WOODTURNERS

OF THE

GOULBURN VALLEY INC A0003352K

VOLUME 31 – No. 05

MAY 2017

NEWSLETTER

LEN TAYLOR – PRESIDENT

PHONE – 0458 777 901

CHRIS HARVEY – SECRETARY

PHONE – 0407 320 102 CLUB PHONE – 0481 856 407

POSTAL ADDRESS

P.O. BOX 2071, SHEPPARTON, VIC. 3632 96 PACKHAM ST., SHEPPARTON

W.T.G.V .INC. COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT – LEN TAYLOR

SECRETARY – CHRIS HARVEY

TREASURER – CHRIS HARVEY

VICE PRESIDENT – PERRIE BULLOCK

PUBLIC OFFICER - CHRIS HARVEY

WORKSHOP MANAGER – WILLIS MUNDY

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

HELEN TAYLOR, ATHEL CHAPMAN, WILLIS MUNDY

VERN MARVEN, BOB BEECROFT

NEWSLETTER EDITOR – DON Mc CRABB

ALMONER – LORRAINE NOONAN

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PRESIDENT’S PAGE

We have been busy at the Club recently, Toy Workshop, Saw Milling,

New Thicknesser in operation and the list goes on.

The only thing missing from the above list is Disabled Parking, provision

and drainage, all Thanks to Shepparton City Council.

The cricket stumps and bats for St Georges Rd.P.S. have been delivered

(12Sets). Thanks to all members who made them.

We had our first Toy working Bee which was well attended, Tool Trays

( 2 Styles) assembled and clear coated, Ducks cut out, Earing Stands clear

coated,

stumps painted etc. etc.

The revamped Saw Mill had its first outing at Cosgrove farm where a

felled Liquid Amber was milled with 7 members in attendance.

The Mill performed without fault in all departments, Thanks to the

members who put in a lot of time to get it up and running. A BIG

Thankyou to Willis who guided the team. The new Hammer thicknesser

is in operation and has a lock fitted, which means it will only be

operated under supervisors instruction. A do's and don'ts Instruction book

is being printed as i write this page.

This is a top Quality machine that will give a top quality finish so please

follow instructions.

The North East woodies gathering is held at Alexandra on Sat 13th May

with 15 names on the list all going by bus.

The 15th May our next general meeting will include hands on Spindle

turning and Bowl mounting session with Lindsay, Perrie, Don and Len.

We have 13 names on the list for the above session.

Ther will be more Saw Milling days in the near future as Alex Trotter has

logs to be milled and logs from Scots Church yard have been off loaded

on siteat Alex Trotters. ..

Cheers LEN.

WOODTURNERS OF THE GOULBURN VALLEY INC. 3352K GENERAL MEETING

To be held at the Clubrooms, 96 Packham Street, Shepparton

.MAY 15 at 7-30pm

Apologies

Correspondence

Treasurer’s Report

Committee Business

General Business

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Show & Tell Chairman – Rob Osborne

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We are excited to announce the introduction of an all

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You can now purchase big brand frozen and chilled

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Open 7 days a week

Monday – Friday 9am-6pm

Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm

CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day,

Good Friday & Anzac Day

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Door & Raffle Ron Betts & Max Gillard

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MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING OF

WOODTURNERS OF

GOULBURN VALLEY INC.

18-4-2017 OPENING: Meeting opened by President Len at

7.35 p.m. with 24 members in attendance. New member Robert Osborne

welcomed to the meeting.

APOLOGIES: Vern Marven, Dick Syer, Paul Berg, Lorraine Noonan,

Brian Smedley (5)

Moved: Marilyn Behncke that the apologies be accepted, seconded; Ray

McDonald Carried.

MINUTES: Minutes of the previous meeting held 20/02/17 and 20/03/2017

as circulated in the newsletter were accepted; moved: Perrie

Bullock .

Seconded: Athel Chapman; Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE: Since the last general meeting 7 Newsletters have

been received from various clubs and organisations.

General:: 1. COGS re drainage and parking. Recent contact with council

officers reveal that it was too wet to undertake drainage works when they

were planned and the re instatement of disabled parking is currently in the

hands of the design engineers who are trying to come up with a solution.

Members encouraged to contact council officers to express their concerns

about the situation.

2. Membership Apps from Trevor Onn and Robert Osborne; approved by the

committee.

3. Notification re ABN update. 4. Helen & Owen Harris – thanks for the

Woodshow. 5. Bunnings invite to Community Recognition Evening 18th

May 2017- Len Taylor & Perrie Bullock to attend. Don McCrabb to

supervise evening workshop. 6. Solar City Office Equipment re name

change to ‘Next Office Tech P/L. 6. Lathe for sale notice from Ray Sanders.

7. Merrigum Historical Society – Thanks. 8. Alex Woodies re NE Gathering

13/05/17 number required 30/04/17. 9. John & Ros Wright letter of apology

for the next 5 meetings.

Out: Reply re Kidstown fruit stand- Design and material pending. 15

Certificates of appreciation for demonstrators at the woodshow – one yet to

go.

Moved: Ros Wright that the correspondence as read be accepted. Seconded,

Helen Taylor; Carried.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE:

North East Gathering $10.00 deposit for the cost of the bus for members

attending. Max, Athel, Vern, Dick, Len, Willis, Chris, Rob Blamey, Nina,

and Perrie . Bus to leave library car park at 7.30am.

GENERAL BUSINESS COMMITTEE. A liquid amber tree has been offered to the club to be collected 23/04/17.

Club mill to be taken to site on 23/04/17 to process the timber, Max,

Alex, Perrie, Len and Chris to attend.

AGM Club competition – members wishing to compete are to be given an

identical piece of timber to construct any article which conforms to

the issued guidelines.

May general meeting to be hands on demonstration & instruction on

spindle turning, bowl mounting and an information session on

‘Pinterest’ & ‘etsy’. Meeting to commence at 7 pm BBQ available.

The authority of supervisors was discussed and it was agreed that they

have the authority to prevent unsafe practices both for personal safety

and machinery damage.

A set of measurements and instructions is being drawn up for the

construction of cricket sets to avoid variations in sizes.

The committee is investigating the way workshop fees are collected in an

effort to ensure that all members are contributing when using the

workshop. A survey relating to the level of workshop fees is to be

circulated with the next newsletter for members to complete and

return to the club.

Recent damage to machinery again emphasises the need for members to

report to supervisors about projects being undertaken. All members

are reminded that they are required to clean up after themselves and

to replace tools etc. after use.

The committee recommendation for a new club logo was shown to

members for comment and they were invited to contribute ideas. The

matter of new club shirts was also discussed; both matters deferred

until next meeting for members to consider.

Members were informed of the passing of ex member Jim Nicholls and

Carl Walkers wife Mary. Sincere condolences to both families.

TREASURERS REPORT

Balance at 31-3-2017 $10812-66

Balance at 31-3-2017 $5784-28.

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GENERAL BUSINESS:

1. Frank Reardon has a lathe, clamps and tools for sale- if interested see Len for

details.

2. Woodshow: Any changes to the woodshow format, venue etc. are being

investigated by a committee which will report in due course. After some

discussion Nina Slade moved that we conduct a woodshow in 2018, seconded

Ron Betts. Carried.

3. An article for the Australian Woodworker is to be submitted for publication.

4. The new thicknesser has been installed.

5. The first Toy workshop for this year is on Saturday 22nd April, 2017.

6. John Wright – Fire plan required updating.

7. Workshop to be open on Anzac day.

8. Ray McDonald informed members that the boxes for ‘Special Kids’ is ongoing;

he is happy to continue making them on behalf of the club.

9. Bob Beecroft has been able to source Merbau? / Heat treated ash? for the club

and will arrange to collect a trailer load.

10.The bi monthly publication of the newsletter was raised and concern express

about information not being disseminated early enough. Neil Armstrong

moved that we return to month publication, seconded by Nina Slade, carried.

Raffle:

1st prize – Chris Harvey – Magnetic pen pick up kit.

2nd prize – Rob Osborne – Cat Key Holder.

3rd prize - Ron Betts – Pen Case.

4th prize – Max Gillard - Stain.

5th prize – Bob Beecroft – Block of unknown wood. (maybe ‘Unca’!)

6th prize – Alex Trotter – Mulberry wood.

7th prize – Baden Howe – Pot Purri Lid.

8th prize – Frank Matthews – Walnut.

9th prize – Rob Blamey – unknown wood.

Meeting Closed - 8.55 p.m.

CLEAN WORKSHOP

Every one is expected to clean up when finished, not leave it to the next

member to use the machine. If everyone cleans when they are finished the

last clean is just as easy as the first. Also can every one see that the

benches are clean and not cluttered with toys etc. The Wednesday night

supervisors have to clear the benches so that the members have

somewhere to work

Thanks

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NEW LOGO Members are invited to design a NEW LOGO for the club, these will be

considered at the next General Meeting. Suggestions for a new shirt will

also be considered.

MAY MEETING The May meeting will be a hands on, doing spindle turning and Bowl

mounting. We may be able to borrow lathes to cover the number of names

on the board.

There will also be a session on Pinterest and Etsy, a web site where you

can sell craft wear

CLUB COMPETITION FOR NEXT A.G.M. If you are interested in having a go at the next A.G.M. Competition see

one of the committee members who will present you with a block of

wood ( all blocks will be the same size ). If you are not happy with the

piece of wood, ask for a replacement. You can use any hardware and 10%

of extra material may be used. Members will judge the items at the

A.G.M.

If you take a block of wood and do not produce an item you will be

asked to return the block of wood or pay for it

Council of Woodworking Clubs New Web Site

http://www.councilwoodworkingclubs.org

Parking at the clubrooms

When parking out side of the clubrooms please consider

other members, park so that you are not taking up an area that

could fit two cars . We all like to park at the door, and if you

are in front of the roller door, be prepared to move if someone

wants to bring in wood to be machined or maybe load up

materials

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SCROLL SAW BLADES

We are Australian Distributors for the

Swiss made Pégas® blades. These are available in

both pinless and pinned. We also sell the German made

Flying Dutchman blades. Pinless are $5.00 a dozen,

while pinned are $6.50 a dozen. 3” blades are $5.50

a dozen. Swiss Made Coping Saw Blades

available for $5.50 dozen.

We also sell Mini chucks and mini twist drills.

Foot Switches for $65

Proportional scales for $9.50 – a handy tool.

We are agents for Hegner drum sander and other

Hegner products.

All prices are plus postage.

….Contact us for a blade catalogue….

Helen Harris

PO Box 1384, Murray Bridge SA 5253

Ph 08 8531 3440

ochjh@scrolling.com.au PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

Email—ochjh@scrolling.com.au

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Who is this lady?

WOODTURNERS OF THE GOULBURN VALLEY INC

APPRECIATES RECEIVING SPONSORSHIP FROM THE FOLLOWING :

SPC/ARDMONA FACTORY SALES, MAXAM PRINTING,

PLEASE SUPPORT THEM AS THEY SUPPORT US

TO OUR MEMBERS AND ANY OF THEIR FAMILY WHO

ARE NOT WELL OR ARE IN HOSPITAL,

THE CLUB WISHES THEM A SPEEDY RECOVERY.

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W.T.G.V. WEBSITE - www.woodturnersgv.com

Our newsletter can be seen in colour on the website.

N.L. Articles

Any members wanting to

place articles in the club

news letter must put them in

writing or they will not

appear. My memory isn’t

what it used to be. Any

photo’s must be presented

on a stick, ( not a wooden

one ).

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PERRIE BULLOCK

Finger Joint Jig

RAY Mc DONALD

2 Redgum Bowls

LEN TAYLOR

Frying pan handle

SHOW & TELL APRIL 2017

COLLECTING THE LIQUIDAMBER

TIMBER MILL UP AND RUNNING.

On Sunday 23rd April, 2017, Len, Chris, Perrie, Willis, Bob, Max, Alex

and Ray headed to the Nicholson property at Caniambo to give the club

timber mill its first major run to slab a large Liquid Amber tree. On

arrival at the property the tree was already on the ground ready to be

‘attacked’. Once all the small branches were removed we then set about

cutting the trunk into some great slabs of timber. The mill ran like

clockwork without any hiccups, and as a result we cut some great slabs,

varying in colour and size. The slabs have a moisture content of

approx. 20% and are currently stored in the container and, once dry, will

make some fantastic raffle prizes, etc.

Thanks to the beautiful weather and a well-oiled machine we had a very

successful day. Thanks to those who attended and assisted on the day.

Chris

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SURVEY We have paid a workshop fee for over 20 years

The workshop fees are not covering the cost of replacing

consumables such as bandsaw blades, sanding belts, drills, router bits,

electricity etc.

Please complete the survey and return it to the box beside the sign in

book.

Circle your preferred answer

The wokshop fee applies toevery time you use the workshop /

premises for personal projects.

Write comments and suggestions on the back of the survey.

Do you think workshop fees Yes

Should be raised No

Should workshop fees be raised to $3

$4

$5

$6 Per person

Left to the discression of each

Should fees to use equipment in the member

“Noisey room “ be set at $5 per workshop session

$2 per machine per person

Photos by U3A

COMING EVENTS

Next Social Meeting: 15th MAY 2017

Don Mc. 80th Terminus Hotel June 24th PYO NO PRESENTS

Down Under Turnabout 8th-9th-10th September

Australian Woodturning Exhibition 16th to 18th June

.AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS FROM

WORKSHOP

AVXL VP GLUE 500ml

JOINING BUSCUITS PACK OF 50

DOWEL PACKOF 50-8,10,&11mm

SANDPAPER– BELTS,SHEETS &

VELCRO

CLUB LIBRARY

BOOKS, MAGAZINES, VIDEOS &

DVD’S Available for one month loan.

WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR ROSTER

Tues Thurs. Sat.

1/06 Carl 3/o6 Lindsay

6/06 Willis 8/06 Rob B 10/06 Perrie

13/06 David 15/06 Carl 17/06 Willis

20/06 Rob B 22/06 Lindsay 24/06 David

27/06 Perrie 29/06 Willis 1/07 Lindsay

4/07 Len 6/07 Carl 8/07 Perrie

11/07 Rob B 13/07 David 15/07 Willis

18/07 Carl 20/07 Lindsay 22/07 Perrie

25/07 Lindsay 27/07 Willis 29/07 Rob B

Wednesday p.m. Vern and Don

Thursday p.m. Len plus supervisors