www.capwoodturners.org July 2020 Capital Area Woodturners CAW Announces Ongoing Video Demonstrations President’s Message The CAW board wants to ensure our members are active and staying engaged in our chosen craft. Regrettably, we can’t meet, but I hope everyone is keeping safe and enjoying that doesn’t mean we can’t encourage our mem- good health. Until the Fairfax County School Board bers through social media, ongoing contests, and makes up its mind on how and when schools open presenting interactive video demonstrations. As for next year we can’t plan on getting together at more and more noted turners come on line with the Bryant school. In the meantime, I hope you video presentations, we have discussed how we have taken advantage of the inter-active remote wanted to present these programs to our mem- demonstrations that Tom Huber has set up for us; bers. Many clubs are monetizing these presenta- Rudy Lopez, Glenn Lucas from Ireland and Harvey tions and charging their members to view the Meyer in a couple of weeks. I know it is not the demonstrations. Our board is of the opinion that same as watching a demonstration in person but in special times require special actions. As a result, these trying times it’s the best alternative. we have made the decision to make on-line video demonstrations for the remainder of 2020 free of AAW is also trying out this technology in or- charge to any CAW member in good standing. So, if der to put on a symposium this year, July 10-12. It you have contemplated not paying your dues because will be very interesting to see how they do it. They we have no in-person meetings, here is a reason to will also be using the Zoom platform. The cost is remain a member in good standing. In addition, you only $20.20, a great bargain to see such talented have access to our monthly newsletter , a CAW Face- woodturners. The schedule for the three day event book page, and a newly redesigned CAW web page. is available on their web site. If you are interested, The new web page has been completely redone with a be sure to sign up by July 3. (A link is available on lot of really nice features. If you haven’t been to it for Page 9 of the newsletter) a while, take a look (see page 2). We will continue our online interactive video I want to thank everyone who participat- presentations throughout the summer. In July we will host Harvey Meyer of “basket illusion” fame. Harvey ed in this month’s challenge. Remember, everyone will not be demonstrating this technique. Rather he who enters is eligible to win a prize just for enter- will demonstrate how to make a pedestal box. In Au- ing. I hope everyone has been able to find some gust, we are hoping to have Frank Penta do a demon- shop time during the pandemic. Please take some stration for us . While Frank is noted for his elaborate pictures of your recent projects and send them to glue ups, he is an outstanding demonstrator in his [email protected] so they can be included in own right. Join us to see these two talented turners. next month’s Newsletter. 5 In this issue: Ordering from Hartville Tool Presidents Message 1 Interactive Demonstrations 6 What’s new in the newsletter 1 Website of the Month– Gary Guenther AAW’s Interactive Symposium 8 Updated 2020 Program– SEW, 4 Just for Dad Challenge Meetings, and Workshop dates Anigre and Makore From the Program Director 4 12 Quarantine Showcase 15 [ Page 1 ] www.capwoodturners.org July 2020 To register for professional workshops con- CAW is always on the lookout for good tact Tom Huber at [email protected] deals for members. Recently 7 members of the club To register for a workshop a $50 reser- took advantage of the Turquoise made available by vation fee is required with the balance due 30 a former CAW member from a mine in Colorado. days prior to the workshop. Wood Carvers Supply is now offering our club a 10% To reserve a place in SEW- Mentoring discount on purchase of at least $170. If you know contact Bob Pezold at [email protected] of a Vendor that you would like us to approach for a discount provide us the name, a contact point and I There is a $20 shop fee for SEW- Mentoring. This fee entitles you to use a broad will see what can be arranged ([email protected]). range of CAW owned tools and equipment and helps pay for equipment maintenance. Be safe and keep on turning !!` There is a $15 charge for attendance at CAW meetings that feature professional de- Joe Zadareky monstrators. CAW Monthly Meetings More Ways to Support CAW CAW’s monthly meeting is held the second Sat- Anyone shopping at Amazon can use this URL - http:// urday of each month (except June and Decem- www.smile.amazon.com instead of www.Amazon.com This al- ber). The doors open about 8:30 with a coffee lows for part of their shopping proceeds to be donated to CAW and donut social session. Our meeting begins at if they chose us as their charitable organization. They can use 8:30 with a short show and tell, followed by a their same login and password they currently have and use. quick business meeting. Demonstrations begin at 9:30. During a full day demonstration, the CAW now accepts donations, $10 and up, on our website from program continues until about 2:30 with a 30 anyone (members or non-members) who wishes to contribute. minute lunch break. A short meeting normally Anyone donating $100 or more gets a free CAW Polo from the color choices. The donations are through PayPal, however, you wraps up by 1:00. All meetings are held at the don't need to have a PayPal account or be a member of CAW Bryant School on Popkins Lane in Alexandria. as anyone can checkout as a guest using a credit card. Entrance is around the back across from the large parking lot. Check the CAW website for We realize the following photo is not about woodturning. directions. However, it does point out the perils of assuming that words always mean what you think they do. For example, in England a boot can be more than footwear. Also, we don’t really know CAW’s New Online Look what our pets do when we’re not there... If you have not looked at CAW’s web page or Fa- cebook page recently, they have completely reor- ganized and updated. They are very attractive and very user friendly. They are excellent resources for all things woodturning. Check them out, Website: http://www.capwoodturners.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Artist/Capital- Area-Woodturners-310034189708779/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/capwoodturners/albums/ with/72157711559707478 [ Page 2 ] www.capwoodturners.org July 2020 CAW 2020 Program July January Harvey Meyer Pedestal Box January 8– SEW/Mentoring Zoom Demonstration Sat July 18, 1:00 PM January 18– Monthly Meeting– Tips and Tricks January 22- SEW/Mentoring August There is no monthly meeting February SEW/Mentoring cancelled February 5- SEW/Mentoring February 7– Workshop with Kevin Bedgood September February 8– Monthly Meeting– Kevin Bedgood September 12 Monthly Meeting– Scott Schlosser February 19- SEW/Mentoring What to do with small pieces September 16– SEW/Mentoring March March 5,6– Workshop with Mark Gardner October March 7– Monthly Meeting– Mark Gardner October 10- Monthly Meeting– Tips and Tricks March 11– SEW/Mentoring October 14– SEW/Mentoring November April November 12,13– Workshop with Carol Hall April 11– Monthly Meeting– Scott Schlosser November 14– Monthly Meeting– Carol Hall Cancelled due to corona virus November 18– SEW/Mentoring April 15– SEW/Mentoring—cancelled May Scheduled activities are cancelled Monthly Meeting cancelled SEW/Mentoring cancelled May 14, 6:30 PM Zoom Demonstration December with Rudy Lopez December 12– CAW Holiday Party TBD December 4– SEW/Mentoring June June 13 1:00 PM Zoom Demonstration With Glenn Lucas SEW/Mentoring cancelled [ Page 3 ] www.capwoodturners.org July 2020 From the Program Director Now, change the angle of the platform to 55 de- grees. Push the gouge into the wheel and gently Tool Transformations– Repurposing an old tool to move the gouge in a side to side motion until the make a specialized tool end of the gouge is at a 55 degree angle; Insure the flute is facing up. Now you have a beading Watching Glenn Lucas was both intensely tool the exact width of the gouge channel. interesting as well as a bit intimidating. Cutting beads on the side of a bowl is something I really hadn’t considered. In March we saw Mark Gardner decorate the side of a bowl by dragging a spindle gouge up the side of the bowl. But, Glenn deliber- ately cut individual beads of varying sizes. In order to do that he combined two different cuts into one smooth motion. That was the intimidating part. 55 degrees Now I have to go out and practice that technique. Oh, well, it’s not like I had anything else to do at this time. To use the tool, first sand the piece to the The especially interesting part was the way final finish desired. It is very difficult to sand the Glenn had taken an old spindle gouge and with a beads you will create without losing detail.