SPLINTERS

TENNESSEE VALLEY WOODWORKERS FEBRUARY 1969

February is one of those high pressure months. Why do we pack so many high pressure occasions in just one month?? It starts right out with Ground Hog Day then moves right into Valentines day followed by President’s Day (really two days). One year the pressure was so intense that I crossed Ground Hog Day with Valentine’s Day .... a mistake I’ll never make again.

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NEXT MEETING

Richard Gulley has arranged to have our very own Bill Moye to demonstrate woodburninq some of us have been deeply involved with woodburninq through the cold snap last week.

For those of you that haven’t seen any of Bill’s fine work, he uses a tiny electric burner to detail feathers on some of the birds and other critters that he carves. Be prepared to see a lot of talent combined with a side order of patience can produce. Bring a quest~ neighbor, friend, or better yet, a spouse...that ought to make up for Valentines Day.

While we’re an the subject of important dates in FEBRUARY, write this one down --February 21 TUESDAY evening 7:00 PM at the Duck River building in Decherd. Don’t miss the next TENNESSEE VALLEY WOODWORKERS MEETING. SEE YOU TUESDAY.

Don’t forqet everyones favorite——Show and Tell. Bring something to share with us——recent protects, a new tool, or an idea or thought for another program or activity. Some of our old business will include getting up an order for some Tennessee Valley Woodworkers chapeaus.

BOOK SHARING

During our last episode, you may recall, we heard Bill Move say. “Let’s share our woodworking books.” Then we heard some talk of building some kind of shelf. Being one of those “well intentioned woodworkers”. I’m not expecting to find a woodworkers book shelf appear at our next meeting.

I am planning on bringing my woodworking books to share. Everyone is encouraged to bring a book or two to share. If you mark your books, we’ll try to have some 3 X 5 cards to help us keep track of things. PLEASE participate -- one of the finest assets of Tennessee Valley Woodworkers has been the sharing of ideas and information. This can evolve into a real bonus for all of us.

LET’S DO THOSE DUES

Our January meeting brought on an excellent wave of Annual Dues.

FAMILV MEMBERSHIP $ 15

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $ 10

If we missed you in January, we will try to catch you at our next meeting. Judy Davis will be glad to take your money anytime that’s what Henry says, too. We’re trying to straighten up our records and appreciate your prompt attention to this grave matter. I’ll be re-compiling our Splinters mailing list for the March newsletter -- we run the risk of missing you.

COMING EVENTS

April ??? Tom Cowan is planning on presenting a two day turning seminar at Falls Mill. Plans should be finalized by our next meeting.

April 14—15 Atlanta Woodworking Show. This is a Big City’ show with lots of vendors and suppliers -- usually some good buys on tools. in addition, there are numerous seminars scheduled. Call the show sponsor at 1-800-826-8257 for more details and a free brochure. We will have more details at next meeting. If you are interested in car pooling, bring it up on Tuesday.

Seminars at Highland Hardware

March 4 Routers and Jigs
March 11 Making Tables
March 18—19 Chip Carving Workshop
Phone Information 404-672-4466 Orders 600-241-6748

SOLICITATIONS

From time to time, we get desperate for material in the newsletter. PLEASE, if you have any news of coming events, interesting or uninteresting articles, shop hints, items for sale, or even some “inert filler”, pass it on. Your contributions will be greatly appreciated. This is your newsletter.

GENERAL COMMENTS

During the past few months, we’ve seen quite a few new faces as our gaggle of members has increased, it’s difficult for us to remember names and faces, let’s not become a club of strangers. Introduce yourself -- shake a hand. Another personal reminder. keep us informed of the health and well being of our members and their families.