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GARDEN STATE MARQUETRY SOCIETY PLUS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Highlights from Nov 7th Meeting 1-2 Show & Tell Projects 3 Highlights from Oct 3rd Meeting 4 Summer Show & Tell Projects 5 Summer Picnic Meeting Sept 12th 6 Support Page 7
Newsletter November 29 t h , 2009Volume 2, I s sue 8
* Chapter affiliated with the American Marquetry Society
Contact Information: John Truskowski, President Phone: 610-222-3829 or Email: [email protected] Photos by: Paul Chen; Bob Lewis; Helen Hoefele
Upcoming Meetings: In 2009: Dec 5th. In 2010: Jan 9th; Feb 6th; Mar 6th; April 3rd; May 1st; June 5th.
Highlights from our November 7th, 2009 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by John Truskowski who began the meeting with updates from The American Marquetry Society (of which we are one of eight local chapters) as also communicated in their latest quarterly newsletter. Silent Auction: Our club briefly discussed and decided that we would continue our Silent Auction. Let John T know when you have an item to auction and the starting price. Remember that a 10% commission goes to the club, that way the seller, buyer, and club all benefit. Library Benefit Donation – As requested by club members, the GSMS+ has made a donation in the Club’s name to the Benefit for the Library Lion. Prize Sponsors – It’s been a tough year soliciting prize donations, so we thank those companies that have contributed. Please visit those companies which are listed on our Support Page (see page 7 of this newsletter). Membership Dues – We will not begin collecting membership dues until January. Additionally, a motion was made to consider raising our Annual Dues as dues have been $10 since the mid-80s. Other clubs’ dues are $30. We could then perhaps
get more outside speakers. After some discussion it was decided that dues will remain unchanged for several reasons: there are fewer & fewer new books that we need to purchase for our Club library; food/coffee is covered by our library fund; we have ample inventory of supplies for sale; speakers generally ask for $200-$300, we generally haven’t paid speakers in past; and we have been managing fine at our current rates. We will leave rates “as is” until “needing money” becomes an issue. Library – Our September Library Display has been taken down, if you have not received your projects back please see Pete Laudati. For our Club’s Library, Pete Laudati is also working on converting video tapes to DVD. December Pollyanna Gift Exchange – For those that would like to participate, at our next meeting(Dec 5th), please bring a wrapped “Marquetry Plus” project to give as a gift. It should be something that you have made and would be proud to put on a shelf and/or to receive. You will then pick a number to get a wrapped gift from another member in return. Upcoming Activities:
• The Woodworking Show that we attend Continued on Page2
Page 2 GSMS Plus Newsletter – Nov 29th, 2009
In Memory of
John Bennett
A long time member of GSMS passed away over the summer. John enjoyed woodworking and making projects for his church. He often came to meetings with
the Staten Island Crew. John will be missed by all who knew him.
Presentation by Dr. Shayegan
Dr. Shayegan, an ophthamologist from Philadephia, shared more about his Marquetry pursuits with our Club. His work is very intricate. He enjoys the challenge of big pieces, such as the Persian Rug patterns which take him about a year to complete. His work has been exhibited in the prestigious Philadelphia Art Museum. He always had an interest in Marquetry, both before and after attending medical school. He taught himself Marquetry from books and feels that the artistic nature of fine wood work is more to his personality that other types of wood working. Due to his medical profession, he makes a point to keep his fingers away from power tools. Tools he uses include: a 12 inch fret saw that is 30 inches deep; surgical tools; and forceps. He also gets tools from Micromark.
each year is already scheduled for February 19-21, 2010, in the usual location of Somerset, NJ. We again will be asking for a double booth. A request has been made to bring more lighting around the saw area. Also, wearing Club shirts will be strongly encouraged.
Embroidered Club Sweatshirts & Hats – In addition to the already available embroidered collared Club staff shirts ($20) and T-shirts ($11), we will also order Club Sweatshirts and Hats to be available for sale. Sweatshirts will be $20 each (with an additional $2 for sizes 2X or larger). The Club will order the required minimum of 24 sweatshirts. Also, baseball caps in Navy Blue with the Club logo will be $10 each, a minimum order of 12 has been placed.
Next Meeting at the Library will be on December 5th. At this December meeting, Pat Miles will do an Intarsia demonstration. Also, if you want to participate in the Holiday Gift Exchange, please bring your wrapped Pollyanna gift.
Continued from Page 1
Page 3GSMS Plus Newsletter –Nov 29th, 2009
“Show & Tell” Projects from Our Nov 7th Meeting
Marty Schwartz – Scroll Saw Cat John Graham – Rose Box John Truskowski – Scroll Saw Horse
Bob Lewis –Whirly-Gig; Scroll Saw Crosses; Moose
Eva Hoefele – Tramp Art Cross; Woodburning Owl on Book; Alpine Relief
Henry Bucchino – Scroll Saw
Lee Friedman – Spartan Head Marquetry Fred Longobardi – Marquetry
Horse & Bird
Julius Fekete – Intarsia Eagle Julius’ Eagle & Pat’s Cat Pat Miles – Intarsia Cat
Page 4 GSMS Plus Newsletter – Nov 29th, 2009
Highlights from our Oct 3rd, 2009 Meeting Summer Projects – 17 Members brought in projects made during the Summer Break. Each received a “prize” donated by companies listed on our Support Page (see page 7 of this newsletter).
Picnic Meeting – Our September Picnic meeting was successfully held at Clover Hill Farms in Allenwood, NJ, hosted by the Corsons. See pictures and more information on Page 6.
NorthEast Woodcarver’s RoundUp – Members who attended the NE Woodcarver’s RoundUp in Honesdale Pennsylvania over the summer recommend the event, especially if you can get there in time to sign up for free classes taught by quality instructors. 2010 date to be announced.
Grizzly Tent Event – John T went to the Grizzly Tent Event in PA and, as expected, experienced long lines despite getting there an hour early.
Woodburning Demonstration by Eva Hoefele
Eva Hoefele described how woodburning takes patience and practice, but that it is quicker to do than Marquetry. Tips include: start with a medium burn, you can always go darker; hard woods need a hotter pen; to get a light line, move the tip quicker; it’s about speed not pressure; stroke should go from dark to light (not the opposite); go over your final picture two to three times.
“Show & Tell” (Summer) Projects shown at Our Oct 3rd Meeting
Bob Lewis – Mechanical carving with manual crank; Mahagony Penguin
Marty Schwartz – Scroll Saw cat; Butterfly; Mixed Media Fish; Birds
John Schneider – Rocking Chair Scroll Saw
John Graham – Marquetry illusion designs with different shades and finishes. Henry Buccino – “Home Sweet Home”
& Ship on Cigar Box – Scroll Saw. Flip Mudrick – 3D Scroll Saw Fish puzzle
Page 5GSMS Plus Newsletter –Nov 29th, 2009
“Show & Tell” (Summer) Projects – continued
Paul Chen – Golfer ornament with Woodburning
John Truskowski – Woodscapes Lighthouse
Walt England – Pumpkin Scroll Saw & Hand-made plank scroll saw pine boat.
Fred Longobardi – 2nd, 3rd and 4th Marquetry projects: love birds;
Nativity Scene; Flower
Eva Hoefele – Kinkade Woodburning on Plywood John Goetz – John Wayne Scrollsaw
Helen Hoefele – Beginning Alpine Relief & Caricature Carving John Liska, Jr. – Carousel Horses & Clown
April Chen - Butterfly
Julius Fekete – “Gone Fishing” Scrollsaw & Intarsia Duck.
Charlie Brainard – Rowboat & Flower Scene Marquetry
Page 6 GSMS Plus Newsletter – Nov 29th, 2009
Picnic Meeting
Our Sept 12th Picnic meeting at Clover Hill Farms, in Wall/Allenwood, was enjoyed by all. We are already hoping we will be able to go again next year. The weather threatened rain, but it luckily held off long enough for us to: have our meeting and picnic; to view the antique collections, the feeding of the animals, and a bagpipe demonstration by Bill Greaves. 47 people were in attendance. Thanks to the Corsons for being such gracious hosts. Thanks also to Barb Bram, Pat Miles, and the Grill Masters for all the preparation!
Mrs. Corson showing the Woodscape picture presented by John T.
John T. presenting Mr. Corson a saw blade.
Page 7GSMS Plus Newsletter –Nov 29th, 2009
Our group is a Chapter of the American Marquetry Society
For information on Membership to this national
organization, visit their website at: http://www.americanmarquetrysociety.com
Support Page
We wish to thank the following companies for their support and contributions to our annual picnic and monthly door prizes.
Razertip Industries, Inc
DMT (Diamond Machine Technologies) National Artcraft Companies
Micro Jig Inc Lee-Nielson Tool Works, Inc
Lee Valley Tools LTD Wood Magazine
Mikes Workshop, Inc Woodcraft Supply Rockler Companies
Advanced Machinery (Hegner) The Taunton Press (Fine Woodworking)
Black & Decker Inc Foredom Electric Company
Worksharp Fox Chapel Publishing Artistry in Veneers, Inc
All American Crafts Inc (Creative Woodworks & Crafts) Vacuum Pressing Systems Inc
Lyropa Tool Corp Silas Kopf Woodworking, Inc
Prox-Tech, Inc Woodline USA
DRC Distributors Jevons Tool Company
Woodshop News
Garden State Marquetry Society members are encouraged to support those who support us!
Join us at our upcoming meetings: - Dec 5th; In 2010: Jan 9th; Feb 6th; Mar 6th; April 3rd; May 1st; June 5th. Location: The Monmouth County Library on: 125 Symmes Rd, in Manalapan, NJ
You can find Directions online at: http://gsmsplus.com/meeting_info.php
