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CWT Newsletter Issue 71 May 2017
CALGARY WOODTURNERS GUILD NEWSLETTER
Issue 71, May 2017
The Last Meeting Pages 2 - 4
Presentations:
Lichtenberg Pyrography Page 2
Bert's Presentation See Seperate Attachment to Email
Center Saved Piece Page 4
Unclassified Ad Page 4
Instant Gallery Pages 4 - 5
Meeting Locations Page 6
About Us Page 7
May 2, 2017
Lichtenberg Pyrography
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At precisely 6:57 CWT time Norm called the meeting to order. The house was full and everyone was eager for
the presentations to begin, so we started a little early.
Guests
We did not have any guests this month (or no one was willing to introduce themselves as a guest).
Dues and the Library
1) Carl notified the guild that most people had now paid those dues. Those who have not paid will be dropped
from the membership
2) Carl would like to know if there is something you would like for the library. If you are at a symposium and see
something you'd like, email Carl and let him know. He may just authorize you to pick it up there and reimburse
you.
Web Site Refresh and Training
Norm announced that Sherry Willetts want to redo the web site and take some training on the best way to make
use of new technology and features when the web site is refreshed. It was moved by Carl Smith and seconded
by Gary Goddard that we reimburse Sherry up to $500.00 for training. After some discussion a vote was called
and the motion was carried.
Calgary Drop In Centre
Tom Loszchuk from the Calgary Drop In Centre Woodworks thanked the Calgary Woodturners Guild for our 8 year
association. This spring they asked for a few bowls to be donated as part of their volunteer thank you banquet.
8 bowls were donated, and they were the hit of the day! So a heartfelt thank you to all.
Bert Delisle went through the presentation presented in the following pages. He explained and stressed that if
not properly, Lichtenberg Pyrography can be very dangerous and can kill you. Done properly with the proper
safety precautions, it is a lot of fun!
The total cost of
Bert's setup was
about $250.
After they went
through the
presentation, they
hooked up and
turned on the
equipment and did
some pyrography
(burning).
Lichtenberg Pyrography by Bert Delisle, Ken Kindjerski & Jay Doty
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Ken had a lower voltage set-up.
With the lower voltage there is
finer line detail. Doug Drury
brought an elm vase (partially
green wood - was cutt about 8
months ago and turned two days
before the meeting.
Bert's setup had a higher voltage. Don James brought
some thin walled bowls, which Bert was able to burn
right throught the side of the bowls.
Various othr bowl blanks and pieces of wood were burned as well. Lots of questions were asked and answered.
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Donations
Dwayne Sims announced that this year to date $2,650 of product had been donated, bu he is almost out of
inventory again. Due to this, Dwayne is looking for donations again.
Center Saved Piece
Jim Osenton showed a piece that he made from a centered saved
piece of wood. The bottom was from the original piece of wood,
the piece on top was from a center saved portion, as were the three
pieces on top of that.
Jim asked for feedback and suggestions on how to hide and blend in
the seams as well as feedback on facebook pages for selling items.
He received several suggestions and comments.
RAFFLE AND 50/50 DRAW
Dave Beeman (with help) did the raffle and several pieces of wood went with members to new homes. Murray
Lenyk won $110 in the 50/50 draw.
THE END OF THE MEETING
The meeting closed, and there were many helpful hands to help clean up. Thank you to all that stayed and
helped.
UNCLASSIFIED AD:
Woodturning Lessons: Hands-on woodturning lessons are now being given by Kai Muenzer at hisNW studio. Classes will be individualized to your needs and tools will be available. You can find a few course
examples at http://www.kaimuenzer.com/about-me/ Contact Kai for preferred pricing and information at
Instant Gallery
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Guild MeetingsThe Calgary Woodturners Guild meets at Black Forest Wood Company (603, 77 Ave SE, Calgary) the first
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM except for July and August. Visitors are always welcome.
Sawdust SessionsSawdust sessions are held at the Calgary Drop-In Woodwork Shop (5513 3 Street SE). Come turn and
talk wood with your fellow guild members, learn or try something new. There are always people
available to answer questions and give help, and lathes to turn projects on. Visitors are always
welcome, and lunch is available for $5.00 for those who work up an appetite and want to stay.
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About the Guild...
GUILD PURPOSE
To promote the art and craft of Woodturning in a way that expands the knowledge, safe practice, and
enjoyment of woodturning, thereby benefitting both members and also the community
FOR THE MEMBERS:
- To provide all members with a method of regularly exchanging ideas and experience in woodturning
- To promote safety in woodturning
- To benefit from group size in acquiring published resources & materials
FOR THE COMMUNITY
- To bring an awareness of woodturning to the general public
- To provide charitable benefits to the community
MEETINGS MAILING ADDRESS
The guild meets on the first Tuesday each month Calgary Woodturners Guild
(except July and August) at 7:00 PM at Black Forest c/o Black Forest Wood Company
Wood Co., Bay 7, 603 - 77 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB. Bay 7, 603 - 77th Avenue SE
Visitors are welcome Calgary, AB, Canada
T2H 2B9
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual Dues - $30.00 with Email, otherwise $35.00 WEBSITE www.calgarywoodturners.com
Dues paid on a calendar year basis
CLUB OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President: Norm Olsen
Vice President: Garry Goddard
Treasurer: Greg Dahl
Secretary: Doug Drury
Director - Website Administrator: Sherry Willetts
Director - Program Manager: Terry Golbeck
Director - Sawdust Session coordinator: Ken Kindjerski
Director - Sawdust Session coordinator: Albert Daniels
Auditors:
Bar-B-Que (Annual): Albert Daniels
Charitable Co-ordinator Dwayne Sims
Librarian: Carl Smith
Membership Records: Carl Smith
Newsletter Doug Drury
Photographer: Vacant
Programs: Terry Golbeck
Public Displays: Graham Dolby
Raffles: Dave Beeman
School Liason: Jim Jones
Spruce Meadows Sale: Kai Muenzer
Webmaster: Sherry Willetts
Members at Large: Jim Leslie, Vern Steinbrecker
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