Demo by John Layde on How to Turn Plywood; Pen Wood of the Month: Lacebark Elm. Pen Kit of the Month: The Exemplar (Professor) pen kit; Editor Musings on using ‘Glu Boost’ and CA glue with accelerators. Article on “The Dark Side of Pen Turning”. Interesting tree feature: Madagascar’s Giant Baobabs. Commentary on Roughing Green Bowls and Turning Alabaster. Tool Survey: Turning Tools to use for Simple Projects by Jerry Brown. Continue reading
Demo by Tom Spielmann on turning threads and what to look out for; Pen Wood of the Month: Hard Maple. Pen Kit of the Month: DuraClick Slim EDC; Editor musing on the guild’s history and recent revival with active new members. In Memoriam article for Bob Hindal. The Crooked Forest of Gryfino, Poland article. Reminders of Feed My People Bowls. Continue reading
Demo by Dan Brandner on turning Shaker Pegs and making a Peg rail. March 16th Presentation by Guest Turner Phil Holtan on Chasing the Ultimate Cut resulting in the least sanding. Phil’s 10 Commandments of Turning. Pen Wood of the Month: Black Chacate; Pen Kit of the Month: Cyclone Pen Kit from Exotic Blanks. Editor Musings on the first newsletter in a new format. Update on repair of UWEC Mace. Continue reading
Demo by Barry Grill on wet turning a bowl, then dry turning it back to round; Pen Wood of the Month: Honduran Rosewood; Pen Kit of the Month: Medical Care Pen Kit; Editor musings on a lesson learned with changing blades on a small Craftsman Bandsaw. Announcements: Chippewa Valley Museum Event on Feb 24th; Empty Bowls event for Feed My People for May 16th; Chainsaw Sculpture Competition for Aug 2-4th.
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Demo on Bottle Stopper Turning by Rich Thelen; Pen wood of the Month: Sycamore. Pen Kit of the Month: PKM-3 Ballpoint Twist Pen; Announce new website and Facebook Group for our woodturning guild. Announce upcoming master turner Phil Holtan presenting in March. Phil Holtan Bio. Request for additional member demonstrators.
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Demo on Turning a Morse Taper Drive chuck to make Christmas ornaments by Bob Eberhardt; Pen wood of the Month: Orange Agate, Pen Kit of the Month: Ultra Cigar from Berea Hardwoods; Board of Directors for 2024 chosen.
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Demo on making wands by Paul Meske; Pen wood of the Month: Sindora Burl, Pen Kit of the Month: Saxa; Display Menomonie Public Library; Smiles for Vets Pens.
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Demo on basket weave illusion by John Layde; Pen wood of the Month: Cambodian Ormosia, Pen Kit of the Month: Button Click with double ring; Beginning of Questions and Answers.
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Demo on Pen Tenons and Buttons (Cabochons) by Tom Leonard; Pen wood of the Month: Pippy English Yew, Pen Kit of the Month: Yari Button Click pen from Berea Hardwoods; CVWG Demographics update.
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Demo on Tool Handles by Ron Bartz; Pen wood of the Month: Louro preto, Pen Kit of the Month: Diamond Knurl from Exotic Blanks; Chainsaw Event Musings.
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