TRI COUNTY WOODTURNERS
Monthly Meeting
August 4, 2010
Rudy brought meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
56 people in attendance.
Welcome – Guests
Rudy made several comments and announcements that are described below:
· Wood is available from several people – Reed from Craftsmen Supply has a nice assortment of wood in his truck for sale; Jim Smith has camphor to give away; Rudy brought a van full of wood for members to take; and Larry Hasiak had wood as well.
· Rudy introduced Reed from Craftsmen Supply in Temple Terrace; Reed spoke about the family history of his business and their expansion into more wood turning tools and supplies. The club bought several pieces of wood from Reed and they were auctioned during the meeting.
· David Ellsworth will be doing a hands-on course for our club on March 23-25 – the cost will be from $130 to $150 per day for attendees; There will also be club demo on Saturday March 26th. David normally provides an excellent course with a focus on technique and trouble shooting.
· Video Equipment Update – We hope to have the new equipment ready to use at the next meeting in September. Carl and Jan have been out purchasing what we need. Thanks!!
Minutes from Last Meeting – In notebook at Sandra’s table for all to review. Treasurer’s Report and Meeting Minutes will always be available for review during the meetings.
Treasurer’s Report – Sandra – Current balance is $4,114.88. Sandra identified the spending and the income for the last month. More detail can be found in the report itself.
Raffle – Several items were awarded during the raffle. There was a special raffle for an amazing Glenn Ploeckelmann bird-house (it was won by Sherry Hockenbery).
Auction – The Club auctioned several stunning pieces of box elder and other woods purchased from Craftsmen Supply.
Show & Tell – Unfortunately there was no time for Show and Tell but many people brought and displayed their work. Please see the “images” for the meeting.
Buy and Sell -- Rudy still has some AnchorSeal available at $13/gallon
Rudy also has some bandsaw blades for 105 inch and 93 ˝ inch band saws.
Demonstration – Our demonstration was provided by Ted Smith. He showed us all how to make and use hook tools. The special part of this demo was the source of the steel used for the tools. Ted used shock absorber shafts, engine valves, cement nails and other items for his tools. He showed how to heat, bend, re-temper, sharpen and use the tools.
Meeting Ended at 8:50 pm
