There were 32 members in attendance at the meeting and four guests (Al Bibbero, David Lokenzini, Jasen Benoit and Ethan Benoit) for a total of 36 people in attendance.
Presentation
This evening’s presentation was by John Slezak. First, John showed how to tune-up Larry Simmons old bandsaw and then he demonstrated a few bandsaw techniques.In tuning up the bandsaw, he demonstrated how to true up the blade – make sure it is fitted properly on the tires (set blade teeth on center of tires). Sometimes though, as in the case of this bandsaw, new tires are needed to properly true up the blade in order to get a straight cut. John brought an extra blade (or two) with him to show how to install a new blade and adjust the tension. To demonstrate some bandsaw techniques, he used a 1/8” blade to show how to make tighter curved cuts.He demonstrated some cuts and showed us a couple of puzzles he made using the bandsaw.
Business Meeting and Announcements
A reminder –
- Club DVD library – see Terry Bair if you would like to check out any how-to DVDs.
- Club shirts for sale – see Tony DAlberto
Nametags:John Philips asked that we give him our name tags. He plans to have them redone so that instead of a pin back they will have a magnetic back.
Upcoming Events
SeptemberDemonstration Meet and Shop Meet: For reasons beyond their control, the demonstrator for this month’s Demonstration Meet and the host for this month’s Shop Meet have had to cancel those events. If anyone can do one of those events, please let Joe Mannke know. This month the Demonstrator Meet would normally be on the 19th and the Shop Meet would be on the 26th.
Demonstration Meets: We have three more opportunities for people to sign-up for Demonstration meets.
Shop Meets: We only need someone for this month.
- Executive Board: By November – asking for people to volunteer for Club positions.
- Holiday Meeting: December 14, 2016 Asking members to make two wood gifts.
- FL State Fair: February 9-20, 2017 (Need volunteers.)
- Wood Working Show (FL State Fairgrounds): March 17-19, 2017 (Need volunteers.)
- Picnic: April 2017 (Remember the 2X4 contest.)
A member donated a vice and it was auctioned off for $57.
Show & Tell
John Slezak – puzzles
Dennis Daudelin – miniature turnings
Joe Mathis – Carved plaque -horses
Denny Wetter – Turned bowl
Mike Swart – trellis
Terry Bair – Toys (noise makers)
Steve Christoffers – unusual shaped wood art
Sid Mann – Struts
Fred Damianos – 3 turned candle holders
Mary Lou Spottswood- small laser cut wood plaque
John Philips – 4 turned bowls
Larry Simmons – Magazine rack
Next Month’s Meeting – October 12, 2016 at Advantage Lumber.