Greetings
This month we’ll close out another good year. We’ve welcomed several new members and. Sadly, we’ve lost not just club members, but good friends. Had it not been for the club, we might not ever have known them.
Next year is not just another year for our club, but the 40th year. It’s rare for a club to last that long. But the club was founded on a good foundation. The charter members poured themselves into the activities of the club and were quick to accept offices, committees, or volunteer wherever needed.
We only have one charter member left – HENRY DAVIS. During the coming year, we hope to remind you of events and activities the club has sponsored during years past.
November Meeting
During the November meeting we auctioned off the shop equipment of recently deceased members, Jim Poteet and Felix Rees. Chuck The items were picked up the following Saturday.
We’ll miss these two men, but having a tool from them will help to remember.
Christmas Luncheon
On Saturday, December 7th the TVW Christmas Party Luncheon was held from 11am-2pm. Thanks to St Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 E. Lincoln St, for the use of their facilities. A beautiful location. The Club provided the main course and drinks. Members brought sides and desserts to share. Everyone agreed that “Freddie’s” brisket would be a hard entree to top.
December Meeting
Our program for the December meeting will be Super Show & Tell. Bring something old or new or maybe a cherished item made by someone else.
November Show & Tell
Allen Odell shared with us 2 carvings: A bald eagle head in profile from Vladimir Davydov’s seminar, and a caricature of a Confederate soldier. Both were finished with colored pencils and lacquer spray.
Gary Runyon turned 4 Threaded boxes from Red Heart, Maple, Osage, and Hickory, They were finished with: Dr Woodshop, Walnut Oil/shellac, wax. He also turned a small bowl out of Curly Maple. His final item is a prototype for holding a spinning swift, made from pine. Gary also showed us a digital caliper that has a set screw to keep the battery in place as an improvement over previous products.
Ron Bundy showed us a fly box (for fishing), made from Walnut and Wormy Red Oak and finished with Lacquer.
Michael Zuccaro made a ukulele using Spruce and Ebony. He used French polish to finish it.
Brenda Zuccaro made a Mahogany letter holder which had a porch at each end, including turned posts. It incorporated scroll sawing techniques as well. It was finished with French polish.
Chuck Taylor displayed several items. His cheese board was made from Maple and Walnut and was finished with Tried and True Food Safe Oil. He showed us a bag of 5 dozen tops he had turned for handing out at the Coffee County Fair and the Tim’s Ford Fall Festival. These were turned from Bradford Pear. His final item is a Lantern Tree Ornament turned from Ambrosia Maple. The tops and the lantern were finished with satin lacquer.
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!
Internet Links of Interest
Projects to try-
https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/15-awesome-woodworking-projects-to-try/
Sweeping Up
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