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Event
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April 12, 2008
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Erskine Academy
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Jacques Vesery took us on a highly informative and most entertaining powerpoint presentation on the elements of good design. This included an in depth analysis of his work (even the bad stuff, as if that were possible!) and that of other established turners on the national scene.
Art aint easy. Thanks, Jacques. The session was most helpful.
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March 19, 2008
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Erskine Academy
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Gary Rowland came down from Jay to present his methods for producing open segmented forms. The meticulous preparation and attention to detail required of this turning style is extreme. But so are the results. Well done, Gary!
The Tee Shirt Contest has come to an end. Appreciation goes out to all participants and congrats to our two winners - Jacques Vesery and an anonymous long lost member.
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February 20, 2008
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Erskine Academy
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Another McCrea inspired first for the club (at least as far as I know) took place tonight as we were treated to fifteen separate mini-demos by ten different members. It ran the full gamut of topics, too - from alternative mounting methods and drying methods to tool making and mini-mini-mini lathes and on to design layout and tool leverage. Well done to all.
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January 16, 2008
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Erskine Academy
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One again, we were treated to an entertaining and informative evening by none other than Peter Asselyn - the former Mr. Air and and the new Mr. Thin (as in no-fear-lampshade-thin, that is). I dunno about the rest of you, but I’ll be trying this soon.
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December 19, 2007
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Christmas Party canceled due to bad weather.
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November 28, 2007
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Erskine Academy
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We’ve seen this guy turn a bowl more than once. Way more. But every time Dave Lancaster steps up to demo we learn something new. Including tonight’s definition of a death grip! Thanks, Dave. Another in-the-park home run for sure.
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October 17, 2007
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Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
Rockport, Maine
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A monthly meeting of a different sort this time. We met at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s Messler Gallery where member Jacques Vessery gave an inspiring talk on the emergence of woodturning as an art form over the last sixty years. It included observations on submitted pieces from such luminaries as Stocksdale, Osolnik, Stirt, Burchard, Jordan, Scarpino, and Ellsworth (plus many more).
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September 22, 2007
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Erskine Academy
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The return from our summer hiatus was made even more special by a fabulous day spent with Ashland, Oregon’s Christian Burchard. His laid back approach to turning without benefit of fancy chucks or other gear was highlighted with a demonstration of his madrone baskets and a sphere. He also treated us to a supportive approach to critiquing pieces that left all parties enriched and encouraged. Thanks, Christian!
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June 9, 2007
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Erskine Academy
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We spent the day with guest demonstrator Matthew Hill from Oklahoma City who mesmerized us by spinning boxes with sharp pointy legs, adding colored dyes to his pieces, and all manner of down home good natured humor. Thanks, Matthew!
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May 16, 2007
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Erskine Academy
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Chapter VP (and webguy) Andy Hoyt terrified the evening’s attendees with the turning of a winged bowl from a dry block of cherry. While no one was injured during the demo, there was at least one moment when the subject of Line of Fire was quickly debated, defined, and evacuated. He (me, myself, and I) then went on to lead the group in a discussion of the evenings remarkable Show & Tell pieces.
We also learned tonight that our website was awarded first place in the annual AAW Website Competition. Yes, I’m honored by the distinction, but equal praise must go to the membership for their ongoing valuable participation in club activities which has made the development of the site both easy and fun for me. Thanks, folks.
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April 18, 2007
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Erskine Academy
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Chapter President Peter McCrea demonstrated the precise steps involved with turning a walking stick for us in mahogany The extremely tight tolerances he worked with was shown to be not as difficult as previously thought. He then continued with our new tradition wherein the night’s demonstrator led the critique and discussion during the Show and Tell session following his demo.
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March 21, 2007
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Erskine Academy
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Member Chuck Hargenrader put on a Peppermill turning demo for the club this evening. He began with a slide show of some of his prior work and then turned a most attractive walnut Peppermill. This was followed by his discussion of tonight’s Show and Tell pieces.
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February 21, 2007
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Erskine Academy
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Captain Ken Shepherd entertained us tonight with an exceptional demo on turning end grain goblets. He then went on to perform the critique and lead the discussion for the Show & Tell portion of the evening.
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January 17, 2007
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Erskine Academy
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Our own Ken Keoughan demo’d his “Tall Elegant Vases” tonight with an impressive slideshow and a how-to discussion. This was followed up with his wife Katharina joining him for another great Show & Tell evaluation of those pieces submitted by the membership.
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December 13, 2006
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Round Top
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Our annual Christmas Party took place tonight. Great food, great company, and a great Yankee Swap. Merry Christmas, everyone!
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November 15, 2006
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Erskine Academy
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A special night for sure. A David Lancaster night to be exact. We were treated to an entertaining and informative session on sharpening just about everything and anything. From chainsaws to gouges to toenail clippers, as I recall. Then David rewarded those who brought in turnings for our newly formatted Show & Tell with an honest and frank assessment of each piece.
Thanks, Dave!
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October 21, 2006
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Erskine Academy
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A blustery yet beautiful fall day found the membership treated to a full Saturday session with Malcolm Tibbetts. Armed with a most professional Powerpoint presentation and a wonderful stage presence, he took on on a tour through the creation of many of his well known pieces; clued us in to some of his trickier techniques; and demonstrated many of them as well.
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September 16, 2006
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Erskine Academy
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Bob and Susan Rosand from Bloomsburg, PA stopped by for a day-long demo on everything from miniature acorn birdhouses; his signature globe ornaments; his new line of “Mac Ray unnatural edge ring holders”; tops; confetti lamps; and lots more. Susan also provided wonderful insight into the painting with which she embellishes Bob’s pieces.
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June 17, 2006
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Erskine Academy
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Al Stirt came over from Enosburg Falls, VT to spend a day showing us how to get it done. What a truly nice fellow he is; as well as a magician with a lathe.
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May 17, 2006
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Erskine Academy
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Tonight’s demo was all about bottoms. Bowl bottoms, that is; and how to execute the necessary cuts to produce a finished appearance given the restraints of various mounting techniques.
The demo was put on by The Three Amigos (outgoing president Mark Irving, Secretary Tom Raymond, and incoming president Peter McCrea).
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April 22, 2006
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Erskine Academy
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Our annual tool making session was held today; and all hands took turns producing hook tools based on the guidance provided last fall by Alan Lacer while under the tutelage of Bob Hackett. Since the actual production only used about half of those in attendance, everyone got a chance to do so while also spending time with Skewmaster Al Mather polishing those skills and turning some handles too.
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March 16, 2006
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Erskine Academy
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Past President Peter Asselyn turned a natural edge bowl from an old burl donated by Bob Morrill. Typical demo by Peter - noisy, entertaining, informative, and really really dusty.
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February 15, 2006
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Erskine Academy
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Member Mac Ray put on a demo of various finishing and embellishment techniques to a full house. Piercing; use of gesso; needles guns; and more.
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January 18, 2006
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Regular monthly meeting cancelled due to storm caused power outage at Erskine.
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December 16, 2005
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Christmas Party cancelled due to bad weather and icy road conditions.
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December 14, 2005
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Western Mountain Woodturners
Dixfield, Maine
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Mark Irving repays the favor to the Western Mountain Woodturners by putting on a rolling pin demo at their monthly meeting.
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November 16, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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Member Kim Dailey put on a detailed and informative session on pen turning. Who knew there was so much to consider. And Kim, all of us are happy to see you up and around again.
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October 8, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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We were treated to a wonderful all-day demo by the honorable and generous Michael Hosaluk - recent recipient of Canada’s Saidye Bronfman Award. We saw a lot of shavings from numerous pieces, but the highlights were the ladle and “The Box”.
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September 10, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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None other than the inimitable Alan Lacer put on an all-day demo that covered a ton of great stuff. From the pros and cons of various skew designs and how to sharpen them; to making hook tools. Demo’d his technique on the skew and hook tool while turning some sacrificial pine and then made a small lidded box from White Ash. Good fun and very entertaining.
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August 14, 2005
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Maine Boats and Harbors Show
Rockland, Maine
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Two of Peter Asselyn’s “Airborne Vessels” were discovered in a furniture builder’s display booth. They were used to accesorize the display, and it sure worked. They looked great.
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July 25, 2005
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Everywhere
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Our website is up and running smoothly now. The official word goes out.
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June 16, 2005
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Everywhere
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The new website gets posted, but it’s full of glitches that need fixing.
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June 15, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. President Mark Irving puts on a rolling pin demo.
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May 14, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Dave Lancaster honchos an all day tool making session. The focus was on tool rests. Straight, curved, long, or otherwise.
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April 20, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Club Secretary Tom Raymond and member Al Mather conduct a demo on Inside Out Turning. Different techniques produce the same great results.
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March 16, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Club VP Peter McCrea puts on a demo covering “Boxes with a Pop”.
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March 10, 2005
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Wilmington, Delaware
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Member Steve Gleasner is selected by Crafts Report Magazine as “One of Ten People to Watch in American Craft 2005”. Way to go, Steve!
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February 16, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Dave Lancaster puts on Part Two of his “Twice Turned Bowls” demo. Fantastic!
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January 19, 2005
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Dave Lancaster, club founder and honorary lifetime member puts on Part One of his “Twice Turned Bowls” demo. Introduces membership to Pinocchio.
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December 15, 2004
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Round Top
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Christmas Party. Potluck and Yankee Swap.
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November 17, 2004
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Past president Peter Asselyn puts on a demo titled, “Turning Air”. Also demo’d the Jamieson Hollowing Rig and an amazing new kind of face shield.
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October 20, 2004
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Member Guy Marsden puts on a great demo about digitally photographing your turned pieces.
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September 15, 2004
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Guest demonstrator Beth Ireland puts on an entertaining demo about turning bowls with epoxied elements.
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May 22 & 23, 2004
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Erskine Academy
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Nick Cook spent the weekend with us showing us how to produce all sorts of wonderful things.
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April 21, 2004
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Erskine Academy
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Mark Irving elected as new Chapter President
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February 18, 2004
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Erskine Academy
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Regular monthly meeting. Member Stephen Gleasner puts on a great demo about his Ringed Bowls.
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December 17, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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Christmas Party with Yankee Swap
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November 19, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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Member Ken Keoughan puts on a demo about his somewhat technical multiple piece turnings.
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October 15, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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Club VP Mark Irving demonstrated his techniques for a natural edge bowl.
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September 20 & 21, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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Guest demonstrator Bruce Hoover from Virginia put on a two day affair that covered everything from shop tips to sanding; with a little bit of turning thrown in as well.
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June 14, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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Bob Hackett & Burt Truman honcho an all day Tool Making session.
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May 21, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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Mac Ray puts on a demonstation of some of his work and turning techniques.
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April 16, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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David Lancaster turned a dry 14” Western Big Leaf Maple Burl.
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March 19, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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Tom Raymond demonstrated the art of preparing and turning a segmented form.
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February 19, 2003
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Poland Spring Metal Spinning Co.
Poland Spring, ME
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Company owner Michael Angelone took us through the steps to transform a flat piece of metal into a graceful round form.
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January 15, 2003
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Erskine Academy
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Dave Lancaster puts on a Tool Sharpening demo.
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December 18, 2002
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Erskine Academy
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Traditional Yankee Swap and Pot Luck Dinner
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November 22, 2006
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Woodworkers Warehouse
Augusta, Maine
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President Peter Asselyn demos for the public!
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November 20, 2002
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Erskine Academy
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Furniture maker Christian Becksvoort was our guest demonstrator for tonight’s meeting and began with a slide show of the Maine Shalker Village. He went on to discuss all things Shaker and described how turnings influenced their work.
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October 16, 2002
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Erskine Academy
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VP Mark Irving spent the evening showing us how to turn a green hollow form vessel.
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September 21 & 22, 2002
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Erskine Academy
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Bob Rosand drove up from Bloomsburg, PA and even brought his own lathe with him for this two day demo. He turned numerous things for us: ornaments, oil lamps, lidded boxes, candlesticks, and the list goes on. A great session.
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August 21, 2002
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Jeff Raymond’s shop
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An informal unofficial meeting of the club.
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April 17, 2002
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Erskine Academy
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Peter Asselyn elected as Chapter President
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December ?, 2001
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Erskine Academy
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The club holds its annual Christmas Party.
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November 30, 2001
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Erskine Academy
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Al Stirt came over from Vermont to entertain the troops with his bowl turning technique.
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June 20, 2001
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Erskine Academy
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Steve Gleasner put on a demonstration on this date, but I have no information about it. Sorry.
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May 16, 2001
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Erskine Academy
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Jeff Clapp put on a demonstration on this date, but I have no information about it. Sorry.
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April 14, 2001
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Erskine Academy
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Our own Jacques Vesery put on an all-day demo aout his fabulous textured hoolow forms. Tool selection, cuts, chucks, slide show, carving, microwaving, coloring, you name it - he demo’d it. The whole works!
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March 24, 2001
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Erskine Academy
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Dave Lancaster conducted an all day demo on his favorite subject - Twice Turned Bowls. He’s demonstrated this technique for us a number of times in the past, and we hope he’ll do it again.
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February 21, 2001
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Erskine Academy
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Club president Bob Hackett put on a very thorough demonstation of tool making. He covered tool steel selection, grinding and regrinding profiles, and how to make tools from discarded materials.
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January 2001
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Los Angeles, CA
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Member Steve Gleasner’s work has been accepted into the display at the Del Mano Gallery in Los Angeles. To be recognized by this prestigious gallery is a great honor for Steve. Congratulations!
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January 17, 2001
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Erskine Academy
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VP Peter Asselyn put on a wonderful demo about turning natural edge bowls with special attention to his unique and successful mounting procedures.
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December 20, 2000
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Erskine Academy
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Christmas Party with a traditional Yankee Swap and a Pot Luck Dinner.
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November 15, 2000
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Erskine Academy
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Club member Mac Ray spent the evening discussing the design requirements of bowl kilns and how to operate them. And what to expect from them. In Part Two of Mac’s demo, he discussed the various ways he achieves the beautiful surface decorations on his turnings.
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October 18, 2000
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Erskine Academy
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Dave Lancaster’s demo on tuning up your lathe was highly informative. Goal Number One is always the same regardless of what lathe you turn on - Elminate Vibrations.
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August 5, 2000
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In our memories
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Joe Larrabee passed away on this date. He was a founding member of the club and a true friend.
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May 4th, 2000
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Erskine Academy
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Local friend David Hardy put on a demo showcasing the steps involved in component work, First you make lots and lots of parts - and then you assemble them. David’s specialty is castles.
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May 2000
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Everywhere
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Apparently the website you’re viewing right now is not the first one for the club. I’ve just discovered that we had a site at the following address http://www8.bcity.com/mewoodturners/ Don’t bother checking - I just did and it sure isn’t there. But it’s nice to know that at one time it was. Who did this?
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April 19, 2000
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Erskine Academy
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Outgoing chapter president Jeff Clapp “practiced his demoing skills”. New president Bob Hackett observed.
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March 25 & 26, 2000
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Erskine Academy
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Lyle Jamison spent two days covering everything from A to Z. He discussed grain patterns in crotch wood and how to lay out a bowl in it; tool sharpening; “sandpaper sharpening”!; and much much more.
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February 19, 2000
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Dave Lancaster’s shop
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Dave completed the turning that he began way back in November! A fine wine does take time.
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January 19, 2000
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Erskine Academy
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Meeting canceled at last minute due to a death in the Lancaster family. Dave was to have demo’d.
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December 15, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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No demo tonight. Just a Yankee Swap and good old fashioned Christmas cheer.
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November 17, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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Dave Lancaster was back on the hot seat tonight with a demo on green turning and drying techniques.
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October 16 & 17, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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A two day demo by Christian Burchard on his spheres and baskets. This was an audience participation event.
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September 15, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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Jeff Clapp demonstrated the proper use of the gouge and scraper
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June 16, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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New member Steve Gleasner demonstrated how to make a bowl using concentric rings.
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May 16, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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Our own Rene Pomerleau showed slides of his chip carved turnings
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April 21, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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Jacques Vesery, Jeff Clapp, and Mac Ray spent the eening discussing the upcoming Collaborative Challenge from the AAW and what our club needs to do to our get submission going.
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March 17, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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Mac Ray demonstrated his carving techniques as used on his turnings along with a discussion about some of the dyes he uses.
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February 17, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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John Hayden of the C.W. Hayden Compnay spoke to us about abrasives. He covered its manufacture, its many uses; and where it’s headed.
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January 20, 1999
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Erskine Academy
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Member Jeff Clapp demonstrated various technjiques useful in dealing with end grain tearout; and also demo’d some finishing approaches.
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December 16, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Yankee Swap and Christmas Party
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November 18, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Alan Bradstreet started his demo with a show and tell presentation of his unique boxes which feature inlaid ants, frogs, and such. He also spoke about his bookmarks; and showed slides of his techniques on cutting, sanding, and finishing them.
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October 20, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Our own Jacques Vesery spent the evening showing his techniques on gluing, cutting, and sanding fpr segmented turning.
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September 26, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Jon Siegel from New Hampshire was here to demonstrate spindle turning for furniture.
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August 1, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Bob Hackett hosted his brother (and our guest demonstrator) Bill who was visiting from Utah. Topics presented were covered boxes and problem solving.
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June 18, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Allyn Beecher hosted this session on tool making, and then some tool handle turning.
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June 12 - 14, 1998
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Akron, Ohio
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Jacques Vessery and Dave Lancaster demonstrate at this years AAW Symposium.
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May 27, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Dave Lancaster demonstrated Oneway’s newest machine - The 1015.
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April 25, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Luke Mann came over from Vermont and turned a 12x12 green log into a sphere, and then sawed it in half to produce two bowls blanks; which he finished.
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March 28, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Peter Block came over from New Hampshire to transform a 200 pound chunk of maple into a translucent wooden lamp shade.
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February 26, 1998
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Erskine Academy
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Larry Lambert and Rene Pomerleau demonstrated bandsaw blade repair with silver solder.
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Dec 17, 1997
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Erskine Academy
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This was a meeting of the Chucks. Bob Hackett demonstrated jam chucks; Dave Lancaster showed some drum chucks that work with or without a vacuum system; and John Ramsey brought in his new Axminster Chuck.
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November 19, 1997
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Erskine Academy
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This meeting was primarily devoted to the management of organizational issues within the club.
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October 19, 1997
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Erskine Academy
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An all day demo by John Jordan resulted in one of his reknowed hollowed forms with carved elements.
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September 17, 1997
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Erskine Academy
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Bob Baker was elected President of the club.
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June 18, 1997
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Erskine Academy
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In house sharpening clinic. Erskine is our new official meeting place. A big thanks to Dave and Donna Lancaster for hosting the club these past many years.
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May 18, 1997
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Dave Lancaster’s Shop
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Our guest demonstrator was David Ellsworth; and he turned an 11” hollow form down to a 1/4” thickness. He also demonstrated a cut he’s known for - “the shear scraping cut with a swept back gouge.”
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March 22, 1997
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Dave Lancaster’s Shop
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A Full Day Demo by Dave. Covered many aspects of turning: from using different grinds in different situations to orienting the bowl while still in the log.
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