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Sawdust from the Prez…Chuck Haas, President
Happy March, maybe evenhappy springtime!
A special thanks to Club member Tom Brumback for presenting at
our February meeting. It is wonderful having mem-bers share their knowledge, tips and tricks with the Club. The March meeting will feature another Club member in Brad Preston’s presention on the Shaper Origin. This one-of-a-kind CNC tool can change
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how you approach complex, or even common, challenges in the workshop.
The Club has lots of activities coming up. In April and May there will be two great classes taught by Phil Huber. Artistry in Wood will take place in April and is a great opportunity to show your accomplishments. No need to be shy, any project from amateur to professional work isacceptable to bring to the show.
So get busy.
Our March meeting presenter will be Club member Brad Preston. Brad will be presenting on the Shaper Origin. If you have an interest in CNC machines, but don’t have a large enough shop to fit a full sized CNC table machine or if you need to take CNC precession machine to the job site then the Shaper Origin just might be what you need. Come to the meeting and learn about the different techniques and uses that the Shaper Origin provides and you may find a new tool to add to the wish list.
Club Meeting Program for MarchPeter Kasper, Program Committee Chair
You can now download the full list of Preferred Suppliers from our website, in case you’d like a copy to print and keep with you. You can find a link to it at dmwoodworkers.org/membercard. This address is also printed on the back of your mem-bership card for easy reference!
Woodsmith Shop Weekend Shop Classes
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The Woodsmith Shop TV show is now offering Weekend Class at the Woodsmith’s own work-shop right here in Des Moines. Learn how to build projects with the presenters of the TV show. Some of the weekend class projects include: Bench Vise, Tool Chest, Arched Stretcher Table, Router Jigs, Craftsman-Style Clock and a Ribbon Handle Box. For more information on the class schedule, topics, and fees visit https://www.woodsmithshop.com/weekend/.
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OfficersPresident
Chuck HaasVice President
Don OpperthauserSecretary
Gary WeeksTreasurer
Greg Alberts
Board MembersProgram Chair
Peter KasperEducation ChairTom Brumback
Community Service ChairJoe Hansman
LibrarianEugene Harms
Volunteer Associates:Newsletter Editor
Nathan KressData Manager
Brian Messenger Communication Manager
Doug RasmussenWeb ManagerSeenu Paladi
Video ManagerDave Campbell
Furniture Making SIGJohn Twedt
Furniture Repair/Finishing SIGRon Stookey
Special EventsChuck Haas
Public RelationsRon StookeyShop Videos Mike Crabb
Email ManagerJodi Alberts
Meeting RefreshmentsRon Jacobson
& Merle Miller
For contacting the Club’s Officers call the Club’s phone number
515-650-6559.
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Membership Current Membership: 361Membership a year ago: 360
Club Calendar - Meetings and Events
Club General MeetingTuesday, March 10, 2020 – 7:00 pmWoodsmith Store
SIG - Furniture MakingSaturday, March 14, 2020 – 9:30 amWoodsmith Store
DM Woodturners ClubSaturday, March 14, 2020 – 1:00 pmWoodsmith Store
Artistry in WoodApril 18 and 19, 2020Woodsmith Store
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New members:Peter Bergeland, West Des MoinesRyan Dudrow, Des MoinesMyles Hegstrom, PerryWalter Pearson, West Des Moines
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News from the Education CommitteeTom Brumback, Education Committee Chair
There is still time to sign up for our two remaining Spring Classes. Phil Huber, Master Woodworker and host of the TV Show, Woodsmith Shop, has lined up great projects. You can sign up for as many classes as you want. To sign up, simply go online to the club website(www.dmwoodworkers.org) and go to ONLINE PAYMENT to register and pay. Be sure to state the reason code with the name of the class you are signing up for. Hurry, since the classes are starting soon and spots are limited. If you have any ques-tions, contact Tom Brumback ([email protected], 515-664-8732). For specific class questions, contact Phil directly at [email protected]. All classes are taught at Chuck Haas’ Shop(175 S 9th, West Des Moines, unit #430).
Name of Class: Build a Tool Cabinet. During this four-part class, students will work through the steps to build a wall-hung tool cabinet. The case will be made from plywood and feature loads of tool storage potential. Class periods will discuss and demonstrate techniques and allow time for practice. Between class periods, students will need to accomplish some “homework” to be ready for the next class time. One-on-one instruction and the group work during the class times helps to build skills and share ideas. -Maximum number of participants: 6-10-Skill level required: Beginner/Intermediate-Cost: $50-What you will make: Tool Cabinet-Materials required: TBD-Date: April 4, 11, 18 & 25-Times: 9-11am
Name of Class: Easy-To-Build Storage Chest. Start with a simple plywood box. From there, add details and hardware to create your own personal look. During this two-part class, you’ll begin with plywood pieces ans join them together securely. Then decide on a design and learn how to transform the box with solid wood trim, mold-ings, a lid, feet, and a great finish. The result is a storage project that you can use almost anywhere. -Maximum number of participants: 6-10-Skill level required: Beginner-Cost: $30-What you will make: Storage Chest-Materials required: TBD-Date: May 16 & 23-Times: 9-11AM
Michael Christie
Happy March to the Club. Looking ahead we should have some opportunities coming our way to give back to our communities as the weather warms up. Until then, I encourage all of you to send me any charities, churches, and youth groups that are important to you so I can get a broader scope of outreach to find as many diverse groups as possible to support. If you have any suggestions, shoot me a line at [email protected] and I’ll handle the rest from there!
Club Community Service Joseph Hansman, Community Service Director
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Ads that you want e-mailed to Members should be emailed to Jodi Albertsat [email protected]. Be sure to include a price for each item plus your full name and telephone number. Be sure to double check your spelling – especially your email address.
The Club receives a small commission on purchases you make on the WOOD Store Website provided you access this Website from the Main Menu > Resources of the Club’s Website.
Skill Development Classes are a real bargain. You pay for project supplies and in some cases a small instructor fee. Sign up for classes at a Club meeting or contact the instructor. E-mail Tom Brumback [email protected] forclass information.
The Bulletin Board
Newsletters are sent to Members via the Club Website, we notify Members by e-mail when a new Newsletter has been posted to the Website. Post Office mailed Newsletters have been discontinued. If we do not have your current email address, send it to us at:[email protected]
If you have extra tools you no longer use, consider donating them to Tools for Opportu-nity, an Iowa-based non-profit that is helping deserving woodworkers in El Salvador and Honduras make their businesses more profit-able. To learn more or become involved, call 515-292-8154, visitwww.ToolsforOpportunity.org, or [email protected].
Anyone who knows of the passing of a Club Members is asked to notify a Board Member.
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Do you have a friend who is interested in woodworking? Bring them as a guest to the next meeting.
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Artistry in Wood will be held this spring on the 18th and 19th of April. Bring your projects to the Woodsmith Store between 2 and 6 PM on Friday the 17th of April. We have a community of ad-mirers who will enjoy seeing your projects from the last several years. Our public is depending on you, Club Members, to have a great show!
Rules to Exhibit at Artistry in Wood:-You must be a Club Member from a sponsoring Club to exhibit an item at Artistry in Wood. There is no limit to how many items a Member can exhibit.
-You must register items on Friday the 17th of April from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
-Only one prize per exhibitor.-Only prize winners will be announced.
Artistry in WoodJohn Twedt, SIG Chair
-Pick up projects on Sunday from 3:00 PM to3:40 PM. The crew at Woodsmith would liketo avoid staying any later.
-Projects that did not get picked up on Sunday\ should be picked on Monday morning. We will have someone at the meeting room from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
Ron Hilliard.
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The March meeting of the Saturday Morning Furni-ture Makers Group will feature a small band sawn box built by John Twedt. It has good examples of inlay done on the scroll saw. An oval medallion is installed with a router, another form of inlay. The outside edge is done in string inlay. John will bring along all the jigs necessary to complete the project so that you can see how it is done. A rounded bor-der for a table will also be shown that is made with round veneer banding and segmented pieces. Hope to see you there on the 14th of March at 9:30 AM at the Woodsmith Store.
Furniture Makers SIG NewsJohn Twedt, SIG Chair
Ron is putting the Furniture Repair/Finishing SIG group meetings on hold for the time being. If there are questions about refinishing or repair, feel free to email Ron at [email protected]
Furniture Repair/Finishing SIGRon Stookey, SIG Chair
The Club is looking for volunteers to help with the different committees and leadership roles. Most of the opportunities are ‘part time’ and can be shared between multiple people. If you have any interest in being a volunteer, please touch base with any Board or committee member.
-Newsletter Proofer: This position would assist thenewsletter editor and would help review and editthe newsletter. This can be done at home and thework would usually occur two weeks before eachclub meeting. Contact Nathan Kress if you are in-terested in helping, [email protected].
-Club Photographer: Do you have an interest orpassion in photography. This volunteer would helptake pictures at the Club meetings. This wouldinclude pictures of the presentations, show and tellitems, and general club activities. Contact NathanKress if you are interested in helping,[email protected].
Volunteers Needed: Nathan Kress, Newsletter Editor
Video of a Member’s shop is very popular agenda item at our monthly General Meetings. It is a great shop idea generator. Mike Crabb produces and edits these videos for the club. If you are willing to show other members your shop, give Mike a call at 515-802-6822 or email him at
Time to Update Your Membership InformationBrian Messenger, Data Manager
Have you moved? Upgraded your tool inventory? Changed your email address? It might be time to update your contact information, and all you need to do is to send Brain an email at [email protected]. Thanks for helping us stay in touch with you!
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Library NewsEugene Harms, Librarian
Thank you for all who attended the past two meet-ings and completed the survey card. The answers to “What woodworking topics interest you in book or DVD format?” were as diverse and alike as the DMWA members. I want to highlight some items in the library that focus on common themes of the re-sponses. Safety was a commonly expressed topic of interest on the survey. When people enter my shop, I want them to enjoy their time. It is very hard to enjoy the shop if you get hurt, so safety is the first rule in my shop. Check out Marc Adams Woodshop Safety DVD from the library.
DMWA member Tom Brumback’s presentation on dust collection dur-ing the February general meeting was very timely, as most of our shops have limited ventilation in these winter months. Bob Hunter, along with Tom, produced an article, “Tool-Triggered Dust Extractors” in WOOD
magazine (Dec/Jan 2019/2020). Tom uses the Dylos DC1100-PRO-PC Air Quality Monitor/Particle Counter from the DMWA library for testing.
Workshop Dust Control: Improve the air quality in your woodwork-ing shop with this up-to-date manual on dust collection. Get wood dust under control with tips for finding the right shop vacuum, dust collector, and air scrubber. Includes practical solutions for making tools work cleaner. Learn
how to layout and install a central dust unit that will capture dust and wood chips at the source, direct them into a central can for disposal, and then return filtered air to the shop. Other collection methods such as whole shop air filtration and attaching a shop-vac to tools are included. Three plans for different air scrubbers that readers can build them-selves are also detailed. These methods make clean up easier, leaving more time for woodworking, and, more importantly, help woodworkers avoid known lifetime health hazards, such as nasal and lung cancer, that are caused by tiny wood particles and abrasive dust.
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Woodshop Dust Control: Provides all the information woodworkers need to protect themselves from wood dust -- a serious health hazard. This completely revised color edition includes charts and graphics, up-to-date information on the latest
products and examples of actual shop systems.
Marc Adams Woodshop Safety DVD: Is a great re-source to newer woodwork-ers and seasoned experts alike. Marc Adams School of Woodworking was started in the early 1990’s in Franklin, IN and has
been attended by members of DMWA members. This DVD covers the safe use of tools and shop practices.
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Preferred Suppliers
There is a new preferred supplier in Sharpening Solutions at 2614 East Douglas Ave, Des Moines. Bill Jeffcott is the owner and operates the business out of his home, so contact Bill at 515-577-4535 [email protected] to discuss your sharpening needs and to schedule a time to drop off your blades.
Sharpening Solutions specializes in sharpening carbide-tipped circular saw blades, jointer/planer knives, router/shaper cutters and chainsaw blades. Bill will also sharpen your non-traditional woodworking blades such as: mower, chippers, knives, scissors and garden tools. Bill prides himself in being able to have a fast turnaround for blade sharpening and says that his turnaround time has never exceeded 48 hours. Approxi-
mate prices for sharping include $1 per inch for planer/jointer knives and $15 for standard circular saw blades (additional charges for triple chip grind or high number of tooth blades). Contact Bill for the latest
services and costs. Club members receive a 10% discount on your sharpening services.
These preferred local suppliers support us through Members discounts & assistance with association projects, so please support them. Be sure to ask about an item’s discount and show your current Membership
card before you make a purchase. Check the Club Website for more information.
Acme Tools629 SW 9th St, DM
Ankeny Ace Hardware 3020 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny
Bradley Tool & Fastener6250 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston
Country Caboose113 5th St, Valley Junction, WDMHutcheson Lumber & Millwork
2169 180th St, MarshalltownJohnston Ace Hardware
5800 Merle Hay Rd, JohnstonKryger Glass
10440 Hickman Rd, Clive Liberty Hardwoods
1620 NE 69th Place, Ankeny O’Donnell Ace Hardware
4808 University, DMO’Donnell Ace Hardware
5715 Hickman Rd, DMO’Donnell Ace Hardware
2727 Beaver Ave, DMMillie Wood Works
4745 NW 50th Street, DMPark Fair Ace Hardware
100 E. Euclid Ave, Des MoinesSharpening Solutions
2615 east Douglas Ave, Des Moines
Sherwin Williams Co.Multiple Central IA locations
Tandy Leather Factory5041 NE 14th St, Des Moines
True Value Hardware100 Grand Ave, WDM
White Cap Construction Supply 1631 2nd Ave, Des Moines
Woodhaven 501 West 1st Ave, Durant, IA
800-344-6657Woodsmith Store
10320 Hickman Rd, Clive
These out-of-state suppliers also offer Members discounts:
Hartville Tool,800-345-2396
Fintech Abrasives888-223-8769
Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop800-228-0000
WoodcraftLenexa, KS, 913-599-2800
Woodworker’s Supply800-321-9841
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February 2020 Meeting NotesGary Weeks, Secretary
Our President Chuck Haas opened the meeting with stories of a Scottish mother with bagpipe playing son (complete with accent), and moved onto sons looking for ponies in manure. You should have been there. Guests and new members were introduced.
Announcements:-Artistry in Wood: John Twedt reviewed the rulesfor the Associations’ wood show that will be open tomembers and the public, April 18 and 19 and heldat the Woodsmith Store. Projects must be droppedoff April 17. Posters will be available at the Marchmeeting for members to distribute. Members will beasked to help staff the show and signup for specifictimes next month.-Furniture SIG: This Saturday at 9:30 the SIG willmeet at 9:30 at the Woodsmith Store.-The annual audit is a requirement of the club. Weneed several members to help with this. Please con-tact Chuck Haas, President or Greg Alberts, Treas-urer if you are able to assist.-Tool Swap: This event will held in September.Hold onto your tools until the swap meet.-Library: Eugene Harms announced the availability of a new QR code that members are able to utilize that will take them directly to the inventory of our library and request the checkout of the item.-Survey: At the February meeting we handed out a three question survey. We only received twenty five responses out of a potential of 75. Eugene distrib-uted the survey again and asked members to please participate. The information will be shared with the members and be utilized to schedule classes and bring in programs for our meetings.-Education Classes: Tom Brumback reported that four classes are scheduled; two router classes, tool cabinet and storage chest. All classes are taught by Phil Huber, Multimedia Editor and excellent woodworker of Woodsmith Magazine. The web-site has class dates and cost. Sign up may also be accomplished on the website. The DMWA board has decided that there must be a minimum of three members for each class. Only two have enrolled for the tool cabinet and one for the storage chest. We urge you sign up!
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Program: Tom Brumback, Club member, presented the information on dust collection and lighting for our shops. Please go to the website for the presen-tation.
Show and Tell Participants:Bob Scott: Three D butcher block made with wal-nut, cherry and maple.Ron Hilliard: Band saw boxes made with old growth walnut.Gary Weeks: Pizza peeler made with basswood and cherry.Michael Christie: Puzzle cradleThe winner of the show and tell drawing was Gary Weeks.
Door Prize Drawing:The winners were Kevin Ketelsen, John Doy, Tom McGuire, Jim Meimann, DwaneEstes, Steve Sutton, Dale Howard and last but not least Jim Schafbuch.
Bob Scott
