WOODWORKERS Northeastern Woodworkers Association NEWApril 2017, Vol. 26, NumberS 4 April Meeting Fundamentals of Bowl Turning – Rick Angus The purpose of Woodworkers Showcase Thursday, April 13, 2017 7:00 PM is to educate the general Shaker Heritage Society Meetinghouse public to the wonders of Albany-Shaker Road, Albany, NY woodworking in all of its many forms. By Dave Mobley Your woodworking projects Back in his high school days, Rick Angus was highly make this possible. interested in using the lathe, but the school’s only shop teacher didn’t know good turning technique. He had the students use NWA is the only show of its kind in the USA. We are a drawknife to rough out a cylinder to mount on the lathe, and also the biggest woodworking then use the turning tools as scrapers to make crude shapes from show in the USA. the wood. While he did complete a few projects in that shop class, Rick suspected there was a better way. Years later, through What the heck! We are the books and videos, Rick learned proper woodturning technique. BEST woodworking show Soon afterward, he joined NWA, where he found a support team in the USA! for his woodturning journey. In his demonstration, Rick will take us on a short tour of safe Now that I have bragged and efficient turning techniques and styles as applied to bowl about you all, let's get our entry forms filled out, our turning. He’ll focus on the fundamental bevel-supported cut projects ready to go, and using a deep gouge and use of a razor-edged scraper (essentially let's have a great time in a thick card/cabinet scraper on a long handle). He’ll explore our 26th show. techniques for mounting stock on the lathe and briefly discuss design. Rick will demonstrate the steps of bowl turning – cutting the outside, remounting and cutting the inside and lastly the CLICK HERE foot. to get the A long-time member of NWA, Rick now resides in ENTRY FORM Connecticut. Rick has shared his joy of woodturning and his understanding of efficient tool handling as a frequent demonstrator at Totally Turning. His work is mostly cross-grain Print the ENTRY FORM, open bowl form produced from half log segments. He chooses Fill it out and send it in to grain patterns for symmetry—or not! Recent work incorporating the address on the form lids to these vessels has allowed the expression of a much taller Be a part of the hollow form. Smooth graceful shapes with sharp detail are his BEST WOODWORKING SHOW hallmark. IN THE USA Rick welcomes your questions at the appropriate times during his demonstration – it will help all of us learn. Thanks, Ken NWA General Meeting, March 9, 2017 By Susan McDermott

The NWA membership met at Shaker Heritage Society Meeting House to hear announcements and Pete Howe’s presentation on 15 ideas for jigs and fixtures

Announcements: 1. Showcase - critical need for volunteers to fill 60+ slots. E mail Ken Evans or Maria Wilkins at [email protected] or phone (518)384-0403. See list on page 6. 2. The Gallery or “Exhibit Hall” has 15 items submitted by NWA members. Charlie Goddard pleas for more submissions. Contact him at [email protected]. 3. Dick Flanders asks members take Showcase yard Irv Stephens “Raffle man in training” signs and flyers to display March 20 to April 3. The Half Moon Diner will have Showcase placemats. 4. Reminder of the 2 x 4 Challenge. 5. Membership: Pete Lofromento reminds all of us to pay up if it’s due. His e mail notice to you allows payment by credit card or check. 6. Frank Palmari spoke to the membership and praised Dick Flanders and Logan Simms for their six week co- taught course Woodworking 101. Twelve of us benefitted greatly from these highly skilled, knowledgeable, and inspiring teachers.

7. Irv Stephens has replaced Wayne Distin at the Stoker two boxes raffle table. He calls himself “raffle man in training”. Thanks Irv for stepping up to the plate! 8. There is a need for the annual banquet organizer and a librarian. Please let Wally, Dick, Wayne, Ken, Pete, or Charlie know if you can take on these duties. 9. Bart Chablt was hospitalized and is now home recuperating. He’d be pleased to receive cards and messages from those who know him. His e mail is [email protected] and his address is Apt. 501, 451 Ruby Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302

Member exhibit at the meeting are two boxes from Charlie Goddard’s class and tractor toy with Stoker toy tractor alphabet trailer made by Warren Stoker. 2 OFFICERS Bright Ideas - Jigs and Fixtures President - Wally Carpenter [email protected] By Pete Howe 434-1776 Vice President - Dick Flanders Seven NWA members each built three [email protected] 393-5215 or 461-7339 (3) jigs and/or fixtures and presented Secretary - Nancy Reilly them at the March 9th meeting. A sign-up [email protected] sheet accompanied each item. Interested Treasurer - Lee Hilt members added their email addresses [email protected] Past President - John Heimke to the sign-up sheets to receive detailed [email protected] sketches on building the items. There were Historian - Wayne Distin 674-4171 about 20 ideas that could save woodworkers [email protected] time and money and provide a safer way to Executive Secretary - Charlie Goddard 370-0388 [email protected] go. Pete did a great job of coordinating the presenters for an inspiring and instructive evening. The photographs of jigs and their CHAIRPERSONS creators are published here. The editor Mid-Hudson Chapter apologizes in advance if she has not given John VanBuren, President [email protected] proper credit to the rightful builder of a jig! (845) 444-8281 Please send corrections of any mislabels or Sacandaga Chapter neglected jigs to be published in the next Gary Ratajczak, President newsletter. [email protected] Members’ display of jigs 852-1204 Education George Jones [email protected] Youth Programs Wayne Distin - 674-4171 [email protected] Fiske Fund John Kingsley [email protected] Hospitality Open position Library Darrell Welch - 477-8431 Polishing block - Dave Parkis [email protected] Membership Peter Lofrumento [email protected] Programs Dick Flanders [email protected] 393-5215 or 461-7339 Publications Susan McDermott - 438-1909 [email protected] Publicity OPEN Showcase Chair Ken Evans - 753-7759 [email protected]

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, PHONE NUMBERS ARE IN AREA CODE 518 Dovetail alignment - Dave Parkis 90 degree shooting board - Dave Parkis 3 WOODWORKERS NEWS is published by the Northeastern Woodworkers Association for its members. The Association’s aim is to provide a common meeting ground for lovers of woodwork- ing who want to know more about wood and the techniques for forming it. The newsletter is published monthly. The newslet- ter is available online at www. woodworker.org

Drill press vertical - Steve Mapes Featherboarding - Steve Mapes Super saw guide - Steve Mapes

Your next issue of Woodworkers News will be published in early May Copy deadline: April 15 Susan McDermott, Editor (518) 438-1909 [email protected] Elizabeth Keays Graphic Artist Designer

Handsander mount - Jason Cotes Plexiglass router mount - Jason Cotes Tenon cutting sled - Jason Cotes

WEBSITE(S) www.woodworker.org www.nwawoodworkingshow.org

Webmaster - Kurt Hertzog [email protected]

Bench hook - Tom Moran

NORTHEASTERN WOODWORKERS ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 246 Rexford, New York 12148

Rolling center finder - Tom Moran Scale for turners’ calipers - Tom Moran

4 Small shooting board T stop for planing Bench hooks - Gerry Verner Gerry Verner Gerry Verner

Clamp cauls - Pete Howes Four clamp aids - Pete Howes Turning tool tray - Pete Howes

Golden ratio - Carl Stoners Saw stop - Carl Stoners 5 SHOWCASE Message from the Volunteers still needed NWA President for the following: By Wally Carpenter Door Hosts - Vendor Area: 2 openings for Sunday, April 2nd, 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM As I’ve shared my thoughts on several topics within NWA, this topic is core to our existence as woodworkers. Door Host - Hotel: 2 openings for Sunday, April 2nd, 1 Noon to 2:30 PM and In today’s world we have an almost infinite access 1 for 2:30-5:00 PM to learning woodworking. This is done through social media, Internet of things, YouTube, and other Door Monitor - Feature Exhibit Fiber Arts: individualized tools at our disposal. I am amazed by the 1 opening for Sunday, April 2nd, 2:30 PM sheer quantity of materials available to each of us. to 5:00 PM In each case, there is someone or a group of people Floor Monitor - Exhibit Hall: who have taken the time to hone their skills enough Saturday, April 1st, to be able to teach others. It’s wonderful that there are 1 opening for 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM so many people willing to openly share this invaluable Sunday, April 2nd, information and in most cases for free. 2 openings for 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM Even with the abundance of sources available to us, 2 openings for 12:00 to 2:30 PM and it usually always comes back to a one-to-one visit with 2 openings for 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM someone you know to share what you think you’ve Raffle Tickets - Saturday, April 1st, learned and find out what you’ve missed. In our case, it 1 opening for 12:00 Noon to 2:30 PM means connecting with a member who has this skill and 2 openings for 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM then confirming your skill and being retaught if needed. Sunday, April 2nd, The learning process over thousands of years has 2 openings for 12:00 Noon to 2:30 PM best been done by having a teacher standing over you Ticket Sales: Saturday, April 1st, as you practice that skill and providing the small yet 1 booth opening for 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM significant tweaks to your learning which result in your Sunday, April 2nd, mastery of that skill. 2 openings Hotel Table: It then becomes the students’ responsibility after 1 for 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and learning this skill to share their knowledge with others. 1 for 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM This ensures the skill is not lost through time. Yes, we 1 booth opening for 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and now have video media which will last “forever”, and 1 booth opening for 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM the knowledge can be transferred from generation to Lecture Videographers (free training) generation. Yet, media misses that vitally important Saturday, April 1st, element of the teacher watching and providing the ever 1 opening for 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM important feedback. Sunday, April 2nd, In short, I believe we all take on a responsibility to 1 opening for 12:00 Noon to 1:15 PM and share what we learn in woodworking. There is a fear by 2 openings for 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM some in saying, “Once we learn, we teach.” We don’t Loading Dock Ramp Assistant - 1 opening for all need to become formal instructors or teachers to Friday, March 31st, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and share what we’ve learned. We can share our knowledge 1 opening for Sunday, April 3rd, during normal SIG meetings while seeing someone for 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM trying to perform a task we have already learned or by NWA Store - Sunday April 2nd, sharing with another student while taking a class. If we from 12:00 Noon to 2:30PM simply offer to watch and share what we know with an individual, we are ensuring that the skill continues. Maria and Kenneth Witkins, Woodworking is an honored craft which will only Volunteer Coordinators survive by the sharing of that knowledge by each one of us. Let’s each do our part in our own way.

6 Wood of the Month Eastern Red Cedar Old growth trees grew in vast stands and lived for 300 years, reaching 120 feet with five (Juniperus virginiana) foot diameter trunks. Few of these remain, all reprint by Ron DeWitt c. May 1997 in Tennessee. As with so many of our native trees, much of the value of Red Cedar as Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) lumber has been lost to clear cutting of old Cupressaceae (Cyprus) Family. stands. Today, Red Cedar is big at 50 feet with It’s a bit confusing to call the Eastern Red four foot trunks. They grow in small groups and Cedar a cedar. A true cedar it is not! It’s a as solitary trees in open pastures or abandoned juniper. But that’s just one of farm land. the confusing things about Red The bark of Red Cedar is Cedar. very thin, 1/8 inch to ¼ inch The junipers are the most and peels in long, tough brown common tree genus in the strips from deeply fluted world. They range into Alaska, trunks. The bark had an early Iceland, and Greenland, farther value as cordage and was north than any other group. popular as fire starter tinder. The southern limit of their Leaves are also in two forms. range extends into Cuba and One is a 1/16 inch long scale- Guatemala. There are about like leaf growing in opposite 13 species growing in North pairs, in four rows, forming a America, 50 in the world. sheath around the branchlet. The Eastern Red Cedar, also The second form is a sharp called Pencil Cedar, Red Cedar, three-sided needle. The leaves Red Juniper, or Virginia Juniper are dark blue-green in summer, is widespread in eastern U.S. fading to yellow-brown in from Maine to Florida, North winter. They remain alive Dakota to Texas. for about three years before Red Cedar grows in two Juniperus virginiana hardening, then hang on for quite different forms or shapes. another two or three years as a Most common in our area is the tall, slender protective shield before falling. spire or cone-shape with branches rising at a Male and female flowers are on separate sharp angle, hugging the trunk to make a tight trees-the female tree is more blue-white in mass. This shape is seen along country roads color (further adding to the confusion). The and in old graveyards where it may be thought plentiful small fruit (berries) turn from blue to point to heaven. to purple as they ripen, feeding more than 50 The second form is common from Maryland, bird species. Juniper berries are an ingredient south and west. Rather than spire-like, it has in gin, too, but I’ve not yet found the secret. a broad cone-shape with widely spreading The heartwood of Red Cedar is an even branches. Unfortunately, for those who try to reddish-brown or salmon color (purplish if identify trees by shape, both forms as well as fresh cut); sapwood is a light cream providing intermediate shapes may exist in the same a beautiful contrast. The wood is soft with fine area. grain and even texture. It is strongly aromatic. Eastern Red Cedar enjoys poor soil That “cedar” fragrance and heartwood color conditions, dreary, rocky hilltops, and those are usually enough for positive a positive wood limestone ridges which support little else. It also identification. Of further significance under favors the rocky seacoast with its salty air. the hand lens is the lack of resin canals and

7 the extensive longitudinal skin cover and dust protection should be used parenchyma (the cellular when working with Red Cedar. tissue, typically soft and Early Americans quickly recognized the value succulent, found chiefly in of Eastern Red Cedar for fencing, shingles, fine the softer parts of leaves, furniture, and pencils. The supply of this light pulp of fruits, bark and weight, straight, even grained, easily pointed pith of stems- Merriam wood led the way for the U.S. to furnish the Webster), with dark world’s pencils for a hundred years. Unfortunately, contents, in a tangential the pencil industry used only ten percent of the arrangement, giving the log; the rest was wasted. Supplies dwindled and impression of false growth manufacturers resorted to stumps, fence rails, rings. The dark contents and barn timbers before moving the industry of the ray cells also westward into the Incense Cedars in the early Old field characteristics provide a noticeable dark, 1900’s. thin ray fleck. Today Eastern Red Cedar is used for pails, The wood is light wooden ware, building sills, cigar boxes, coffins, with a specific gravity veneers, paneling, and trim. Its insect repelling of .47 (33 pounds per properties, although much disputed, make cubic foot), heavier than it popular as a lining for closets and blanket basswood but lighter than chests. An extract of the fruit and leave is used White Pine. It’s a brittle in medicine and for flavoring. The oil is distilled wood, quite strong, poor from the wood and is used in perfume. in bending but easy to Eastern Red Cedar is generally available in work with knife, hand lumber businesses. Expect knots and sapwood in Leaves of Red Cedar or power tools. It is very all of it. Supplies are improving although boards durable when exposed to wider than six inches cost more and may be weather or ground. Grain scarce. Expect to pay 4/4(1" - 1 1/16") x wide around knots tends to $1.40/board foot - add .10 for specified width tear out when moulding (source: Eastern Red Cedar http://www.cedarusa. or planning, and cutting com/products.htm) edges must be kept sharp to achieve a good finish. Red Cedar air dries easily with little check SHOWCASE SIGNS or warp and very little 2017 ANNOUNCEMENT shrink. It is stable in Leaf variety service. Boards are likely Showcase yard signs will be available for to split when using large pickup at the NWA shop in Clifton Park. fasteners-predrilling is Both yard signs and magnetic signs for your recommended. The wood vehicle are available. Please place the signs glues and stains well and out along the roads by Monday March 20 is easily worked to a fine and recover them by Tuesday April 4. finish. Sawdust, shavings, After Showcase, signs can be returned at and splinters should the April NWA meeting or returned to the be considered toxic NWA shop in Clifton Park. (poisonous), and the dust Thank you all. See you at Showcase 2017. is known to cause nasal irritation and allergies, so The bark of Red Cedar 8 Chapter News Mid Hudson Chapter News by Wally Cook

The February meeting highlighted the topic number of dovetail joints, both hand cut and machine (15-20 teeth cut. Joe Kennedy and John Grossbohlin led a per inch) roundtable discussion of preparing the wood and fine set and laying out cuts for dovetail joints. of the teeth. John described the typical process for In order to making a drawer with dovetail joints. The first improve order of business is to examine the grain to accuracy, minimize the possibility of the drawer sides the saw bowing to the outside. Boards should be blade has Various saws used for cutting dovetail joints oriented to direct any cupping to the inside of a spine or the drawer to prevent binding. His acronym: stiffener on the top edge of the blade – leading IDIOT is a reminder that the Inside of Drawer Is to the general name for such tools as ‘back Outside of the Tree. Cupping can be avoided by saws’. using quarter sawn boards. Japanese pull Next, the boards must be squared – saws are also used particularly on opposing sides. Joe suggested for cutting that all the pieces are marked on their edges to dovetails because show inside they leave a finer and outside kerf. Maintaining orientation. the sharpness of Pete Chast this tool is more brought in a difficult than with homemade a traditional jig that dovetail saw, An example of John Grossbohlin's helps to leading some in the "hounds tooth" dovetails mark both discussion to pins and recommend replacing the blades rather than tails on trying to sharpen them. A good video detailing both sides Pete Chast brought his jig for laying out dovetails the sharpening technique for a dovetail saw by of each Chris Gochnour can be found at http://www. board to be joined. finewoodworking.com/2006/02/08/sharpening- There are a number of tools which can help a-dovetail-saw with layout of pins and tails. Generally, a sliding We avoided the perennial debate over which square and marking gauge are used for this elements to cut first: pins or tails. However, purpose. Lee Valley makes templates for John pointed out that there are some dovetail marking a consistent angle. Consensus was that joints which demand that the pins are first cut the angle for dovetails should be within the 7½ (e.g., hidden dovetails). The actual cutting is to 10 degree range for hardwoods – and fast – the removal of waste is the time perhaps 14 degrees for pine (to compensate for consuming process. Again, consensus was to its deficit in strength and compressibility). use a chisel for waste removal. We examined several makes of dovetail Bob Boisvert commented on the Lee Valley saws. Such saws are distinguished by the Dovetail jig and found it worthwhile in a

9 production setting. The template can be flipped to do either pins or tails. A practice cut is needed to verify the setting, but thereafter it works very well.

MOTY: The chapter member of the year is expert scrollsawyer Bob Boisvert. Bob will be honored at the chapter dinner on Saturday, May 6. The dinner will be again held at Roudigan’s near the Thruway traffic circle on Rt. 28. Cost is $30/plate with choice of garlic steak, fillet of sole, and chicken francais. Reservations may be made by contacting Vince Guido at 845-331-6302.

Bob Boisvert will be honored as Chapter Member of the Year

Historic Building Skills and Trades Trainings

By Susan McDermott The Hudson Valley Community College’s The first in the series of courses is Historic Workforce Development Institute, NYS Office Wood Window Rehabilitation followed of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by courses for Historic Masonry Repair, and Historic Albany Foundation (HAF) will join Preservation Carpentry and Woodworking, forces to offer a series of hands-on courses Historic Plaster and Stucco, and Weatherization aimed at increasing the number of tradespeople of Historic Properties. The Historic Wood skilled in the historic building trades. Like Window Rehabilitation Course will take Saratoga Springs, many communities place from 6:00 to 8:00PM on Tuesdays and are experiencing an influx of renovation, Thursdays, from March 7th through May 16th. revitalization and adaptive re-use, and there The class is available through the Hudson is real need for skilled tradespeople who are Valley’s Workforce Development Institute professionally trained in these traditional trades. www.hvcc.edu/wdi or call (518) 629-4111 or This collaboration is providing an exciting email [email protected] opportunity for those who want to learn more The class will take place at Historic Albany about the traditional trades with courses with Foundation’s Part Warehouse at 89 Lexington hands-on experience. The courses are aimed Avenue, Albany. Chris Templin of Rosch at those interested in or already working in Brothers Construction is the instructor and Lisa the building trades. There is an extremely Crompton, HAF Technical Services Coordinator, high demand for those trained in preservation will assist. Students who are interested in trades, and often people can earn far more than taking the Historic Wood Window Rehabilitation the average contractor. Those who successfully course must complete an 8-hour EPA Lea Safe complete the program will earn a certificate and Class before attending the course, which will be with the assistance of the New York State Office offered for free to those who are enrolled in the of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation course. and preservation colleagues across the state, will assist with distributing a list of list of all names of students/contractors who earn a certificate with the public.

10 Kaatskill Wood Turners - What’s the Chatter? By Wally Cook Bob Lawless demonstrated chatterwork at the races and is held March meeting. Chatter is the texture imparted in the handle to spinning wood when a flexible cutting tool is by a rare earth applied. The tool alternately digs in and skips away magnet. When from the wood, creating unique spiral patterns. used on a green We looked at chatter and texture tools that wood bowl, the use the centrifugal force of spinning wood. The result mimicked a traditional chatter tool employs interchangeable hammered texture spring steel blades held in a short handle. Bob both inside and showed how this tool can leave chatter marks out. in a blank being turned with the end grain Upcoming: Bob Lawless demonstrates chatterwork exposed. While it is possible to texture side using one of a variety of tools The April meeting grain, chatterwork is enhanced when applied will feature Carl to hardwood end grain. Bob explained that Ford showing several variables will change the effectiveness of Power Carving chatter: type of wood, run speed, and attitude or Textures on presentation angle of the tool. Woodturnings. Dry hard wood with tight end grain tends to This meeting will show chatter to best advantage; soft grain areas start at 9AM on tend to display tear-out of the wood fibers. Bob Saturday, April 8. also recommended applying the chatter tool at higher speed – he was running at 2000 rpm for AAW New the demo. Member Offer: Examples of chatter patterns on end grain, The presentation of the chatter tool which has We discussed the colored with a sharpie a spring steel blade should be from the center of campaign initiated the spinning blank to approximately 7:30 o’clock by the American Association of Woodturners to at the bottom of the blank. Pressure on the tool attract new members through AAW chapters. The increases as diameter and speed increase. You will AAW will accept first time members at a 50% know your chatter is successful when the sound reduction in dues if sign-ups occur between April 1 of the tool on wood approximates the “nails on and June 30. The offer coincides with the launch of chalkboard” screech. A good treatise on approach some expanded woodturning resources sponsored can be found in Bonnie Klein’s book Small by the AAW: Woodturning Projects. • Expanded Woodturning FUNdamentals: Other texturing tools have proliferated in recent bimonthly tips and techniques years, and Bob demonstrated two: the Wagner • Discover Woodturning: new online resource texture tool and the Sorby spiraling tool. These for prospective woodturners tools come in different sizes and have various • Explore!: archive of 30 years of woodturning cutting rollers. These tools can be used on side articles grain. With some patience, the Sorby can cut • VideoSource: searchable source for vetted deeper spiral patterns in side grain using repeated woodturning YouTube videos passes. The Wagner tool cuts a consistent spiral • American Woodturner: bimonthly pattern in end grain and seems easy to use. publication The last tool demonstrated was a homemade Those interested can investigate at a special decorating elf made from specifications provided web portal after April 1: http://tiny.cc/AAWNewGen by Matt Clarke. The elf-type texture tool uses a router head which spins within two ball bearing 11 SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Shaker Heritage SocietyMeetinghouse Thursday, April13,2017 7:00PM Albany-Shaker Road, Albany, NY Contact: NWA Sacandaga-Thechaptermeets at7:00PM.ontheSecond Wednesday ofeachmonthat55Second Avenue, Mayfield, NY. parking area. JohnVanBuren, President (845)444-8281 Contact: [email protected] The Church isjustofftheHurley exit from Rte. 209.Rightattheexit, rightatthestop sign andleftinto theChurch NWA Mid-Hudson-Thechaptermeetsat7:30PM onthethird Thursday, except JulyandAugust, attheHurley Reformed Church. CHAPTERS Park, NY. Contact Toby Pauly phone788-7253,[email protected] Segmented Turning -Meetsthefirst, third, andfourth Thursday ofeachmonthat6:30PMto 9:00PMat15SolarDrive, Clifton 15 SolarDr, Clifton Park, NY. Contact: Dave Parkis for furtherdetails: [email protected] Hand Tool SIG–Meetsonthe2ndand4thWednesday ofeachmonthat7:00PMintheHermFinkbeinerEducation Centerat Contact: DianeBalch(518) 338-5637,[email protected] time doingit.Theonlyprerequisite isadesire to carve whilemakingnew friends. Wood, tools, andpatternsare available. Learning Centerlocatedat 15 SolarDrive, Clifton Park, NY. Thegoalisto promote theartofWood Carvingandto have agood The NWA Wood Carvers SIG – notifications, a show and tell table, a program on an appropriate topic, and lots of member interaction. If you want to be on the email list for purpose ofthegroup isto discussallaspectsofmusicalinstruments, playing, building,repairing, andhistory. Meetingsinvolve NWA Musical InstrumentSIG-Meetsevery first Tuesday ofthemonthat7:00PMto 9:00PMattheLearning Center. The [email protected], Wayne Distin(518) 674-4171, [email protected] for more information. information, fellowship, andrelating experiences are amajorpartofthesesessions. Contact: Dave Axton (518) 237-6942, Double HHoleintheWoods campfor children andtheGEToy ModificationsGroup, andtheMake AWishFoundation. Sharing Drive, Clifton Park, NY. The Crafters provide public service woodworking for various charitable organizations, including the NWA Crafters -Meetsevery Saturday andTuesday, from 9:00AMuntilnoonattheNWA Learning Centerlocatedat15Solar property inHurley, NY. Contact: Kaatskill Woodturners -(willnow shiftto) Saturday morningsat9:00AM--thesecondSaturday ofeachmonthattheOpdahl [email protected] orBarbara Nottke [email protected] or869-6268. Park, NY. Abeginner’s sessionstarts at6:30PM(TBA), followed by ageneral meetingat7:00PM.Contact: Scroller’s Guild-Meetsonthefourth Wednesday ofthemonthatNWA Learning Centerlocatedat15SolarDrive, Clifton to 9:00PM.www.adirondackwoodturners.com Contact: Ken Evans, 518-753-7759 [email protected] Wednesday “Learn andTurn” sessionsoccuronallotherWednesdays attheNWA Learning Center. Thesesessionsrun6:00PM 15 SolarDrive, Clifton Park, NYfrom 6:30PMto 9:00PM. the month(except inJanuaryandJulywhenitisthe second Wednesday), andare heldattheNWA Learning Centerlocatedat Adirondack Woodturners Association(AWA) -TheAWA is active throughout theyear. Meetingsare heldthefirst Wednesday of April Meeting Gary Ratajczak, President -(518) 852-1204 contact Ken Evans [email protected] or518-753-7759 or518-281-0779.

The NWA Wood Carvers SIG – Meet each Thursday at 5:00 PMuntil8:30 PM all year atthe NWA Wally [email protected]. SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs) Unless notedotherwise, heldattheShaker Meetinghouse call Ken Evans 753-7759orCharlieGoddard 370-0388 2017 MONTHLY MEETINGS For meetingcancellationinformation, on theSecondThursdays 7:00PM) Mike Mascelli(Wally Carpenter) Fundamentals ofBowl Turning Rick Angus(Dave World Famous Tool Chest April 13 May 11 Mobley) Jeanne Aldousat