CAPITAL AREA WOODWORKERS

WOODSHOP ADVISOR Volume 31 Issue 2

February 2018

Upcoming Meeting:

January Meeting Review: Editor’s Note: I was absent from the January meeting, so I want to thank Michael Mitchell for providing me with the meeting notes and photographs of the meeting. Great job Mike!

Tuesday, February 6, 2017 Social Time 5:15 to 6:30

Meeting starts promptly at 6:30

There were 20 in attendance at the January meeting. Michael Mitchell began the meeting and started with MCL Cafeteria, 2151 Wabash Ave the election of officers for 2018. Michael explained February Program: that there would not be a vote for the At-Large Easy-to-build, quick, low-cost projects for the officers since those positions had been voted on previously with the understanding that they would Novice Woodworker See Meeting, p2

ANNUAL DUES REMINDER:

Future Meeting Topics / Events

CAW club membership dues are payable in January. The annual dues amount is $30. Please submit payment along with a completed Membership Application to Treasurer Steve Verhulst at the next club meeting or mail both to:

March Program Presentation by: _

Steve Verhulst 759 Shoshoni Dr. Springfield, IL 62711

Mike Bredemeyer

Norm Koerner

Dan Chevalier

Dan Schmoker

Les Eastep

Ralph Winch

Wednesday, March 7th at 6:30 PM CAW Officers 2018

A fillable form Membership Application can be printPresident ed from the Club’s website: www.cawspi.org President-Elect Past President Treasurer Editor Web Master: At-Large At-Large At-Large

Schedule of 2018 Meetings January 8th - Monday

July - Club Picnic

February 6th - Tuesday

August 7th - Tuesday

March 7th - Wednesday

September 5th - Wednesday

April 2nd - Monday

October 1st - Monday

May 1st - Tuesday

November 6th - Tuesday

June 6th - Wednesday

Dec - Club Xmas Party

Website: E mail:

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Open Richard Nichols Michael Mitchell Steve Verhulst Clay Crocker Michael Mitchell Steve Gage John Little Norm Koerner

502-4486 546-6033 787-8795 546-6033 416-1819 306-1678 414-2657 787-8795

www.cawspi.org [email protected]

Meeting, Cont. from p1 tightening. You do not want the bit to come loose, as

you may not know where it will end up when it finally stops spinning!

continue serving through 2018. Michael asked the attendees if anyone was interested in holding the officer position of President or President-Elect. Norm Koerner proceeded to nominate Rich Nichols and Michael Bredemeyer Seconded. The motion was opened for discussion, but there was none. Michael called for a vote and the motion carried. Michael then went through the election of Treasurer, Web Master, and Editor. All in attendance voted for those nominated.

Cutting Multi-Angle Objects by Jerry Helfrich Jerry Helfrich provided a chart to the club on cutting multi-angle objects. A copy is on page 7.

Recently Made Christmas Gifts by Dennis Gross Dennis Gross made a presentation about items he made as Christmas gifts. He made a set of dice for Yard-Yahtzee, a Tic-Tac-Toe board, and a Chinook Helicopter. Evening Program photos start on page 4.

Michael announced that annual club dues are payable in January. He mentioned that the officers are requesting that all members provide a completed membership application with their dues so that the club’s database of members could be updated. Michael had printed copies of the membership application available for members at the meeting. Next, Michael reviewed an agenda template drafted by Norm Koerner that can be used as a guide by the groups assigned to organize this year’s monthly meetings. A copy can be found on page 10.

Show-and-Tell: Norm Koerner brought in fiber rod clamps. The rods were purchased for $2.00 per four foot rod. The rods could be cut into whatever length that needed to be used. Norm used scrap wood for the clamp jaws. Roland Folse brought in a Bonzi Stand that used a small three way joint and made from Teak Flooring. Andrew Ogden showed a Maltese Cross Cutting Board he had made. Ben Reynolds showed Walnut and Cherry Jewelry Hanging Organizers he made. Show-and-Tell photos begin on page 8.

Evening Programs:

Recent Projects by Curtis Meinhart Curtis Meinhart gave a short presentation on a Custom Picture Frame, Charger Plate, and Yule Log. During his presentation Curtis pointed out that he used a picture frame jig from Rockler that was approximately $40.00.

50/50 Raffle: The 50/50 total was $57.00 with the winner getting $29.00. Curtis Meinhart had the lucky ticket this evening. Also, Norm Koerner brought in a Scented Candle which was won by Ralph Winch in a second drawing.

Router Safety by Steven Verhulst

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Steve Verhulst spoke to the club about router safety. Steve mentioned how table saws, chain saws, and Meeting Mini-Contests ladders can all be obvious safety risks around the March Meeting workshop, but what about routers? Try not to force a router during use. If the router fights back, back off Bring an Antique Tool for Show-and-Tell and try to shut it down safely. Use a large diameter June Meeting shank bit (1/2”) whenever possible because they are easier to tighten and tend to stay more secure in the Make a Mallet or Gavel router chuck. When installing a router bit, do not Any member who participates in the Minibottom out the bit. Set it all the way in and then raise the bit up a small amount before tightening the chuck. Contest will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win $10. Some suggest putting lubricant on the shaft before 2

HELP!!!

TIP-OF-THE-MONTH CA Glue

Submitted by Norm Koerner ...get the word out about our club by distributing the club’s brochures and business Most of us are familiar with a product loosely called CA glue. That acronym stands for CYANOACRYcards.

LATE. Other common names include Instant Glue and Krazy Glue. CA glue comes in small plastic bottles with a tip for dispensing. Common sizes are 1, 2, and 4 ounces. Costs of up to $10 per ounce are not unheard of. CA glues come in various viscosities loosely called thin, medium, and thick. Thin is like many solvents such as acetone, paint thinner, etc., and will instantly wick into tiny cracks. Medium and thick resemble paints and/or gravy and are commonly used in “open cracks” in wood and with porous materials like pottery. CA glues dry clear and can be mixed with sanding powder and sawdust which accepts stain. The product was first discovered during World War II, but its patent, manufacture, and sales were tossed around from company to company including Kodak for years before becoming available to and popular with the public. Chemically this product is complicated, at least to me. Ask our chemistry guru, Mike Cortelyou. It is also known to be a substitute for skin and wound repairs in place of sutures, ask Dr. Roland Folse. The main problem with CA glue occurs when you accidentally apply them to the wrong surface. If you get a single drop on one finger and touch your thumb you need to grab the spritzing can of debonder. If you get it on your skin you often have to let it “wear off” over a multi-day period. Handle with care. Another common problem is that it tends to “set up” or dry in the bottle. Shelf life can be extended by storing unopened bottles in the refrigerator. Once opened, the dispensing tips should be sealed with their “cap” or by inserting a pin, needle, or syringe. Moisture in the air (humidity) enhances premature hardening in the bottle. The best strategy is to store the little containers in a glass jar with a seal-worthy lid. This tends to keep moisture out, especially if you add a few of those little silica gel packs to steal the moisture out of the jar’s air. Silica packs can be rejuvenated by heating in the oven at 230 degrees. Use care in using CA glues. Fumes will bother your nostrils and burn your eyes. There is enough heat released from the chemical reaction to threaten flames on cotton cloth. Common uses include sealing cracks in wood and repairing broken pottery. It’s also used for attaining a shiny finish on wooden items turned on the lathe.

Check Out Your CAW Website! If you have not been to www.cawspi.org in a while, you should check it out! The website has a new, updated look and is easier to administer. Some new features include a members only bulletin board and password protected member information. If you need the password, contact Michael Mitchell at: [email protected]

Special Notes: Show-and-Tell: Members are encouraged to bring in items or projects to share at our meetings. Show us what you’ve been working on lately! Share What You’ve Learned: If you’ve read an interesting article or some other woodworking related source, bring the topic to one of our meetings to share. Your participation is needed. Bring a Friend: You are encouraged to bring a friend who might be interested in the presentation topic. This is a good way to help expand our membership. 50/50 Raffle Items: Bring an item to be given away during the 50/50 raffle. Most of us have unused items around our workshops that we could part with! 3

Evening Programs

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT St. Louis Woodworking Show Friday 9th

Saturday 10th Sunday 11th

10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm

10am - 3pm

Gateway Center on Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL $14 admission unless you have a $2-off card. For additional information go to : www.thewoodworkingshows.com

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Show-and-Tell

▲ Norm Koerner’s fiber rod clamps. ▲ Roland Folse’s Teak Bonzi Stand. ◄ Andrew Ogden’s Maltese Cross Cutting Board. ▼ Ben Reynolds’ Jewelry Hanging Organizers.

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2018 Club Meeting Assignments

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