Next Meeting December 19
The meeting will be at 6:30 pm at the University
of Tennessee Space institute, room H111. (411 BH Goethert Parkway,
Tullahoma, TN)
Program December
19- Giant Show and Tell. Everyone is asked to bring something to show.
Anything you've made, tools you've used, old woodworking stuff you think
will be interesting, and other stuff that you want to show and discuss.
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"Event Schedule".
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REMINDER
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name tag at our meetings so that our new members will know who you
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2017 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Tennessee Valley Woodworkers Christmas Dinner was Friday December 8,
2017 at Decherd Nazarene Church. Many attended the gathering with
woodworkers and many of their wives. There was good fellowship by
all before the meal. A holiday dinner buffet was served by a
catering service.
We exchanged gifts and then sing Christmas Carols with music supplied by Richard Gulley on
the guitar and Rheta Reese on the violin.
Special thanks to the Decherd Nazarene Church and to Karen Browning
and her helpers for setting up and decorating the Fellowship Hall.
Paul Fulks, our Club President, closed
the meeting with an excellent rendition of a Christmas poem."Twas the
Night before Christmas". He quoted the entire poem without notes.
'Twas the night before Christmas, when
all thro' the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a
mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney
with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be
there;
The children were nestled all snug in
their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danced in
their heads
And Mama in her 'kerchief, and I in my
cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long
winter's nap
When out on
the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was
the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters, and threw up the
sash.
The moon on the breast of the new fallen
snow,
Gave the luster of mid-day to objects
below;
When, what to my wondering eyes should
appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny
reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and
quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they
came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and call'd
them by name:
"Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer
and Vixen,
"On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Donner and
Blixen;
"To the top of the porch! To the top of
the wall!
"Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away
all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild
hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount
to the sky;
So up to the house-top the coursers they
flew,
With the sleigh full of toys—and St.
Nicholas too:
And then in a twinkling, I heard on the
roof
The prancing and pawing of each little
hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning
around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with
a bound:
He was dress'd all in fur, from his head
to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnish'd with
ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys was flung on his back,
And he look'd like a peddler just
opening his pack:
His eyes—how they twinkled! His
dimples: how merry,
His cheeks were like roses, his nose
like a cherry;
His droll little mouth was drawn up like
a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white
as the snow;
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his
teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like
a wreath.
He had a broad face, and a little round
belly
That shook when he laugh'd, like a bowl
full of jelly:
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly
old elf,
And I laugh'd when I saw him in spite of
myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his
head
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to
dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And fill'd all the stockings; then turn'd with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.
He sprung to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle:
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight—
Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Membership Information
If you change phone number, email address, etc; please notify Chuck
Taylor, membership chairman (931-728-7086 or [email protected]. This
will allow the membership listing on the web site to reflect the current
and up-to-date information of all our club members.
Tennessee Valley Woodworker's Website
The Club maintains a website,
www.tnvalleywoodclug.org, which
provides access to Club news between issues of Splinters and access
to Forums exclusively for the use of TVW members.
If you haven’t already registered for the Forum send an email to
[email protected] and I’ll register you.
--
Loyd Ackerman
Two Great Website about all types of wood
The Wood
Database
Woodpics
Welcome To Our Library
The current custodian is Pete Miller and he can be reached via e:mail at
[email protected]. If you have any questions concerning the
process of getting a CD please drop him an e:mail.
CARVERS CORNER
Wood
Carving Seminar with Adina Huckins
• Who: TVWW Members. No Experience
Necessary. Class Size Limited to 15.
• What: Carving a Female "Mask" from a Rough Out
• When: Saturday-Sunday 27-28 January 2018, 8:00 AM — 4:30 PM (with
lunch break)
• Where: Jim Jolliffe's Shop:
201 Jolliffe Acres Lane Tullahoma TN 37388
• Why: Learn and hone your wood carving skills!
• How: Bring your tools or use the Splinter Carvers'
• Cost: $157 = $120 Seminar plus ($37)Rough Out
(Club may offset some of the cost)
• Sign Up/Pay Early to guarantee your slot!
The carvers are continuing to meet twice a
month on the first and third Saturday's of the month from 8:30 am to
10:30 am at at Jim Jolliffe's shop, located at Jolliffe Acres Lane,
Tullahoma, TN.
NAME TAG INFORMATION
If you are a recent new member or had requested
a new name tag, a box of name tags will be available at the next
meeting. In the
future, name tags will be made for new members and available for pickup
at the next regular monthly meeting. Name tags for other
members will be made upon request only and will also be available for
pickup at the next meeting. Please contact Chuck Taylor (931-728-7086 or email
[email protected]) for information or name tags.
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Richard Gulley showed photos
of the
great workbench that he is currently constructing. It
has a 1.5” thick plywood top. He also showed and discussed
various CNC Christmas ornaments, a carved
plaque, his new
Dust Deputy Cyclone unit and his favorite tool, a 11"
Shinto
rasp. |
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Allen Odell brought two
ambrosia
maple
bowls and a duck carving from the Blue Pau carving
class.
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Ross Roepke discussed a
large
segmented bowl and lid that was made by another club
member in days gone by. He also had a
small
bowl made of Cocobolo. |
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Bob Leonard brought two of
his
“characters”, Billy Bob” and his sidekick, which he had
carved and painted.
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Gary Runyon showed a
Japanese tool box made from ambrosia maple. He pointed
out that the box was finished with a hand plane and no
sandpaper was used. The finish on the box was Minwax/antique
oil. |
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Doyle McConnell showed some
new gift ideas. They were
scarf
ties, made from maple and finished with lacquer. |
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Doug Dunlap discussed some
small
bowls of various woods and cut from the wood differently
to enhance the appearance. They were finished with lacquer. |
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Jim Jolliffe discussed his
cottonwood bark house he carved while doing a seminar at
the Alabama Wood Club recently. He finished the house with
oak stain and satin lacquer.
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Bill Guffey brought a cherry
bowl, a segmented “scrap” bowl and a small bowl made from
“mystery wood”.
All
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LINKS OF INTEREST
To view the "Links of Interest" on our web site, please click
here.
Click
here to see the Exchange Opportunities
If you have additional woodworking items for sale or are looking for woodworking
items, please send information to Chuck Taylor at 931-728-7086 or email
to [email protected] .
Notes
Kenneth (Dale) Daniel will sharpen TVW member blades. His location is 2007 Ovoca Road,
Tullahoma.
Phone – 931-455-5024, cell – 931-247-4753
Tools - Humor:
Extremely accurate information you may or may not have seen or
experienced….
SKILSAW: A portable cutting tool that an be used with little skill
to make boards too short.
BELT SANDER: An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor
touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs.
WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere
under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes
fingerprints and hard-earned calluses from fingers in about the time
it takes you to say, 'Oh crap'. Will easily wind a tee shirt off
your back.
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching
flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the
chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the
freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner
where nothing could get to it.
CHANNEL LOCKS: Used to round off bolt heads. Commonly employed in
the creation of blood-blisters.
HACK SAW: One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board
principle. It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable
motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more
dismal your future becomes.
VISE GRIPS: Generally used after pliers to completely round off bolt
heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to
transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.
OXYACETYLENE TORCH: Used almost entirely for igniting various
flammable objects in your shop and creating a fire. Also handy for
igniting the grease inside the wheel hub out of which you want to
remove a bearing race.TABLE SAW: A large stationary power tool
commonly used to launch wood projectiles for testing wall integrity.
Very effective for digit removal!!
HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering an automobile to the ground
after you have installed your new brake shoes, trapping the jack
handle firmly under the bumper.
BAND SAW: A large stationary power saw primarily used by most shops
to cut large pieces into smaller pieces that more easily fit into
the trash after you cut on the inside of the line instead of the
outside edge. Also excels at amputations.
TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing the maximum tensile
strength of all the crap you forgot to disconnect.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER: Normally used to stab the vacuum seals under
lids or for opening old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing
oil on your shirt; but can also be used, as the name implies, to
strip out Phillips screw heads.
STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER: A tool for opening paint cans. Sometimes used
to convert common slotted screws into non-removable screws and
butchering your palms.
PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or
bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50-cent part.
PVC PIPE CUTTER: A tool used to make plastic pipe too short.
HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of
war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate
the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
Also very effective at fingernail removal.
UTILITY KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of
cardboard cartons delivered to your front door. Works particularly
well on contents such as seats, vinyl records, liquids in plastic
bottles, collector magazines, refund checks, and rubber or plastic
parts. Especially useful for slicing work clothes, but only while in
use. These can also be used to initiate a trip to the emergency room
so a doctor can sew up the damage
CURSE WORD TOOL: Any handy tool that you
grab and throw across the garage while yelling ‘A FAVORITE
EXPLETIVE' at the top of your lungs. It is also, most often, the
next tool that you will need. -- Pete Miller
Shop Tip
General Woodworking and Woodshop Safety
Rules:
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Only use woodworking machines and
tools you have knowledge of or have been trained to use.
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Always read and understand the owner’s
manual prior to using a tool or piece of equipment.
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Always wear safety equipment such as
goggles, face shields, dust masks, and hearing protection
appropriate for the type of tool or equipment being used.
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Dress appropriately. Do not wear
gloves, ties, scarves, loose fitting clothing or jewelry around
moving equipment. Also, do not wear sandals, open toed shoes,
or go barefoot in the shop. Only wear gloves temporarily when
handling or stacking rough lumber for storage purposes.
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Avoid distractions at all times. Do
not listen to a radio. If you must converse with another person,
first turn off the equipment you are using.
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Keep the working area and floor clean
and free of wood scraps, clutter, oil spills, etc. Always use a
brush to clean off sawdust or wood scraps from the machine or
work area being used.
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Make sure the safety guards are in
position and operating properly for all equipment used.
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Do not stand in water or use any
electrical equipment in the rain or any inclement weather.
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Be sure all equipment is properly
grounded before use.
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Always use the correct tools and
equipment for the job. Never use a tool or attachment on a
machine for which it was not designed.
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Always check stock for nails, screws,
staples, loose knots or other defects before using.
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Before
plugging in a machine, make sure the switch is in the
off
position. Also make sure the on/off switch is within a
convenient reach.
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Keep the power cords away from
equipment while operating. Also, electrical cords should not be
strung across the floor to prevent tripping. If possible,
install power cords or wiring overhead or under the floor. If an
extension cord must be used, be sure that it has the correct
wire size and has a ground plug.
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Concentrate on the work at hand at all
times. Do not day dream and keep your hands and fingers at a
safe distance from blades and any rotating parts while working.
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Always use a push stick to push the
stock into the cutting area whenever possible.
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Always clamp stock securely when
cutting, sanding or drilling.
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Never make an adjustment with the
power on. If possible unplug the machine when changing blades,
bits, etc.
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Make sure all blades, bits, drills,
etc. are sharp and in good working condition before using.
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Lighting is important. Clearly reading
scales and measuring devices, plus visualizing blades, bits,
drills, and the cut lines on wood stock is imperative.
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Do not use a machine until it is
running at full speed.
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Never walk away from a machine while
it is still running. Turn off the power and wait until it has
come to a full stop.
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If a machine does not sound right,
there are unusual smells emitted, or smoke is visible, turn the
machine off immediately and check for the problem before
reusing.
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Avoid unsafe operations where a sudden
slip could cause your hand to move into a blade or cutting tool.
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Make sure the floor space is clean and
clear of debris or spills that could cause an accident.
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If possible, do not stand directly
behind any stock being cut, planed, or jointed. In the event of
a kick-back, serious injury could result.
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Keep all machines, equipment, and
tools clean, oiled, sharpened, and in good repair.
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Keep used oily and stained rags in a
covered metal container. This will help prevent spontaneous
combustion.
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Keep an ABC class fire extinguisher in
a convenient location. The ABC class will extinguish all classes
of fires.
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Discard or sharpen dull blades,
cutters, chisels, drill bits, lathe tools, etc. Dull tools may
not provide the quality of work desired and could result in
accidents.
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Keep lumber stored in a safe and dry
place. Lumber should never be stored near equipment or working
areas.
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Use a wooden box to store cut-off
material, or small stock that could be used for future projects.
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If possible, us an exhaust ventilation
system to remove sawdust and chips from the machines.
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Never us drugs, alcohol, or medication
that would impair vision or judgment in a woodshop environment.
Work safely and don’t take unnecessary chances
with your woodworking tools
Always wear your
safety glasses in the shop
Want a good tip concerning your current project?
New Supplier
A new supplier for Dur-a Lac lacquer
and thinner products is Poultry Electric and Hardware in Decerd. it
is located on the side street just past Walmart as you head from
Home Depot towards the Co-op. same side as Walmart. managers name is
Dale. Builders Supply is no longer the supplier as Benjamin Moore
decided to consolidate suppliers and items.
DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITY:
Jack Kincella has secured Builders Supply
in Tullahoma as a new club sponsor and they will be giving all club
members a 5% discount on ALL purchases in their store. This does not
include the old Hawks hardware. All members need to do is show their
name card and it is setup in the computer to get the discount.
The following companies are supporters of the TVW club. Click on
their "logo" to go to their web site.
