Old business
- Shortened meeting for season end challenge
- 50/50 has been successful way to raise a few bucks so will continue at future meetings.
New business
- John Wood presented some options for 2015/2016 Program for feedback. John would like members to contact him with any ideas or scheduling.
- Rob Cosman – members would like to ensure topic different than previous visit. Suggestions included sharpening/ dovetail samples
- Jim Edsall – wood carver / birder
- Kevin Power – sandpaper expert good product – would be motivated by sales but still valuable info
- Tony Chapdic / Ken ? – from Lunenberg / Mahone bay area so perhaps to combine for full day tour one w/e
- Amos Wood – Jeff Amos from Blockhouse
- Bobby Grace – Sackville
- Other suggestions include woodlot owners, NSCC Waterfront woodshop
- Gary suggested having a day of tours to member shops, perhaps followed by beer / dinner
Show and Share
Bob compared 2 tables that he had made to demonstrate differences and illustrate the golden ratio – lots of questions from members. Great opportunity for comparison of similar projects and format for meetings with programs of short (15-20 mins) member presentations.
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- Bob spoke about two tables that he made for similar purpose
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- Explained he was n’t really happy with the first but not sure why
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- Design 2 built with golden triangle in mind
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- with more pleasing results
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- Beautiful work – and lots of tips for members.
Year End Challenge
Our year-end challenge was to use 1 piece of rough 2×4
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- A wide shot with many of the creations
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- Gary showing his mirror modelled on tori gate
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- sanded to 1500 grit on bent turner
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- Stephen’s challenge was a wall organizer…
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- that incorporated splines and channels plus turned handles
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- Stan created a tray…
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- with split curved handles spoke shave
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- Dave made a garden screen with rabbeted ends done on bandsaw
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- Bob applied the 2×4 in a more traditional form
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- with a framed model
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- Don made a stool
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- Jack’s card holder will be put to good use
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- Walt used strips to create a ukelele ….
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- on a scroll saw curved for decorative router frets, 2-1/2” finish nails
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- Don made stilts…
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- a favourite when working with scouts
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- Gene brought a cookie rack….
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- filled with cookies to share
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- Doug created a garden trellis
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- Phil used the opportunity to build a garden gate
There were two gift card prizes for this special challenge. Members in attendance were asked to choose their two favourites and it was a very close race. In fact, a tie-breaker vote was required for second place.
Congratulations to the winners :
- 1st place: Gary – $50 gift card and reference book
- 2nd place: Walt – $25 gift card
- Honorable mention: Bob
Next Meeting
Tuesday, September 7. Remember to bring summer projects for Show and Share.
Have a great summer.
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