Minutes of July 2007 Meeting
Submitted by Tim Elliott, Secretary

Minutes of CNEW meeting 7/05/2007

New member: Roger Boisvert

Treasurer Norma Hogan was not present, but sent a summary to Al Faul.
Beginning balance: $1941
Ending balance: $2079

Nobody showed up for open turning this month.

Four members attended the wood harvest at Alan Gilburg's land in Vermont. They cut down one cherry tree, and carried the wood too far out to the cars. We may have another opportunity to do this in the Fall, if there is sufficient interest. Thanks to Alan for offering the opportunity.

Phil Bowman gave a report on the AAW national symposium in Portland Oregon. As usual, there were demonstrator rotations, a trade show, and Instant Gallery. Phil found the Instant Gallery a bit overwhelming this year, with over 4000 pieces in total. He passed around a few snapshots of pieces notable for being connected with CNEW, inspirational, or hideous. The Banquet took in over $100K. The highest single sale was for a collaboration between Bin Pho and Frank Sudol. The second highest sale was for a collaboration between Jacques Vesery and Betty Scarpino. Next year's symposium will be in Richmond, VA. The following year will be in Albuquerque, NM.

Dick Vose spoke about the "Spirit of Wood" show organized by the local woodcarving community. CNEW again plans to have a booth. The date is Sun, Oct 21.

Reid Gilmore is still seeking demonstrators for Fall meetings. Steve Reznek signed up for November. There is some interest in having a panel discussion on design or other topics for September or October. Contact Reid if you would like to demo or have some ideas.

CNEW is signed up for a booth at the craft fair held by the Worcester Center for Crafts in November (weekend of Thanksgiving).

Steve Reznek pointed out that the current issue of Fine Woodworking has a very interesting review of glue products. They liked Tightbond 3. Gorilla glue came in last.

We will hold our annual picnic on August 4 at Al Faul's house in Leominster (or nearby). The club will provide meat and drinks. Members should bring a side dish or other complement.

Several members noted that the CNEW library has not been available for a few months - the cabinet has not been accessible during our meeting time. We are looking into it.


Program: Discussion of tools








Show & Tell

Paul Charbonneau
maple bowl that was too wet - it cracked and had to be rescued with extensive texturing

Reid Gilmore
Square bowl in ambrosia maple

Al Faul
Mahogany bowl, cedar bowl, segmented bowl

Mike Peters
vase in mystery wood (elm?)
spalted maple bowl

Emma Peters
cherry bowl - her first ever!

Tim Elliott
maple bowl with chip-carved rim

Steve Reznek
mahogany and maple bowl (x2) in maple stand
cherry bowl

Will Hunt
segmented bowl

Alan Gilburg
peppermill in red maple
footed bowl in ash & walnut
box with colored top

Mary Maguire
pens and letter opener (made some for her sister, some for Freedom Pen project)

Dominic Leroux and Buzz Hawes
collaborative bowl with router-modified-segment method