can speak. This carving process creates novel representations of a wide range of subjects, from those based on human anatomy to various animal forms. Derek works from a basic question, “What would this look like if rendered through the lens of a wood lathe?,”” and even with the most rigorous naturalism, an honest abstraction takes place, and for each new subject that question gets answered.

12 13 Member Bill Tozer (425-271-6121) is selling the wood, tools, and miscellaneous equipment in his shop. I visited earlier this week and he has put together a pretty good facility. While he must keep a few things (the press darn it) there are many things that you might find useful in your shop. Below is a list of many items. As yet, I have no prices. Talk with Bill. Planer, 4 1/2” 16-42 Jet Lathe with standard equipment Dust collector for lathe 2 Nova chucks, several jaws, cole jaws Compressor-needs solenoid Homemade Longworth chuck Homemade spindle steady 8” grinder Large miscellany of turning tools, scraper, gouges, skews, hollowing, etc. Triton helmet Pen turning kit Arbor press Beautiful cherry burl WOOD WOOD WOOD

NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER Two really important things about November in the club: THIS IS THE LAST DAY AT WHICH YOU CAN BUY TICKETS TO BONNIE’S SHOP PLAY DAY. What an op- portunity. Jim Steck will not be at the meeting to accept money for dues. Don’t forget to bring dues money in December and save yourself a few bucks! 14

For Sale: all items are in good condition This list of equipment and materials is from a mem- Powermatic Lathe w/extension - model 3520B 3,200 ber of the Fife Woodturner’s Club. Alan York is try- + 2 extra tool rests ing to sell these items for the wife of a former + multiple live centers member of our Woodturning Family. There is a lot of good stuff here. I am sure he will negotiate + multiple spur centers price. Jet 1 hp vacuum 200 + stand, hood, and hose Jet air filtration unit with remote switch - model AFS 1000B 250 Stihl chain saw - model MS391 450 + extra chains Porter Cable pancake compressor 70 8" double-speed grinder 100 OneWay/Wolverine grinding guide system + Vari-grind attachment 80 Pinnacle parting tool 30 Crabtree hollowing tool 120 Stay-Put work lamp w/ bench-mount base 40 New Masters Woodturning book 10 Alan Lacer diamond slip stone 30 Contact Alan York 253-925-9177

Another friend of mine has some tools for sale. More flatwork, but you may be interested.

JJ-6CSX 6" new still in box , store price $919.00; my price $700.00 JB0S-5 Oscillating , used two or three times, store price $490.00 my price $300.00

DC-1200A-1; 1200CFM dust collector system, 2HP 230V, new still in box , store price $443.00, my price

$300.00 AFS-1000B, overhead air filtration system, new still in box , store price $249.00, my price $175.00

Jim Kuper can be reached at: [email protected]

Beads of Courage Boxes Still Needed So far we have about 10 Beads of Courage boxes turned in to Children’s Hospi- tal. They say they can use up to 30 a year, so your work is still needed! Remember, these kids go through some hellacious tests and procedures. They earn many of these special beads. We need to make them top scale projects. Of great importance also is to be sure your box meets the size requests: 6” diameter and 5” height. You can fudge of these sizes only a little. It has been my experience that I often get a “design opportunity” for many of my . Plan for that. 15

WANT ADS This space is set aside for members to advertise free of charge to sell or purchase tools, wood, etc. Get your ad to Les Dawson by the third Thursday of the month for inclusion in the next newsletter.

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CraftWOODCRAFT: Supply, USA - specialistsEasy on and in off all I-5 types at Exit of turning162 (“Corson/Michigan”) supplies and woodturning. Woodcraft tools. Seattle WWW.WOODTURNERSCATALOG.COM features one of the largest inventories of Equipmentturning tools Sales and and supplies Surplus in in the Auburn Northwest? is an outletWoodcra for ftrepaired also stocks and a overstocked wide variety tools of turning and equipment. stock and They woodworking specialize power in Jet, tools, Powermaticaccessories, and books Performa and supplies. equipment. Classes 1801 are West also Vall offered.ey Highway Additionally, North 253show 804 your 3211 membership card making available a 10% dis- count. (some exclusions apply) 5963 CORSON SOUTH, SEATTLE 206 767 6394 AJ’s Custom Portable Saw Milling Custom milling services of your logs, portable or bring them here. Bowl blanks and furniture wood for sale. LimitedRocklers hauling Show of logs. your Special membership pricing for card Club making Members available. a 10% discount. 3823 STONE WAY NORTH, SEATTLE 206 634 3222 Contact:OR 345 AJ Mearns TUKWILA 425-501-0020 PARKWAY, 19304 TUKWILAFilbert Rd Bothel 206 l,244 Wa 916198012

Packard Woodworks, Inc-specialists in all types of turning supplies and woodturning tool WWW.packardwoodworks.com 1 800 683 I have a Denver Ullery lathe for sale. Handles up to 17”+ D. Bed extension for 24” between centers, 1.5 horse motor, full range vari- 8876 ableCraft speed Supply, reversing, USA 1.25”-specialists D spindle, in all fully types equipp of turninged. 425 supplies 432 3879 and email woodturning [email protected] tools. WWW.WOODTURNERSCATALOG.COM $600.00, OBO

I have a Jet Mini Lathe for sale, model number JML-1014i with a stand. It is in excellent shape. I took it for a trade on some other equipment.Equipment If youSales would and Surplusadd this tois anyour outlet club for newsl repairedetter I andwould overstocked appreciate tools it. Jimand Fehrequipment.Specialize can be contacted in at: Jet, Powermatic and Performax [email protected] equipment. 1801 orWest 253-854-5896 Valley Highway I live Nor in ththe 253 Kent 804 area 3211 One Jet Mini Lathe for sale. Used twice; to make two pepper mills Note: it is an early version and will not accept the bed extension. Asking $375 or best offer – Tom Madden 206.783.8380

Tool Sharpening System, $150.00: Woodcraft Low Speed Grinder; ONEWAY 2291 Wolverine Grinding Set Up On Mount Board With Grinder; ONEWAY 2480 Wolverine Vari-Grind; ONEWAY 2690 Wolverine Skew Grinding Attachment; Bill Sundquist; 360-668- 5044; [email protected] Seattle Chapter AAW Officers / Contact Persons 2014

PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Don McNutt Jim Tucker [email protected] [email protected] TREASURER SECRETARY Jim Steck Robert Key PROGRAM CHAIR [email protected] David Lutrick NEWSLETTER EDITOR [email protected] Les Dawson MEMBERS-AT-LARGE [email protected] Jim Jaskovsky LIBRARIAN [email protected] Biz Jaskovsky SEALER [email protected] Steve Sergev HOSPITALITY TRAILER PULLER Gary Rogers & Mike Hughes Jim Hogg COMMUNITY OUTREACH VIDEOGRAPHER Jack Frost [email protected] Lawrence Brown SOUND SAWDUST SESSIONS Peter Palmer A.J. Mearns [email protected] [email protected] CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER HEAD WOOD RAT George Hart Vern Tator [email protected] [email protected]

Next Club Meeting: November 13, 2014 @ 6:30 PM 4330 148 th Ave. NE Redmond, WA 98052