november 2013 c a p i t a l a r e a
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In this issue:
P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e
C a p i t a l A r e aC a p i t a l A r e aC a p i t a l A r e a W o o d t u r n e r sW o o d t u r n e r sW o o d t u r n e r s
M o n t h l y M e e t i n g
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Saturday, November 9, 2013, 8:30 to 2:30 at Bryant HS.
Mike Chandler
I have been involved in woodworking for over 30 years. I started turning 10 years ago. Like a lot of folks, I began by learning to turn bowls, then spindles and recently boxes. I developed my skills to the point that I frequently teach at John C. Campbell Folk Art School, Arrowmont School of Arts and Clemson Universities OLLI Program. I
like helping fellow turners develop their skills and sharing what I know with others. We are going to explore the different shapes and designs that can be applied to a box. For example sometimes just a basic uniform shape is the best and a good place to start. The fun really begins when we look at the lid. The lid of a box offers many opportunities for
decoration; your only limit is your imagination. This is what we are going to explore because after all: What’s a box? Just a bowl with a lid!
Demonstration entrance fee is $7. Primo subs will be ordered for lunch. $8.00 sub, chips and a drink. Orders will be placed by 10 AM.
In this issue:
Monthly Meeting 1
The Jet 1221 Lathe 2
CAW Activities Calender 4
About our Members 5
Advertisements 6
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T h e J E T 1 2 2 1 L a t h e b y F r a n k J e s s u p
This article is not meant to be a review, so, don’t tell me about the “Gee Whiz” lathe that you have, custom made by the folks at Robust to your personal specs. My intent is to compare the Jet 1221 (12” X 21”) to the Jet 1014, Jet 1220 and OneWay 1224. To cut down on the suspense, I still own the 1014, 1220 and 1224. The OneWay is my favorite, as it should be, given that it costs more than three times what a 1221 does. I love the Jet 1221, yet for portability I still own the 1014. If I were purchasing today, I wouldn’t buy the Jet 1220; the one I own was purchased before the 1221 was introduced.
Pros 1) The first thing I noticed is the 1221’s very beefy bed — more so than my far more expensive OneWay 1224. Also, the 1221 has a much beefier belt and pulleys than the other small Jets. The 1221 is comparable to the OneWay and far larger than the previous Jets. For some reason the 1220 has four pulleys, not a plus; here the prize goes to OneWay, 2 pulleys. The 1221 has three pulleys but with a range of 110 to 1800 RPM, I suspect that the 1221 will be run about 95 plus percent of the time on the middle pulley set. 2) Capacity is not only 12” vice 10” on the portable, but with a 21 inch length capacity, drilling of such things as Pepper Mills become far more viable on the 1221. 3) Speed range for the 1221 is 60 to 3600 RPM, verses 500 to 3900 RPM for the 1014. As I’ve never used max speed; I favor a lathe that will go slow enough for sanding and turning those out-of-balance pieces, and 60 is far superior to 500 in this regard. 4) All of the lathes compared have variable speed control. Only the 1221 has a meter readout for RPM. The meters are poorly calibrated, as each of the four 1221s showed a different range on each pulley setting, and in most cases the readout exceeds the label specs (on the underside of the pulley cover). Regardless, I think the readout would be a plus - if you turn something well at speed X, then the next time you are turning a similar item you could return to that speed setting.
5) The 1221 has reverse as does the OneWay. I’ve also seen articles on how to add reverse to the 1014, though I’m not sure just how valuable reversing a lathe is. I’ve heard it helps with sanding — to cut off the raised grain rather than push it down. However, should you choose to use reverse, don’t forget the side effects: 1) put the worm screw in and forget you could possibly damage headstock spindle treads, or 2) you could easily spin off the faceplate/chuck. If you are quick, you can see if you catch it as it spins off the spindle- quick is synonymous with light speed. 6) The doors for getting to the changing belts are larger on the 1221. I have large hands and see this as a big plus. Also, the controller is mounted within the lathe bed, much better than outside, on a door with poor hinges, but positioned at the tailstock. Why did they chose to put controls there (shorter wire run?) which is far more dangerous than on headstock? Also, I’ve had two people complain about accidentally cutting off the lathe when leaning in to hollow. 7) Motor lift has a protruding bar (negative) but otherwise is superior to all the other lathes in this comparison. 8) Lathe comes with two tool rests - standard and a longer one. 0) This 1221 is slow getting up to speed, and slow when adjusting speed upward. Even when compared to the OneWay, which is also electronically speed controlled, the Jet is slow. This allows enough time to hide behind the headstock (for safety) when switching it on, and perhaps a couple of seconds to shut down if you were premature in energizing it.
Cons 1) Did I mention the lathe is a slow starter? 2) Heft is priceless on a lathe for reduced vibration however, at a clumsy 130 plus pounds which must be mounted on a board (there’s no other way to be able to clamp it down), the 1221 is not very portable! Also, if a 1221 is bought to replace the 1014 and is being used on the older stand, shorter people will immediate notice that the Continued page 3
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spindle center on a 1221 is about 3 inches higher than on a 1014. (The studio has gone from 7 total 1014s to (1) 1014 and (4) 1221s, and the total studio lathe count is now 12 vice 14 lathes.) 3) The tool post, tool post lock bolt, and bolt under tailstock are the same as with smaller Jets. The tool rest would have been much better if it were a standard 1” part. The two bolts have failed on other studio Jet lathes as the bolt under the tailstock has a PLASTIC insert vice a lock washer, and the locking bolt doesn’t have enough engagement at the base of lever. 4) The lathe comes with two brackets that could be handles for moving the lathe, though not good ones. They are shaped to accommodate accessory storage (such as drives or push out bars). Unfortunately they mount on the ends, and if they are holding any items the belt changing door can’t be opened on the headstock, and the tailstock can’t be removed at the other end. Also, strangely the one on headstock comes installed, and the one at the tailstock has to be installed separately (the screws come installed in the tail stock end — go figure). Summary: The studio still has all of the lathes compared here, with no plans to remove any of them. I find the 1221 to be a heck of a lot of lathe for the money. However the light weight 1014 is the most portable lathe for travel, and the 1220 has good capacity as well as portability. The OneWay 1224, though far more expensive, remains my favorite. If the design engineers were also turners, the “cons” would most likely be eliminated or become “pros”. But that is also true of all lathes. The bottom line is - this is really a good lathe!
Frank
RESOURCES FOR EXHIBITORS
This website has free articles for artists
and collectors covering pricing, selling, net-
working, and legal topics by Alan Bamberger:
www.artbusiness.com/artists.html
The Fisher Art Gallery, Northern Virginia
Community College, 2014 has a call for exhibi-
tions at www.nvcc.edu/schlesingercenter/
gallery.html To be added to the Artist Mailing
List send your name and email to: lvitel-
There is no entry fee to apply, and no commis-
sion on sales, but artists provide opening recep-
tion food. The gallery has 12 pedestals and you
can also add to that number by bringing your
own. (Potential site for CAW exhibit.)
A searchable online calendar for cultural
events in the DC Metro area, including shows
and lectures related to crafts is at
www.culturecapital.com
A cultural “connectors” for the DC met-
ropolitan area where you can list your event for
free http://pinklineproject.com/index.html
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The below calendar remains a work in progress, however, starting at the meeting on 9 November 2013 we will begin taking registration for 2014 workshops. The cost of some 2014 workshops is not yet established, as professionals’ expenses are not known at this point. However, workshop pricing will be based on studio overhead, the daily rate of the professional, and the professional’s expenses divid-ed by the number of students. The number of stu-dents is also likely to vary (for example, do we want the normal pretty large crowd if the workshop is Binh Pho airbrushing).
There will be a $50 Non refundable deposit for a workshop, and you will not actually be registered until the deposit is paid. Make checks payable to CAW. You may mail or hand deliver checks to CA ([email protected]) or Bob Pezold ([email protected]). I shall continue to field questions, as time permits ([email protected])
I shall continue, as in 2013, to sign professionals who might be in the DC area (a reduced cost as we would not be paying full travel) to workshops and perhaps for the occasional evening demonstration. The schedule below includes dates for SE/Mentoring, however, please note that where a SE/Mentoring date bumps up against a professional workshop the SE/Mentoring session is cancelled.
Here is the schedule with SE/Mentoring Included: Jan 8 – SE/Mentoring Jan 11 – John Noffsinger - Meeting Day Demon-
stration Jan 28 – SE/Mentoring Feb 8 – Jig, fixtures, tricks, sometimes referred
to as “your turn” - Meeting day demonstration Feb 12 – SE/Mentoring Feb 25 – SE/Mentoring Mar 6/7 - Nick Agar Workshop Mar 8 – Nick Agar - Meeting Day demonstration Mar 12 – SE/Mentoring Mar 25 - SE/Mentoring Apr 11 – Kurt Hertzog Workshop (Pens, separate
one day workshop)
Apr 12 – Kurt Hertzog - Meeting Day Demonstra-tion
Apr 14 – Kurt Hertzog Workshop (Ornaments, separate one day workshop)
Apr 29 - SE/Mentoring May 8/9 –Binh Pho Two Day Workshop May 10 - Binh Pho - Meeting Day Demonstration May 27 - SE/Mentoring Jun 11 - SE/Mentoring Jun 14 – Picnic Jun 24 - SE/Mentoring Jul 9 - SE/Mentoring Jul 11 – David Ellsworth Workshop Jul 12 – David Ellsworth - Meeting Day Demon-
stration Jul 29 - SE/Mentoring Aug 7/8 – David Reed Smith Workshop (one day
for ornament and one day for other, but, one work-shop)
Aug 9 – David Reed Smith - Meeting day demon-stration
Aug 13 - SE/Mentoring Sep 12 – Molly Winton Workshop (one day ver-
sion open to other local clubs too) Sep 13 – Molly Winton - Meeting Day Demon-
stration Sep 15/16 – Molly Winton Workshop (2 day
more detailed version, CAW primary) Sep 30 - SE/Mentoring Oct 9/10 – Bob Rosand Two Day Workshop (one
for ornament and one day for other, but, one work-shops)
Oct 11 – Bob Rosand - Meeting Day Demonstra-tion
Oct 28 - SE/Mentoring Nov 8 – Negotiating with Jimmy Clewes for two
day workshop and meeting day demonstration. Scheduling of Jimmy Clewes workshop not yet re-solved, Apple Valley Woodturners have lead.
Nov 12 - SE/Mentoring Nov 25 - SE/Mentoring Dec 10 – SE/Mentoring Dec 13 – Holiday Party
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Since January, Rick Allen has been working hard at his self-challenged “365 project” and he invites us to come see his creations at three craft shows this month. The first show is at Edison High School on Saturday, November 2 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Next he misses the CAW meeting, November 9, to be with the Woodson High School craft show, 9 AM to 3 PM. Last is the St. Timothy craft show in Chantilly, VA, on Saturday, November 23, open 9 AM to 3 PM.
Phil Brown’s turnings will be displayed in a wall case in the Gallery at Har Shalom, 11510 Falls Road in Potomac from November 1 through December 21, 2013. An opening reception occurs November 3, 11 AM to 1 PM. During the show period, pictures will be posted at http://harshalom.org/whats-happening/art/
Bill Hardy will be at his booth in the Virginia Tech YMCA Arts and Crafts Show on November 8, 9 and 10 in Blacksburg, VA. He will be in the Laura Nichols home show on December 6, 7 and 8 in Great Falls, VA (see description here next month).
Bob Horowitz (Bob the Woodturner) will participate in the 31st Annual Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild Art and Craft Show, on Thanksgiving Weekend at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna, VA. Hours are Friday and Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 11 to 4.
Lynda Smith-Bugge has three of her wood sculptures (two of which have turned elements) in GREEN ART: TREES, LEAVES AND ROOTS on view until January 11, 2014 at Eleven Eleven Sculpture Space, 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM. On evenings and weekends, enter on 12th Street, between Penn. Ave and "E" Street, NW. Lynda’s pieces and the others can be viewed at http://zenithgallery.com/shows/2013/1111%20Pennsylvania%20Ave/Tree%20Book%20Show/TREE%20BOOK_exhibit%20page.htm
Felton Gilliam teaches “Turning Bottle Stoppers” Wednesday, November 27, from 6:30 PM to 9 PM.
Nate Johnson teaches “The Art Of Wood Burning” on Saturday, November 16, 2013 and January 25, 2014. Time is 10 AM to 5 PM.
A b o u t O u r M e m b e r s b y P h i l B r o w n
John Noffsinger is scheduled to teach “Introduction To Hollow Turning” on Fridays, November 15 and 29 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at Woodcraft in Springfield, VA. See: www.woodcraft.com/stores/storeclasses.aspx?id=327&page=classes
Tom Boley is scheduled to teach “Turning a Three-Legged Stool” on November 2, 2013 and February 15, 2014, “Bowl Turning” on Saturday December 7 and March 22, and “Turning Natural Edge Bowls” on January 19, 2014. These classes run from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Terry Lund will be teaching "How to Make a Peppermill" on Dec 4 and 5 from 6:30 to 9 PM.
Nate Johnson teaches “The Art Of Wood Burning” on Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 10 AM to 5 PM.
These classes are at Woodcraft in Leesburg. You can register at the store, or by phone at (703) 737-7880, or email via the web site: www.woodcraft.com/stores/storeclasses.aspx?id=575&page=classes
Mark Supik’s workshops at 1 N. Haven Street in Baltimore are: “The Right Start, Spindle Turning,” 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 16; “Bowl Turning,” Sunday, November 17, and “Advanced Bowl Turning” on Saturday, December 7. Small class sizes and all skill levels welcome. All materials and lunch provided. Advanced turners, please let us know the specific skills you’d like to work on so that we can have the materials ready for you. There is always a 20% discount for AAW and local woodturning club members. Details are at: www.marksupikco.com (click on Get Schooled Here), or call (410) 732-8414.
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Don’t be shy! Promote yourself. Tell us
about your woodturning activities in the
CAW Newsletter. Send your information
by the 22nd of the month to Phil Brown,
[email protected], or call (301) 767-
9863.
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CA’s - ONEWAY PRODUCTS
20% discount on most ONEWAY products, except lathes, plus shipping.
Go to ONEWAY website www.oneway.ca to see products available.
Will provide quote upon request.
Happy and Safe Turning!!!
CA SAVOY
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serving woodworking and woodturning workshops,
founded on the principles of fast service, fair prices, and
superior products.
We carry sanding discs, sandpaper sheets, and sanding belts, and we can
ship them to you today. If we offer a product on our web site then we have
it in stock and ready to ship.
R. J. Stroman at [email protected] or (800) 516-7621 or visit their website at:
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Whether making gifts for your family or items to sell in craft shows, it’s
time to get your order in for Penn State pen or project kits. Check out the
new Penn State website at www.pennstateind.com and email Amy
Rothberg at [email protected] with your orders or quetions. Also
note that Amy is a Teknatool dealer of Nova and Super Nova chucks and
accessories.
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Tony Joyce
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Monthly Meeting Information -
Bryant Adult Education Center
2709 Popkins Lane,
Alexandria, VA
Map with driving directions here:
www.fcps.edu/maps/bryant.htm
Directions:
From VA or MD, take I-495/I-95 towards the Wilson Bridge over the Potomac River.
Take Exit 177A (Rt. 1 South) on the VA side.
Approximately 1.9 miles south, you will pass the Beacon mall complex with Lowe’s on your right. Drive past the main entrance to Beacon mall, go 4 more stop lights (about 1/2 mile).
The 4th stop light is Popkins Lane. Turn left and go two blocks.
Bryant Center entry is on the right. Drive to the East side of the building. Parking is on the side or in the rear of the building.
The entrance to the wood working shop and meeting rooms is off the back corner of the east side of Bryant Center
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