The month's meeting will be at 6:30 pm on the 17th at the University of Tennessee Space Institute, room H111. You don’t want to miss the December program – Super Show & Tell. Bring something old or new, a favorite tool or jig. If you love it, we probably will too.
A complete list of scheduled programs can be found on the website.
Well, the Christmas spirit is in the air. I’m sure all you little elves have been working overtime getting ready for the big day! Unfortunately, the Christmas spirit is not the only thing in the air. The demon spirits of strep, flu, and bronchitis are on the loose as well. All three have been to my house. I’ve been sick almost a week with no relief in sight. So, forgive me if this last newsletter of 2019 is not quite up to par. I’ll do better next year.
Just a reminder that dues for 2020 are now payable. If you’re not sure of your dues status, see Paul Jalbert.
Our newest members, joining in the November meeting, are Sam Clark of Smyrna, and Clay and Cindi Cooper of Winchester. Rejoining the club is Gary Walker, also of Winchester.
Contact Carl Blumenthal if you have Tips & Jigs you’d like to share with the club.
Rust removal and prevention -
Larry Wendland said lemon juice will remove rust.
Geoff Roehm explained how he uses molasses and water to remove rust.
Matt Brothers uses baby powder to prevent rust.
Sawdust Collection -
Richard Gulley’s tip is to drill holes around the lower and upper sides of a garbage can to let air out when replacing, filling and removing the bag.
Marvin Miller showed a jig he made to cut the right angle needed and a jig for table saw.
Vince Zaccardi had a broken forstner bit that resulted while using drill press preparing a natural edge bowl.
Pictures can also be seen in the Gallery and possibly more (close-ups and other views).
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Chris Sautter said he was trying to get his grandkids interested in woodworking. He showed a tool tote he made for one of them. Made of cherry with plywood bottom. Finish poly. |
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Larry Wendland had a pen and pencil turned from spalted maple. Finish CA. |
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Richard Gulley used a CNC to make a letter “A” for a birthday gift and a neat push stick. |
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Geoff Roehm displayed a laminated guitar side and explained he used Vak Bond to do laminating job. |
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Matt Brothers showed pics of walnut king size bed made for customer. Finish danish oil. |
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Jim Jolliffe had pic of smoker cart he made of red oak with weeping myrtle handles. It has a fold down counter and 2 draws. |
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Gary Runyon offered free glue brushes to members. |
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Vince Zaccardi had a radial arm saw to give away. |
Loyd Ackerman and Richard Gulley helped pay the rent this past month. Loyd designed a wooden stair rail to cover the existing rails in the UTSI auditorium. We constructed and attached the rails in Richard’s shop and Jack Kincella did a great job on the finish. The Space Institute has been very generous hosting our monthly meetings. So, in appreciation, we help them with woodworking projects they may have.
Also, two mission style side tables are in the works and will be constructed by Vince Zaccardi and Richard. Jack has volunteered to finish the tables too.
Free from the Woodworkers Guild of America (must give them your email address) – ten posters you can print for your shop. My favorite is “What I make is for others, how I make it is for me.
The Splinters Carvers meet at Jim Jolliffe’s shop on the first and third Saturday's of the month from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. The shop is located at 201 Jolliffe Acres Ln, Tullahoma. Tools and wood are available at the meetings, just bring yourself and try your hand at carving!
Can anyone identify the two components that make up this object?
Thanks to Henry Davis for the following quote - “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low prices is forgotten“. Something worth remembering as we enter gift giving to friends and loved ones (and ourselves.)
That's all for this month. Watch out for SPLINTERS!
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