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February 2013 Meeting Reminder
The regular monthly meeting of the CCW is Monday February 25, 2013 at Clarke Central HS Technology Lab. The meeting begins at 6 PM. If you would like to meet the demonstrator, Frank Bowers, early,he will be at Jason’s Deli on Alps Road at 4:45 PM for dinner. His program for February will include methods for holding bowls and other items that are not turned between centers. He will demonstrate methods for mounting green bowl blanks using a chuck with a screw. He will also include alternative methods such as face plates and how to do this safely. He will then turn a green bowl that has been mounted. He will discuss drying methods for green or wet bowls followed by finish turning a rough turned bowl that has been allowed to dry.
Don’t forget that 2013 dues of $30 per individual or $35 per family are now due. Bring your check book or cash.
January 2013 Meeting Reminder
The CCW will meet on Monday January, 28, 2013 at the Clarke Central High School Technology Lab at 6 PM. This is our first meeting of the new year – 2013. Hope everyone had a great holiday and is ready to get back to turning some wood. Our demonstrator for the month is Don Russell who will be reviewing and demonstrating the cutting procedures for segmented turning. He will then go through making Christmas ornaments using a segmented blank he has prepared. He will also spend some time turning tea lights. He has been featured in a Dale Nish book on bird houses. A copy of this book will be passed around at the meeting.A special invite is being made by our new president, Lou Kudon to meet the demonstrator and enjoy some fellowship and pizza (provided by Lou) beginning at 5:30 PM at the meeting place. Bring your own drink. Plan on being there.
