September 12th – 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. And it is time to renew your FVWG membership. ($40.- for the year!)
7:10 Featured Demo: Murray Sluys will help us with the finer points of turning a nice Bowl.
This two part video is presented on YouTube by Fine Woodworking g and features Australian master turner Richard Raffin.
And the sanding and finishing:
8:45 Juice, Tea and Snacks at the break. And buy wood raffle tickets. Goodies supplied this month by Derek Bird, Dan Breck, Bob Burke, Gary Burns, Gary Cormier, Allan Cusworth and Laurel Dahill.
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 this month is a Sphere. Here is one example. Here is a video by Sam Angelo the Wyoming Woodturner on YouTube.
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 Bob Leech, Ron Lewis, Ted Lightfoot, Dave Low, Barry Lyon, Calvin McCarthy and Darcy McKay will each be bringing some good wood or other turning items (eg Sandpaper, Finish, Tools)!