Minutes of June 2007 Meeting
Submitted by Tim Elliott, Secretary

Minutes of CNEW meeting 6/07/2007

Visitors/guests: Clay Curry (actually, now a new member)

Norma Hogan gave a treasurer's report
Ending balance: $2046

Norma is collecting large animal bones - not leg bones or horns, but other bones from large animals with interesting shapes. As an example, she showed an elk pelvis that she is making into a mask. If you know of a good source, please contact her.

Charlie Croteau reported that Project Goodwill continues to help raise money towards wheelchairs for people who would otherwise not have them. Last month, sales of our work contributed to a Boston-area event that raised $8000.

Charlie also noted that George of "Turnings by George" will demo for us at little or no cost if we unofficially expect each participating CNEW member to donate one item to Project Goodwill at the door.

Open Turning sessions are available prior to most meetings. See the website to confirm that it is "on" for any given month.

Ray Boutotte has the CNEW shirts (denim with embroidered CNEW logo). If you ordered one back in the Fall, please be sure to see Ray and get it. Cost is $25.

Last weekend was the Yankee Woodturning symposium in Connecticut. Dave Eaton reported that all who attended found it very worthwhile.

Alan Gilburg has invited CNEW members to his woodlot in Vermont to cut down some trees and collect wood on 6/23. He passed out maps and contact info.

The Springfield woodworking show will take place again in January 2008 - CNEW is invited to participate.

Will Hunt reports that Woodcraft is again carrying urethane oil at about $16 per quart. He and Steve Reznek have been buying from an alternative supplier by mail, but the minimum order is 1 gallon. Will provided info that will be posted on the CNEW website.

We had an abundant woodswap, thanks to Dave Eaton.

We voted to participate again in the "Festival of Crafts" hosted by the Worcester Center for Crafts on Thanksgiving weekend.

The Spirit of Wood show in Bedford, MA, will also be coming up again. Last year, we had a disappointing turnout. We should confirm that enough members will attend before committing to it.
 

Demo:
Dave Eaton on hook tools.
 

Show & Tell

Mike Stone
olivewood bowl
segmented bowl, segmented vase (mentored by John McAtee)

Joe Harbey
two bowls from one willow burl
salt and pepper shakers

Paul Charbonneau
blackjack oak turning - very hard wood; broke two tools.
"the worst piece I ever turned in my life"
hollow cherry forms
Apple bowl with natural edge, chainsaw texturing
vase made from grapefruit wood

Will Hunt
maple burl bowl/bleached

Rick Angus
bowl from last month's demo - warped in his car during the day

George (Turnings by George)
triangular box
off-axis bowl with feet

Graeme Young
off-center vase
closed-form bowl
bowl with butterfly - very thin

Ray Boutotte
segmented turned vases from his wife's grandmother

Dave Hopkins
Two trembleurs

Hal Mahon
3 square bowls

Mike Green
hollow burl form
big mandrels
locust burl bowl