Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 08 2026
Greetings Well, I almost forgot the newsletter again. I’ve had to have a melanoma removed from my left shoulder earlier this week so my mind has been on other things. Yes, that’s the same shoulder I just had replaced. When it rains it pours. But we’re hoping to get a good pathology report back. Still […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 07 2026
Greetings We’ve had some really warm weather since our last meeting. I’m sure I’m not the only woodworker with a non-airconditioned shop. I do have a large pedestal fan that keeps you cool – if you’re directly in front of it. If you’re wondering about my shoulder, it’s improving and I’m working in the shop […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 06 2026
Greetings By the time we meet on the 16th, I’ll be in my 6th post-op week. Still more therapy, but no more sling! I was worried I’d have a hard time staying out of the shop, but good friends came over to help me through the rough times. Vince came over and helped me complete […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 05 2026
Greetings I’ve been putting off a complete left shoulder replacement for a good while now. I wanted to avoid recuperating over the summer, but it needs to be done. I go May 7th so I’m trying to get the May newsletter ready for early release. Or maybe just shy of ready so I can send […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 04 2026
Greetings It’s Saturday April 11. At last, a meeting that’s as late as it can possibly be – the 21st of the month. However, knowing my pre-disposition to procrastinate, I’m starting the newsletter early. It’s now Wednesday April 15th. I’m putting the finishing touches on the newsletter and uploading all the files. My goal is […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 03 2026
Greetings This is another month with an early 3rd Tuesday. I’ll try to have this in your email inbox earlier than last month. Let’s get started with SPLINTERS. March Program Jim Jolliffe will present the program -Carving a Native American Warrior The Tom Cowan Annual Turning Bee Jim Jolliffe took several pictures at the Turning […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 02 2026
Greetings This is going to be a short one. I thought I had to get the newsletter out this week, but tomorrow night is the meeting! Let’s get started with SPLINTERS. February Program Gary Runyon will present a program on card scraper sharpening The Tom Cowan Annual Turning Bee After a long delay, the turning […]
Newsletter Vol 41 / Issue 01 2026
Greetings We’ve got a New Year and a clean slate ahead of us. Vince Zaccardi was over today to plan for a project for the South Jackson Civic Center. While he was here, we compared wounds and it seems neither of us are off to a good start in 2026. I stuck my finger into […]
Newsletter Vol 40 / Issue 12 2025
Greetings This month is going to be a quick one. Santa still has MUCH more to do before Christmas. I’ll do better next year – maybe. Let’s get started with SPLINTERS. December Program Come prepared for Super Show & Tell. Christmas Luncheon Don’t forget the Christmas luncheon Saturday the 13th At the Decherd Church of […]
Newsletter Vol 40 / Issue 11 2025
Greetings I’m trying my best to be a multi-tasker this week. I’ve changed out my old faithful PC with a newer refurbished machine. I’ve had the newer PC since February but dreaded switching over. My wife was the catalyst that started the process. She wanted the computer room cleaned up before the holidays. Also, I […]