FVWG General Meeting November 2017

 

November 9th Guild Meeting at Robert Bateman Secondary – as usual on the second Thursday of the month –

6:30 Arrival, Setup, ”Chips Happen“ and Members Gallery viewing. And get advice in the “Problem Corner”

 

7:00 Meeting News, announcements, welcoming new and returning members.

7:10 Hands On Night: Scoops!

Lance Rossington and his lathe Captains will lead us in all the steps to make our own wooden scoops. Here is a video on what to expect by Carl Jacobson

8:45 Juice, Tea and Snacks at the break. And buy wood raffle tickets. Goodies supplied this month by Jay Mapson. Lin Mapson, Walter Matthews, Calvin McCarthy, Darcy McKay and Bud Mercer.

John Gresham will have some DVD’s for rental from the club Library.

And the ”Problem Corner” Advice from the veterans. Bring something you are working on or something you want comment on form & design. Bring in problem pieces, unknown species, wood pieces that you don’t know what to do with.

9:10 Presidents Challenge is Inside/Outside turning. There is an article in the October/2017 issue of American Woodturner on this woodturning and some good videos on line.

9:20 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 blank. Bring something you would use yourself. This month Neil Van Vliet, Gerry Vickers, Albert Waardenburg, Ron Waardenburg, Ian Waymark and Bryan Whitta will each be bringing some good wood or other turning items (eg Sandpaper, Finish, Tools)!