Greetings
I thought retirement was supposed to be relaxing. Last month it was the website and this month has been the Turning Bee. I’ve managed to do some laser work for my daughter and a little work for my partner, Henry. I’m not saying I can’t multi-task. I just have a hard time focusing on more than one thing at a time.
Now let’s get started with SPLINTERS.
Tom Cowan Turning Bee
Tom Cowan Turning Bee will become a reality Saturday, September 14th, at The Church of the Nazarene, 501 Cumberland Street, Decherd. Cost is $10 per person. Social time around 8:15 and the Bee will start at 9:00, lunch around 11:30-12:00.
August Meeting
Several members brought some really nice items. Jim and Gary did a great job running the sale. The proceeds will support future club activities
Annual Picnic
Don’t forget the Club Picnic @ Falls Mill 11am-2pm September 21st, the Saturday after the club picnic. I think the club furnishes meat and drinks. Club members need to bring favorite sides and desserts. I like chess pie <grin>.
September Meeting
According to the website, we’re scheduled for a Social Hour. The only thing a woodworker likes better than woodworking is talking about woodworking. In some cases, actual woodworking may come in second.
Coffee County Fair
From all I hear, a great time was had by attendees and woodworkers. There was definitely a feeling of Christmas in the air, as you can see below. See more pictures here.
August Show & Tell
Richard Gulley showed us his 10 Commandment plaques made from ¼ inch plywood, a Last Supper plaque made from Poplar, both Left- and Right-hand embossed carpenter pencils, and several Christmas Ornaments. He also CNC-carved a couple of Push-sticks.
Geoff Roehm demonstrated his jigs for guitar making. He explained his method for gluing up the top and back (Pic1, Pic2, Pic3, Pic4, Pic5). Geoff also showed his method for ripping thin strips (Pic1, Pic2, Pic3). It takes a LOT of small clamps to do all the glue ups on a guitar. Next, he explained his method for bending sides (Pic1, Pic2, Pic3). Last, he showed his jig for cutting the lap joint on the neck, the vacuum base, and the router and bit used.
Rick Dickson showed us 2 boxes he made from salvaged wood. They were made with Poplar, Walnut and Maple, finished with spray Poly (Pic1, Pic2, Pic3, Pic4). He also showed a unique 3 shelf unit from Maple and Walnut also finished with spray Poly (Pic1, Pic2). He also showed 2 Mini Japanese Toolboxes made with Kentucky Coffee tree and Walnut and was finished with mineral oil.
Paul Jalbert carved an Italian Kitchen Spoon out of Cherry and finished with Butcher Block Oil.
Gary Bennett turned 4 Lantern Ornaments, 2 were made with Pine and 2 with Mahogany. All were finished with Poly.
Bill Guffey turned 2 beautiful segmented https://tnvalleywoodclub.com/wp-content/gallery/2024-08aug/BillG.jpgVases using various woods and finished with Lacquer.
Chuck Taylor turned a set of Salt and Pepper Mills out of Spalted Maple and a Tractor and Wagon made from Maple and Cherry. Both were finished with Tried and True.
Gary Runyon made 2 Threaded Needle Boxes from Hickory. The top on one was inspired by Turkish architecture. Both were finished with Trans Tint Dye
Internet Links of Interest
Sorry, none this month. Haven’t had much free computer time. If you see anything interesting, pass it on.
Carver’s Corner
The Splinter Carvers continue to meet first and third Saturdays of the month from 8:30 am to 10:30 am (whether Jim’s there or not). 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!
Sweeping Up
I don’t know who sent me this one. I saved the picture but deleted the email. Sorry.
Newsletter Information
Splinters is a publication of the Tennessee Valley Woodworkers. For submissions, email the editor, Richard Gulley ([email protected])