Thursday, November 05, 2015

IKI Meeting Reminder, Sunday, November 8th, 2015

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

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

8419 Newburgh Road, Evansville, In 47715

Carlos (Sam) Kell will demonstrate how he turns a peppermill. 
               
Please bring your turnings for show and tell.

Wednesday, October 07, 2015

IKI Woodturners Mtg. Reminder - Sunday, Oct. 11th

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

IKI Woodturners
Sunday, October 11th, 2015
1:30 PM
Morningside Cumberland Presbyterian Church

8419 Newburgh Road, Evansville, In 47715

Rich Couture will demonstrate how he turns a 3 corner bowl.                 
Please bring your turnings for show and tell.

IKI Woodturners Club Meeting Minutes, Sept. 12 2015

Chad Cook, brother in law of Kenny Pate, from Nevada joined us as a visitor.  Bob Zigenfus, a charter member of IKI Woodturners joined us as well and donated multiple DVD's, books, and VHS tapes to the club.  In addition, he brought along left over turning stock that he provided to those present free of charge.   Welcome to both Chad and Bob, and a big "Thanks" to Bob for his contributions.    Please plan to join us again.

Our Madisonville, KY contingent brought along wood donated by Dave Mark's.  Thanks guys.

The Tennessee Association of Woodturners provided promotional brochures announcing their January 2016 (Jan. 29th & 30th) Symposium to be held in Franklin, TN.

Oaklyn library in Evansville is displaying a selection of our turnings until the end of October.

Mayor's art award ceremony: Keith Armstrong & Dennis Young demonstrated while Rich Couture fielded questions about woodturning.  The demonstrations generated a lot of interest. Many people took pictures & asked about future demonstrations.  Thanks to Keith, Dennis, Rich, and Susan for their support with this event.

The Ohio Valley Woodurning Club is having their annual symposium October 9 - 11, 2015 just west of Cincinatti.

Wonders in Wood, a venue in which we are demonstrating, is scheduled for October 31 and November 1, 2015 at the National Guard Armory in Evansville.  More details to follow during the October meeting.

The Jet 1221vs lathe has been ordered from Rockler. We were able to get a 10% mfg. discount, free shipping, and free of tax.   Total price:  $719.99.

We discussed whether to sell or keep our old club lathe. We decided to keep our old lathe at least until after the Wonders in Wood event.

Dan Davis provided a demonstration on turning an "acorn box".  Let Dan know should you have questions or need information in this regard.
 
The meeting concluded with show and tell.  Next  meeting:  October 11th, 2015.

Our meeting end at 3:30pm .

Keep turning!

Dan 

Thursday, September 10, 2015

IKI Woodturning Club Meeting Minutes, August9, 2015

The IKI Woodturners Club monthly meeting opened with the introduction of new member Tom Selecki, and visitor Jim Parnell from Madisonville, KY. 
 
Roger Domina reported our club's display at the Oaklyn library in Evansville has 33 turnings being displayed.
 
Roger also reminded us the Ohio Valley Woodturners have their annual symposium scheduled for Oct 9-12 west of Cincinnati.
 
John Small has a 12" lathe for sale, and  Rich Couture a 12" Delta lathe for sale.
 
Rich Couture mentioned the Old Mill in Jasper is willing to display items for sale. Call Rich for more information.
 
The Evansville Mayor's Award ceremony is coming up on August 20. Dennis Young & Keith Armstrong have volunteered to provide turning demonstrations at the Victory Theater from 6 to 8 pm.
 
Our club has had ongoing discussions on upgrading our lathe. It was voted and approved by the membership to purchased a Jet 1221VS lathe. They are listed at $799.00.  Dan Davis, Roger Domina, & Rich Couture were assigned to find the best pricing and make the purchase.
 
Bob Blanford mentioned the projector bulb is wearing out. Our club may need to consider getting a new projector in the future.
 
Roger Domina gave a very interesting demonstration on making a coffee scoop using a jig. It generated a lot of discussion. Thanks, Roger.
 
We had our monthly show & tell with several turnings.
 
Our meeting ended at 3:30pm.
 
Next month Dan Davis will do a demonstration.

IKI September Meeting Reminder

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

IKI Woodturners
Sunday, September13th, 2015
1:30 PM
Morningside Cumberland Presbyterian Church

8419 Newburgh Road, Evansville, In 47715

Dan Davis will demonstrate how he turns an acorn box.                   

Please bring your turnings for show and tell.