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Kiama Woodcraft Group February 2020

Kiama Woodcraft

Group Inc

WWW.kiamawoodcraft.org Box 572 Kiama 2533 kiamawoodcraft@gmail.com

February 2020 Newsletter Committee

President: Ted Batty 97478426 Vice President: Darren Keen: 0415 155 200

Secretary: Darren Collins 42361466 Treasurer: Tony Walsh: 0416151380

Newsletter Editor: Tom Loosz:- 0411112041 Co-ordinator: Vacant Contributors to this Newsletter include John Daniel, David Bywater, Barry Mather,Tony Walsh and the Editor (me).

Meetings at 7 pm 4th Wednesday of each month at Kiama High School:-Next Meeting 19/2/2020

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KIAMA LIBRARY EXHIBITION 2020 The library exhibition this year will commence on Monday 9th March directly after our Expo. and run through to Wednesday 25th March. This will allow John D and Tony W to collect, at the close of Expo, the ‘club challenge ‘ pieces that have been on display and take them to the library the following Monday morning at 9.30.am. When the library promotion finishes on the Wednesday John and Tony will collect the pieces and bring them to the club meeting that same night. Members can then ( as previously ) during our show and tell segment, describe how their item was made and then take home. MAINS LEADS ETC. Reminder, if you use your own leads/power boards for our Expo. demonstrations, please bring it/them to the meeting for a compliance tagging update.

Turning an Elliptical Handle John Daniel Article published in the TTTG (Inc) NEWS No.162 Elliptical handles made of wood are fitted to many tools such as hammers and axes, and of interest for this article, screwdrivers. Due to a previous owner’s misuse, the inherent nature of wood, or just the ‘wear-and-tear’ over the years, wood by its very nature, is likely to break down. Wooden elliptical replacement handles are readily available ‘over the counter’ for axes and hammers, however, many a good ‘cabinet pattern’ screwdriver blade is discarded for the want of a new handle; sure, it’s easy to drop into a Hardware Store and buy a complete set of screwdrivers these days for a few dollars, however, why not accept a challenge, make a replacement handle yourself and put some life back into a piece of quality steel. Choice of wood is important; in the past English Beech, Box, Apple and other fruitwoods were common however I’ve selected a piece of well-seasoned Cotoneaster for this exercise as it’s a tough, durable, close-grained wood which

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compares favourably with the traditional wood mentioned and is most suitable for lathe work. Before ‘jumping into the deep end’, give a bit of thought of the geometry you may remember from your school days; an ellipse has both a major axis and a minor axis; conveniently, a cross section through the ‘fattest’ part of the screwdriver handle is an ellipse (check with calipers), remembering that geometry, the spacing for the off-setting is half the difference between the major and minor axis’s (in the case of the example shown, the difference is 16mm so the spacing needed to be 8mm ( more simply put, 8mm on each side of the middle punch mark to throw the wood off-centre enabling thinning the wood to that of the original handle’s elliptical shape ). The following photos tell the rest of the story.

1.Three centres spaced 8mm 2.Set up on central axis (middle hole)

3. Turn to larger profile using middle centre 4. Using top centre

5. Bottom centre, end to be refined 6. Sanded, end to be removed and hand-sanded

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7.The handle is now fitted,received two brush coats of shellac and the screwdriver/ turnscrew is ready for action.

8.The elliptical handle enables a comfortable and positive purchase on the handle.

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2020 EXPO News With the Expo less than 3 weeks away, I thought it timely to send a little note about what is happening. On Friday the 6th, I will need 2 members to help get the equipment out from under the OFS at 4pm. I will finalise this at this week’s meeting. Tony will be helping Ted bring the machines from Ted’s place. Set-up at the Masonic hall will be at 4.30pm. The more people we have for the setup the easier it will be to get it done. I have been assured that the steps at the rear door will be finished and in use. We do need an extra 4 foldup tables for the display, so those who have offered these will need to bring them to the Hall at 4.30. Any members who will be selling items will need to bring them on Friday to set out once the hall is ready. The most important part of the weekend display will be our Club Challenge Showcase. Could all members make sure their entry is at the hall by 8.30am on the Saturday at the latest. If you have not yet started on your entry, now is the time to get started. I know some/all of us are time poor, but this is our major event of the year and we need 100% participation to make the Showcase a success. Those members doing demonstrations, please don’t forget to bring any electrical leads you will be using to this week’s meeting to give to Barry in order for him to test and tag for the expo. The official opening times will be 9.00am till 4.00pm on the Saturday and Sunday, although I will be on the site from 7.30am on both days, so feel free to get there early. Please give as much of your time over the weekend as you can spare, as we need to be there to not only man the sales table, do the demonstrations, sell raffle tickets, explain the entries in the Showcase and get people to vote for the peoples choice, but also to be available to talk to the public about woodworking in general and how they can become involved in the club. Pack up will be on Sunday at the close of the Expo. As many hands as possible at this time would also be appreciated to get it done quickly, not just packing away stuff but getting the hall and surrounds clean. Looking forward to a great Exposition of our club for 2020 David Bywater

January Turned Pen Finishing Demonstration by David Bywater The members were treated to an entertaining and informative pen turning finishing demonstration at the January meeting. David presented his setup and the methodology employed in sanding and finishing his pens with C.A glue. I’m sure some of this demonstration has stuck with everyone and are itching to make a few pens. Some photos of the night follow:-

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SHOW and TELL

Mal brought along his latest Japanese chisel, this thing is sharp!

David presented a Huon pine carved fish, produced during recent carving course. Looks like another skill David is perfecting.

Ted’s latest tableware, a set of olive wood grinders.

Ted also bought along this turned pen and blank showing a shopping bag lamination, not sure if I buy this one!

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Kiama Woodcraft Minutes of General Meeting 22nd January 2020 Meeting opened at 7pm. Present: B. Keen, D. Keen, D. Bywater, J. Daniel, T. Batty, R. White, V. Franks, B. Mather, M. MacRae, M. Purcell, T. Walsh, T. Loosz, J. Hanna and T. Hawkins.. Apologies: Darren Collins. Guests: Nil. Ask The Expert: Mal concerned as to using a surface plate to flatten his old No. 5 plane was the way to go. John Daniel advised with plane assembled and emery paper on a flat surface also a good way to go. Tom Loosz concerned his turning chisels are becoming magnetised looking for a fix. JD Striking with a hammer should help. Also a de-magnetising device available from Bunnings may help. Show and Tell: Mal showed a recent purchase of a small very sharp curved Japanese chisel (Yarikana) used for small planning. David Bywater showed a very expensive carved small Murray Cod from Huron Pine and gave us a detailed explanation of the course he had attended to produce it. And the concentration, effort required. Ted batty presented a very well finished and figured set off Salt and Pepper grinders from Olive very nice. Ted also showed us pen blanks laminated with strips of green Woolworths shopping bags. David Bywater gave us an excellent and interesting demo on finishing pens with CA (SuperGlue). Minutes: Pres. Ted minutes of previous GM be accepted as published. Moved T.Loosz Seconded J. Daniel. Carried Correspondence: David has had dealings with Jazz Club re park at Masonic car park during Expo. Pres Ted tabled a financial report on Old Fire Stn, Ted advised very happy with EFT as a means of payment to sellers, very time saving. Ted presented Darren and Baden with pens to encourage them to identify the lumber used in their projects. Expo Co-ordinator: Members required to setup for Expo in car park Friday 4:30pm. Also extra tables required. Mal offered to advertise Expo on Facebook. Treasurers Report: NFP Moved Reception Seconded M. Purcell. General Business: Kiama Show Cancelled Moved J Daniel that our donation remains with show society and that we look forward to donating again, Seconded Tom Loosz. Carried John Daniel Men’s Shed Hub SRA Shed may not go ahead. Legal problems and may only be for 3 years. Suggest a letter advising we may be interested and could we be kept informed. Ted Hawkins advised no power machines allowed in shed at Blue Haven!!!!! Mick Purcell circulated Brochure re Tools and Techniques Weekend 15 & 16th Feb. 2020. And new magazines in our library. Antony Walsh date for display in library will be advised. Also spare mugs available for tea/coffee. Ted advised 8:30am meeting tomorrow. Badge Draw No.13 Mick Purcell. Tony Walsh Catering. Meeting Closed 8:52pm

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Kiama Woodcraft Group Committee Meeting January,23-2020.…open, 8:30 am. Present: - Ted Batty, John Daniel, Darren Keen, Tony Walsh, David Bywater, Ray White Apologies: - Darren Collins Minutes from previous meeting: - Moved by John Daniel, seconded by Darren Keen that the minutes as read be accepted; minutes accepted. Business arising from minutes: >Display in Shellharbour Library was not practical or any real advantage. > The Kiama Library exhibition following the EXPO was discussed; Club Challenge articles to be collected at the close of the EXPO, other articles for the exhibit, preferably is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Treasurers report; - As for the 22nd Jan. General meeting. Correspondence in: -Nil General Business: - EXPO: -David Bywater (Co-ordinator) to supervise sales and accounting. The Setting up of the venue, supervision and promotional material (leaflets etc.) was discussed and will be passed on to the members at the next General Meeting, which incidentally, is the meeting prior to the EXPO. David Bywater given the OK for a banner to be placed above the Club Challenge ‘Showcase”. Three prizes for the club raffle; Bowl - Ted Batty, Bandsaw Box – David Bywater, John Daniel - Small Clock. Certificate awarded for People’s Choice. >The Secretary of the Kiama Show Society to be informed of our continued financial support. >The Kiama Men’s Shed to be thanked for the possibility to have access to a room in the old Kiama Rail shed. >Ray White spoke at length on opportunities for advertising outlets in publications, Internet sites and the like… Ray given the go-ahead to use advertising opportunities that he feels would be of benefit. Reminder of Mal Macrae’s offer of his backyard as a venue for a Christmas in July barbeque…thank you Mal, something to look forward to. Meeting concluded at 9:45 am. Minutes recorder… John Daniel