Central Coast Wood Turners News and Announcements for

Central Coast Wood Turners News and Announcements for January

Bits and pieces from December Meeting Time is getting near for our last family gathering for the current year. Reservations are now being taken for the Post Holiday luncheon. This event will be held at the PEAR VALLEY WINERY in Paso Robles on Sunday, January 31 st. We need to make reservations so as to insure the caterer will have prepared enough food. Cost is $20. 00 person and checks can be delivered to Bill Kandler either at the next meeting on the 9 th of January or mailed to Bill at 792 Phillips Road in Arroyo Grande, CA. It is important that we get a final count by the 15 th of January. Gathering time is About 1 PM NOTE: you can combine your dues payment and luncheon tab on one check made out to CCW Be reminded that there will be a gift swap, Bring one, take one home. There will be a short drawing for the spouses of items turned by traveling professionals.

Helga Winter Demonstration I have been contacted by Helga Winter of Townsend , WA and it is confirmed, in a way, that she will be in our area in Mid January. She will have been traveling from New Mexico and will very soon give us a definite date. Her talents cover wood turning and embellishments in painting. More info to come when available. As it was mentioned, we have several spouses who have shown their talents in paintings, these people will be welcome to attend at NO cost Contact has been made with John Beaver with a possible demonstration in his line of specialty being the use of cutting and regluing giving a wave effect. Here again, more info to follow when available. Information on either Helga Winter or John Beaver can be accessed via Google.

POSSIBLE TOOL SALE OPPORTUNITY Recently an e-mail was received regarding the sale of what could be seen as a sale of a complete cleaning out of what is a well equipped wood shop. That e-mail was forwarded to all for their referencing. Here’s an update, if you have interest in traveling to Sherman Oaks, CA you are asked to e-mail Ron Salado on Friday December 18 th at ronsalado@yahoo. com to get directions to the shop. It was a request by the wife of the shop owner so as to not have being bothered by “Early Birds”.

Show & Tell Gerald Davis started off this session with several pieces that he turned at the request of his wife. Those being “ring” holders. He made several using different woods and some were embellished by using a “Rose Engine Lathe”. He went on to show a photo of a recent purchase he made in Arizona. It was a Home made but much more than just home made it is a complete unit of which he says, “I’m still finding more ways of using it. ” It is hoped that some day our two “Rose Engine” enthusiasts will offer a few hours of shop demonstration.

Show & Tell Continues Mike Rude who graciously took on the task of fabricating a new intro to the Salt & Pepper mill lines. This item was sent to CCW by a company in Texas with hopes of enticing us with their 2 in one mill. Mikes reaction was on a negative side. He stated that there is too much work with several sizes of holes to be drilled, and not including for the salt shaker. Lastly, the price per unit is about $27. 00. Not at all feasible.

Larry Truesdale is and has been a regular contributor to our Show & Tell since his joining. Saturday he explained the joy and challenge he faced with a piece of Norfolk Island Pine shown here on the right. But that’s not all, he has shown a Pepper mill turned from Koa and another from multi woods.

Dan Ross has resurrected a piece from the Forgotten Woods era to turn a huge bowl. He did note that he was thankful to another turner for the use of his lathe because his own would not support the turning diameter. Dan also presented a vase that was turned from a piece of Maple given to him by a neighbor. Dan went on to describe the finishing products he used to complete the project

Bill Peterson has taken on the challenge of multiple cuttings before turning. Shown at right are two of his latest items. The Walnut mill on the right of the photo shows that accurate cutting is a must to insure the lines are in line, If you can recall last months entry he again showed his ability in using a table saw to its best. Pictured at left is a Pepper mill created by Gordon Rowland using a Maple and Fish Paper highlight. This is a big change in the Multi woods concept

Barry Lundgren, MR big Items, showed us one of his latest “Huge” Walnut bowls. This is sure to be a big hit at the dinner table full of a fresh salad. Barry is very comfortable with large turnings, so you can always expect something big

A wrap up, be aware that info on the Helga Winter Demo will be updated as soon as it is available. Don’t forget to pay your dues and make reservations for the luncheon If you have any questions about the sale in Sherman Oaks, call or e-mail George Paes for help. If you have a certain someone who you might want to get involved in turning, be reminded that George has a Delta Rockwell lathe for sale. It has blocks with it to convert to a wider swing. Mounted on heavy cast iron legs, Selling for $200. If you have any interest, stop by to satisfy your curiosity. Next Meeting will be Saturday January 9 th, start time as always 9: 00 AM located in the Odd fellows Hall, 520 Dana Street San Luis Obispo, CA (Rear Entrance). Lastly, I want to apologize to the members who were thoughtful enough to bring into the meeting possible new members, they being Wayne Mills, Mike Amaco and John whose last name I didn’t get. Please forward this news letter to them.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the folks that make the Central Coast Wood Turners what it is