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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: Larry Cross Secretary: Robert Ridgard Liaison with A.A.W. and Treasurer: Tom Preston 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, May 20, at 7:00 PM at the Shop. Be early because the meeting starts immediately at 7:00 PM. The demonstration for the Turner's Group Meeting will be provided by Vice President Larry Cross. The title of the demonstration is "BARK, BARK". Sounds interesting, doesn't it?? Turners are encouraged to bring a Show & Tell item. This will encourage others to do the same. Also, bring $2 for our Bring-Back gift and the 50/50 drawing. All VWC members in good standing are invited to the meeting. 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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Ron Browning Demo Ron Browning is the past President of the "Hands-On-Woodturners" group out of Beverly Hills, Florida.

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1. Ron Browning demo on making boxes - Shown here with homemade holder for sharpening lathe tools 2. Using holder to sharpen a tool 3. Starting demo with square block of black and white Ebony 4. Rounded block 5. Top of block hollowed out 6. Bottom hollowed out

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7.Shaping outside of box 8. Shaping finial on lid 9. Finished box

April 15th Show and Tell

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1. Peppermill by Steve Lusen 2. Ron Gammon with a collaboration bowl (Larry Cross) 3. Spindles by Jim Southerland 4. Twin fork bowl by Larry Cross 5. Various bowls and vessels by Larry Cross 6. Vessel and mushroom box by Bob Matthews

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7. Weed pot by Jim Southerland 8. Angel and small bowl by Ray Roberts 9. Bowl by Jim Southerland 10. Bowls and box by Herb Faust 11. Goblet with offset stem by Ron Gammon 12. Magic bowl, acorn top, and make a pot tool by Brenda Clake

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13. Magic illusion bowl by Brenda Clake 14. Pens by Charlie Murray 15. Pens by Jack Hopkins

Special Feature

Robert Ridgard's "Space Needle". It won "Best of Show" at the VAA Art Extravaganza Show Feb 9th and was sold at the show. Visit his web site at www.geocities.com/rridgard - click on the images, and follow the links to Wood and Turnings.

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