I think it is time for a new Group Photo.
The one we use is a little shabby!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Biweekly meeting
February 15,2011
Chris, J Hiltz, J MacLean, Wilson, Matt, Paul, Rick, Miles
Leo went through the process of making a design for the candlesticks.
Lay out one side of the design on paper and then draw lines to mark the depth of the cuts to make for each of the high points and low points.
Leo demonstrated a Urethane finish on a vase. He used water based Urethane.
Acrylic 2:1 is an excellent base for wood. It can be used with fillers.
The next project is to turn an eccentric cylinder.
Leo described how to lay out the stock and position it on the lathe.
The stock will be a piece about 12 inches long and 3.5 or more inches square.
A circle is drawn. It is divided into three equal parts around the circumference.
The points are connected to the center.
An arc is swung from the center to mark a point on each radius and these points will be the centers for the lathe.
The wood will be turned three times on the lathe using the three different centers.
Paul and Jim discussed a birdseye maple log that they purchased.
They will retrieve it this weekend and we will divide it up amongst anyone who wants a piece to work on.
Leo and Rick discussed a proposed Craftshow-like event for this fall.
Roberts work will be highlighted and we plan to set up tables on which we can display our turnings and sell them if so desired. Some of us can do demonstrations during this event.
Chris, J Hiltz, J MacLean, Wilson, Matt, Paul, Rick, Miles
Leo went through the process of making a design for the candlesticks.
Lay out one side of the design on paper and then draw lines to mark the depth of the cuts to make for each of the high points and low points.
Leo demonstrated a Urethane finish on a vase. He used water based Urethane.
Acrylic 2:1 is an excellent base for wood. It can be used with fillers.
The next project is to turn an eccentric cylinder.
Leo described how to lay out the stock and position it on the lathe.
The stock will be a piece about 12 inches long and 3.5 or more inches square.
A circle is drawn. It is divided into three equal parts around the circumference.
The points are connected to the center.
An arc is swung from the center to mark a point on each radius and these points will be the centers for the lathe.
The wood will be turned three times on the lathe using the three different centers.
Paul and Jim discussed a birdseye maple log that they purchased.
They will retrieve it this weekend and we will divide it up amongst anyone who wants a piece to work on.
Leo and Rick discussed a proposed Craftshow-like event for this fall.
Roberts work will be highlighted and we plan to set up tables on which we can display our turnings and sell them if so desired. Some of us can do demonstrations during this event.
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| Eccentric Turning--a cylinder |
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