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Woodturners Group

Introduction The Villages Woodturners are members of the Villages Woodworkers Club that are interested in learning more about wood lathe work and wood turning in general. Members of the Village Woodworkers Club are encouraged to join the group. This includes experienced turners and novices. The group has plans for demonstrations as well as personal hands-on training during the group sessions. The monthly Woodturners' meeting is the Tuesday following the regular Woodworkers Club meeting. The Woodturners are a chapter of the AAW (American Association of Woodturners). See www.woodturner.org for more information about the AAW. The officers of The Villages Wood Turner Group are: President: Ron Gammon Vice President: John Herega Treasurer and liaison with A.A.W.: Tom Preston Secretary: Robert Ridgard If you are interested in joining the Woodturners group, please contact Ron Gammon (259-0318), Robert Ridgard (751-0019) or Tom Preston (751-1080), in that order or email one of them for more information. Email Ron Gammon ==> Email Robert Ridgard ==> Email: Tom Preston ==>

SPECIAL NOTICES!!!

Meeting Information The Woodturner's Group will meet on Tuesday, July 21, at 7:00 PM at the Shop. The meeting begins PROMPTLY at 7:00 PM. Please arrive early to look over the items brought in and to get your 50/50 tickets. Turners are asked to bring something to share with the group. The purpose of this is to encourage our newer turners to show off their work and gather ideas for new turnings. Bring a piece to share in our Instant Gallery and $2 for our 50/50 and raffle drawings. All VWC members in good standing are invited to the meeting. Guests are invited, so if you have company, bring them along. See you there, Ron Gammon NOTE: Larry Cross is responsible for lining up the demonstrations for our meetings. Members seem to be reluctant to volunteer for this but he needs your help. If you feel comfortable doing a demo for us, please let him know so he can schedule you in. DON'T BE BASHFUL! It's good experience.

Woodturning Education Articles Here is a link to a Woodturning Education Articles library ==> Woodturning Education Articles Browse and view at your leisure.

Hardwood Blocks For Sale The Woodshop has stocked some hardwood blocks for sale. Click here to see the list of wood and the prices ==>

Wednesday Evening Classes Suspended The Wednesday evening woodturning classes are suspended until further notice. As soon as Larry Morrison becomes available again, the classes will resume. Sorry for the inconvenience. Ron Gammon

Picture Gallery

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May 19 Demo David Barringer Natural Edge Bowl Demonstration

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1. Starting block for Dave Barringer's natural edge bowl 2. Starting the outside of bowl 3. Shaping the outside of bowl 4. Finishing outside of bowl

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5. Starting the inside of bowl 6. Making progress on the inside of bowl 7. Turning bowl around to finish inside of bowl 8. Showing another blank with different bark

April 21 Show and Tell

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1. Steady rest by Ray Roberts 2. Lidded box bring back award by Ralph Spracklen 3. Lidded hollow form by Larry Cross 4. Lidded hollow form by Ray Roberts

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5. Natural edged bowls and hollow forms by Dave Barringer 6. Platters by Charlie Murray 7. Chipped away open vessel by Ron Gammon 8. Side view of Ron Gammon's open vessel

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