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The AAW is dedicated to the advancement of woodturning by providing education, information,
organization, technical assistance, and publications relating to woodturning. The North Carolina
Woodturners Association purpose is to promote an interest in wood turning for persons of all levels, and
to encourage membership in, and give support to, the American Association of Woodturners.
Volume 23, No. 8
Volume 23, No. 8 Website: www.ncwoodturners.com
Courtesy of Members of NC Woodturners
North Carolina WOODTURNERS Journal of the North Carolina Woodturners Association
A Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners
, [Street Address ] , [City, ST ZIP Code ] [Web site ] [e-mail] [phone ]
August 2013
President’s Message By Renhard McLaurin
Examination
Socrates once said, “The unexamined life isn’t worth
living.” I would suspect that the unexamined club
isn’t worth belonging to as well. When was the last
time we examined our club? Where are we headed?
What is our purpose? Luckily Socrates didn’t say
we needed the answers; we only needed to ask the
questions.
Over the next few months I will be assisting the club
and its members in asking the questions. How do we
balance the exceptional needs of the experienced
turner with the fundamental needs of the novice?
Does our club have a purpose other than meetings
once a month and a Christmas party once a year?
What else can we do?
In this month’s issue of “American Woodturner” we
are given short bois on the 2014 candidates for the
Board of the American Woodturner organization.
The candidate from North Carolina, Byron E.
Rosburgh, discussed helping take his local
Table of Contents President’s Message 1
August Raffle Items 2
August Demonstrator – Kurt Hertzog 3
2013 Challenge Projects 3
2013 Programs (and presenters) 4
Newsletter/Membership/Library News 4
Extravaganza (October 18-19, 2013) 5
North Carolina Woodturning Symposium 5
2013 Officers and Board Of Directors 6
Mentorship Information 6
Chestnut Tree – Call to club 7
Challenge Project Photos 7
Gallery Photos 9
Frank Penta’s Workshop Results 11
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Wilmington woodturners association from 35 members to over 110. He alludes to the fact that not only
giving direction to the club but also setting goals was a key to his success. Concrete ideas developed out of
the desires of the membership, and potential membership, led to their growth.
As a board, we are moving forward with some wonderful ideas but we need more input from OUR
membership in order to provide you with the solutions for your passions. We understand that the quality of
our demonstrators has a direct relationship with the number of members present at a monthly meeting.
(Except for last month when we had several members present for Orville Shook’s presentation. They must
have assumed we had another presenter. Just kidding Orville.)
I could spend the next three months learning about segmented turning but I know that others want to hear
about design techniques, business opportunities, nontraditional turning, pens, etc… We strive to provide
something for everyone. We can do design techniques with segmented turning. We can learn about pens
while discussing basic and advanced techniques at the same time.
I guess what I am saying is that I hope you will become vocal. Very vocal. We will work to provide you
with opportunities to voice your opinions. At next month’s meeting you will be asked to relay information
about presentations you wish to see, opportunities with which you wish to be associated and endeavors in
which you wish to partake. We hope to have a representative from one of our beneficiary charities to relay
the impact we can have on the lives of others.
As a precursor, please review the questions below and bring some answers with you at the meeting on
August 10th
.
Do you have any presenters you wish to see in the coming months?
Do you have any techniques you wish to learn through a club presentation?
What questions would you like answered about woodturning?
What is your favorite joke about woodturning/woodworking?
What are your favorite websites?
Please come next month as we explore shell ornaments and work on the questions Socrates asked us to
examine?
August Raffle Items By Evanna Brening
Angle Grinder 4-1/2"
Dovetail Scraper 267
Timberwolf Bandsaw Blade Cert Up To $25.95 Value
Microplane Round Large *+
3" Sponge Pad H&L Medium W/ Spindle *+
Grandma's Lye Soap 6.6oz *+
Thin CA Adhesive (2.5 Oz)*+
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August Demonstrator – Kurt Hertzog By Beth Parham
I am excited for this month’s meeting. I, personally, will be able
to meet Kurt Hertzog, Vice President of American Association of
Woodturners (AAW).
The morning portion of his presentation is scheduled to be Sputnik
Shell Ornaments; afternoon presentation will be Beyond the Basic pen. I am
looking forward to seeing this master woodturner sharing his skill and taking copious notes for my
reference after the day is finished. The exact demonstrations may vary from this write-up; this is based on
the information I had at the time of publication of the newsletter.
A professional woodturner, Kurt enjoys the continuum of woodturning from making his own turning tools
to photographing his finished turnings. He keeps his turnings diverse in an effort to explore fully the craft
and the medium. As frequent demonstrator and instructor on all facets of woodturning, he particularly
enjoys teaching tool sharpening, work holding, and advanced pen making.
Kurt writes two regular feature columns for Woodturning Design Magazine and a series for Woodturning
Magazine. He is one of the five Council Members of the Pen Makers Guild, past Chairman of the
Rochester Woodworkers Society, and a member of the Board of Directors and currently Vice President of
the American Association of Woodturners.
His work has been featured in the American Association of Woodturners "Rounding The Corners" Exhibit
and published in Woodturning Design, Woodturning magazine, American Woodturner, Pen World, and
Stylus magazines. You can see the range of his work on www.kurthertzog.com, and on
www.penmakersguild.com.
[From Kurt's website - http://www.kurthertzog.com/about.htm]
2013 Challenge Projects By Scott Caskey
MO PROJECT HOLIDAY SUGGESTIONS
Aug Honey dipper and honey
bowl (make a set)
http://www.teknatool.com/projects/project5.pdf
Sept Natural edge bowls.
Oct Turn a jack-o-lantern (turn it
paint it dye it carve it make
it a jack o lantern get
creative)
Oct 31 Halloween
Nov Turkey or other game calls
(even old crow)
Thanksgiving
Dec Snowmen Christmas
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2013 Programs (and presenters) By Mike Mills
Newsletter/Membership/Library News By Beth Parham
Newsletter
I am always looking for information, materials and topics that you would like to see as part of the club’s
newsletter. Share ideas you’d like to see incorporated in OUR newsletter.
Library
The library is being inventoried and evaluated for worn materials, missing videos and/or DVDs, broken or
items that do not play properly. We have obtained additional materials from the Tuckers as well as from
other members that have donated to the club. These are being evaluated/separated/cataloged where they
may be additions to our library.
Membership
We have had a member join during the month (shopping in Klingspor and learned about the club and the
club discount benefit). Additionally there were some renewals that came in at the last meeting. I am
working on adding new nametags and membership information for our directory as well as updating
membership information to Klingspor for discounts.
Types of Membership and annual pricing. See me at meetings if you want to join or have questions
regarding membership. Also, remember that membership entitles you to a 10% discount from Klingspor
on all purchases (except things with a plug).
Regular $50/year - After July 1st - $40.00;
After October 1st - $55.00, which includes the following year.
Centurion $100/year (paid to NCW Education Fund. Includes special name tag.)
Lifetime $600 one time paid to NCW Education Fund. Includes membership for life and
special name tag
Benefactor $1,000 one-time paid to NCW Education Fund. Includes honorary membership in
NCW (designed for businesses)
MONTH PRESENTER TOPIC
August Kurt Herzog Sputnik Shell Ornaments / Beyond the Basic pen
September Open
October Sam McDowell
November Open (NC Symposium demonstrator)
December Christmas Party At “Market on Main”, Hickory, NC
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August 2013 Issue
Extravaganza (October 18-19, 2013)
Klingspor does so much for NCW; it is time to
GIVE BACK. NCW members need to volunteer to
assist with camera and clean up at the demonstrator
lathe. Plus we also need members to turn at the
NCW turning station. Come out and play, make
some mulch, and try to beat Scotty’s heap.
Also Set Up* and Break Down volunteers NEEDED for the NCW
demonstration area – compensation TBA.
*Set up volunteers must have knowledge of how to set up NCW audio and visual
equipment.
The signup sheet will be at the next few meetings. Please see a board member for any questions.
North Carolina Woodturning Symposium
Biennial Regional Symposium
November 1st - 3rd, 2013 Greensboro, NC
Join us as we bring some of the best turners from around the world to Greensboro.
Compensation will be paid to members who volunteer to work the NCW symposium room. What would
you need to do? You will need to be the camera assistant and clean up after the demonstrator.
Volunteers will be compensated $25.00 for EACH rotation they complete.
There will be 7 simultaneous demonstrations at each of 9 rotations over the three days. Great way to see
a demonstrator is behind the camera or in our room. Nothing like a front row seat.
Our Rooms Featured Demonstrators for 2013:
(information courtesy of NCW website)
Keith Tompkins, USA "Finials", "Winged Bowl", and "Design Inspiration"
His times in our room are:
Friday 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Essential Cuts
Saturday 8:30 am – 10:00 am Finials
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Design Inspiration
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Turning a Winged Bowl
Sunday 8:30 am – 10:00 am Finials
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Turning a Winged Bowl
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Frank Penta, USA "Turning a Lantern Ornament"
Sunday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Turning a Lantern
Ornament
Nick Cook, USA
Friday 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Salt, Pepper and Coffee
Saturday 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Salt, Pepper and Coffee
Also Set Up* and Break Down volunteers NEEDED for the NCW demonstration room – compensation
TBA.
*Set up volunteers must have knowledge of how to set up NCW audio and visual equipment.
The signup sheet will be at the next few meetings. Please see a board member for any questions.
2013 Officers and Board Of Directors
Mentorship Information If you are interested in learning new skills, or improving the skills you have, contact one of these NCW
members: * Scott Caskey (Iron Station, NC) 704-735-2382
* Edgar Ingram (Statesville, NC) 704-876-4576
* Sam McDowell (Statesville, NC) 704-871-9801
* John Melius (Mooresville, NC) 704-663-0757
* Jim Miles (Cornelius, NC) 704-661-0600
* Don Olsen (Lincolnton, NC) 704-735-9335
OFFICERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Renhard
McLaurin (704) 838-0099
Scott Caskey (term expires 2013) (704) 735-2382
Vice President /
Program Chair Mike Mills (704) 483-7315 John Melius
(term expires 2013) (704) 663-0757
Treasurer Gary Ritchie (704) 692-9492 Brent Cook (term expires 2014)
(704) 990-6995
Secretary Beth Parham (828) 294-4001 Gene Parham (term expires 2014)
(828) 294-4001
Website Director Mike Mills (704) 483-7315 Ed Mackey (term expires 2015)
(704) 537-2997
Journal Editor Beth Parham (828) 294-4001
(828) 244-9512 Jerry Long (term expires 2015)
(704) 483-9460
Email: [email protected]
Past President Evanna Brening (704) 740-8026
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April 2013
Chestnut Tree – Call to club By Beth Parham
I received a call from an elderly lady that has a chestnut tree that she needs cut down. She was wondering
if the club or any of the members would want to cut the tree down for the wood. If interested, please
contact me ([email protected] or 828-294-4001) for information on contacting her./ Mrs.
Sigman lives in Lincolnton, NC.
Challenge Project Photos By Scott Caskey
Dean Wright Robert Bynum
Max Schronce
Scott Caskey
TC Scronce
Orville Shook
June Challenge Project - Tools
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July Challenge Project - Toys
Dean Wright Edgar Ingram
Orville Shook
TC Scronce
Robert Brown Ken Hunt
Orville Shook Orville Shook
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August 2013 Issue
Gallery Photos By Scott Caskey
Jerry Ostrander – Poplar Vessel
Dean Wright
Jerry Ostrander –
Walnut Vessel Jerry Ostrander – Walnut
Bowl
Tom Denne – Mahogany
Plate
Tom Denne – Mahogany
Plate
Mike Mills – various bowls (Maple & Tababuia) Edgar Ingram –Maple
Dome Display
Edgar Ingram
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Max Schronce-
Magnolia
Orville Shook
– Emu Egg
Renhard McLaurin –
Ambrosia Maple vessel Tom Crawford –
Cherry Peppermill
Ed Mackey –
Lidded Maple vessel Don Olsen –
Ambrosia Red Maple
Don Olsen – Walnut vessel Don Olsen - Hickory
Ed Mackey –
Lidded Maple vessel
North Carolina WOODTURNERS Page 11 of 12
August 2013 Issue
Frank Penta’s Workshop Results
Brian Butler – Chestnut &
Oak Hat
John French – Walnut Bowl
Beth Parham – Ambrosia
Maple Bowl
Evanna Brening –
Ambrosia Maple Platter
John French
Ambrosia Maple Platter
Mike Mills
Ambrosia Maple Platter
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North Carolina Woodturners
2154 Frye Avenue
Hickory, NC 28602
North Carolina Woodturners
c/o Beth Parham
2154 Frye Avenue
Hickory, NC 28602
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August 10, 2013
Remember, our meetings are always on
the second Saturday of the month
at
Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop 856 21st Street Drive
Hickory, NC
unless otherwise noted in the Journal.