IKI Woodturners Club Meeting Minutes, April 12, 2015

Welcome to the three 1st time attendees:  Ron Youngs, Ronnie Polley, & Ken Hermann.  We hope you guys will come back!

Given Mothers Day falls on the second Sunday in May, the group agreed to move the meeting to the third Sunday of the month, i.e. May 17th.  

The May 17th meeting will be held at Central American Hardwoods; 825 E. Franklin, Evansville.   Directions are as follows (we will distribute again with the meeting reminder):
-   Central American Hardwoods; 825 East Franklin  (Jerry Ziliak  - 812-618-7598)
-   US 41 - first exit north of the Lloyd Express way; go west on Virginia
-   Take an immediate left (south) on to Ferris; and proceed for about one block to Franklin St.
-    Turn right onto Franklin and proceed west.
-   After stopping at the stop sign at Kentucky Ave. proceed on west about 1/2 block and take a left  (between two buildings and across the street from 908 East Franklin).  You will see 825 on the door facing east.  Park anywhere in the back.

Packard Woodworks informed us they will provide our club a discount when making a purchase for the club.   They are working on a bulk purchase arrangement which may allow the group to pool an order for our personal use and receive a discount.  More details to follow as plans are finalized.

Plans have been made to again participate in the Wonders in Wood event to be held October 31st and November 1st at the National Guard Armory.  In addition, we have committed to display member turnings at the Oaklyn library in Evansville this fall.

Plans are now in place to display our turnings at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, 318 W Main, Evansville. April 23, 24, & 27 are the available dates to drop off turnings to be displayed; Andrea Adams is the contact person.  A reception will be held on April 30th, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM  - members are encouraged to attend (especially those that have their work on display).  The showing will go on through the 14th of May and turnings should be picked up on the 15th.    Be sure and complete the required form to go with each turning and bring with the piece(s) at the time of drop off.  Keep in mind the Arts Council will retain 35% of each piece sold.

Don Ile has a cedar log which he is offering free chunks of.  Please let Don know if you're interested.  

Rich Couture has cherry and maple logs available at no charge.  Please contact Rich if interested.

Following is the link to the website associated with the "cutters" that can be purchased at a reasonable price: 
          http://globaltooling.bizhosting.com/products/carbide-insert-knives.html#ick151525r8

Rich informed the group at Karges Furniture Co. will be selling "wood cut offs" April 23, 24, and 25th.  They are located at 1501 West Maryland, Evansville.

Susan Hansen, our treasurer, reported our club has $2,429.26 in our account.

Scott Allen, our librarian, reminded the group that we have a large selection of DVD's and books available to all members for check out. If you know of a specific DVD or book that would be a good addition, please let us know..

Eric Gourieux provided a terrific demonstration on making a wooden hat. Thanks, Eric.

Next month, Brian Hart will be demonstrating.

We closed our meeting at 3:15pm.

Keep turning!

Dan

IKI April Meeting

As a reminder, our next meeting is scheduled as follows:

IKI Woodturners
Sunday, April 12th 2015
1:30 PM
Morningside Cumberland Presbyterian Church

8419 Newburgh Road, Evansville, In 47715

Eric Gourieux is scheduled to demo turning a hat.                            

As a reminder, 2015 club dues are $25.00.

Please bring your turnings for show and tell.

IKI Woodturners Club Meeting Minutes, March 8, 2015

Our club meeting opened with the introduction of visitors:  Ron Austill, Ed Ward, & David Brazelton.  Bill Rogers was welcomed as new member.  Welcome to all of you.
 
Rich Couture had news from the Art's Council of Southwest Indiana. They have agreed to  host a presentation of 30 to 40 pieces of our club's work during the first two weeks of May. A reception is being planned to "kick off" the event.   The turnings will need a one line description of the wood and the price, if for sale.    Questions still unanswered are; will they sell them for us, what % will the Council take if any, the date and time of the reception along with expectations that go with this.  Rich will share additional information as it becomes available.
 
Susan Hansen announced The Bitterman Mini Shoppes (204 Main St., Evansville) will sell our club's turnings for a 35% fee.  Chandra Maxheimer is the manager and can be reached at 812-205-1920.   Rich Couture mentioned the Old Mill in Jasper will sell our club's turnings for a 35% fee.  Contact Rich and he will put you in touch with the appropriate contact.
 
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library has offered to host displays of our turnings at the Oaklyn Library on Oakhill Rd.during the August to October time frame.  Members present agreed to participate; further details to follow as we get closer to August.
 
The Tri-State Woodcarves will host "Wonders In Wood" on October 31st and November 1st at the National Guard Armory in Evansville. We agreed as a club to exhibit and demo at this event again this year.   Further details to follow.
 
Jerry Ziliak has agreed to host our May meeting at his business, Central American Hardwoods. This will be an opportunity to see all his exotic woods.  We will also plan to have a demonstration.
 
For our April meeting, Eric Gourieux will demonstrate the "turning of a hat".   Our May meeting will feature a demonstration by Brian Hart.

Bob Blanford provided a demonstration on pen making and shared his process for turning a pen from a corn cob. It was a very interesting and well received. Thanks, Bob. It was noted that Bob has many videos posted on Youtube at header RJBWoodTurner

We had our monthly show & tell where club members shared turnings they recently completed; discussed associated facets of each and answered questions from the group.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 12th. At that time we'll discuss the dates for the May meeting given Mothers Day falls on the second Sunday.

We closed the meeting at 3:30pm.

Keep turning!

Dan

March Meeting Notice 2015

As a reminder, our next meeting is scheduled as follows:

IKI Woodturners
Sunday, March 8th 2015
1:30 PM
Morningside Cumberland Presbyterian Church

8419 Newburgh Road, Evansville, In 47715

Bob Blanford will demo turning a segmented pen and discuss his process used in preparing and turning a pen made from a corn cob.                         

As a reminder, 2015 club dues are $25.00.

Please bring your turnings for show and tell.

IKI Woodturner Club Meeting Minutes, Feb, 8th, 2015

1:30pm

The club meeting opened with welcoming first time visitor Bill Rogers. Welcome, Bill.

Rich Couture reported that the Southwest Indiana Arts Council has tentatively agreed to display our work during the first two weeks in May. Updates to be provided as we get closer to this time frame. Roger reached out this his contact with the Evansville Library System in regard to a potential display; pending her response at this time. Susan Hanson reported an opportunity exists to sell our work at a location downtown (please contact Susan for details), and Rich Couture indicated we still have an opportunity to place turnings for sale at the Old Mill in Jasper. Rich can provide details.

Roger Domina encouraged everyone to consider joining the AAW because they have so much to offer on their website as well as the American Woodturner publication, and reminded the Officers of our club they are required to be a member.

Dan Davis provided an update from the Tennessee Association of Woodturners (TAW) Symposium that was held in late January. Those that attended agreed it is a well run and provided a great opportunity to learn and socialize with other turners. The "beads of courage" program that provides support and encouragement to kids that are going through cancer and other major health issues and that's endorsed by many hospitals, is supported by the AAW and associated chapters. Chapters are providing lidded bowls/boxes for the kids to store their beads. Discussion took place around the possibility of our cub supporting this cause. We'll plan to have further discussion in this regard and in the meantime please provide Roger any input you have in this regard.

Attached for your reference is a copy of the TAW newsletter that was published to those that attended the Symposium:

Discussions are taking place with Sammy Long with regard to potentially provided a demo at an upcoming meeting. Roger will keep the club apprised if this comes together.

Tom Rusche asked that members let him know if you are an AAW member, and Scott Allen encouraged everyone to take advantage of the library offerings we have for check out.

Dennis Young provided a demonstration on finials which was well received. Thanks, Dennis. In addition, attached is a link to information provided by Cindy Drozda that offers insight to ratio's, proportions, forms, etc. she uses with her finials: http://www.hypersurf.com/~charlie2/Turning/DrozdaOnionFinial/DrozdaOnionFinialProport1.html The following also provides a link offering input to finials: https://app.box.com/s/45y9qiob4r76nno1df92

Thanks to those that brought in tools, etc. for sale, trade, or give away. It was noted that several items changed hands.

Bob Blanford will provided a demonstration on turning segmented pens, and discuss his processes for turning pens from corn cobs at our March meeting. The April meeting will feature a demonstration by Eric Gourieux.

Until then, keep turning!

Dan