2019-09-10 Monthly Meeting

AWA Monthly Meeting – September 10, 2019 

Call to order.  7:00

11 members present

Welcome from chair

Almost everyone has their power back after Hurricane Dorian – Others might still be home dealing with the impact of the storm or not sure if meeting is on

Agenda:

Presentation by Don Shubaly that promises to be both  “boring and fascinating”  (groan – thanks to Brad) presentations on drills  and fasteners

News

• Brad – AWA field trip to Deanery – good opportunity
• Jack – built a memorial to a friend (mahogany) – sold boat and bought a new one to work on
• Stephen – dropped in John Green’s shop – still not well but excited to have a guest – Stephen fascinated by tools used for miniaturized projects—had tiny table saw and other tools – all high end but for miniature projects and tiny details – buys it all from micro-mark (?)
• Hands-on Halifax has a presentation from Richard (?) who is speaking on joints – might be good idea to reach out to him for a visit to AWA.
• Still have a need for some important Board roles, especially the Membership Registrar

Member Presentation: Drills and Fasteners

Member Don Shubaly

Don shared how there has been many changes in drills, screws and related technology so worth reviewing some things so fundamental for wood shop.

Some notes:

• Screws – fine woodworking screws are most often used as temporary fasteners and held together more permanently with joinery, not screws
• Screws can be used for clamping, for example when building cabinet
• Screws are measured differently

NOTE: Length is measured from the point at which the head sits flat with the surface, to the tip of the threads. Hex, pan, truss, button, socket cap, and round head screws are measured from right under the head to the end of the threads. Flat head screws are measured from the top of the head to the tip of the threads.

• Drill bits – come in different shapes for different purposes
  • Concrete bit – not easy to sharpen – more your drill with them the skinnier they get except for the tip which is so strong
• Fortsner bit – 3 different types of head
  • Teeth will protect from the heat of the wood, the blade to stay sharp
  • No teeth -simple blade
  • Wavy edge – so not steady burn of heat from the wood as you heat
• Tip for getting a straight hole is to have a block or small square for straight start

Upcoming presentations:

Oct – Bill Howe on carving

Nov – Guy – finishes – including chemical safety

Dec – @ Lee Valley – toy drive and

Raffle

No raffle draw tonight – donations for next month           

 Planes – that need some work but look like they will clean up nicely.

Show and Tell

Stephen  shared slides of his summer builds

• Wine rack done on commissions
• Repairing lamination of a record player damaged by guy who was fixing
• Lathe stand modified from a design in Fine Woodworking to suit the size the lathe and built with oak pieces from from Steve Leblanc using a sled borrowed from Gary 

Stephen also shared his new laptop / book stand”J5″ – portable table desk (his own design -prototype) 

Darrell 

• Shared items designed to try and maximize show space – chisel stand (he added  thick nails to keep ends from snapping off)
• Made saw stand from piece of wood on hand – turned handle to hold the saws in place

Brad

• Made wooded toy weapons for his kids based on video game – Minecraft axe and sword (will be painted to look pixilated)
• Recommended new book “The Why and how of Woodworking”

Bill

Brought project actually made for the 2×4 challenge – rather than buying a 2×4, used scrap pieces to make a 2×4 that highlights several different methods of joins

Next Meeting: Oct 8

Challenge: In the kitchen