SPLINTERS

Tennessee Valley Woodworkers                                             July 1966

 

 

That’s right folks, it’s mid-July already Unfortunately, the corn is NOT as high as an “elephant’s eye”. Mid-July and it’s time for the Tennessee Valley Woodworkers Annual Picnic and Contest. It will he held Tuesday Evening, July 19, 6:00 PM. at the Duck River Electric Grounds. Notice the picnic starts an hour earlier than our regular meeting. President Bishop reminds us to come and bring your family with you.

 

Remember that. drinks, hamburgers and hotdogs, and fixings are provided by the club. And that includes plates to eat on too. Your assignment is to bring your favorite covered dish with you, be it sweet, or be it salad, Don’t forget you might want to bring your favorite lawn chair with you also. With any luck, it will not be the scorcher that it was last year. Details on the contest to follow.

 

 

OLD CRAFTERS TOUR OLD CRAFT

 

For those of you old crafters that were unable to join us on our tour of Old Crafters near Sewanee, we’ll recap some of the highlights:

 

#   Thank you to John and his son Keith for the excellent tour. Their shop and their work does them proud.

 

#   We got to see the advantages of good design and well thought out. high tech production techniques.

 

#   Glue set by a “blast” of radio frequency. Just push the button and you are ready to glue the nest piece.

 

#   Multiple spindle drilling, rigs for fast and accurate doweled joints on face frames, etc.

 

#   Edge banding veneer strips with thermal setting glue pre-applied  One pass thru the edge bander and the ugly edge of particle board looks like solid oak, cherry, or whatever.

 

#   A super 24” finish planer with disposable knives. Installation of a new blade.

 

John gave us all good advice on various types and brands of smaller power tools. Things us little guys might he interested in.

 

In his daily work. John is exposed to many different situations and applications for all types of tools. He strongly recommended a grip for any router. This is something you can add at home.

 

Last, hut no least, we want to thank Tom Cowan again for making the arrangements for another fine program.

 

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SUPER SHOW

 

 

August 27—30 in Atlanta will be the International Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair. Susie and I went two years ago. This is a mind blower -- numerous factory-sized set ups under one roof. It’s more than machinery -- hardware, finishing material, and small tool vendors abound. Highland Hardware even had a big selling booth. Or you could take a side trip there if you decide to go to the show.

 

They also have a furniture design contest -- there was some far out stuff there last time. It’s actually a decent place to find some good buys, as well.  I have advanced ( due August- 1 ) registration forms for anyone interested. $10 off the $15 fee. See me at the picnic or call.

 

SPEAKING OF SHOWS

My mail carrier probably wishes I had never gone to this show. I am still receiving information and magazines that I signed up for there The amount of material has been unbelievable. That’s not counting what I came home with.

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If you read last Sunday’s Tennessean, you saw John Jordans picture and a shot of some of his work. The article was about the Berea Crafts Festival to be held this weekend. John will be joining many other turners from around the country for this event. The article states that some turners will unveil shapes never seen before, and one turner will exhibit turned alabaster. The demonstration will be presented on the grounds of Indian Fort Outdoor Theater of Berea. Lathes will be set up outdoors and work will he continuous. This is a rare opportunity to see some of America’s. finest wood artist in one place. In contrast to the lathe turning, Brian Boggs will make a chair with a drawknife  and wet wood. There will also be weavers, quilters, Jewelers, basketmakers, potters, etc.

 

Berea is located 40 miles south of Lexington, Kentucky, off Interstate 75. Berea is not only home to Berea College, but more than 20 craft shops.

 

 

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

 

 

Anyone interested in producing components for a decorative oriental screen, just let me know at 962-4460. Only two components—sizes and shapes.

 

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BE COOL

 

 

Warm weather and heavy shop clothes can discourage anyone from finishing that last project. Bring out the apron -- it protects even with shorts and no shirt. That’s about as stripped down as I care to get. A leather welders apron or chaps is an inexpensive solution.

 

 

 

CONTEST

 

 

Richard Gulley and Company take this last opportunity to remind one and all, young and old alike, bring your Second Annual Contest entries to the picnic.

 

# Four catagories

Turning

Carving

Furniture

Other

 

# No limit entries or groups

 

# Ribbons for all

 

# Bring anything old or new.

 

 

REMEMBER THE PICNIC TUESDAY, JULY 19, 6:00 PM. DUCK RIVER GOUNDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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