December 8th Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary
– as usual on the second Thursday of the month –
6:30 Arrival, Setup, “Chips Fly“, and Members Gallery viewing. And get advice in the “Problem Corner”
7:00 Meeting News, announcements, welcoming new and returning members..
7:10 Feature Demo: Sharpening with Bruce Campbell
After tool control, sharpening is perhaps the most important skill needed in woodturning. There is lots of information out there but it is often misleading or contradictory. On Thursday evening I will concentrate on only one tool – the skew. But, we will look at most of the concepts there are in sharpening including, types of grinders, stone grit and composition, bevel angles, honing, different steels, different types of skews, jigs and jig systems and so on. I will demonstrate a few simple practice projects that are quick, and fun while reviewing the basics of using the skew. – Bruce Campbell
Note: Bruce will have a full day demo on Dec 10th at Bow River. Details here.
8:45 Coffee, Tea and Snacks at the break. And buy wood raffle tickets. Goodies supplied this month by members Ed Pretty, Mark Revell, Lance Rossington, Bob Scarrow, and Guthrie Schweers.
And the “Problem Corner” Advice from the veterans. Bring something you are working on or something that you want comment on form & design. Bring in problem pieces, unknown species, wood pieces that you don’t know what to do with.
9:00 Presidents Challenge is Christmas Ornaments.
9:15 Members Gallery: Commentary. Bring completed work you want to show, tell how, take questions, and discuss.
9:30 Wood or Tool Raffle donations: Bring wood blanks or a roughed out bowl blanks. Bring something you would use yourself. This month Colin Delory, Dewey Devries, Linda DeSilva, Eldy Gandy, George Geurts, and Michael Hamilton-Clarke will each be bringing something good!