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The Gwinnett Woodworkers Association Woodturner's Special Interest Group meets once a month. The group is also Chapter 192 of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW).
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Woodturning Turning a Winged Box - March 2011
Written by Steven MellottDuring this class, Mike Peace demonstrated how to turn a winged box. He discussed the design aspects of the project and discussed the feedback he had received from a turner in New Zealand. The evolution of Mike's design from the first box to the most recent box is very evident. Mike discussed the tools he uses and the types of cuts he makes. He also provided an excellent hand out for everyone to take home! He made it look easy - lets see if we get some Show and Tell results from this demonstration.
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Sea Urchin Christmas Ornaments - December 2010
Written by Paul ProffittSteve Mellott presented our December meeting and it was a wonderful show. This was Steve's first turning demo, he was steady, practiced and produced a perfect Urchin Ornament. Although he appeared a little nervous it was still easy to see he was having a good time. Many thanks Steve.
All who were present enjoyed this fine show. I called upon our own members to step up and do a Demo, come on everyone we would like to have you show what we are teaching and that we make a difference. Please see me and I'll put you in a schedule. Butch
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Clark McMullen, a professional turner from Acworth, demonstrated the procedure he follows when making bird house ornaments. He also answered multiple questions regarding the funeral urns he makes as well as production turning in general. A very interesting class!
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October 14th, 2010
Mark Sillay once again was a big hit with our Turners. Mark created a Christmas tree from a Banksia Pod. This held everyone's interest from start to finish. I believe everyone seemed more quite because all wore masks but really, all watched intensely. There are several important steps throughout the project but the pictures in sequence should guide you through the process. This was Mark's second visit this year and he certainly is an excellent instructor. Thanks Mark for a great class. Butch Davis
For our September meeting we were happy to have Frank Bowers, one of the area's most popular instructor's. Frank demonstrated spiral texturing on a turned box. The time seemed to go by quickly, however Frank finished with five minutes to spare, which were used for questions. I'm sorry it seems I didn't get a picture of the finished box so you will have to trust me when I say it's impressive and looks difficult to do but Frank made it look easy. Thank you Frank, fine demo that all enjoyed. Butch Davis- Chairman GWA Turning S.I.G.
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April 09, 2010
GWA Turners:
Mark Sillay doing what he enjoys most, teaching turning fascinated all who attended our meeting last evening. His enthusiasm catches everyone and he constantly asks questions throughout the evening, however without embarrassing anyone he follows with his own quick answer. Everyone always learns something from Mark's demos and we certainly did.
Mark started with a simulated top of an Urn type vessel showing how he turns it,finishes it with CA glue, Sharpie and Shoe polish. Very interesting. He then went on to make a "collar" to top the vessel and finished the evening with a finial that really shows what practice and his special grind tools can do.
Mark we all thank you and look forward to your "shop Tour" tomorrow Saturday April 10th.
Butch Davis - Chairman GWA turners.
March 11, 2010
Our own Jimmy Rocker presented "Bowls 101'. Jimmy started with an excellent safety review and had a crowbar for us to use if he had any lapses. He then went on to show his method of finishing. Beall buffing system followed by S.C. Johnson paste wax. Jimmy's bowls do look great, I have one to prove it. He demo'd Faceplate, Tenon and Mortice mounting. Using a Vicmark Chuck and the accessory Bowl rings was an interesting part of the Demo. Jimmy graciously donated a Bowl for a drawing and Ralph Thorne Sr. thanks you Jimmy. It takes time to put together a demo and we all appreciate Jimmy stepping up for this one. Fine job, we all thank you. Butch
February 11, 2010
Our Monthly turners meeting was attended by thirty-two members who got a real fine Demo by our good friend Wes Jones.
Surface decoration was the subject and Wes, as you see in the pictures brought some outstanding examples of Bowls he embellished. We all hope to attain his skill level one day.
Wes demonstrated two electric carving tools, a Fordom and a Pro Carver Micro tool. Then followed with a Burnmaster Woodburning tool. He has several homemade attachments for the Lathe, crafted custom carving tools and even built some custom burning tools. We all asked many,many questions every step along the way but I know he enjoyed the interaction as he knew we were fully involved in his Demo.
Many thanks from all of us Wes.
Butch Davis- GWA Turning S.I.G. Chairman
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January 14th was our first turners meeting at Peachtree Woodworking Supply. Twenty Five members attended our kickoff event. Our own Jack Morse had the honor and did a great presentation. In time for Valentines Day he did a Bud Vase with Attitude. After drilling the blank for the glass tube he then had Scrolled Hearts in the sides and as he turned the sides he added texturing to add a Wow factor. Of course knowing Jack the Base held his always present "Lidded Box". Outstanding and enjoyed by all.
Next Turners meeting we will have our Raffle so bring items. Our ComeBack box is ready for the next winner.
Last our AAW Banner should be presented at the Classroom so whoever has it please bring it next meeting.
Butch Davis
SIG Chairman
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Jack Morse taught this class on thin wall turning with some details on pierce carving.
Here are more pictures from this Woodturners SIG class.
In our tips section, Jimmy Stripling educated us about paulownia wood and Tommy Roland shared his formula for making your own green wood sealer from candle wax.
Jim Myrick was our instructor this week. His topic was turning long stem goblets. While Jim has plenty of experience with woodturning, he is new to turning long stem goblets. And, yet he did an excellent job covering the basic strategy of using a steady rest and turning in the correct sequence. Jim showed several examples of long stem goblets he turned from box elder and apple.
Thanks Jim for an excellent class.
Here are more pictures from this Woodturners SIG class.
Paul Proffitt
How to make $7,600 per hour with your lathe! *
The picture is Cindy Drozda (web site) after making one of her signature lidded boxes in about 90 min. Let me try to explain the process in less than 100 words: Chuck dry, end-grain holly and part 1" base (tail) from 2" lid (head). Slightly hollow lid. Add center jewel and two beads inside. Finish with coarse(!) 400 grit and neutral Kiwi. Chuck base. Turn 1/4" mesquite with only tail stock pressure. Edge-glue mesquite into base groove. Part center mesquite plug out for foot. Make "L" in mesquite ring to fit lid. Install lid, tape it, and turn finial. Pull out Kiwi-finished finial lid. Hollow and shape base. Jam-chuck base on waste block. Glue mesquite plug onto base tenon and turn foot. Engrave signature with Dremmel. Finish with Kiwi. Sell at auction for $11,400. Simple, huh?
(* Ed.: I think there may be something about her reputation as a woodturner that attracts this much attention to Cindy's work. The piece auctioned at the 2006 AAW Symposium in Louisville may have taken her more than 90 minutes. The piece in the picture is not the piece in the auction.)