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Catoctin Area Turners

Next meeting: Thursday, 8 December, 2011, 6:30 pm

Location: Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve,

Leesburg, VA

Volume 3 Issue 12 - December 2011

Page 3/4 President’s Page

Page 5

Upcoming Demos

Page 6 Workshops

Page 7

Editor’s Bench

Page 8 Stepping Down

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Annual Meeting

Page 10 Renewals/Officers

Page 11

Monthly Meeting

Page 12/13/14/15 Show & Tell

Page 16

Bring Back Raffle

Page 17 Mentoring Program

Page 18

Equip list

Page 19 Member Discount

Page 20

Turning Classes

Contents

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T he master of the skew, Alan Lacer, certainly

gave us plenty to consider at last month’s dem-

onstration and workshop. His warm up session at the

demonstration began with the turn-

ing of three spinning tops. The

largest can be seen, well almost,

that is, on the next page of this

newsletter. I believe that just

about every one of us were in awe

of what just could be accomplished with this tool. He then proceeded to

demonstrate and discuss numerous other cuts that can and should be used.

For those of us fortunate enough to

have attended his workshop, we

had ample opportunities to practice

those many cuts. We concluded

the workshop by demonstrating

our skill by completely turning an

egg with the skew, some

more successful then oth-

ers. LOL

37 folks attended the Lacer demonstration

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Alan Lacer

The above top was the largest of the three that he completed

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The President’s Page

I t's been one full year since I have had the pleasure to serve as President of Catoctin Area

Turners, and I want to thank each and every member for the opportunity. It has really been

a wonderful experience and I'm looking forward to another great year working with a great

bunch of guys and gals. A special thanks goes out to my follow board members that have been

so generous with their time and ideas. This only added to the fun I've had this year. Mark

Kaplan and Jeremy Baker will be leaving the board and you'll be missed. I'm looking forward

to working with new board members Dennis McCormick and Juan Gill, as well as the rest of

the board members to make 2012 even better than 2011.

Ron Cote was the lucky winner of Jeremy Baker’s "Bring Back" for November. So

Ron is on the clock for the December meeting. Can't wait to see what Ron has in store for us.

Maybe it’s one of his exquisite pens. In case anyone didn't know, Ron has been working on the

same Bob Rosand style candle sticks that he received from Jeremy. Small world, isn’t it!

Jeff Green, our operations director, has sent by e-mail the first information about the

January Birthday party. If you haven't sent him your RSVP, be sure to do so so that he can start

to tally the numbers we'll have so that we can order the food. If you’re on the fence about com-

ing, we'll always have enough food for a few extra mouths so even if you won't know until the

last minute, you’re still welcome to come.

This is also that time of the year where we need to make our dues payments to the

club. I know Jeter has her dues all set for 2012 because she won the 2012 dues raffle last

month. This month we'll have another lucky winner who will get a certificate for their 2012

dues. The rest of us sadly will need to pay our dues for 2012 with cold hard cash. A reminder to

all AAW members that now is also the time to renew our annual dues for the AAW. I encour-

age all CAT members that don't belong to the AAW to look into joining. It's simple and easy to

join on-line and the magazines are now six issues a year. Remember that in order to participate

in any of the hands-on turning sessions we have during the year, you'll need to be a paid mem-

ber of both CAT and the AAW.

(continued on next page)

George Carrigan

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The President’s Page

One last thing -- according to the Wisconsin Paper Council, one acre of forested land can yield

up to 15 cords of wood, 12 dining room table sets (seating for eight), 4,384,000 postage

stamps, 7,500,000 tooth picks, or 942 one-pound books (pre-Kindle, I guess). If you’re not do-

ing anything this weekend, what about planting a tree?

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Upcoming Demonstrations

Dec 8: .Frank Jessup

Our demonstrator for December is Frank Jessup from

CAW. Frank will be showing us how to make several different

types of ornaments, and he will be describing a number of related

techniques for turning, finishing (carving, painting, burning), glu-

ing, etc. It promises to be quite an interesting demonstration. He

will be showing us how he makes small items such as Santa pen-

cils, one piece snowman, gourd snowman, angel, acorn birdhouse,

Rosand style birdhouse, and others. He's also promised to talk

about some of his mistakes and lessons learned along the way. It

promises to be quite an interesting demonstration.

Frank has graciously turned down our offer of a demo fee, so we will not be collecting

any $5.00 fee from members for this meeting.

Frank is a long time member of CAW, and he has been the Group Buy coordinator dur-

ing 2011, and he will be their new Vice President beginning in January. Frank often assists

with the skills enhancement sessions at CAW, and he's retired from the Navy. Frank supplied

the following background info summary:

Upon making a decision to retire from active duty in the Navy, I bought a house that

needed everything. Labor was difficult at that time (1985) so I began doing the work my-

self. My thinking, a job worth doing required a new tool that outlasted the job. Before I

looked I had a full woodworking shop.

One of my first tools was a ShopSmith on which I tried to teach myself spindle turning

using some of my scrap 2X4 - not the way I suggest to turning success.

However, I soon discovered CAW and it was downhill from there. Along the way, I

attended many demonstrations and a few multi day courses. Now twice retired from the Navy

with a full woodworking shop, I spend most of my shop time with one of my three lathes.

By Terry Lund

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Workshops: TBD

Planning for Future Workshops:

When future demonstrators can provide a full day hands-on workshop, it will most

likely be restricted to 6 participants at Woodcraft in Leesburg. The cost of the workshop is cov-

ered by the fee charged to the participants, and we can only

hold the workshop if we can confirm that we have 6 paid

participants at least 30 days ahead of the workshop.

We will open registration for each workshop for

CAT members 3 months before the actual workshop and

you have a month to send Terry a check made out to Ca-

toctin Area Turners for the amount of the workshop fee to

secure a place at the workshop. If we do not have at least 6 participants from CAT signed up 2

months before the workshop date, we will open up the registration to members of Apple Valley

Turners (AVT) in Winchester, and Capital Area Woodturners (CAW) in Alexandria.

We will accept names (with a check) for a waiting list for each demonstration. Your

check will be held until the day of the workshop, and your check will be returned to you if your

place at the workshop is filled by another person.

We have structured the workshop fees so that CAT

does not subsidize the costs of the workshop, so that's why

we need to confirm we have 6 participants paid at least 30

days in advance for each workshop.

Upcoming Workshops

By Terry Lund

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F riendships -- I would like to take a moment this month

to discuss what it is that I get out of my Catoctin Area

Turners (CAT) membership or any other previous organiza-

tion of which I belonged, too. First of all, I looked for an

organization that shares my same interest, that being wood-

turning. I, like many of you, got involved by attending some

sort of turning class. Others may have been introduced to

the hobby by a neighbor, attendance at a craft fair, seen a

gallery display, or inherited a lathe from grandpa. Nonethe-

less, you and I joined CAT. I had personally enjoyed turning many pens for profit, and wanted

to broaden my skill set to other woodturning forms. What I found out has been a little over-

whelming at times, especially in the art objects that can be seen in the AAW’s American

Woodturner magazine. Many of those items bore little resemblance to lathe turning to me.

Nonetheless, I have focused on utilitarian items that I can provide my wife, three daughters and

friends. They enjoy the craftsmanship and the love that go into each piece.

So what do I get out of my CAT membership? First, I get to see first hand what can

and has been accomplished by our members at our “Show and Tell” presentations. If I need

some inspiration and information about the items, our members are there to answer my ques-

tions. Second, our monthly demonstrations by either our own members, outside area turners,

and nationally recognized turners are a great way to actually see their process and the skill level

required. I know I have sometimes attended one of these demonstrations thinking that this was

going to be a real bore, only to find out that this new experience is something that has inter-

ested me.

Finally, it is the friendship that I continue to experience with like-minded people.

This is what I find is the most beneficial part of my membership. It doesn’t happen automati-

cally. I had to put some effort into this by volunteering and attending our club functions. I

know that many of us have work and family schedules that may prevent us from participating

as much as we would like, but believe me when I say that your personal involvement in club

functions will not only increase your personal friendships, but probably increase your wood-

turning knowledge. So with the new year upon us, may I suggest you make an additional effort

this year to participate or volunteer in at least one or two of our CAT functions.

The Editor’s Bench By Ron Cote

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T his past year has been so great for me. I have done well at work, I took up cycling and

rode in a 550 mile race, I have been very active in church, and I managed to do some

turning!

I feel that I have not given enough time to the club this past year in my role as vice-

president, but I learned quite a bit. Most of you would likely be very surprised to see how

much time goes into keeping our club running smoothly. I have been party to multitudes of

emails, meetings, and conversations, all focused on helping our club to be stronger, and to help

each of you become better turners.

I want to say thanks to the current board members for their dedication to the club. End-

less hours have been donated on behalf of you as individual members and the club as a whole.

You know who you are, so I will not name you here.

I would encourage each of you to give a little more than you currently do to help our

club thrive! If being on the board requires more time than you can contribute, then help organ-

ize the birthday party, show up early to set up the room for the meeting, or maybe just bring

some silent auction items. There is always more to be done; just ask a member of the board

what you can do to help – they will find something!

I’ll see you at our meetings. If you don’t know me, then come introduce yourself. Un-

til then, I wish you happy and safe turning!

Stepping Down By Jeremy Baker

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Catoctin Area Turners

Annual Meeting, 10 November 2011

The annual meeting of the Catoctin Area Turners was held on Thursday, 10

November 2011. President George Carrigan presided. Twenty-eight members

were present.

There were two items of business: revisions to the club documents and elec-

tion of officers.

Secretary David Bell presented a set of small changes to the Bylaws and the

Standard Operating Procedures. The changes included regularizing the name of

the organization throughout, insertion of the price for video rentals, and correc-

tion of a typo. The changes were approved by voice vote.

The nominees for the 2012 board were as follows:

President: George Carrigan

Vice President: Juan Gil

Secretary: David Bell

Treasurer: Dennis McCormick

Operations Director: Jeff Greene

Program Director: Terry Lund

Newsletter Editor: Ron Cote

All were elected by voice vote.

Submitted respectfully , David Bell

Secretary

By David Bell

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2011 CAT Officers

President Vice President Secretary George Carrigan Jeremy Baker David Bell 716-812-0096 571-246-5166 703-476-0839 George.carrigan@yahoo.com jeremywbaker@gmail.com new.turner@offthisweek.com

Operations Director Treasurer Program Director Jeff Greene Mark Kaplan Terry Lund

703-787-1858 703-608-6914 585-455-2517 jeff_greene@bmc.com markap6@comcast.net terry.lund@gmail.com

Newsletter Editor Support Volunteers Ron Cote Burgan Pugh - Lending Library 703-444-0026 Terry Lund - Mentors / rep to VWI ron4519cote@yahoo.com Roy Aber - Raffle Tickets Juan Gil - Equipment listing Chet Olson - Web site Jeter Benbow - Gallery Photos

Joe Geraci - Bulk Purchases Jeremy Baker - Arborist Extraordinaire Tom Boley - Newsletter Proofreader / rep to VWI

Membership dues for 2012 are due and

will be accepted at our next meeting.

Should you not be able to attend, you are

certainly encouraged to make your checks

out to Catoctin Area Turners and mail

them to our treasurer.

Individuals: $30 Family: $45

Dennis McCormick

43665 Jernigan Terrace,

Landsdowne, VA 20176

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Monthly Meeting

Next meeting: Thursday, 8 December 2010, 6:30 pm

Location: Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve,

Leesburg, VA

The December demonstrator/speakers:

Frank Jessup of CAW

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Show and Tell

Assortment of Magic Wands for his grandchildren by David Bell

Pens & Bottle Stopper

By Charlie Wortham

Grandson Peg Board by David Bell

Maple & Walnut

Boiled Linseed Oil & Shellac

Vertex Pen by Hud Miller / Birds Eye Maple

Beal Buffing System

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Show and Tell (continued)

Burl Candy Dish / Amboyna

By Harriett Maloney

Salt & Pepper shakers / Banksia pods/Holly base

By Harriett Maloney

Miniature Goblets

By Harriett Maloney

Candle Stick / Maple

By Jeremy Baker

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Show and Tell (continued)

Three Bowls Siberian Elm Burl

Walnut Oil By Don Maloney

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Show and Tell (continued)

Cup Sassafras that had been

wrapper by Honeysuckle twist

Danish Oil

2 Miniature cups

By Ralph Redmond

Magic Wands / Redheart & Blackwood

By Harriet Maloney

Ambrosia, Walnut & Mable

Walnut Oil

By Terry Lund

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Don’t forget to get your raffle ticket for this month “Bring Back Raffle” as you come

through the door. It’s FREE!

Bring Back Raffle

Donated by Terry Lund

August 2011

Won by Jeff Greene

Donated by Jeff Greene

October 2011

Won by Jeremy Baker

Donated by Jeremy Baker

November 2011

Won by Ron Cote

Donated by Ron Cote

December 2011

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Mentoring Program by Terry Lund

W e have established a mentoring program for CAT members, so Terry Lund is looking

for volunteers to be mentors as well as requests from any of our members who would

like to be paired up with a mentor in one of the following areas of interest for turning skills, or

for general mentoring activity. Terry will have sign-up forms for those who want to be a men-

tor as well as for those who would like to be matched up with an assigned mentor at the next

meeting on December 8. If you are interested in either opportunity but will not be at the meet-

ing, please contact him via email at terry.lund@gmail.com or call him on his cell phone 585-

455-2517. Please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and indicate your

level of experience as Beginner, Intermediate, or Experienced when requesting a mentor.

We will try to match interested individuals with a mentor who lives “reasonably close”

whenever possible, and if we get enough mentors to sign up, we will also try to match based on

one of the following areas of interest, or feel free to mention another area of interest.

Areas of interest for mentoring

Functional turning Ornaments and small items

Artistic turning Pens and Pencils

Bowls Lidded Boxes

Natural Edge Bowls Segmented turning

Square Bowls Spindle turning

Hollow forms Turning/Chasing Threads

We are still looking for a volunteer to replace Terry as the

Mentor coordinator

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Lathe & Equipment Listings

Juan Gil is now maintaining a listing of what lathes members own which can be used

by other members who might be considering a purchase of a new (or additional) lathe. Juan is

interested in adding some additional information to this listing to also include some specialized

tooling or other items that might be of interest to other members, such as the following items:

1. Hollowing system(s)

2. Coring system(s)

3. Favorite turning tool

4. Favorite homemade tool

5. What model bandsaw

6. What model(s) chainsaw

7. Favorite web site related to woodturning

There will be a copy of the current listing of member lathes at the December meeting, and Juan

will have some sign-up sheets to submit this additional information, or you can now contact

Juan Gil via email at juanggil@att.net (his information is also listed on the contact page on

CAT web site to get a copy of the form if you are not able to attend the meeting).

Terry Lund

NOTICE * Equipment Manager

Juan Gil

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Member Discounts

Woodcraft of Leesburg Leesburg Plaza

512 E. Market

Leesburg, VA 20176

Phone: 703-737-7880

Fax: 703-737-6166

Leesburg@woodcraft.com

Store Hours: Sun: 9 AM— 5 PM Thr: 9 AM— 9 PM

Mon: 9 AM—9 PM Fri: 9 AM— 9 PM

Tue: 9 AM— 9 PM Sat: 9 AM- - 6 PM

Wed: 9 AM— 9 PM

Show your CAT membership card and get a 10% DISCOUNT! Valid Thursday thru Sun-

day of each monthly meeting week.

Dunlap Woodcrafts

Located near the Dulles Expo Center at

14600F Flint Lee Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 Tel (703) 631-5147 Fax. (703) 631-7103

Discounts are available to CAT members

Purchase $100 and receive a 10% discount

Purchase $250 and receive a 15% discount Purchase $500 and receive a 20% discount

I would suggest that you give them a call prior to making the trip to ensure that they are open.

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Mark Supik Woodturning Workshops (Baltimore, MD)

2011 Schedule

All day woodturning classes for beginners and more experienced turners, class size: 6. Fee:

$150/day, includes lunch, materials and donuts. 20% discount for all woodturning club mem-

bers.

December 10: Bowl Turning December 11: The Right Start

Leesburg Woodcraft Woodturning Workshops 2011 Schedule

December

9 Basic Segmented Turning

10 Basic Bowl Turning

30 Basic Segmented Turning