March 14th 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 Featured: Visiting turner Michael Mocho will do a demo unique to tonight.
Be sure to sign up for Michaels full day demo at Bow River Hardwoods on Saturday, March 16th. And one spot is open for Michael’s workshop class on Friday March 15th as well. Contact Murray Sluys.
8:45 Juice, Tea and Snacks at the break. And buy wood raffle tickets. Goodies supplied by Keith Ruttan, Peter Scherle, Murray Sluys, John Spitters, Keith Still, Al Thorn and Al Timms.
John Gresham will have some DVD’s for rental from the club Library.
And in the ”Problem Corner” get 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 fruit.
Here are ideas by Mike Peace Woodturning on how to turn apples, pears and other wooden fruit on a lathe. Also, how to make bananas off the lathe using a bandsaw.
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 Cliff Daily, Tom Darby, Ken Davidson, Colin Delory, Dewey Devries and Sherry Dunn will each be bringing some good wood or other turning items (eg Sandpaper, Finish, Tools)!