The following people have agreed to serve as contacts for their particular skills.  If you have questions, suggestions for activities, or other comments relating to these skills, please call these folks.  Their interest is to help the club better serve their area of expertise.  Your participation with them will help them achieve that goal.

          Design:    Tom Cowan    967-4835                            Finishing:      Phil Bishop          967-4626
              Turning:        Tom Church   967-4460                            Carving:        Harry May           962-0215
              Sharpening:    Bob Reese     728-7974                             Joinery:        Ross Roepke       455-9140

Wayne Sutter of Woodline will present our June program. His topic for the program will be a discussion on band saws, band saw blades and accessories.
 
 

The Web site is being updated with the latest club news and events to help keep the members informed. Try accessing the Web site during the month to view the latest club announcements, news and activities.
 
 

The Seminar Co-Chairmen, Andy Weaver and Dean Lutz, have put together a very informative seminar and it promises to be an outstanding day of activities. Thanks to the presenters for sharing their skills with the attendees.
See the TVW homepage for a detailed agenda for the day and directions to the Seminar site (Tom's shop).

Lunch will be included in registration cost of $20 each.

CALL HENRY DAVIS (931-393-3191) OR EMAIL  HIM ( [email protected] )  FOR RESERVATION IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE THEM.

Start checking you mailbox. Your member survey form will be arriving soon. Included in the package is a cover letter to explain why we are having the survey, a survey form and a return envelope for the completed survey.
Please take the time to complete and mail the survey. All of the data will be reviewed and, hopefully, provide the club leadership with information the will allow the club to be more responsive to membership needs.
 
 

Due to the club activities already scheduled for the months of May and June, the next shop tour will be in July. Tentative schedule of shops includes Matt Brothers, David Jacobs and Collins Roan. The exact dates will be announced later.
 
 

The carvers met at Dick Wollam’s shop for their May session. They each worked on individual projects. No photos were available to show their handywork.
 
 

The club picnic was a success, with everyone attending having a great time. Thanks to Karen Kerce for chairing this event and all the other members who worked hard to make the event a success. The auction and “router” raffle raised $1044 to help support club activities.
 
 

We still have club business cards available. For those who have not heard about our cards they are free to members and contain information about the club.  The cards are designed so you can sign your name if you choose.   See Henry Davis if you want a supply of cards or need to get some more.

Our Club name tags are made by K and S Trophies, 510 Country Club Drive in Tullahoma.  If you want to get a nametag you can call them at )931)455-7359 or email them at [email protected].
Tell them you want a "Tennessee Valley Woodworkers" name tag and give them your name.  If asked, the tags are 1 x 3 inches, white letters on a blue background.  The current cost is $4.50 plus tax.  If you never visit Tullahoma, Henry Davis will be happy to get a name tag for you.   Let him know at the meeting or email him at [email protected].
 
 

We strive to always keep the club membership roster up to date. If you have changes to your home address, phone number or email address please let us know so we can update our membership list.  Contact Henry Davis at 931-393-3191 or [email protected]
 
 

Dust collectors keep your shop clean, but big chips fill up the bags rapidly. Cyclone separators divide the fine sawdust from the chips, but they're expensive. You can build your own low-cost chip separator from a few pieces of 3/4" plywood and materials available at any hardware store.

Start by cutting the lid of your separator 4" larger in diameter than the garbage can you plan to use. Attach adhesive-backed, foam-insulation tape to the bottom of the lid where it will rest on top of the can.

Now, cut out the top and four sides of the box that sits on the lid, and also cut four 3/4x3/4" cleats the same length as the box sides. Miter the ends of the cleats, and glue and nail them to the inside of the box sides. Glue and screw together the box, and staple 1/4" hardware cloth to the runners. Cut an opening in the lid that matches the inside dimensions of the box, and glue and screw the box to the lid as shown. Line the top edges of the box with foam insulation tape, and attach the box top with a hinge and hasp.

To make the dust-collector hookups, cut the inlet and outlet holes where shown. Use epoxy to glue PVC pipe connectors into these holes, and size the connectors to fit your dust-collection system. Attach the lid to the garbage can with the clamping blocks, and hook up your dust collector. When you start sucking up dust, the heavier material will fall to the bottom of the can, and the fine dust will be drawn into your dust collector.
 
 

Ken Gould showed pictures from the recent Dogwood Festival. He brought and discussed a chair that he had restored (with “before” pictures) and some letter openers.

Doyle McConnell showed pictures of a large dining table he was making and brought a Baltic birch vase.

Harry May displayed a relief carving, “The Fall of Freddie the Leaf”.

Jim Van Cleave brought and discussed a Queen Ann leg that is still “in process”.

Newton Wright showed a marking knife, made of oak burl.

Dave Whyte brought a detailed band saw box, made from walnut.

Henry Davis finished another spalted maple bowl.

Lewis Bryant brought a cherry bowl, a “natural edge” bowl and two spalted maple turned “lidded boxes”.

Ken Miller showed a picture of an entertainment center he had built.

Tom Cowan brought a large box elder bowl with a design on the rim. The bowl had been bleached and finished with lacquer.

Ross Roepke discussed a cherry hall table with “book matched” drawer fronts. He also brought a series of small poplar boxes.

Tom Gillard Jr. told of the tannery using purple heart for barrels.
 
 

• Craftsmen 1 HP. Model # 315.17551.     $25.00
• Makita Plunge RouterModel 3620.*    $75.00 *( This router has no HP rating, but from amperage rating it appears to be 1 1/2 HP.)