Long Island Woodworkers
by
Bob Urso.
Members of the LIWA enjoy the same rates as Long Island
Woodworkers but a few exceptions should be noted for the
Ernie Conover seminars.
The Thursday and Friday workshops are limited to LIWC members
due to space restrictions. In addition only LIWC members will be
included in the raffle for the floor lamp at the Saturday
seminar as materials for this item are underwritten by club
dollars.
The LIWC has developed a very wide range of interesting topics
for the coming year. Please let them know which workshops you
are interested in. It allows them to properly manage the events.
Feb 5th meeting
Speaker: Ernie Conover, Topic: The balance between hand and
power tools. Ernie operates Conover Workshops in Ohio, has
authored several woodworking books and is a frequent contributor
to Fine Woodworking and other Magazines. The Conover Lathe
bearing his name is his development. For more information check
out
Ernie
will be available to LIWC members through Sunday, Feb.9th
at various workshops. Thursday and Friday workshops will be at
members shops and space will be limited. Sat and Sun workshops
will be at the barn and should be able to accommodate all
interested. All workshops are $35 for members and $50 for non
members, including lunch and supplies. Workshops at members
shops are limited to members only. I urge all members to take
full advantage of these unique opportunities.
The Workshops
Thursday, Feb 6th Turning workshop @
Bob Urso's shop Day
session 9:30 to 3:30 evening 7 to 10 PM.
Friday, Feb.7th Band Saw workshop @
Steve Costell's shop.
Times to be determined.
Saturday, Feb 8th
Turning at the Barn. Topic will be turning and completing a
reproduction of a colonial floor lamp as featured in a recent
edition of Fine Woodworking magazine. The finished lamp (value
$300+) will be raffled off to those
members
attending this seminar. |
Sunday, Feb.9th
- Router and Router Jigs.
The use and selection of routers and router bits will be
covered. Special operations using tables, jigs and short cuts
will be covered. The use and evaluation of commercial jigs such
as the Leigh jig will be covered.
March 5th - Norm
Roberts of Roberts Plywood is a tentative speaker but
conflicts may cause us to reschedule. We will keep you informed.
March 8th - Traditional
Finishing workshop at the Barn. Presenter will be
Joanne Campisi. This will
be a hand's on workshop. Attendees will have the opportunity to
use various finishing materials including oils, polishes, dyes,
wax's and glazes. Wood sample panels and finishing materials
will be provided as will lunch. Cost is $35. Contact
Bob Reimertz to sign up.
March 22nd -
Bus Trip to the Woodworkers Show in Saratoga Springs N.Y. This
is a club run show much like our own and a fun day for all. See
Steve Costello to sign up.
Additionally this year we have been offered the opportunity to
exhibit our pieces at the Saratoga Springs show. I will be going
up on Friday and returning on Sunday and will bring and return
any items members wish to exhibit. Naturally I will be limited
in the size of the project. Small furniture or table displayed
pieces only. Please take advantage of this opportunity if you
can. It is a plus for both organizations. Please contact Bob
Urso ASAP if interested as arrangements need to be confirmed.
April 2nd -
Monthly Meeting. Due to the close proximity of this meeting to
our show we will present a panel discussion at this meeting. We
have been toying with this concept for some time and this will
be a good opportunity to explore this concept. Approximately 5-6
members proficient in various areas will form a panel and field
questions and hopefully create a dialogue among our members.
April 4th -
Show set-up
April 5 & 6th
- LIWC 8th Annual
Show and Exhibition.
Future Events:
Garrett
Hack will host a workshop on October 4&5 along with an
evening event on Friday the 3rd.
Garrett has authored several books on hand planes and related
subjects. Details as they develop. |
