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Monthly Next Demo …………. 1,6,18
President’s Message … 2
New members ………… 3-4
Last Meeting …………. 5
Supplier Discount ……. 7
Blast from the Past …… 8
Finishing Corner ……… 9
Humor ………………… 10
Safety …………………. 11
If Tip …………………… 12
Web Links ……………. 17
Jigs …………………… 19
AAW …………………. 20
Projects/Tips …………. 21
Editor’s Note …………. 24
Instant Gallery/
President’s Challenge…A1-6
Plus President’s Challenge….2
Election …………………15
Laser Technology ….… 13
Zoom ……………………16
Membership Form …….23
Newsletter
February 2021 Chapter of American Association of Woodturners
Chapter of American Association of Woodturners
Skews
February 20, 2021
Tim Wadley
Tim is a former president of the Arizona Woodturners Association club. He does mostly small scale turning and utilitarian pieces. Tim has been turning for roughly twenty-five years and has been fortunate to be involved with the turning industry in developing and demonstrating around the country and world. He began using the skew and really practicing when Tim took his first class with
Richard Raffan (a true master). He finds the use of it hasn't always been easy, but he’s much happier with the results with the skew when doing spindle work.
Check out Tim in the “BLAST from the PAST” article on page 8, and samples of his demonstration on page 6. .
Next Demonstration I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
AWA Membership – renew or join today! A few benefits of Membership to this awesome club!
• Monthly meetings – either in person or virtual
• Instant Gallery/President’s challenge to view work
• Meetings Videotaped for members
• Monthly newsletter
• Network with other turners - AWA Google group to interact, sell, discuss, woodturning
• Discounts at local woodworking stores
• Library – during onsite meetings
• Join online or mail in your membership
Arizona Woodturners Association
Welcome
2021!
Sign-up TODAY for this demonstration
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 2 of 24
Once again, I hope this message finds all of you happy, healthy, safe and well. I also hope you have secured an appointment to go get your vaccine shots. That process can be harder than turning a bowl with the power turned off. You can do it, but man, it takes forever.
Ok, we are moving right along with 2021, here it is month number two.
If this was a “Normal” February, we would be having a world-renowned turner doing an all-day demo. Then the turner would conduct three days of classes, with six students in each class, and give hands-on training making a project. Sorry, that won’t be happening this February.
Don’t worry, we have an awesome zoom meeting with a great demonstrator, Tim Wadley. He will demonstrate how to use, what I think is the hardest tool in our arsenal, the Skew. Luckily, Tim makes it look easy. So, tune in if you want some tips on using this tool.
The February Presidents Challenge will go along with J Paul’s Demo last month, a project having embellishments.
We are going to get through this year, one month at a time. Like I have said in the past, our goal is to continue to provide the best learning experience.
Included in the newsletter is a jig that I have used to make Wave Bowls – check it out!
Let’s all take advantage of this awesome weather and turn often, turn safe and see you all on Zoom February 20. Also, don’t forget to take care of your Valentine!
Jim
President’s Message
Jim McCleary
The President’s Challenge for February is a follow up from
December and January Demonstrations – woodturning with
embellishments. Let’s see what our members come up with
for the February President’s Challenge.
President’s Challenge for
February 2021
“Embellishments”
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 3 of 24
Doreen Kotsovolos is a 20-year resident of Tempe after relocating from Tucson, and has
recently joined AWA. She has been turning for just two months and is looking forward to learning
to master her Nova lathe and carbide tools. A new grinder and sharpening attachments are on
her ‘wish’ list along with an HSS tool or two.
Her venture into the world of woodturning has produced a pen, a coffee scoop and other kitchen
utensils, and several ornaments. She is ready to develop her bowl skills next.
Doreen is an avid quilter and someday may combine her quilting and turning skills into a Beads of
Courage Tolly-style box. She likes creating and making things, so I can’t wait to see what rolls out of her Tempe shop
as she improves her turning skills.
Welcome to the Arizona Woodturners Association, Doreen!
Pete Menconi is a Civil/Mechanical engineer, retired since 2012, specializing in
building construction and HVAC systems (including dust
collection). He continues working in the mechanical field as a
professional forensic consultant. He’s been interested in
wood working for a long time, but really started doing things
with it in 1997, building office furniture for his contracting
office. His friend, a professional woodworker, showed him
some tricks of the trade and Pete got hooked on
woodworking. His interest in turning, at least for now, is
sparked by the opportunity to renovate a Craftsman Lathe (113,
circa 1960). After making a lot of small wood pieces from big ones in practice, he
wants to make new tool handles for the gouges that came with the lathe and toothpicks
for next Christmas.
Welcome to the Arizona Woodturners Association, Pete!
Some new members in the last couple months.
Each member receives a welcome packet. A BIG WELCOME TO ALL!
This is an example of the diversity in our club.
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 4 of 24
Sandi Swayze is a snowbird woodturner and carver
from Silverdale, WA where she is a member of the OPCAAW, the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the AAW. She and her husband George reside at Paradise RV Resort in Sun City and she uses the resort woodworking shop while in AZ. They would ordinarily
be here now but Covid has them staying in WA this winter for safety’s sake.
Sandi has been turning for about 10 years and got her first taste of woodturning at their Arizona RV Resort. She has since purchased lathes and tools, outgrown her shop, built a new shop and is in the process of outgrowing that shop, as it is filling up fast.
Sandi prefers woodturning but has a great interest in carving (mostly birds) and has, more recently, integrated the two. In the turning world, she has done just about everything, including bowls, segmenting, hollow forms, boxes, texturing and has participated in club sponsored Empty Bowls, Beads of Courage, toys for kids and spinning tops for school kids.
Sandi turns on a Shopsmith, a Mini Jet and a Delta lathe, and like many of us, has her sights set on a new lathe. She has honed her skills by attending workshops with several professional turners including Bonnie Kline, Tom Wirsing and Art Leistman. She has worked with Jimmie and Cindy Allen at D-Way tools and several of us have probably seen her at a D-Way booth at one of the northwest symposiums.
Sandi is especially privileged to have a husband that custom builds her work benches, lathe tables and grinder stand (and new shop?). As you sign up for AWA meetings/demos you will see Sandi’s name on the sign-up list as she is so willing to learn from other turners.
Welcome to the Arizona Woodturners Association, Sandi!
Jerry Conner is retired and living in Southern Maine where he awaits a Corona
vaccine and plane tickets to AZ. He has a fully equipped shop in Maine and uses a
community shop at the Paradise RV resort in Sun City where he has a park model
home. Jerry and some of his turning neighbors at Paradise Resort have joined AWA
and are anxiously awaiting our Zoom demo/meetings.
Jerry has a large collection of turning tools, but his favorite tool is a bowl gouge and his
least used tool is a skew. He keeps a duplicate set of turning tools in AZ to ease his
trip through security at the airports as he ‘snowbirds’.
Jerry likes to turn bowls, segmenting and likes D-Way tools. His latest acquisitions are
a jumbo bowl gouge and a large negative rake scraper. I’m not sure if they will reside in
Maine or Arizona, but my guess is, he will duplicate these two for use at his second
home as soon as he tries these tools out!
Welcome to the Arizona Woodturners Association, Jerry!
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 5 of 24
J Paul Fennell – January 16th Demonstration showed different types of embellishments
Materials/Equipment used in demo:
Acrylic paint: Createx airbrush paint available through internet art supply stores, Amazon, and possibly
through specialty auto paint stores in the valley. Made with exterior grade automotive pigments for
durability.
Wood glue (white): available at any hardware store.
Frisket: 3M "Dusted Crystal" Scotchcal Marking Film. Product Number 7725-314, available (in small
quantities) on Ebay.
Texturing Tool (repurposed items): Older Dremel engraving tool available through Ebay if you don't own
one. Router Speed Control: Rockler Stores.
Handpieces: NSK Presto and NSK micromotors, detailed descriptions of handpieces and availability
through my website http://www.bursforcarving.com (I am an authorized distributor)
Burs for Handpieces: Available through http://www.bursforcarving.com
Depth Drill: Drill bit and sleeve (repurposed spring or tension pin) available at Ace hardware stores or from
me.
Miniature Sanding Discs: Double-sided Tape available through http://www.bursforcarving.com. Leather
Punches available on Ebay.
Websites: http://www.jpaulfennell.com http://www.bursforcarving.com
Virtual Meeting Video demonstration
available in the Member’s Only section
of the AWA Website.
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 6 of 24
Piercing bits
Tim Wadley will show us some magic with the “skew”
Skew techniques, spatula and finial.
Our Video crew will be going on the road again! Tim
will be filming from Turners Warehouse in Gilbert.
Tune in by Noon for his demonstration!!
2021 Pinal
County Fair
POSTPONED
Stay tuned – possibly rescheduled for Fall 2021
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 7 of 24
Featured business with our
AWA Supplier Discount Program
AWA Supplier Discount Program
ABOUT TIMBER WOODWORKING | MESA AZ.
Timber Woodworking Machinery and Timber Hardwoods was founded in 1989 by Charles and Paulette Larson. They struggled to find good quality tools and supplies for their woodworking projects. This inspired them to start a business to supply fine woodworking equipment, supplies and hardwood lumber to everyone from the home shop hobbyist to the professional cabinet maker. Charlie and Paulette opened their first store on East Southern Avenue in Mesa, Arizona in a 2,700 sq. ft strip mall. With years of hard work and many, many faithful customers, it has now grown into a 33,000 sq. ft freestanding facility that encompasses 2 buildings on 3 acres of land.
In 2005, the second generation, daughter RaeAnn Yoder and son-in-law Mel Yoder, took over the machinery portion of the business. When Charlie and Paulette decided to retire in 2010, RaeAnn and Mel took over the lumber portion of the business as well. Our goal is to always provide the best possible products available, along with superior customer service, to give our customers the necessary tools to complete all their projects.
Sincerely – Mel & RaeAnn Yoder
Arizona Woodturners Association members have a lot to be thankful for with Timber
Woodworking! They have graciously supported AWA over the years with a 10% discount while
shopping and hosting our all-day woodturning classes (at no charge).
Timber Woodworking has two large stores/buildings for your shopping pleasure – tools in one
and wood in another. They pride themselves on their customer service and it shows.
Although their road is under construction in front of their building, and turning in is best coming
from the west – however you get there – they are ready to help you out with your project. Timber
prides themselves in helping the commercial shops as well as the home shop hobbyist. Small or
large they provide high quality woodworking supplies. Stop in today!
https://timberww.com/
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 8 of 24
Many of our current members were
there “in the beginning” or have
been an AWA member for many
years!
Tim Wadley in March,
2003 demonstrating at a
high school. From the
Turners Tidings
Newsletter.
Tim Wadley AWA
President in 2003 – his
first President’s message!
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 9 of 24
My favorite finish is an Oil Finish you make yourself with one part each of these 4 components:
Linseed Oil Tung Oil Gloss Interior Varnish Solvent (odorless mineral spirits) Store in small quantities. I use 16oz aluminum beer cans with screw top, or use even smaller containers (4oz) if possible. Apply to finished piece by liberally applying finish until it stops soaking into wood. Wipe off excess and allow to dry. Multiple applications may be necessary for a lustrous finish. Allow to completely dry (2 weeks) before buffing and waxing if desired. J Paul Fennell
Finishing tips by Cal Vander Kooi After retiring from a career as an autobody tech was
when I started woodturning. Due to my career, finishing
comes easy for me.
My choice of finish for most of my art pieces is acrylic
lacquer spray. I use the Deft brand satin in aerosol cans.
I like that I can get a nice smooth, but not real shiny
finish. By putting on a few coats and allowing to dry, I
then sand lightly before adding more coats to get a satin
feel to the final product. I have a small paint booth with a
rotating table so I can turn the pieces as I spray them.
(size 24h 24w 22d)
I also make bowls, platters and utility items. On these
pieces I use walnut oil that is food safe and safe for
people with nut allergies.
Finishing tips from January’s turner: J Paul Fennell
Finishing tips from December’s turners: Ed Pretty & Pat Carroll
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 10 of 24
Studies confirm that laughter lowers blood pressure and
releases beta-endorphins, a chemical in the brain that creates a
sense of joy.
Thank you to Jim Meizelis for supplying some humor for the
AWA Newsletter.
Studies confirm that laughter lowers blood pressure and releases beta-
endorphins, a chemical in the brain that creates a sense of joy.
Thank you to Jim Meizelis for supplying some humor for the AWA
Newsletter.
I’m thinking about
something to do with
reusing sand paper ….
Kinda stuck
WWW.AZWoodturners.org
Tool Disposal Assistance Program
• The AWA has a Tool Disposal Assistance Program for our
members to help relatives and friends when it is time to downsize or
sell woodturning items.
Here are examples of why you could use this program:
Well, I do clean up my shop meticulously!!!! But when your munchkin Jet 1221 passes, then you find your punch, an electrical connector, a twisty tie, a box of Celtic knot projects….and, of course, “a few” curls that were evading my broom.… A clean shop is a sign of a broken lathe...
• My Uncle died and I am taking care of the estate. I don’t know the value or how to disperse
of his woodturning hobby.”
• “My wife was an avid woodturner, but is no longer able to turn. Can you help us sell her tools?”
• “I need to downsize – could your club use any of my woodturning tools?”
• “I inherited woodturning tools. Can you help me sell them?”
More info on AWA Website Under Resources there is a tab for Tool Disposal Program
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 11 of 24
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit David Marks in his shop. He has a large sign posted that
says: “Forgetting your safety glasses can change your whole outlook on life.” Pretty deep if you think about
it. What was more compelling was that it was written in a blurry font.
Eye protection is manufactured according to a very specific set of impact standards. The ANSI standard is
Z87.1, but that really doesn’t have to mean anything to most of us. What you want to know is that the
glasses you are wearing say ANSI Z87.1 on them. Regular prescription glasses do not have the impact
rating or the side protection to adequately protect your eyes from sawdust and flying wood chips. Just
because they are poly carbonate lenses and not true glass means nothing. If you wear prescription
eyewear, you can readily get eye protection that will cover your glasses and offer you the protection you
need. If you are a die-hard shop addict, investing in prescription eyewear that meets the ANSI standard
might be a worthwhile investment, but caution….it isn’t cheap.
Face protection is not eye protection. The only way I could POSSIBLY see using full face protection in lieu
of eye protection is to wear a style of face mask that completely surrounds your face and prevents dust
from getting to your eyes, like the Trend Air-Shield style masks. Wearing a standard high-school shop style
face shield with an open bottom is great for full face protection, and will offer some protection against larger
debris, it is not designed to protect your eyes from finer particles and is not a substitute for eye protection.
I’ll be the first to admit that wearing eye protection can be annoying. Safety glasses get scratched around
the shop, making them hard to see out of. If you sweat, they get foggy. The list goes on, which is precisely
the reason you need them.
You don’t have the reaction time to close your eyes really quickly if something comes at them. Once you
need your eye protection, it is too late.
If all you work on is a lathe, great…keep them right at the lathe. If you work with multiple tools around your
shop, get several pair. I keep a pair in my work smock, then on the work bench, on the table saw, the band
saw, the router table and the jointer. I keep them so they are purposely in my way when I want to use the
tool. That way, if I have to move them to use the tool, I might as well put them on my head.
Finally, if something does get in your eye, you want to rinse it out with running water, from the good eye to
the bad. In other words, you do not want to flush the debris into the good eye, wash it to the ground. Resist
the temptation to rub your eye or dig at the debris, as this can cause permanent damage to the eye. If
flushing doesn’t work, seek medical attention.
Besides, when you finally finish that project you’re working on, don’t you want to be able to admire it?
Eye Protection
Forgetting your SAFETY GLASSES can change your
WHOLE OUTLOOK on LIFE
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 12 of 24
First Name: Larry Date: September 2020
Question? I am a model rocket hobbyist. I am hoping to find someone willing to turn some nose cones. My need is for three basswood nose cones turned to shape from 2-inch square stock. I will provide the wood and a sample finished nose cone. Would you be able to put me in touch with someone who might take this on? There is no timetable. I live in Gilbert, AZ.
-If you regularly mount a prize piece of wood, fire up the lathe, and start
turning only to forget those shapes or steps that you wanted to try, try this;
Mount a white board near the lathe. You can easily sketch shapes, write
down dimensions as you develop the piece. Use a metal board so you
can hold notes, last night’s sketches or pictures on the board using
magnets.
If your memory is fading, write it down!
-If your hands are turning black
from working with that favorite
wood, try using a slice of freshly
cut lemon to remove the black
stains. If it does not work, at least
your shop will have a fresh, citrus
aroma.
What a lemon hint!
Hey Pat - I called the man (Larry) that wanted the rocket nose cones made. He brought me the Basswood
blanks and a finished piece to duplicate (around 2"x7 1/2"). They are going to be big rockets. They will
look similar to the Challenger. Kirk Welker
Kirk Welker (AWA Member) helped Tom out by making the piece below.
The dark one is the sample spindle he brought me. He told me the rocker is disassemble for
refinishing.
Larry was building similar to this... Kirk made him nose cones
Larry has stayed in touch – we hope to see his spaceship some day! Here is his last email this month:
Kirk did great work fast. I am mid-way through another airplane project which takes most of my hobby time.
The lessons I learn I will use to build a wood airplane model for a pilot friend who has been very generous
with his time and airplane. I bought a mini table saw from Harbor Freight to cut long; straight lines required
for the wings of the Spaceship rather than using a knife.
I haven't forgotten your support. I will be staying in touch.
Wonder what happens with some of those email requests?
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 13 of 24
Laser Engraving Machines: If you are interested in one of these machines - talk to Larry or Jim about their experience, pros and cons. Do you have a laser engraver you can share with us? Samples of work from Jim Meizelis, using a LaserPecker machine Larry Jurgens has the new Ortur laser machine…
Jim will do a Show N
Tell demo at the
Feb. 20th meeting of
his laser engraver.
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 14 of 24
Happenings for 2021
• February 20 – virtual meeting o Tim Wadley - Skew techniques, spatula and finial o President Challenge: Embellishments
• March 20 – virtual meeting o Eric Lofstrom – 3 Axis Teardrop o President Challenge: Something with metal
• April 17 – virtual demonstration from Utah
o Alan Stratton, - perfect spheres without a jig, faux sea urchin
• May 15 – virtual meeting ?
o Dale Gillaspy - different mallets. carvers’ mallets, dead blow, some with brass or copper, some with non-marring surface like cork
• July 15-18, 2021 o AAW Symposium
▪ Hilton Omaha, PH: 402-998-3400, $150 AAW Room Rate
Virtual Meetings continue at least through March 2021
Comments or ideas:
Is anyone interested in talking
woodturning, showing projects, asking
questions, etc. once a month outside
the meeting?
Maybe a weeknight to talk
woodturning?
It would be Zoom – virtual.
Interested? Email
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 15 of 24
The mission of the AWA is to provide education and information to those who are interested in woodturning.
The Board of Directors shall determine the number of Directors requiring election, select a slate of nominees, present it to the Membership in March, and accept any nominations from the floor at that time. Elections shall be conducted at the April meeting with newly elected Directors assuming duties on May 1st. Election shall be by a simple majority of votes cast by the membership present. If virtual meeting in April, election will be done by poll during the Zoom meeting.
Link to By-laws of AWA
Interested in being on the board or an officer? Send a short paragraph about your love of woodturning, why you want to be on the board and what position you are interested in to [email protected].
Position Election Year Current Running again?
President 2021 Jim McCleary No
Treasurer 2021 David Slocum No
Director 1 2021 Linda Peterson No
Director 2 2021 Brian Mason No
Director 3 2021 Richard January Yes
Director 4 2021 Dale Guilford Yes
Jeff Kustach, Vice President; Richard Ivy, Secretary; Brian Lensink, Director were elected thru 2022.
Treasurer’s report Feb 2021
Current balance: $43,607.44
2020 Amazon Smile rewards: $164.23
2020 Fry’s Food Rewards: $173.16
2020 Paid Membership count: 178
2021 paid Membership count: 82
Last Month notable expenses:
Yearly Liability insurance: $538.00
Storage unit: $130.30
Monthly Demonstrator: $100.00
Interested in running for a Board position or Officer? Officer positions: President and Treasurer
Nominations due the month of February/March. Elections in April. Interested? Email webmaster or any
board member.
Looking for a Treasurer – someone who is good with numbers, details, computers, time management
and honest! Are you comfortable with details? Bondable? Getting items tracked and input in a timely
manner is crucial. See note below from David Slocum, current treasurer.
After four years of being the club’s
treasurer, I am not seeking re-election. I
want to work on other projects for the club
with my time. If you are considering running
for the treasurer’s position and would like
more information on tasks involved, please
contact me at 480-539-4505.
David Slocum
Are you interested in being a part of the future growth of the Arizona Woodturners Association Club?
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 16 of 24
Tips for Using Zoom –
• Learn handy keyboard shortcuts
For those who don't like clicking around their screen, Zoom has a ton of helpful keyboard shortcuts to help you navigate the app on your desktop without using your mouse. Find commands to join a meeting, start or stop recording, enter full screen and share your screen (more on that below). Check out Zoom's full list of hot keys and keyboard shortcuts.
• Turn on gallery view
Gallery view lets you see everyone in the meeting at once, instead of just the person speaking. To turn that on, click the tab that says "Gallery view" in the top right corner. If the meeting has 49 or fewer attendees, you'll see all of their screens displayed on one page. If there are more, you'll have the option to move between multiple pages. Change it back by clicking "Speaker view" in that same top right corner.
• Hide nonvideo participants
On a larger call, your screen can get cluttered with participants, which can be distracting, especially if some don't have their cameras on. Hide the participants who aren't using video by going to Settings > Video > Meetings, and check Hide nonvideo participants. Now you'll only
be distracted by your co-workers' pets and children who appear on video. 😊
• Mute your audio and turn off your camera by default
Diving for the mute audio and camera buttons as soon as you enter a meeting can get old. Keep your coworkers from seeing your bedhead or hearing your cat screeching by turning those off by default. To do it, go to Settings > Audio > Mute microphone when joining a meeting, and then Settings > Video > Turn off my video when joining a meeting.
• Mute and unmute with the space bar
When you are called on to speak, stop scrambling to click the microphone button. You can press and hold the spacebar to quickly mute and unmute your mic, right from your keyboard.
• More tips/ Etiquette
➢ Don’t get too close. Position yourself so the camera is seeing you from the chest or waist up, instead of just seeing your face. This is more natural for the viewer (after all, in an in-person meeting you’re usually seeing more of a person than just their face). This is especially beneficial if you tend to gesture a lot.
➢ Test your video and audio before your meeting at zoom.us/test.
➢ Adjust your camera if it is too low or high. Only your barber wants to stare at the top of your head. Your camera should be at eye level.
➢ If you can, hold off on eating full meals during your meeting. Imagine how unappealing it would be to watch someone up close slurping a plate of spaghetti on a big screen. If you can, chow down when your meeting is over.
➢ Refrain from private behavior – i.e. scratching your armpits, picking your nose. We can see you!
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 17 of 24
Thank you to our AWA members who are sending in links to share! Send in links you watch, enjoy, today to [email protected]!
Photography Tips for your woodturning pieces:
• AAW Total Experience Woodturning tip, John Beaver - YouTube
• Photography-for-woodturners-hi-res.pdf Tony Duarte (AWA Member) sent info on Segmenting software:
• Commercial Software – Segmenting Software built to use on a Windows computer (A MAC must have the
windows installed for it to work) • Lloyd Johnson’s Woodturners Pro software (You can purchase either a package
for $135 or individual programs from $49 to $79 ea) – Get access to working groups to get questions answered as well
• Bill Kandler – Segmented Turning software at a cost of $40.00. This is a very good site to obtain ideas and free plans.
• Kevin’s Woodturnings – Ring Maker App is no longer available, but lots of tips and tricks on his website.
A recommendation by Carl Jacobson on his Wave Bowl video:
• Miterset: https://miterset.myshopify.com/?aff=22
And more links:
Welcome - Turn A Wood Bowl
http://www.aroundthewoods.com/
https://www.turningforprofit.com/
https://www.woodmagazine.com/
Show off your Turnings – digital photos
https://www.lumberjocks.com/projects
Health Hazards and Wood
Glossary of Woodworking Terms
Cutting Board Finishes
Basic Tips for Learning the Craft of Wood
Turning
Turning Sites & Suppliers
Spindle Turning
Emiliano Achaval – woodturner
https://segmentedwoodturners.org/
https://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/
Woodturning 101
Two-piece Ring core video
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 18 of 24
Join us in February 2021 • February 20, Saturday
• Noon to 3pm?
• Before meeting - open mic for discussions
• Short meeting/explanation
• Show N Tell/Instant Gallery
o Max 2 per person (send more – they will go into the welcome slideshow!)
o Include wood, description
o Send in by February 17th (Wednesday before meeting)
• President’s Challenge – Embellishments
o Max 2 per person (send more – they will go into the welcome slideshow!)
o Send in by February 17th
• Demonstration – Tim Wadley, Skews
• Raffle – prizes from businesses who support AWA!
o Sign up for virtual meeting RSVP
o Turn in pictures for Instant Gallery
▪ Deadline February 17th
▪ Send to [email protected]
This virtual meeting is for AWA members only. A Zoom invitation with meeting and passcode will be emailed to you
the day before the meeting.
Sign-up in advance. There is a difference in cost for over 100 participants. Are you interested in participating in the
virtual meeting? We need a headcount.
Sign up - RSVP - enter your name if you want to see the demo/meeting. Click on the next available line to enter your
name. Enter your name, click tab or enter after first and last name. If we only have your first name – you will not
be in raffles. Add your favorite woodturning tool and Zoom name if different from your first and last name. It saves
automatically once you click thru. Do not delete other names/lines.
If we do not recognize your name, you may not be admitted to the
meeting. Need your first and last name. If you are Dave or IPAD or
just a number or spouse’s name – please let us know on the RSVP
form!!
On ZOOM, EVERYBODY has a
front row seat Email me if you have Zoom questions or need help setting up Zoom!
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 19 of 24
Extruding Wave Bowl Band Saw Jig - from Jim McCleary
This is a jig created by John Beaver, who was an all-day demonstrator in February 2020. I was
lucky enough to attend one of his classes where he showed us how to create a wave bowl. The jig
is pretty complex, so I bought a set of plans. Jim Meizelis, and l each made one of the jigs. If you
get a chance look up John Beavers website, and check out his amazing pieces of art that he has
made using this tool.
Information on John Beaver’s Bowl
Cutting Jig Plans are available here.
Talk to Jim McCleary or Jim Meizelis
to learn more about this jig to make
Wave Bowls.
Woodworking jigs are a nесеѕѕаrу раrt оf аnу woodworking shop. Thеу аrе great fоr
repetitive tasks in mаnу wood working projects. Thеу make complex projects easier tо
manage аnd faster.
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 20 of 24
AAW - American Association of Woodturners has changed their website over the last year plus, some like it, some don’t. But have you checked out their FORUM? Below is a sample “beginning” thread that was posted in the forum. As a member AAW has many benefits – very worthwhile for a woodturner!
Finding the Center, 2021 AAW Member Exhibition
Application period: January 1 to March 15, 2021 The theme for the 2021 Symposium AAW member show is Finding the Center. The themes for the annual member show traditionally draw from the host city or state, and since Omaha lies a mere 170 miles from the geological center of the United States, this year’s theme was a natural fit. Working with the idea of center is essential to turning: the spinning axis defines what we do, and the act of “finding the center” is one of the most basic operations.
• Apply online at tinyurl.com/AAWshow.
RED ALERT LIGHT IN SHOP Discussion in 'Tutorials and Tips' started by Randy Anderson, Dec 20, 2020.
Calls for Entries
American Association of Woodturners
AAW Calls
This is a unique and specific one that won't apply to many but maybe help at least one. My wife has
limited mobility and other chronic health issues. My shop is detached from the house. If she needs
me, she calls or texts but there are times when I just don't hear the phone or see the text. I put an
amazon Alexa in the shop and bought some of the smart plugs that communicate with it. I put the
smart plug on a big red-light bulb in center of my shop on top of my bandsaw. If you say "Alexa, turn
on lamp" the red light comes on and I can see or notice it easily no matter what I'm doing. It's a
backup for if I don't answer my phone and she really needs help. I considered ear buds and
Bluetooth etc. but it's something I have to remember to connect and put on, etc. And I don't like ear
buds. This setup doesn't depend on me remembering.
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 21 of 24
Looking to dry out your wood? There are many
options out there…here is another one.
I use my electric smoker to dry wood…. better heat
control, double use … AND I got 35 clams from the
AAW for the tip. (American Woodturner, October
2020 vol 35, no 5, p. 12) Jim Meizelis, AWA member
Design choices for Rolling Pins.
Project plans and directions are
found here.
Pasta rolling pins have grooves to
cut the pasta.
The purpose of a muddler is to crush fruit or herbs in order
to mix the flavors together with alcohol. To be useful it
should reach the bottom of a jar, mixing glass, or drinking
glass. So, you need a small diameter but a moderate length
so that your fingers are not hitting the edge of your mixing
container.
Choose woods that will not impart a flavor to the drinks that
are being mixed. So, stay away from oily woods and woods
that might be toxic. As this is a working tool use a food safe
polish rather than shellac or a finish that will come off of the
wood and move into the beverage. Plans here. Muddler
Rolling Pin
Protective cover during filing
Recently I was making some salt and pepper mills with
ceramic crush-grinder mechanisms. I found it was more
accurate to wait and cut the shaft to the correct length
once I had glued the pieces in place. To protect the top of
the mill from being damaged by an errant file when
smoothing off the end of the shaft, I cut a hole in the
bottom of an old plastic container and slid it over the shaft
before I started filing. – Cathy Friesen, Canada
American Woodturner, February 2019 A plastic container protects the wood while filing.
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 22 of 24
Did you know about …
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AZWoodturners/
This is a private group for AWA members only. Share your projects, ask questions, share tips – talk to each other on Facebook.
Step 1) Click link here for AWA Facebook page
Step 2) Ask to join the group
Amazon SMILE
Remember to shop thru “Amazon Smile” and designate Arizona Woodturners Association as your choice to
receive a 0.5% donation from Amazon! All the same stuff as “regular Amazon” but sign-in to Amazon Smile to
make money for the AWA!! Sign-up today!
Past Virtual Demonstration Meetings –
See past demonstrations on the Members only section of the AWA website.
Fry's Community Rewards Program: Log in to your Fry’s account, change drop
down to “all” search for VD448 or Arizona Woodturners Association then click Enroll. New users will need to
create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
Thank you to the members who have signed up for
This is important to the club and may be of value to
you as a member. We provide our member list to the
various suppliers who then offer donations to our
club. So far this year we have received over $800 in
gift certificates and products that we use in our
monthly meeting raffles. Also, Klingspor and
PennState offer discounts when you order online.
As a result, the more members who sign up the
more donations we can attract. Our club
membership is approximately 180 members, we
should be able to get more that 50% of our members
to join the cause. Let’s see if we can hit 100 by the
end of November and 125 by the end of January!!
Signup Link: Information about the program
Supplier Discount
Program
A big thank you to Richard
Slosky for using his skills to add
the Instant Gallery /Presidents
challenge pictures to the
newsletter.
• Looking for more great
volunteers
• Can you write a recap of a
virtual meeting?
• Send in project ideas?
• Mentor thru Zoom?
• Teach how to use Zoom?
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 23 of 24
Arizona Woodturners Association WWW.AZwoodturners.org
Membership Form 2021 Please fill out all information fields and check appropriate boxes.
DATE: _______________
NAME (First/last): ____________________________________ Spouse__________________________
AZ Address: _________________________________________________________________________
CITY: __________________________________ ZIP: _____________ Snowbird: Yes ___ No ____
Snowbird Address: _____________________________________________________________________
CITY: ______________________________ STATE/PROV: ____________ ZIP/POSTAL: _____________
Phone: _____________________________ EMAIL: _______________________________________
Calendar year membership. Check all that apply.
Renewals: Individual ___ $35.00 * Family ____ $45.00 **Student ____ $15.00 Lost Badge ___ $7.00
New Members – valid for the remainder of the year (pick up badge at meeting)
Membership Before 6/30 7/1 – 7/31 8/1/-8/31 After 8/31
Individual $40.00 $35.00 $30.00 $25.00
*Family $50.00 $45.00 $40.00 $35.00
**Student $20.00
*Family memberships include immediate family members residing at the same street address **Student memberships are valid for individual members under the age of 21 with a valid student ID
The Arizona Woodturner’s Association (AWA), is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, educational corporation.
Please complete:
Gender □ male □ female Years you have been a member of AWA _______
AGE: □ Under 50 □ 50 – 70 □ Over 70 Years you have been turning? ________
# of meetings you attend in a year? _______ Will you volunteer to help at meetings? Yes/NO
May we share your information with other members? □ YES □ NO (includes directory)
Share woodturning info with members: (lathe, hollowing, sharpening systems)
______________________________________________________________________________________
Please list any special abilities you have that you believe will help the AWA:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Mail completed form to: Arizona Woodturners Association, P.O. Box 12094 Tempe, AZ 85284
Make checks payable to: Arizona Woodturners Association
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page 24 of 24
Hello everyone!
Something else new here this month!
A big thank you to Richard Slosky for taking on creating/editing/arranging the Instant Gallery and
President’s Challenge pictures for the newsletter. It is awesome to include those pictures in the
newsletter.
How can you help?
Can you write a monthly or every other month recap of the virtual meeting?
Send in links for your favorite websites or videos!
Send shop tips or “if” tips.
Looking for folks who want to actively be involved on the AWA Board!
I love getting ideas and pictures from AWA members!
Thank you!
February 20th – Tim Wadley - Skews
Tim was the AWA President in 2003.
His first President’s Message is in “Blast From the Past”!
Please RSVP/sign-up HERE for February meeting (RSVP is important for head count)
Remember to renew your AWA membership for 2021. Password will change in
February. If you aren’t a member you will not get a Virtual Meeting invitation or be able
to see videos in the Member’s Only section. Go online to renew or complete and mail form
on page 23.
Pat Jones,
AWA Webmaster/Newsletter
A NOTE from the Editor …
February 20, 2021 Noon to 3:30PM
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page A1 of A6
Instant Gallery – January 16, 2021
Larry Jurgens
Mesquite with sea shells inlayed
Larry Jurgens
Pine plate with laser burned photo
(new toy)
Dave Madden
Maple bowl with blue iridescent
inlay and herringbone
embellishment around the side.
9" Dia.
Rob Carleton
African Sumac & Ironwood
9” H x6” Dia
Filled with turquoise inlay.
Holes were removed knots.
John Claus Oak burl, with mistletoe and insect
damage, with African black wood.
John Claus Figured Red wood
9.5" diameter.
Andy Pulsipher
Hollow form made of Jotoba,
7.5" dia. x 3-3/8"h
Oil finish
Sandi Swayze
100+ year old piece of Apple wood
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page A2 of A6
Jack Dohallow
This is made from Maple with a Danish Oil finish. I do not have a good success rate on these (~20%) so if
anyone has any good ideas or suggestions please let me know.
Brian Lensink Cover Container #759
Sissoo Wood (heartwood
and sap wood)
4” Diameter x 4 1/2” Tall
Piece is beaded and then
textured with a wire brush
wheel. Cover is pounded
copper with beaded and
textured sissoo knob.
Finish is acrylic fixative.
Brian Lensink
Pottery Illusion #772
8 1/4” Diameter x 11 1/2”
Tall
Segmented hard maple
vase, beaded, wood
burned, painted with India
ink pens and acrylic
fixative as final finish.
Brian Lensink
Salad Bowl
14” Diameter x 4 7/8” Tall
Mesquite with turquoise inlay.
Finished with Odie's Oil.
Jack Dohallow
Myrtle Wood with a Danish Oil finish
Sandi Swayze
Figured maple
Richard January Mesquite
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page A3 of A6
Richard Slosky Silky Oak Vase finished with Satin
Polly.
9 inches high by 4 inches wide
Richard Jones The pen in back is walnut. The middle pen is a resin mix with blue and gold colors. The pen in front is Padauk.
Richard & Pat Jones One of my birthday presents
Dick turned all the measuring
spoon/cup handles and built a rack
to hang them!
I love it!
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page A4 of A6
President’s Challenge - January 16, 2021
Salvage Failures
John Bruch I don’t know if you would call this a
salvage failure or a salvage success. I
have only made around 4 or 5 segmented
bowls, and this one got really thin in the
middle. Plus, when I tried to "transition"
the bottom, it went through.
I put in a ring of padauk and a
new walnut bottom, then
turned it again.
I like it. I'm glad I didn't burn it.
Larry Jurgens Box Elder bowl with Purple Heart Stand
Repaired a hole in the bottom
Jim McCleary
Before…
After…
Pistachio (Dick Jones picked the wood up
from one of our members.)
I shaped the outside, used the microwave,
coated it with walnut oil, and after hollowing out
the inside, it still cracked.
I used Dark Roast coffee and CA glue to fill the cracks. It probably took
more than four hours of filling and sanding. But it was a beautiful piece of
wood, and worth saving.
Bill McDonald When blowing the chips out of the
hollow form, the chips started
coming out around the chuck. A
design change was needed.
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page A5 of A6
Rob Carleton Walnut & Oak center
7x7x1/4
• Due to the odd shape when turning, I chucked this in a
Longworth chuck and proceeded to make the bottom paper
thin.
• To salvage the piece, I removed a 3in section from the
middle and notched the wood to place in the foot.
• I also positioned the center oak piece to flow with the
direction of the figure in the walnut.
Brian Lensink Sissoo Bouquet #119
20” Wide x 20” Deep x 27” Tall
Individual elements are made from Sissoo. Some elements are heartwood, some sapwood and
some are a combination. Some of the elements have a center piece (or stamen) made of African
blackwood. Stems are made of bronze welding rod while the base is a log of olive wood.
Rob Carleton
Maple & Black Wood top
2”x2.3”
Challenge: Salvage piece
• During the hollowing process, I had a catch that cracked off a small
piece of wood that left the 1/4in opening jagged. The Catch was caused by
looking away and talking to someone while the tool was still in the work.
Yes, I just finished my last finishing cut when I turned around
• To salvage this piece, I created a new sized opening
based on the newly shaped opening. Then I made notch to
insert a newly created “top” opening. Then reshaped the top
just to get the two pieces of wood to flow together. I drilled out
the center based on what looked good. (If you look closely you
can see a crack line.)
One of my favorite pieces I have on my desk today.
February 2021 AWA Newsletter Page A6 of A6
Andy Pulsipher
Douglas fir platter from a 2x6 savaged
from a construction site’s trash bin
10-3/4" dia. x 1-1/2"h
Sandblasted bottom, satin poly finish
Richard January Mesquite
Richard January African Sumac
Richard Jones Quilted maple:
Glued a quarter in the bottom to cover a
hole
John Brower Mesquite, salvaged from a
project that didn’t produce
the design I wanted.
3” high x 3” diameter.
Andy Pulsipher
MDF Box with roasted walnut lid
4.5"dia. x4" h
Matte poly finish.
Made from scraps left over from a
shelf project
Richard Slosky
Mesquite
Steve Noe SpectraPly box made from a
scrap remaining from a bowl
project
