October 2016

Western Piedmont Woodcrafters

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October 2016

W P WOODCRAFTERS Think of yourself as a woodworker? Take the Quiz

and find out!

43. 'Case hardened' refers to wood

that has been improperly:

A. Dried B. Surfaced C. Finished D. Salted

44. Flitch sawn wood is produced

with this cutting method:

A. Edge sawn

B. Rift sawn

C. Quarter sawn

D. Through-and –through

sawn

45. S2S is a common woodworking

abbreviation for:

A. Sand two surfaces

B. Surfaced two sides

C. Seal to stain

D. Screw to surface

46. Resawing is done to:

A. Create thinner broads

B. Correct a bad cut

C. Cut through end grain

D. Create a rabbet

47. In woodworking parlance, what

is a cramp?

A. A scribing tool

B. A feather board

C. A clamp

D. A back ailment

48. A biscuit joint is also called:

A. Spline joint

B. Inverted tenon joint

C. Plate joint

D. Dowel joint

49. The sloped body of a hand

plane is called a:

A. Sole

B. Cap Iron

C. Frog

D. Lever cap

50. Which of these glues is best for

high moisture applications?

A. Yellow carpenters glue

B. Resorcinol

C. Polyvinyl acetate

D. Hide glue Answers on page 8 Test to continue next issue

Source— http://woodsgood.ca/nindex.htm

New Club Officers

President: Bob Shoffner 828-381-5521

V. President: Bruce Swanson 828-238-6514

Treasurer: Ray Peirce 828-449-8143

Secretary Matt Bendzinski 860-940-4212

Publicity: Charles Brown 828-294-0418

Membership: Ronald Ainaire 828-855-0256

Programs: Tony Bradley 828-397-3524

Newsletter Michael Robbins 828-433-0676

Alternate James Cranford 828-441-0696

Alternate Dan Johnson 828-464-1070

President’s Letter – October 2016

THANK YOU, for the great turnout at our September 24 meeting, for an excellent pro-

gram by Jim Sockwell, and the great variety of entries in our wood craft project contest.

See the photos in this newsletter for a review of the projects.

Final raffle money report. We now have $1,839.00 from our bandsaw raffle to use for

video equipment project. The board at its October 3 meeting approved using a portion

(about $300) of that amount to purchase a video camera and accompanying equip-

ment. A compatible TV monitor will be selected later for purchase.

Other action by our board on Oct. 3: reaffirmed our practice of removing from our mem-

bership list and the list at Klingspor (for discount on purchases) those members who

have not renewed their dues as of August 31. The name tags for these members will be

removed from the carousel, too, until the dues are paid. Member Frank Cushman, Ron

Ainaire and Raymond Peirce are in charge of this process. So...if you still haven’t re-

newed you membership for 2016-17, please see Raymond at our next meeting.

Our October meeting will be our participation in Klingspor’s Extravaganza at the Hickory

Civic Center, October 28 – 29. See the announcement below. We still need members

to staff our booth at the following times: Oct. 28 – 3-4, 4-5, and 5-6; Oct. 29 – 10-11, 11-

noon, and noon-1. Thanks to those who have already signed up for a shift. I hope all

members can attend this great annual event.

Our annual November/December meeting will be Dec. 3, 9:30 p.m., at Klingspor Wood-

working Shop

Tony Bradley will present the program, “How to build and use an overarm router.” Lunch

will be served after the program. Let’s close this year with a great turnout for the meet-

ing.

Already thinking about New Year’s Resolutions? Please add this one to your list: Intro-

duce at least one prospective member to our club.

Looking forward to greeting you at the Klingspor Extravaganza, Oct. 28-29,

Bob Shoffner

President

October 2016

September Meeting Highlights

Marquetry Frame by Jim Sockwell

2016 Club Contest Novice entries

October 2016

2016 Club Contest Advanced entries

1st Place Novice - Norman Hilmer

2nd Place Novice - Ed Youder

3rd Place Novice - James Cranford

1st Place Advanced - Val Minch

2nd Place Advanced - Charlie Brown

3rd Place Advanced - Jack Hopkins

October 2016

October Meeting Topic

WOODCRAFTERS CLUB TO EXHIBIT

AT KLINGSPOR WOODWORKING EXTRAVAGANZA

HICKORY – Western Piedmont Woodcrafters will have their own exhibit area at the Klingspor Woodworking Show to

be held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center, October 28-29. Many manufacturers of woodworking equipment and

associated materials will be represented. Admittance and parking are free and open to anyone with an interest in wood-

working.

The Woodcrafters exhibit will feature numerous projects completed by the club members. Scroll saw demonstra-

tions will be conducted and visitors will have opportunities to ask questions about scroll sawing and other wood working

techniques and procedures.

Non-members may also sign up for membership in the Woodcrafters Club at special reduced rates that are good

only during the show. The club currently has more than 70 members from throughout the Unifour. Amateur and profes-

sional woodworkers are all welcome to join.

The Woodcrafters Club consists of hobbyist and professional woodworkers of all skill levels. The club meets

once each month at the Klingspor Woodworking Shop, 856 21st St. Drive SE, in Hickory to hear speakers and to see

demonstrations of woodworking equipment, projects and techniques. The combined November/December meeting will

be on December 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Further information can be obtained by calling 828-294-0418.

Other Club news

Club dues were due to be paid in July

If you have not paid them yet Please get them paid!

Dick Knotts has come across a friend that has some 4’ lengths of black walnut, approx. 1’ diameter.

Just cut. Willing to sell to interested crafters. Please contact Ed Nowak, 828-328-4860 for details.

October 2016

Shop Tips

Re-printed from WoodSmith E-Tips

It’s probably the most important safety rule: Keep your fingers

away from blades and bits. And push blocks can help out with

all tools, starting with the table saw. The best thing about the

table saw push block shown here, is the handle. It’s designed

to exert forward and downward pressure to push the work-

piece through the blade and prevent chattering. The replace-

able body (made from “two-by” stock) rides on edge to put

extra inches of solid wood. between your fingers and the

blade. And the hardboard heel, also replaceable, pushes the

workpiece past the blade without any danger of kickback.

Take the time to make several extra bodies and heels. This

way, you’ll always have replacements on hand whenever you

need them.

A saddle-style push block will allow you to rip

thin pieces safely and consistently at the ta-

ble saw. This design straddles the rip fence

and is made from a couple of pieces of hard-

board and a hardwood spacer. (Note: Size

the spacer to match the width of the rip

fence.) One side of the block has a series of

notches that “catch” the end of the workpiece.

To use it, simply set the rip fence to the width

of the piece you want to cut and rip as many

strips as you need from a wide board.

Routing the end grain of a workpiece is always a challenge. To do it easily and safely, you need something to back up the workpiece and keep it square to the bit. You also want to keep your hands safely away from the router bit. This push block does both jobs. It features a base with a cleat at the front. A dowel serves as a simple handle. And, as you can see a cut-out section of the base allows you to securely “clamp” the workpiece to the cleat with your hand.

October 2016

Shop Tips

Re-printed from WoodSmith E-Tips

If you do a lot of resawing, you know

there can be problems when you try to

push a tall, narrow workpiece through a

band saw blade. It helps to have a tall

fence for the workpiece to rest against.

But more importantly, you need a push

block. The thin heel on the back of this

push block helps you drive the board

through the blade as you come to the

end of a cut.

One other tool where I defi

nitely use a push block is a

jointer. And this push block of-

fers a two-handed solution to

controlling a board as you work.

This push block lets you apply

forward and downward pres-

sure on a board as you run it

through a jointer. The secret is

in the handles. The shape and

placement of the front and rear

handles make it easy to use on

both short and long boards.

And best of all, the thickness of

the body offers ample protec-

tion, keeping your hands safely

away from the jointer cutter-

head.

October 2016

Calendar of Events

Western Piedmont Woodcrafters no meeting

October 28th and 29th : -

Program: ~ Klingspor “Extravaganza”

Presenter: Come see the club in action!

Western Piedmont Woodcrafters 9:30 AM

December 3th :

Program: ~ “How to build and use an overarm router.”

Presenter: ~ “ Tony Bradley”

Details for the programs for the new year coming next Issue.

Woodwork Quiz

43. A. Dried

44. D. Though-and-though sawn

45. B. Surface two sides

46. A. Create thinner boards

47. C. A clamp

48. D. Dowel joint

49. B. Cap Iron

50. A. Yellow Carpenters glue

Membership Dues

Membership

Month Single Family

July, Aug, Sept $30 $40

Oct, Nov, Dec $25 $35

Jan, thru June $20 $25

Try These Links Western Piedmont Woodcrafters www.wpwoodcrafters.org

Western Piedmont Woodcrafters https://www.facebook.com/groups/wpwoodcrafters/

Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop www.Woodworkingshop.com

West Penn Hardwoods www.westpennhardwoods.com

Parsons Wood Artistry www.ParsonsWoodArtistry.com

100+ Woodworking Plans: www.plansnow.com

Back Issues: www.backissuestore.com

Diy Network www.diynetwork.com

Kits, Jigs, Tools, & Project Plans www.woodsmithstore.com

Lowe’s Hardware www.lowes.com

New Yankee Workshop www.newyankee.com

Plans in Print www.plansnowinprint.com

Shop notes Magazine www.shopnotes.com

The Woodworking Channel www.thewoodworkingchannel.com

Vandykes Restoration www.vandykes.com

Woodbin www.woodbin.com

Woodcraft Magazine www.woodcraftmagazine.com

Woodshop Demos www.woodshopdemos.com

Woodsmith Magazine www.woodsmith.com

Woodworking Forums www.woodnet.net

Workbench Magazine www.workbenchmagazine.com

Workbench Plans www.workbenchplans.com

Membership Corner

Many thanks to those who

brought a friend that helps to

build the membership.

Great news! New members are

joining all the time. Be sure to

welcome them when you see

them.

Welcome to all of the new

Members!

Total membership = est. 80

Note only about 45-50 members

have renewed memberships

Including 6 Honorary Members

2016– 2017 Program Ideas

Our program chairman, Tony Bradley, needs your help with ideas for programs in the

up coming year. Think about what type of programs or topics you would like to see at

club meetings and give those ideas to Tony. It could be a topic we have already

covered but you may want to see the process in more detail.

What ever you are interested in chances are there are other club members interested in

the same thing. A team effort is needed to keep providing programs that will keep our

members coming back for more.