WNY WOODTURNERS II

VOLUME XV ISSUE 99 June 2010

Meetings 7:30 PM; Second Thursday

Hamburg Middle School

360 Division Street

Hamburg, New York

http://www.wnywoodturners.com

The next scheduled meeting is Thursday July 8, 2010

Pres. Ron Hudson called the meeting to order at 7:30PM

Guest this evening: Don Schasel and Chip Cursons

Treasurer, Pat Boggan, reports for month of June

STARTING BALANCE 1750.83

DESCRIPTION	PETTY CASH RECIEPTS	PETTY CASH EXPENSES	PETTY CASH BALANCE	BANK ACCOUNT EXPENSE	BANK ACCOUNT RECIEPT	BANK ACCOUNT BALCANCE	TOTAL CLUB BALANCE
50/50

DUES


TOTAL			283.22			1467.61

Announcements

A reminder to members that the picnic will be on Aug.26 at St Nicademus Church on Liberia Rd in Elma. If you haven’t signed up yet you have until next month. See Pat Boggan.

Librarian, Paul Boland reports there are 2 new DVD’s to borrow. One on Metal spinning, and an Ellsworth one on the gouge; sharpening and using.

Old Business

The July meeting will be held at Pat Delmonte’s house in Forrestville. His Address is 9950 Zahm Rd, Forrestville, 14062. For those of you with computers or gps’ punch this in the to get directions. I will also include directions at the end of this newsletter for those who do not have these devices. The meeting will start at 7 PM, but Pat invites you to come early if you like. He will be serving homemade cheesecake after the meeting.

New Business

Rich Mialki gave an update on the fair. Keep turning it is just around the corner will start. The sign up sheet can also be found on our website. If you haven’t signed up to help and want to, you can check the time slots available on the website and give Rich; 694-5430 or email him MIALKISR@ROADRUNNER.COM.l The website is updated weekly.

Jake Debski has 2 of the club’s lathes in his basement; a Vicmarc and a Jet mini. It is time to do something with them. It was decided by a motion by Rich Mialki and 2^nd by Gary Jones to put a price of $150 for the Jet now, and put it on the website to sell. Contact Jake at 585-937-7644 if you’re interested in it.

SHOW AND TELL

Rich Mialki: black walnut bowl with orange laminate inlay

Pat Delmonte: large curly maple bowl 7 small maple bowl; large one for school staff

Rick Lawrence: maple segmented bowl with white corian & white segmented corian bowl

John O’Neil: black walnut bowl & cherry platter

Gerry Rucker: leaf platter for school staff

Ann Raby: tea lamp

Ron Hudson: 2 bracelets & a honey dipper for school staff; spalted maple bowl

Paul Mazuchowski: maple burl vase for school staff

Jim Hilburger: angels; bottle stoppers; salt shaker & peppermill set for school staff

Gary Jones & Jim Hilburger: salt & pepper shakers in shape of pear & apple (a combined effort of these 2 and Gary’s wife, Marge)

DRAWING

50/50: Gerry Rucker

Craft Supply:

Rockler: Rich Mialki

DEMO

Brendan Brick from Power Tools & Abrasives, Inc. brought us information and samples of the abrasives that are available through his company. He showed us what is new in the abrasive business. His phone number is 716-695-0640 and can be reached at their website at: INDUSTRIALTOOL.COM if you are interested in any of these products.

ELMER’S CORNER: Found in Vol. 21/ no. 125 of Woodsmith

Centering a Lathe Faceplate

Finding the center of a blank is easy – you just mark diagonal lines across the work piece. The spot where these lines cross is the center. But trying to center a faceplate on this spot can be a challenge. However, by finding a spade bit that is the same diameter as the opening on your faceplate will make this job easier. Place the point of the bit on the center point of your blank. While holding the bit in place, slide the faceplate down over the end of the drill bit. Then screw the faceplate to the blank.

Respectfully submitted,

Muriel Kummer