Thanks to the Lion Foundation we are now able to proceed with the purchase of new and replacement machinery and tools. Although not receiving the full amount of our request, the Grant received plus a contribution from Guild reserve funds will permit a modified purchase sufficient to satisfy most of our requirements. A purchase order has been compiled based on the reduced Grant and the best quoted prices received. This will be submitted as soon as the funds are received. Yet another blade replacement was necessary for the Jet bandsaw. The condition of the blade suggested improper use. This saw is for RESAW use only and not for use with used wood. Proper use of the saw was demonstrated at the Guild meeting. We will make a practice of demonstrating the proper use of Guild machinery at Guild meetings. Workshop safety. Although it has been a requirement the Executive Committee passed a resolution that Eye protection - safety glasses or a face shield - must be worn by all school groups. School group leaders please note. Show competition. Please make this a success. Start thinking about your entry. Now. Slainte, George Yardley, President of 1 7 2007 lorem ipsum dolor met set quam nunc parum woodchat MAR 2018 ISSUE 309 newsletter of the tauranga woodcrafters guild inc. a member club of the national association of woodworkers Inc. Frazer Pengelly’s wonderful Celtic cross has been carved from Oak. The design emerged in Ireland and Britain in the Early Middle Ages. A type of ringed cross, it became widespread through its use in the stone high crosses erected from the 9th through the 12th centuries. THE PRESIDENT’S PAPERS
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Thanks to the Lion Foundation we are now able to proceed with the purchase of new and replacement machinery and tools. Although not receiving the full amount of our request, the Grant received plus a contribution from Guild reserve funds will permit a modified purchase sufficient to satisfy most of our requirements. A purchase order has been compiled based on the reduced Grant and the best quoted prices received. This will be submitted as soon as the funds are received.
Yet another blade replacement was necessary for the Jet bandsaw. The condition of the blade suggested improper use. This saw is for RESAW use only and not for use with used wood. Proper use of the saw was demonstrated at the Guild meeting. We will make a practice of demonstrating the proper use of Guild machinery at Guild meetings.
Workshop safety. Although it has been a requirement the Executive Committee passed a resolution that Eye protection - safety glasses or a face shield - must be worn by all school groups. School group leaders please note.
Show competition. Please make this a success. Start thinking about your entry. Now.
Slainte, George Yardley, President
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MAR 2018 ISSUE 309
newsletter of the tauranga woodcrafters guild inc.
a member club of the national association of woodworkers Inc.
Frazer Pengelly’s wonderful Celtic cross has been carved from Oak. The design emerged in Ireland and Britain in the Early Middle Ages. A type of ringed cross, it became widespread through its use in the stone high crosses erected from the 9th through the 12th centuries.
MEETING REPORT Group Reports: These are included in the newsletter. Finance: No issues. Grant Application: The Guild has been fortunate to receive funding from the Lion Foundation towards items on our equipment wish list. Introducing New Members: No Changes Taupo Jamboree Date Changed: The Lake Taupo Woodturning Jamboree will take place from 9am on 20th April until 3pm on April 22nd at the Wairakei School, Waurakei, Taupo. This is event is recommended and considered consistently excellent. https://naw.org.nz/event/next-event/ Equipment Maintenance: There has been a problem with the new Jet bandsaw. The blade has had to be replaced again. Mike Buck (and others) talked to the meeting about how to use the machine without damaging the blade and the safety issues related to it. The need to use the Dust Extractor with all of the tools along the outside wall was also reinforced.
Assistant Workshop Maintenance Volunteer: We are still seeking someone for this role please. Scrollsaw Seminar: There are still places available to attend this Tauranga Guild seminar on April 14th if you are interested. Please contact Laureen Tubby if interested - 027 4489315. Homeschool Group: We are still seeking people to provide Scrollsaw help for the students. Thursday Students: These are expected to resume next term - in early May. Safety - Eye Protection: All children must wear eye protection when using lathes in the Guild rooms. AGM Date: The AGM date has been brought forward to May 12th. South Auckland Woodturners Guild Symposium: This opportunity to see some world class woodturners will take place 4th - 7th October 2018 at Wesley College, Paerata, Auckland. Show Update: Included separately in the newsletter.
DEMONSTRATION We had no demonstration at the March meeting. Derek Kerwood selected Frazer's carving as the best effort on the Show and Tell table for March. Other items which members brought along included a magnificent small, thin-walled lidded "box" made by Mike Buck, a scrolls leprechaun made by Bob Fergusson, a marquetry sunflower piece by Frazer, a goblet with a captured ring made by Jim Sutherland, some small lidded boxes by Trevor Martin and a tray for a wine bottle and glasses by Jim Dekker.
Note: Group One - Carvers - will be on Duty for the April 2018 meeting. The speaker will be Colin Allison who makes and repairs violins.
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GUILD DIRECTORY:President: George Yardley 579-1460
Vice-President: Jim Sutherland 543 4829Secretary: Mel Yeates 573 8188
Treasurer: Margaret Dekker 543 0980Committee: Stephanie Simpson 575 2391
GROUP ACTIVITIESGroup One: Woodcarvers 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, 9.30 am to 3.00pm.
At the final meeting in February we had a number of chip carved coasters on display. Gavin had experimented with chip carving using MDF & was surprised to find it was not the easy option as expected because of soft spots in the wood!
There was then a good showing of 15 carvers at the first meeting in March. It was great to have Pat Temara join us from Rotorua for the day. He was able to cut out for some new work.
Gavin, meanwhile, has has been asked by his Grand daughter to create something for her. How could he refuse? So he is working on a coaster depicting a cat using “Minimalistic”cutouts. It is going to look very effective.
Ivan and Harry are still working on their projects, an 'Alpaca' and 'Chip Carving respectively. Kae prepared more culinary spoons to augment his growing collection. Bob was busy carving a chain. Relief carved images of a Bulldozer' (Chris) and a 'Logging Truck (Geoff) are invoking problem-solving skills!
Another good day!
Next Meetings: April 9th & 23rd at 9:30am Jean Crabtree for Ivan Watchorn (07) 308 7914.
Group Two and Three: Woodturners Group 2 meets 2nd Tuesday at 1.30pm. Group 3 meets 1st Saturday at 9.30am.
Group Two will meet on Tuesday, 10th April & Group Three on Saturday, 7th April.
Group Two Seth Douglas 576 5815 Group Three. Jim Reilly 577 9574
Group Four: Woodturners Group 4 Woodturners - 1st Tuesday at 1.30pm. Group 4 Learners - 1st Tuesday & 4th Wednesday at 9.30am
For our March 6th meeting, 21 members turned up to hear and see one of the best demonstrations we have experienced at Group 4 meetings. Grant Parker gave us an excellent practical and inspirational
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demonstration on the possibilities of embellishment. It included Pyrography, texturing, colouring, laser & CNC resin work, packaging and presentation. His displayed items bear witness to his knowledge in these areas. Many thanks Grant.
The monthly project produced some fine examples of a goblet with the recent learners showing impressive items they produced.
Jim Sutherland 543 482
Group Five: Scroll Saw, Marquetry and Intarsia 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 9.30am
We had a good attendance for our February 21st, and March 7th meetings. Frazer's Marquetry picture is impressing everyone. It is self framed in Fiddle Backed Mahogany with a picture of a simple daisy flower and Zebra Wood leaves all outlined with fine threads of ebony. Jacob and Laureen were busy sorting out the kits at our March meeting for our Scrollsaw Workshop which will be held on April 14th.
The next meeting will be on March 21st.
Selby West 578 8934 Japie Volschenk 5423633
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…. leaving Frazer & Japie to focus on their
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Meanwhile Graham Bell and Bob Fergusson were horsing around …..
Group 6: Open Workshops 2nd and 4th Wed at 6.30pm, 4th Sat at 9.30am These are especially aimed at people who are not normally free to attend groups during work hours. Roy Tregilgas 027 2497959
Group 7: Toymakers Second Saturday at 9.30am. The Toymakers Group will not have a meeting in April. Their next meeting will be in May. Mike Buck 574 4525
Thursday Students Thursday Students are expected to resume in May. Duncan Campbell 543 2590
Homeschool Students The home school program continues on March 28th, April 11th & 25th. The group is still seeking scroll-saw tutors and currently is unable to offer this to students. Doug St.George 573 8399.
Costs Participant $60 (numbers limited) Includes:Set Project Materials, Morning tea, Lunch & Afternoon tea. Non-participant $25 Includes: Morning tea, Lunch & Afternoon tea. If your scrollsaw has variable speed and takes pin-less blades please bring it with you. Some scrollsaws will be available for hire. Registrations and enquiries to Laureen Tubby 39 Luculia Drive, Mt Maunganui 3116 Phone 07 5720104 Email [email protected] Registration forms available at www.taurangawoodcrafters.org
