Mid-Hudson Woodworkers and Kaatskill Woodturners Current Events

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting Thursday January 19

2012-01-18T17:56:00.000-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday January 19, 2012 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Everyone show up as we will be organizing the details and duty roster for the Toy Factory at Showcase 2012. The earlier your name is registered, the more choice assignment and time slot you may get. There is also some latitude for working in your favorite lecture. The preliminary schedule is posted here.

The Toy factory is one of the main events that the Mid-Hudson Chapter gets to show its capabilities. It is important for all members to pitch in and make it a success!

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting January 11

2012-01-10T18:55:00.002-05:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday January 11, 2012
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Matt Clarke

Learning to Hollow—on a Budget

How often have you thought that you would like to do some hollow turning but find the cost of the tools prohibitive? Matt will demo several ways to begin hollow turning without spending a king's ransom. His demo will focus on learning to use low cost tools that cut end grain smoothly as opposed to scraping it. You will see how to use ring tools and hook tools to rapidly hollow small to medium size open hollow forms. You will also see some modifications to the original manufacturer's tool that you can make to extend the usefulness of the tool.

Want to know more about this? Then, we'll see you on Wednesday night!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting December 15

2011-12-09T21:50:00.001-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday December 15, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Ron Stout will show a DVD that he made of the Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show in October. This will be worth seeing!

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting December 14

2011-12-06T21:03:00.001-05:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday December 14, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Wally Cook: Make a Scarf Pin

How about making an easy gift -- a scarf pin? Why not make a bunch of them? Wally Cook will demonstrate a technique from an old tradition of German ring turning which produces a number of replicate shapes from one turning blank. This is an unusual technique but is a handy one to know about. Especially if you are caught short two days before the Holiday with no gifts made and a sudden need to make a number!

Mid-Hudson Scrollers Meeting December 1

2011-11-27T21:12:00.002-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Scrollers Meeting
When: Thursday December 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Everyone will be working on the puzzle chairs for the children at the Double H Hole in the Woods Camp. What better Holiday contribution can we make?

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting Date Change

2011-11-08T19:21:00.001-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Wednesday November 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Note Different Day!!
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: TBD

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting November 9

2011-11-07T20:53:00.004-05:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Association Meeting
When: Wednesday November 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Carl Ford will demonstrate the "no-sand" bowls that he brought to the September meeting. Perhaps he will also have some woodturning tips from his recent trip to Borneo. Carl is one of our most talented and innovative woodturners. Don't miss out on this chance to learn something new. Maybe even several things!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show Peoples Choice Results

2011-11-02T21:47:00.008-04:00

Top 12 Winners

Place - Name - Item

1 Duane Henry - Demilune Table

2 John Franklin - Segmented Covered Dish

3 tie Win Crans - Walnut/Oak Hall Table
3 tie Brad Conklin - Spalted Maple End Table

4 Iulia Chin Lee - Miniature Marquetry Room Box

5 tie John Franklin - Apple Burl Natural Edge Bowl
5 tie John Franklin - Large Black/Gold Vase

6 tie John Franklin - Large Cherry Burl Bowl
6 tie Win Crans - Banksia/Walnut Hollow Form
6 tie Bernie O'Malley - Norfolk Pine Bowl
6 tie Jesse Grossbohlin - Walnut Box
6 tie Joe Boek - Red Tail Hawk Carving

Others who received votes on other entries: Jack Maasz, Joe Mastro, John Grossbohlin, George Norton, Brad Conklin, Harold Hahn, Joe Kennedy, Iulia Chin Lee, Joe Boek, Matt Clarke, Bob Boisvert, Bill Sterling, Fred Saar, Pete Chast.

A total of 109 votes were cast.

Congratulations to all winners and to all who entered!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting October 20

2011-10-17T22:10:00.005-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday October 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: We will be treated to an interesting presentation from the folks from "up north". They are engaging in a project to build urns or more properly containers, for the unclaimed cremated remains of people who have served in the United States Military. It is estimated that there are 2,000 of these in every state.

There are programs in place to make two types of containers: one turned and the other more traditional boxes. Details of these projects will be presented.

The Urns will go to the Patriot Guard Riders who have a cremains recovery program in place to address this most important need.

This is obviously a very important program that fills a need; "lest we forget".

And of course, we will be getting all the details and logistical plans for our upcoming show on Saturday October 22.

This will be an important meeting. Don't miss it!

MORE DISPLAY ITEMS WANTED!!

2011-10-14T23:36:00.004-04:00

The deadline for submitting information on display items for our Annual Wood Working Show has been extended to Wednesday October 19th. If you do not have an official form, you can still submit the following information for your display items: Your name, City/Town, phone number, description of item, material, and finish. If you have a large item that must be displayed at floor level, then add the width and depth of the item. You can submit the information to Duane Henry by E-mail: DUHENRY@OPTONLINE.NET, phone (845)462-2747 of mail to 39 Jackson drive South, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.

Please don't show up on Show Day with a large item that was not entered as this could upset our space planning.

To show the urgency of submitting more items, here is the item counts from our 2009 and 2010 shows and the 2011 count so far:

Category -- 2009 2010 2011
Large items - 32 21 8
Med. Items - 40 44 33
Sm. Items - 55 110 38

Please dig out those projects and finish them up! We want to put on a good show!

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting October 12

2011-10-08T20:23:00.003-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
when: Wednesday October 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Steve Sherman

Have you seen those hollow-form icicle ornaments and wondered how they are made? Steve is going to show us on Wednesday evening -- 7PM at Opdahls'. Most hanging ornments are meant to be 2 oz. or less -- a tall order for wooden ware. Steve will use his nano's to demonstrate hollowing and finial design. If you have made any of these ornaments, bring some in for show and tell.

Steve has an expanded article about his nano tools in this month's Woodturning Design. In addition, next month's article will feature his salt box design.

Also, you might be interested in checking out Beth Ireland's account of her travels around the US teaching kids to turn. The year of traveling caused her to pare down to essentials in her personal lifestyle. You can read about her accomplishments at www.turningaroundamerica.com -- it's a great story.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Annual Woodworking Show

2011-10-04T19:53:00.004-04:00

Hard to believe but the Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show is only a little over two weeks away! Time to get those projects finished and your display forms in to Duane Henry. Please give him a "heads up" note at duhenry@optonline.net so he can begin to prepare cards. The information will also help Judy Albertson adjust the room layout to get the most effective display possible.

Time is short! Act now!

Click on the poster for a larger view.

Some upcoming things

2011-09-26T21:45:00.002-04:00

The postponed Mid-Hudson picnic is cancelled for this year. The grounds are still wet at Opdahl's and we all need to turn our attention to the Mid-Hudson Woodworking Show on October 22.

The Rip Van Winkle Council of the Boy Scout's fund-raising auction, held in conjunction with the Distinguished Citizen Awards Dinner, is coming up on November 3rd. A couple years ago NWA members donated items to this auction and we'd appreciate having donations again this year. Members can contact John Grossbohlin via e-mail at grossboj@earthlink.net, at 845-750-7734 or at an upcoming Mid-Hudson meeting if they would like to donate. Alternatively, items can be dropped off at the Council office at 75 Pine St., Kingston, NY 12401. 845-339-0846.

The October 20 Mid-Hudson meeting will feature an important presentation. Be sure to put the date on your calendar.

Picnic Cancelled

2011-09-08T11:48:00.003-04:00

Due to wet grounds and standing water, the Mid-Hudson Picnic on Saturday Sept. 10 has been cancelled. The Opdahls were without power for a week and no doubt could also use some time to recover.

Opdahl's Without Power

2011-09-02T12:12:00.002-04:00

Notice:

Bob and Vi Opdahl lost power in the storm and do not have an estimate of when it will be restored. Stay tuned for more information.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Picnic Sept. 10

2011-08-23T21:00:00.007-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Picnic
When: Saturday September 10, 2011 at 12:00 Noon
Where: Opdahl Farm

It is again time to dig out the folding chairs, make something for the raffle, and bring a dish to share. We will be treated to some of Joe Benkert's famous homemade sausage with all the trimmings. And the pot-luck feast provided by we members is always a treat.

There will be tape measure races weather permitting. Chuck Walker will bring the short track used for racing tapes only instead of the vehicles powered by tape measures that are the signature of the NWA picnic in Jonesville. The tape you bring does not have to be "stock" but it must be at least 8' long. The lighter the better. The tapes at right have had excess hardware removed like cover, belt clip, and brake. Other modifications may have been made but you will have to challenge these tapes to learn how!

One new feature is that we can now get times for the tapes from start to finish. Times are accurate to the nearest thousandth of a second! They do go quickly! Bring your favorite tape and challenge all entries! Winner earns bragging rights.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting August 18

2011-08-11T11:42:00.003-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday August 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Professional photographer Joe Larese will share tips that will allow anyone to get great photographs of their work from their digital cameras.

Subjects will include:
1) How to configure a digital camera for studio type photos.
2) How to build light stands and where to purchase quality lighting at great prices.
3) How to use backgrounds and tips on photographic composition and perspective.

Hand-outs and resource guides will be on hand.

Joe is a talented photographer and woodturner. He has given many lectures at Totally Turning and at the Kaatskill Wooturners. His demonstrations are always excellent and we can all learn something useful from him. This aspect of woodworking is something we can all use to advantage in this digital age both to record our work and to share it with others.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting August 10

2011-08-07T20:59:00.003-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday August 10, 2011 at 7:00PM
Where: Opdahl Turning Center

Who: YOU!! Enlarge the poster at right by clicking on it. This evening we will share our less fortunate experiences in the turning shop. And hopefully we will all learn how to do it better!

Don't miss it. This is a chance to share our boo boos! Who among us has not had any?

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting July 13

2011-07-07T20:14:00.003-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Association Meeting
When: Wednesday July 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Joe Larese will present "The Art of the Finial".

Joe is a very accomplished turner and also gives great demonstrations. Come on down and learn more about this extremely important aspect of woodturning. A poor finial can spoil an otherwise perfect object. Avoid that possibility in your work by learning from the best!

Click on the poster image for a larger view.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting June 16

2011-06-13T22:24:00.002-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: June 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church
What: General meeting featuring upcoming plans for our show, "show and tell", fellowship, and anything else that comes to mind.

Note: There will be no meeting in July.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting June 8

2011-06-01T22:10:00.003-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Association
When: Wednesday June 8, 2011
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: George Guadiane - "Find the Hidden Secret to Wood Treasures"

George did a great presentation at Totally Turning this past year and for those who did not catch it, we'll all get a second chance. Right here in Hurley at The Opdahl Center for Higher Turning! Click on the image for the details.

See you there

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting May 19

2011-05-13T14:13:00.004-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday May 19, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Duane Henry, accomplished furniture maker and author of the fine Federal period side table shown in the photos, will tell us about building this table. Duane took a class on this project from Garrett Hack one of the premier woodworkers and teachers in the country. Duane can enlighten us about the class and tell us about the inlay process for the decoration.

The second photo shows the table being evaluated and discussed by three of the judges at this year's Showcase. Click on either photo for a larger view.

Don't miss this!

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting May 11

2011-05-04T21:02:00.005-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday May 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Matt Clarke will show how to make The Elf! a neat texturing tool!

Be there and learn how to make this clever addition to your turning arsenal!

Click on the poster image to reveal all the details >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting April 21

2011-04-18T21:04:00.003-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: April 21, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

The regular great stuff we usually do at our meetings, sharing, caring, helping each other, and more! Always Show and Tell!

Plus, we may have some visitors, one looking for someone to share in a co-op workshop in Newburgh.

And, another who will give us a rundown on his laser engraving business etching stone, metal, or wood. Wally Cook has had good experiences with his services.

Also, Wally will discuss a project he is coordinating to make a funerary urn to hold the ashes of Dottie Norton. Wally and Steve Sherman are working on a design that will include the skills of scroll sawing, furniture making as well as woodturning. He will be looking for interested parties to assist in this task.

NOTE:

The Great Mid-Hudson Banquet is upon us April 29. We will be honoring Wally Cook as our "Member of the Year". If you have not already done so, bring your check for $28 per person to Matt Clarke or Joe Kennedy.

And, remember that good stuff that you have made is needed for the raffle. Be sure to bring something to contribute to this fun event. Also be sure to buy plenty of raffle tickets so you don't go home empty handed!

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting April 13

2011-04-06T21:25:00.005-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting

When: Wednesday April 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Carl Ford will turn an owl plaque like the poster at right. Click on the image for a larger view.

Remember to bring something to show in the Instant Gallery.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Annual Banquet

2011-04-06T20:25:00.006-04:00

Who is the cheerful fellow at right and why is he in this blog post? Come to the Great Mid-Hudson Recognition Banquet on Friday April 29, 2011 to find out. Our honoree this year is Wally Cook. Quiet and dedicated, Wally has done so much for Mid-Hudson that there is not room to list it here.

The cocktail hour (cash bar) will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Mrs. Matt Clarke’s musical group will play background music during this time. Raffle tickets will also be sold during this hour and later of course.

Dinner will start around 7:00 PM. After that Matt Clarke will be our Master of Ceremonies to honor our Member of the Year. Matt will be assisted by Joe Kennedy and we may even have some surprise guests to help Matt and Joe. It will definitely be a memorable experience for everyone.

Be sure to bring some things for the raffle which is always fun and no one needs to go away empty handed. Be sure to buy plenty of tickets to assure a win or two!

The banquet is always the high point of the Mid-Hudson Woodworkers' events. If you have not yet done so, please send your reservations of $28 per person to Joe Kennedy, 25 Heathbrook Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. The deadline is April 20 to assure a place.

The banquet will again be at the Twin Lakes Resort in Hurley, NY. It is just off Lucas Turnpike and easy to find. Be sure not to miss this recognition of Wally, the most dependable member of M-H!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting March 17

2011-03-14T16:09:00.005-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday March 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church
What: Checking signals and assignments for upcoming Showcase 2011 the next week. Regular sharing and caring, helping each other, problems to solve, tools for sale, etc.

Bring something for "show and tell". Why not bring your Showcase project to give your local friends a sneak preview? Or for a change of pace, why not tell about an incident in your shop that made you think you could have been working safer and how.

Wear green if you must or just want to!

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting March 9

2011-03-03T20:09:00.002-05:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday March 9, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: John Franklin "Second Chances" How to save something that is destined for the trash bin.

John will give us a preview of his presentation for Totally Turning 2011 in Saratoga Springs later this month. Read on for John's own words:

"The idea is this: Using epoxy as a hole filler is common practice and is rather straight forward. However, using epoxy for structural purposes creates a different set of rules that must be followed or disaster can creep into the picture. The second application of epoxy breaks all the rules and we will discuss why and how to overcome these problems.

Why would you want to use epoxy? To save a piece that just can not be completed any other way.

Have you ever had a turned piece crack or break due to uneven drying and render the piece hopeless? Have you ever had a piece that was very nice but may have had a big hole in it that did not look well in the final shape? I have had experience saving pieces with many of these natural defects and will share them with you.

We will discuss natural defects and I will show how you can take a piece that has major natural or man made structural defects and find a way using epoxy to strengthen and reconstruct the piece so that something destined for the trash bin can actually become a nice finished and useful piece.

I will show how to properly mix epoxy using various fillers like wood dust or chips or other man made products. I will show how to make repairs in existing pieces and blend them in so that most people will not know the defect ever existed. We will discuss what preparation must be done to apply a second coat of epoxy over an existing coat and not have it come apart under stress. In the session I will actually mix some epoxy, apply it to a piece and then turn another similar piece with some fully cured epoxy already on it. We will discuss techniques to get around a lot of small problems that may come up when using epoxy to repair or enhance a piece.

As we go, I will show specific examples of some of the work I have done that ended up far better than it started out."

Definitely a program that should not be missed!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting February 17

2011-02-10T19:35:00.003-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday February 17, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: David Bird will demonstrate the use of dividers to lay out a set of drawers in a chest or bureau. This results in a set of drawers graduated so that they present a pleasing appearance to the viewer. No mathematics required!

Don't forget to bring something for "Show and Tell".

And remember that this is the meeting where we will select the Mid-Hudson "Member of the Year" to be honored at our banquet April 29 at Twin Lakes.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting January 20

2011-01-16T14:48:00.003-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday January 20, 2011 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Chuck Walker will show how to sharpen auger bits for those of us who are interested in older, quieter types of woodworking.

And of course, all the other good stuff that happens at our meetings. 50-50 raffle, coffee and cookies, show and tell, and good fellowship. Let's kick off the new year with a good attendance.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting January 12

2011-01-08T14:07:00.002-05:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Featured presenter will be Matt Clarke who will demonstrate the
construction and use of a "decorating tool" that provides surface
texture on woodturnings. These tools have become popular among
woodturners. Matt and Carl Ford have worked on the construction of a
tool which can use interchangeable bits to create spirals and other
decorative patterns.

Come and try out something different!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Annual Banquet

2011-01-08T14:01:00.002-05:00

Mark your calendars now!

Annual Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Banquet

April 29, 2011 at Twin Lakes

6 PM Cash Bar
7 PM Dinner, Raffle and Member of the Year Presentation

More details to follow when plans are firmed up.

Don't miss this always exciting event!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting December 16

2010-12-13T19:46:00.006-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday December 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Click on the pictures for a larger size ----->

Who: Joe Benkert will give us a presentation on making the beautiful pepper mills that have become almost his trademark.

We will also be welcoming our new president Bob Boisvert and vice president Ralph Zimmerman. Let's be sure to give them our full support.

Bring your woodworking problems and solutions. Bring the items you are making for Christmas presents for Show and Tell even if they are not finished yet!

Last meeting of 2010. Don't miss it!

Totally Turning 2011 Early Notice

2010-12-06T09:31:00.000-05:00

TOTALLY TURNING 2011

March 26 and 27, 2011

Saratoga Springs City Center

Presenters:

Richard Raffan - Dale Nish - Kurt Theobald

Jennifer Shirley- Giles Gilson - Kurt Hertzog

Paul Petrie- John Franklin - Rick Angus- George Guadiane -Andy Depietro

www.TotallyTurning.com

TOTAL PROGRAM INCLUDES:

5 rotation rooms of woodturning at Totally Turning

4 rotation rooms of woodworking at Showcase

Largest Woodworking Show of its kind in the USA

Huge Vendor's area (80+ vendors)

Instant Gallery of turnings and all manner of fine woodworking

Demonstrations of woodturning, woodcarving, scrollsawing

Raffle, door prizes, and a spouses program

All of Saratoga Springs to enjoy with friends

Two day registration of $175.00 gets registration to

Totally Turning 2011 and two days of Woodworkers Showcase 2011

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting November 17 Wednesday!

2010-11-09T19:51:00.006-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Wednesday November 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Note Different Day!!
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Linda Cook will introduce Teresa Rusinek the regional trainer for Cornell Cooperative Extension who will bring a PowerPoint presentation on the emerald ash borer invasive insect problem.

The Emerald Ash Borer has emerged as a national threat to all species of ash trees (except for the mountain ash, which is not a true ash). A survey has been commissioned to determine the geographic spread of the Emerald Ash Borer. They will discuss information distributed by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Department of Environmental Conservation.

This problem and other threats to our wood supply are important for woodworkers to understand so we do not add to the problem by careless acts.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting November 10

2010-11-04T19:28:00.002-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday November 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Wally Cook - Shoe Horn Kit Construction

A shoe horn is a useful gift which can be completed by beginning turners. The standard kits also allow for embellishment where spiraling, fluting and coloring can be employed. Wally will cover a review of standard kits, components, and provide detailed directions for building a shoe horn. Get a head start on your Holiday gift projects!

Bandsaw Class

2010-10-21T23:25:00.003-04:00

What: Demonstration class on tuning and using the band saw.
When: Monday October 25, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Opdahl Building

$5.00

Who: Ron Wolfield - Instructor

A useful session on setting up your band saw and adjusting it for optimum performance.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting October 21

2010-10-16T21:08:00.002-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday October 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Members, Guests, and Friends

A regular meeting where we can review our show last month, share woodworking know-how and tips and generally have a good time.

Bring a project, a tool, or what-have-you for show and tell. Or if you have a problem that needs a solution, bring it up and see what happens.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting October 13

2010-10-04T22:19:00.003-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 7:00PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Joe Larese

Using only the ½ inch skew chisel, Joe will take a 2 inch round blank and turn a beautiful finial. By using a combination of peeling, planing and shearing cuts, Joe will develop the delicate detail that is the hallmark of fine spindle turning. Often used with a hollow form to make Holiday ornaments, Joe will also discuss ways to create simpler finials that are easy to make but still have good design.

Preview Joe's techniques on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/comment_servlet?all_comments=1&v=EXYKqZMP_us

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show Peoples Choice Results

2010-10-04T21:58:00.003-04:00

Top 11 Winners

Place Name Item

1 Al Shinker - Side Board
2 Brad Conklin - Fruit Bowl
3 Shawn McDermott - Pub Table
4 Al Shinker - Side table
5 Iulia Chin Lee - Marquetry Paneled Room (miniature)
6 tie Bob Boisvert - Intarsia Cornucopia
6 tie Joe Kennedy - Hall Table
6 tie Brad Conklin - Alyson Keepsake Box
7 tie Walt Clockel - Square Bowl with Legs
7 tie Bernie O'Malley - Bowl - Norfolk Pine
7 tie Bill Thiry - Hollow Form - Chestnut, Walnut
8 Bob Boisvert - Intarsia Woodpecker

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting September 16

2010-09-12T11:42:00.004-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday September 16 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Chuck Walker will present a brief slide show about the status of the lathe restoration project for the Hurley Heritage Society.

Show and Tell: Bring a piece you have made or a special tool to share with fellow members.

Upcoming Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show on September 25 at the Hurley Reformed Church. Be ready to sign up for a volunteer job and have free admission to the show. Help is still needed!

NWA Annual Wood and Tool Auction September 18

2010-09-04T13:52:00.004-04:00

The annual auction will take place Saturday, September 18 in the big Shaker barn near the Meetinghouse where most NWA meetings are held. The doors will open at 10 AM to inspect the items for sale and the auction will begin at noon.

We will have a large quantity of lumber so it is likely that the average pile of lumber will be larger than in past years. Lumber species and tools that will be for sale are listed in the September newsletter. In addition, we will have a heavy duty Delta lathe.

We need volunteers to help set up and run the auction. The biggest day will be Wednesday, September 15 when all of the lumber and tools will be brought out from storage onto the main barn floor.

The auction is the main funding source for the Fiske Scholarship Fund. Each year we take in about $8,000 to $10,000 which can then be made available as grants to attend woodworking classes. Donations, including NWA's share of items sold on a shared basis, are tax deductable.

If you have items to donate or if you are willing to help with the auction please contact Warren Stoker (wstoker@nycap.rr.com, 518-439-6089), Dick Flanders (rflander@nycap.rr.com, 518-393-5215 or Charlie Goddard (cgodd@aol.com, 518-370-0388).

Mid-Hudson Picnic September 11, 2010

2010-09-02T19:24:00.002-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Picnic
When: September 11, 2010 12:00-4:00 (more or less)
Where: Opdahl Farm
Who: Everyone! Bring the kids and enjoy a day at the farm.
Bring: A dish to share as pot-luck. Joe Benkert promises sausages and peppers ably cooked by grilling experts from the chapter. No one goes away hungry!

Bring something for the raffle and be sure to buy lots of tickets! Stuff you have made or something that may be useful to either the woodworker or his/her spouse/significant other.

This affair is always an enjoyable outing for the family and a great way to get ready for the fall season.

Fourth Annual Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show

2010-08-16T20:43:00.004-04:00

Our annual show is less than six weeks away! By now your display projects should be well along to being ready for display. We are also in need of items for the sale table. Anything you can donate for this part of the project will be more than welcome and will help the show be more memorable for people who want to purchase some small or even medium size gifts for the holidays.

We still need volunteers for many of the jobs that go into a successful show. At the meeting this Thursday be sure to give your name to Al Shinker so you can get a good assignment.

Duane Henry needs your input sheets for display items. The more the better. Furniture and larger items are always welcome. Finding space to show more projects is the kind of challenge we love! Even if your project is not complete, why not arrange a display to show how it is made.

Let's all pitch in to make this year's show another resounding success!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting August 19

2010-08-15T21:31:00.003-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday August 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: We are expecting a visitor from Wightman Specialty Woods, a favorite resource for serious woodworkers throughout the region. Wightman is a member of the Catskill Woodnet and supplies quality woods carefully selected in the region near their mill.

We will also be discussing plans for our upcoming Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show. The show is less than six weeks away! Please be prepared to serve as volunteer and especially make something for display.

Sharpening Workshop - Hands-On!

2010-07-31T18:07:00.010-04:00

What: A hands-on sharpening workshop.
When: August 14, 2010 from 9 AM to Noon.
Where: Opdahl Building.

Who: You and David Bird, Joe Kennedy, and Chuck Walker.

Bring one (1) chisel or plane iron (with chip breaker) plus your sharpening stuff (stones, sandpaper, jigs, etc.) and learn how to use it to achieve a truly sharp edge. You will use your own gear to bring up a keen edge. Also bring a pencil. If you will be using water stones, bring a spray bottle with water. The instructors will be available to guide you in your efforts. They may perhaps bring their own sharpening tools and jigs and show how they are used if there is interest.

Please do not bring anything that has been ill-used like for opening paint cans, prying up bent nails and so forth. The idea is to learn to sharpen not how to reclaim those garage sale specials. Of course you will need this class as the final step in any restoration.

Don't miss this special session and you will be able to claim bragging rights to the sharpest tools. Or even win the planing contest at the NWA summer picnic!

$$$ There will be no fee for this workshop. Feel free to bring your own coffee and/or snack if you want.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting July 15

2010-07-10T14:59:00.008-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday July 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who and What:

David Bird will present "Wood Movement and the Wet / Dry Joint"

Part 1. Wood Movement - Changes in Moisture Content and Effects of Grain Orientation. Once a tree is felled and its wood is somewhat dried, atmospheric humidity determines its moisture content and changes in moisture content determine when wood moves, i.e. shrinks and swells.

On the other hand, grain orientation determines how wood moves in response to those changes in moisture content.

Part 2. The Wet / Dry Joint - This joint accommodates and takes advantage of wood movement.

The photo at upper right shows various types of wood movement as dictated by grain orientation. The second photo highlights the wet / dry joint (red circle) in a post and rung chair.

Click on the photos for a larger image.

Don't miss this important talk about the nature of wood which all woodworkers should know. Of course we will have all the other good stuff at our meetings: "Show and Tell", "Members Helping Members" and so on.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting June 17

2010-06-13T21:16:00.003-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday June 17, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church, Hurley, NY
Who: All of us with the usual great stuff as always PLUS

Bob Lawless with a presentation on how to use routers with special bases that tailor the tool to the task at hand. Bob has been to one of Dave Mobley's classes and this promises to be a very useful presentation for all of us.

Turn and Burn Competition

2010-06-05T18:11:00.003-04:00

Here's a great idea for the all the club's for this summer! A contest where you turn something and decorate it with wood-burning (pyrography).

We could all meet at the Opdahl Center during the Summer months and create a bunch of great pieces of art to send in to the contest. We now have the capability of doing this thanks to Graeme Priddle's help in developing the "Burners from Hell" as Matt calls them.

We can explore the design and execution of turned, carved and pyrographed objects and the final photographing of the pieces with Joe Larese and Steve Sherman.

Click on the poster at right for the whole deal ----->

You can check out more details at the website for WoodCentral:

http://www.woodcentral.com/contests/turning6/

Sounds like a fun way to spend the summer compared with mowing the lawn! Entries from our clubs can be coordinated with Steve Sherman.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting June 16

2010-05-27T20:29:00.006-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday June 16, 2010 at 6:30 PM (Note date and time change)
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Andy Cole - professional bowl turner from Hawaii.

See all the details in the poster. Click on it to enlarge.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting May 20

2010-05-15T21:48:00.007-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday May 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church
Who: Bob Boisvert

Bob will give us a presentation on intarsia or pictures made by piecing various woods together. The pieces are cut with a scroll saw. Bob will discuss the techniques to get accurate cuts so everything fits together properly. He will also show some of the various tools used to shape the pieces to achieve depth and dimension. Bob won a blue ribbon at this year's Showcase for the "Castle in the Clouds" picture at top right. Click on the images for larger views. Come learn about this interesting and artistic woodworking technique!

Of course we will have the other neat features of our meetings so come and share with us.

Learn and Turn with Kaatskill Woodturners

2010-05-08T14:32:00.000-04:00

Don't miss this one!

Joe Benkert's

AUTOMATIC

"TOOTHPICK HOLDER"

WORKSHOP

scheduled for Saturday, May 15th at the

OPDAHL CENTER FOR HIGHER TURNING

at 8:30 am

Material List:

4" x 6" dia. cylinder - this will be the

body of the holder

(Hard Maple suggested or an

exotic wood of your choice)

Contrasting hardwood for the finial of the piece

(could be Ebony or any dark exotic)

The Club will supply the balance,

dowels and other incidentals

NWA Meeting May 13 - Shaker Albany

2010-05-07T21:46:00.003-04:00

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers will provide the program for the May 13 general meeting of NWA. The topic is "Handplanes, Then and Now". Joe Benkert will bring a large umber of old handplanes from his collection and Ron Mower will show some of his collection of wooden planes that were made in the Hudson Valley. Jerry Peterson and Joe Kennedy will pass along some tips picked up recently at a Lie-Nielson seminar.

This will be a good program and all of us should make an attempt to attend to support our expert presenters.

The meeting starts at 7 PM at the Shaker Heritage Society Meeting House, Albany-Shaker Road, Albany. Check the Woodworkers News address page for map.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting May 12

2010-05-07T20:35:00.005-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday May 12, 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Steve Sherman and Matt Clarke will present another of their "Dog and Pony Shows" featuring a DEMO of FLUTING METHODS ON VARIOUS TURNED FORMS - this is a knockout bunch of techniques, (within budget according to Steve)!

Click on images for larger view.

Come on down and learn to play the flute with two expert musicians!

Building Rustic Furniture - Skills Workshop

2010-04-24T20:38:00.003-04:00

Mohonk Preserve is holding a skills workshop on building rustic furniture using local materials. The workshop will be held July 31 and August 1, 2010, 9AM to 5PM both days. The fee is $150 for Mohonk Preserve members and $165 for non-members ages 18 and up only. Call 845-255-0919 for registration.

Table Saw Workshop

2010-04-13T21:38:00.005-04:00

What: A workshop on tuning and using the table saw.
When: Saturday April 17, 2010 from 9AM to noon.
Where: Opdahl Building.

Who: This workshop will be an informal discussion plus demonstrations on how to adjust and use your table saw safely. The presenters will be Ron Wolfield, Roger Klein, and Chuck Walker. We will use the Ridgid table saw at the Opdahl Building, a fairly typical 10" contractors type saw.

There is no cost for the workshop. A five buck contribution would be welcome to cover the cost of refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting April 15

2010-04-10T21:34:00.003-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday April 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Ron Stout will give us a presentation on crown molding. He calls it "Fun with Crown Molding - An Oxymoron". See examples at right.

Be sure to bring something of interest for "Show & Tell" for the meeting. Could be a project finished or not, a tool new or used, or anything that would be interesting to the rest of the members. Share in refreshments and fellowship and please wear your name tag for those who are hard of seeing or memory!

If you have not yet registered for the banquet, please bring your check to the meeting. And don't forget to make something for the raffle which helps greatly to make the affair even more interesting and fun.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting April 14

2010-04-09T18:00:00.005-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday April 14, 2010
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Steve Sherman

Steve Sherman will give a presentation of work being completed by Hawaiian turners, concentrating on larger vessels and calabashes. The native woods, many of which do not get exported to the mainland, are spectacular. Check out the koa natural edge bowl in the photo from andycolewoodturning.com. Steve spent two weeks in Hawaii teaching and working with local turners in March.

In addition, an overview of the Hartford symposium will be presented. The Hartford American Association of Woodturners meeting is the premier event in woodturning in the United States. It attracts the best names in the field from around the world. This year it will be close enough for a day trip to save expenses for those of us in the area.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Annual Banquet

2010-04-08T21:39:00.004-04:00

The Great Mid-Hudson Recognition Banquet is coming up soon on Friday April 23, 2010. Our honoree this year is Fred DuBois, leader of the Wednesday Woodworkers and all round good fellow! Fred always has time to stop and help someone whether it is for woodworking or anything else. Fred generously shares his shop for the winter season when George Norton is in Florida. Fred's spacious shop seems to have room for everyone as well as at least two tools of every description.

The banquet is always a high point in the Mid-Hudson events year and this year will be no exception. If you have not yet done so, please send your reservations of $27 per person to Joe Benkert, 31 Brewster St., Kingston, NY 12401. The deadline is April 16 to assure a place.

Be sure to bring some of your work for the raffle which is always fun and no one needs to go away empty handed. Just buy plenty of tickets!

The affair will be at the Twin Lakes Resort in Hurley, NY. It is just off Lucas Turnpike and easy to find. The banquet will begin about 6 PM with a cash bar with dinner served at 7.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting March 18

2010-03-11T19:15:00.003-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers regular meeting
When: Thursday March 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: John Van Buren will make a presentation on 'stitch & glue' joints. John uses these in his wooden boat building. It's always interesting to learn something new.

The Mid-Hudson Recognition Banquet is coming up on Friday April 23, 2010. Reservations should be made to Joe Benkert by April 17, 2010. The cost is $27 per person. Bring your checks to the meeting on Thursday and save a stamp. The honoree this year is Fred DuBois leader of the Wednesday bunch sometimes known as "The Usual Suspects".

Donations of member made items will be needed for the raffle so be sure to get busy as soon as your Showcase 2010 entries are finished.

Watch for a future post about the banquet.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting March 10

2010-03-09T22:38:00.002-05:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Association Meeting
When: Wednesday March 10, 2010
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Steve Hammerling will be the presenter.

'Simpler Approaches to Segmented Turning'

This should be a really interesting talk.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting February 18

2010-02-17T19:35:00.002-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: February 18, 2010
Where: Hurley Reformed Church, Hurley, NY

Who: That is the big question for the evening and the answer is up to everyone. The main order of business is to select the Member of the Year for 2010. Be thinking about your selection. Please bring something for "Show and Tell". Things that are not finished are welcome. Most of us have a lot of those it seems.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting Postponed to Feb. 17

2010-02-09T19:04:00.006-05:00

Date Change!

The Kaatskill Woodturners meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 10 to Feb. 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM. It will be at the Opdahl Building in Hurley. Matt Clarke will demonstrate making a tricornered candlestick with a twist. This elegant design will be well worth learning as is most everything Matt does.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting January 21

2010-01-17T21:21:00.004-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday January 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley reformed Church
Who: Wally Cook

Our regular meeting will be highlighted with a presentation by Wally Cook who will present a program on building an Adirondack Guide boat. Wally was in a class that worked to build one of these interesting craft.

The Adirondack guide boat played an important part in opening up the north country to hunters, "sports", and trappers. The stability, speed, and beauty of the craft has made these boats sought-after collector items. The presentation will cover the steps necessary to building an updated guide boat as designed by Steve Kaulback in Charlotte, VT. The guide boat has an unusual feature in that the oar handles are located both at the same spot. The reason for this will be explained so be sure to come and find out!

A number of these beautiful boats have been displayed at Showcase over the years. They are worthy of being used as living room furniture even if they never see the water!

More on Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting Jan. 13

2010-01-11T15:29:00.005-05:00

Hiya all,

This Wednesday evening we will have the great "Steve and Matt Dog & Pony Show".

I, (Steve) will demo a quick and easy way to turn candlesticks using either the beautiful Oil Lamps from Catskill Mountain Crystal (Rodney Sage) or the more conventional wax candles.

Also, I have been asked by many who had not visited Rodney's studio in Samsonville on the last trip to reschedule a look-see. Rodney said he might be able to make our meeting, if so, he will bring some of his fabulous glass creations that he is known for Nation-wide. You have to see his Glass Ship-in-a-Bottle!.. If he can't make this Wednesday he will try for our next Thursday meet at the Church.

A few of us have discussed the possibility of a "CANDLESTICK CHALLENGE" that will be issued to Flatboarders & Woodturners alike to come up with works of art & craft at all levels. From "Angels to fine Jewelry box styled table center pieces to primitive & classically influenced
holders etc, etc...

We will discuss the possibility of a collaboration with our Mid-Hudson clubs to show our creations that will benefit the clubs and promote wood craft in our area.

Wednesday night will be a winner evening, bring friends and become"en-Lightened".

Best,...Steve

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting January 13

2010-01-09T20:15:00.004-05:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday January 13, 2010
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Steve Sherman

Steve Sherman will demonstrate how to make candlesticks to fit Catskill Mountain Crystal glass candles. Steve's candlesticks are meant to be clustered and are a perfect compliment to the oil filled candles. Click on the picture for larger image.

Helpers Needed at the Opdahl Building This week!

2009-12-27T18:35:00.004-05:00

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a nice holiday. I'd like to finish the floor at the Opdahl Building. I will be there Tuesday Dec. 29 at 9am and Thursday Dec. 31 at 9am. Any time that you can donate will be appreciated. There is something that everyone can do to help.

Tuesday morning we will need help to move the tables, chairs and workbenches onto the partial floor that is completed. Then we can continue with 'leveling' and installing the rest of the floor. There is plenty of light work for everyone to help keep the job moving along.

Thanks for everyone's help. Let's get the job finished this week!

Pete Chast

Progress Report on the Floor at Opdahl's

2009-12-20T22:07:00.005-05:00

Hi all,

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who showed up last Friday ready and willing to work! We had a good turnout throughout the work day Friday and everyone helped as much as they could. I've worked out all the soreness from the small exertion I made and hope all others are recovering as well. The picture shows the progress after two panels and already you can get an idea of how it is going to work out.

By the end of the day, about 5pm, we had completed 5 panels of flooring and cleaned up. The next step is to move the remaining workbenches and equipment onto the new floor so that we can complete laying the other 10 sheets and finish our goal (unless I've miscounted again)! It will probably not be totally completed in one more day although things were moving faster as the day progressed so there is always hope.

At this point I hope to get another workday perhaps Tuesday or Wednesday the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Those dates are Dec. 29 and 30. The weather man is predicting warmer weather than we had. Please let me know by email if you can help out. (pchast@francomm.com)

Thanks again for all your help!

Happy Holidays,
Pete

Work Party at the Opdahl Building Friday Dec. 18

2009-12-16T19:42:00.001-05:00

What: Work Party
When: Friday December 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Where: Opdahl Building
Why: Help is needed to move machines to one end of the room so that work can begin on the installation of a plywood floor.

Everyone is welcome so that the work can get done as speedily as possible. This will be the first phase of this project.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting December 17

2009-12-14T19:44:00.003-05:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Regular Meeting
When: Thursday December 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church
What's Happening?

This is the last meeting of 2009 and the holiday season is hard upon us. Bring your holiday gift projects for "Show and Tell".

Bob Lawless will give us a presentation on Windsor chairs. He took a class on Windsor chair making a few years ago which resulted in the piece shown in the picture. It is seen here on display at the Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show 2007. It is an extremely comfortable chair to sit in. Maybe Bob will bring it so we can try it out.

KWA Meeting Canceled for December 9, 2009

2009-12-09T16:55:00.001-05:00

Due to weather, the monthly KWA meeting for tonight has been canceled. We do plan to have the Learn and Turn on Saturday, but we will rename it the Shovel, Learn, and Turn. See you then...

Bring a gouge large enough to do the parking lot.

Saturday Learn 'n Turn Program

2009-11-14T21:20:00.008-05:00

What: KWA Learn ‘n Turn

When: Saturdays, 9AM to noon
Who: All NWA members with an interest in improving woodturning skills
Where: Opdahl Center for Higher Turning aka Opdahl Building

The Kaatskill Woodturners offer a Saturday program, working closely with beginning and experienced woodturners to improve their skills on supervised projects. Led by Steve Sherman and Matt Clarke, the format of the meeting features a demonstration of a particular project, followed by hands-on supervision with each participant. Projects will cover specific turning skills, ranging from scoops and spoons to salt boxes and Christmas ornaments. We will also explore surface decoration, paint, air brush and texturing.

The series is ongoing on Saturday mornings at the Opdahl Building, unless special events and holidays intervene. There is no tuition cost, but participants are asked for a $5 contribution for each session attended to cover materials.

Contact: Steve Sherman, 845-246-9182 or Matt Clarke, 845-454-9387 for more information

Click on the images to see an enlarged view.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting November 11

2009-11-09T22:41:00.004-05:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Regular Meeting
When: Wednesday November 11, 2009
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Keith Tompkins, Steve Sherman, Matt Clarke

Keith Tompkins will join us at our monthly KWA meeting this Wednesday, the 11th at the "Opdahl Center for Higher Turning".

Known for his ability to keep things simple, Keith will discuss the importance of varying the tool rest height in relation to turned objects. Technical aspects of tooling & turning will be explored to help us push the envelope, ... whether beginner or advanced.

Matt Clarke & Steve Sherman might fill in whenever Keith decides to take a breath. We are going to have fun! Don't miss it!

The photo is one of Keith's earlier pieces that broke barriers in the turning world. Click on it for a larger view.

Change in Date for Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting

2009-11-05T19:25:00.005-05:00

Please note that the date of the Mid-Hudson meeting has been changed to Thursday November 12, 2009. This is one week earlier than usual.

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday November 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Everyone. This will be mainly a "Show and Tell" meeting program so round up a project, a tip or technique and bring it to share with everyone. These meetings are always fun and informative so be sure not to miss it! Chapter president Pete Chast will give a demonstration on glass cutting something that always challenges many of us.

The project for hands-on work by kids at next spring's Showcase 2010 is a coffee can birdhouse. We will need more coffee cans for this project so be sure to save any one pound (more or less) for the Toy Factory. Either metal or plastic will work. Foil coated cardboard will not. Ask your friends and neighbors to save theirs too!

Deadline for Scout's Silent Auction

2009-10-31T15:55:00.000-04:00

Any items for the Scout's silent auction are now needed by John Grossbohlin. If anyone has items, you can hand them off to any of the Wednesday Woodworkers and someone will see that they are at the Opdahl Building by the KWA meeting on November 11. The banquet and auction are on November 12.

Peoples Choice Votes at Mid-Hudson Woodworking Show

2009-10-25T20:07:00.013-04:00

This list reflects the peoples choice votes for the items displayed at our show on October 17:

Photos of the top four are shown. Click on each photo for a larger image.

Total Items voted on = 47

Place Votes Item

1st 10 Jack Maasz - scroll saw portrait ‘Glade Creek Mill’

2^nd 9 Al Shinker - Pedestal Table

3^rd 8 Duane Henry - Cedar Chest

4^th 7 Bob Boisvert - Intarsia, Castle in the Clouds

5^th 6 Steve Hammerling - 552 piece, segmented bowl

6 Bernie O’Malley - Square dish w/lid

6 Jack Collumb – Intarsia - 155 piece, Father/Son Fishing

6^th 5 Ralph Zimmerman - Candle Table

Receiving 2 votes or more:

Jesse Grossbohlin (4) Desk Side Cabinet

Iulia Chin Lee (3) Room Box

Jerry Petersen (3) Side Chair

Win Crans (3) Jewelry Chest

Herm Finkbeiner (3) Stock Truck

John Franklin (3) Large Vase

Tom Osborne (3) Jewelry Box

Joe Benkert (2) Entertainment Center

Bob Boisvert (2) Transitional Bed/Crib

John VanBuren (2) Greenland Storm King Kayak Paddle

Jack Collumb (2) Intarsia Santa in a Box

John Franklin (2) Tall Vase

John Grossbohlin (2) Portable Lectern

Congratulations to everyone who participated in displaying something!

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting October 14

2009-10-11T17:48:00.002-04:00

What kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday October 14, 2009
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Our presenter for Wednesday Evening's KWA meeting will be Buster Shaw. Buster is the president of the Danbury Turners and an instructor at Brookfield Craft Center. His presentation will be on pen turning. In addition, our members will be pleased to note that our new Nova DVR XP Lathe arrived and was set up last Saturday. Maybe we will have Buster 'break-it-in' for us on Wednesday evening.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting October 15

2009-10-11T11:55:00.003-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting

When: Thursday October 15, 2009

Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who; David Bird will give us a report on two workshops he attended recently:

17^th Century Joinery – Frame and Carved Panel

Workshop at: Country Workshops, Marshall, NC

Instructor: Peter Follansbee, Joiner at Plimoth Plantation, MA

Both the frame and panel are of riven ‘green’ oak which is easy to work and very stable. The frame was joined with draw-bored mortise and tenon joints and embellished with scratched moldings. The panel was laid out with a square, straight-edge, dividers and a scratch awl and carved with a mallet, a handful of gouges, and some punches.

Historical point of interest: The 17^th Century immediately preceded the industrial revolution – work was done with handmade hand tools. Of necessity, woodworkers would complete every step in the conversion of a log to the finished product.

Timber Framing: A Traditional Approach

Workshop at: Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, MA

Instructors: Jack Sobon and Dave Carlon

Timber Framing with 18^th and 19^th Century tools and techniques. The students cut and raise a small (14 x 16) building. The raw material was freshly cut, rough-sawn pine joined with draw-bored mortise and tenon joints. Historical point of interest – the joint we cut to join the rafters to the plate (a step-lap rafter seat) can be found in an 800 year old house in England.

Be sure to attend as this will be the last meeting before the show!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show - almost here!

2009-10-04T20:57:00.005-04:00

The big show is very close on October 17, 2009 at the Hurley Reformed Church in Hurley, NY - Click on the image at right for a larger poster.

October 17, 2009 is almost upon us. If you have not already done so, send your display entry forms to Duane Henry at duhenry@optonline.net. If you do not have anything to show, why not sign up to assist with the show as a floor host or other needed positions. Send a note to Al Shinker at anpshink@optonline.net.

Setup help is needed on Friday evening about 4 at the Opdahl Building to load stuff to move to the church. Help is needed at the church after 5 to set up tables, covers, and other items.

Remember - if you have a display item or volunteer to help with the show in any way, you get free admission to the show. If not, please come anyway and donate $3 to help the chapter. It will be worth your while.

Don't forget to wear your name badge and if you have an apron, please wear it to identify yourself as a host working the show. Most of all, be sure to have fun!

Hudson Valley Furniture Makers Show

2009-10-02T21:37:00.002-04:00

This is the professional group that Rob Hare and Michael Puryear are in. They are having a show in Stone Ridge on Columbus Day weekend. The show will be held at the High Meadow School on Route 209, near the intersection of 209 and 213. The schedule is as follows:

Friday, 10/9 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Reception

Saturday, 10/10 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Show

Sunday, 10/11 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Show

Monday, 10/12 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Show

Joe Kennedy plans to attend on Friday evening. We will try to entice one or more of them to display something at The Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show, or at least attend.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting September 17

2009-09-15T13:26:00.001-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday September 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: You

This is the first meeting of the new season so be sure to come and enjoy. We will not have a featured speaker this time so everyone be sure to bring something for "show and tell".

We will also go over plans for the Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show on October 17. Your projects should be well along now for entry!

Mid-Hudson Picnic September 12

2009-09-03T07:59:00.003-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Picnic
When: September 12, 2009 12:00-4:00 (more or less)
Where: Opdahl Farm
Who: Everyone! Bring the kids and enjoy a day at the farm.
Bring: A dish to share as pot-luck. Joe Benkert promises sausages and peppers ably cooked by him and his helpers.

Bring something for the raffle and be sure to buy lots of tickets! Stuff you have made or something that may be useful to either the woodworker or his/her spouse/significant other.

This affair is always an enjoyable outing for the family and a great way to get ready for the fall season soon to be upon us.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting August 20

2009-08-16T21:15:00.004-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers regular meeting
When: August 20, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church, Hurley, NY
What: Opportunity of a lifetime!

Has your spouse/significant other ever suggested that new cabinets in the kitchen would be nice? Do you recognize this mild suggestion as more of an order or worse, a threat to your long term happiness unless you comply in short order? Or do you see this as a serious decrease in your bank balance?

We have the answer! At this meeting George Norton assisted by members of the Wednesday Woodworkers will show how easy it is to make your own cabinets quickly and inexpensively. The secret lies in the use of pocket hole joinery, popularly known as Kreg Jig (tm) assembly. George has been Perfecting the technique during his winters in Florida. He has recently assisted his neighbor construct the cabinets shown in the pictures at right. They are easy to assemble quickly and are secure and strong. A simple finish and you are home free and not in the dog house!

Don't miss this lifetime opportunity to learn cabinetmaking. Cabinets will be put together before your very eyes. You will be amazed and very soon your kitchen will look like a million bucks and a showplace right out of the latest home improvement magazine.

Plans for the upcoming Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show will be discussed. It is very important that we all pitch in to make something to display at the show. Even if it is not finished, the work piece will show how things can be made of wood.

There will also be the regular features of helping others and "show and tell". Please bring something to share.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting July 16

2009-07-13T22:57:00.002-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday July 16, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Jerry Peterson will give a presentation on building a set of Mission style dining chairs. The plans are from Fine Woodworking Magazine. He will show a finished chair and also some components being prepared for more.

We should all be working hard to make items for display at the Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Show on October 17. Let's make this the best show we have done yet!

Bring something for show and tell. This is one of the highlights of Mid-Hudson Woodworkers.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting June 18

2009-06-13T19:47:00.009-04:00

Learn how to build an airplane with Remco Krafft!

Thursday June 18, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Hurley Reformed Church

Remco Krafft, an accomplished airplane pilot and builder, will be the guest speaker at the regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 18 at the Hurley Reformed Church. Remco will cover the materials and various techniques used in building his garage-built airplanes. Due to time constraints at the monthly meeting, Remco will focus his presentation on areas relative to woodworking i.e. type of wood, joints, glues, clamping, etc. He plans to bring an airplane wing with him for demonstration purposes.

Special extra opportunity!

For those of you that would like to learn more about garage-built airplanes, Remco will be making an in-depth and expanded presentation the same day at 3:00 pm. Bob Opdahl has graciously offered his farm for the site of the 3.00 pm presentation. During this session, Remco will review the different types of garage-built airplanes, reasons for selecting a specific design, choice of materials, FAA involvement, regulatory framework, etc. The afternoon presentation should last about two hours.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting June 10

2009-06-08T21:51:00.002-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday June 10, 2009 at 7:00PM
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Chuck Walker

This program is on making tools and heat treating tool steel. A demonstration will be given of the rough identification of certain steels by sparks from a grinding wheel . The principles of hardening and tempering tool steels will be demonstrated. A tool for separating captive rings on turnings will be made to demonstrate the principles.

Veneering Workshop Saturday June 6

2009-06-02T21:33:00.005-04:00

What:Veneering Workshop June 6 What: Veneering Workshop
When: June 6, 2009 - 9AM to 12 Noon (more or less)
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Al Shinker and Chuck Walker

Here is an opportunity to learn some basics of veneering both modern and ancient. Live demonstrations will be the means and interactions are welcome.

An outline of what will be covered:

Veneering Workshop – Al Shinker and Chuck Walker

Beginning veneer techniques
Veneering without a major cost for a vacuum press

Topics to cover:

Source of veneer
Types of veneer
Substrates
Glues
Mechanical and vacuum presses
Demonstrate how to apply veneer to a substrate

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Chuck will demonstrate how to apply veneer with hot hide glue.

The glue
The tools
Substrate preparation with a toothing plane
Hammer veneering

There will be no charge for this workshop and reservations are not necessary. Contributions may be made for refreshments.

Stan Rosenberg 1928-2009

2009-05-31T21:05:00.006-04:00

The Northeastern Woodworkers Association has lost a talented and good friend with the sudden death of Stan Rosenberg on Thursday May 28, 2009. Stan was first and foremost a woodturner but his talents as a woodworker and teacher were among his strongest assets. His quiet and gentle demeanor, his unfailing good humor and resistance to ever becoming upset are things we will always remember about Stan.
Stan was honored as Mid-Hudson Woodworkers "Member of the Year" in 2004 at the Fourth Annual Banquet. He was more than instrumental in helping the Adirondack Woodturners get started and then helped start the Kaatskill Woodturners when The Opdahls offered one of their buildings to provide a workshop area for Mid-Hudson members to use. He also helped start the first "Learn and Turn" classes for woodturning beginners.

And who can forget the "Practical Workshop" display that Mid-Hudson worked so hard to set up at Showcase 2004 so that it looked like the inside of an unfinished shop. The highlight was a photo of Stan arranged to look as though he was looking in a window from outside!

Stan had a way of letting you find your own answers to problems by gently leading you with clever questions and ideas. This was why he was such a good teacher. To say he will be missed is too trite a statement to use where Stan Rosenberg is concerned. We will all enjoy his legacy for as long as NWA exists!

Veneering Workshop June 6

2009-05-20T21:40:00.008-04:00

What: Veneering Workshop
When: June 6, 2009 - 9AM to 12 Noon (more or less)
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Al Shinker and Chuck Walker

Here is an opportunity to learn some basics of veneering both modern and ancient. Live demonstrations will be the means and interactions are welcome.

An outline of what will be covered:

Veneering Workshop – Al Shinker and Chuck Walker

Beginning veneer techniques
Veneering without a major cost for a vacuum press

Topics to cover:

Source of veneer
Types of veneer
Substrates
Glues
Mechanical and vacuum presses
Demonstrate how to apply veneer to a substrate

After the above, Chuck will show how to apply veneer with hot hide glue.

The glue
The tools
Substrate preparation with a toothing plane
Hammer veneering

There will be no charge for this workshop. Contributions may be made for refreshments.

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting May 21

2009-05-17T21:48:00.006-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting
When: Thursday May 21, 2009 at 7:30PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church, Hurley, NY

Who: Don Muth of Personal Energy Transportation (PET) International, an organization dedicated to providing means for personal mobility in poor and underdeveloped countries. PET has a number of local organizations dedicated to building and shipping a special vehicle developed by one of the founders. Don Muth manages a group in East Jewett, New York. The photos show one of the vehicles operated by hand and arm power and also the assembly shop at east Jewett. For more information go to:

www.petnyej.org/

The group is always open to volunteers and contributions. One interesting fact is that Don Muth was John Grossbohlin's mechanical drawing teacher in high school. Thanks to John for arranging this presentation. It should be interesting and informative.

We will also have our usual great Show and Tell and announcements of future happenings. Be sure to bring something to show!

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting Change

2009-05-12T15:50:00.005-04:00

The program for the meeting on Wednesday May 13 has been changed - same place, same time. Instead of heat treating of metals we will have a presentation by Jay Hockenbery of the Nutmeg Woodturners League that meets in New Milford, CT at the Brookfield Craft Center.

His topic will focus on natural edge bowls. The example at right should be enough to whet anyone's appetite!

In addition to his talents as a woodturner, Mr. Hockenbery has been instrumental in starting a pen turning activity in Ghana. Check out the link and read about his mission.

www.woodburyumc.net/mod/group/view.php?group_id=13

Let's hope he will talk some about this effort!

Pyroman is rescheduled for June unless rescheduled again.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting May 13

2009-05-10T16:34:00.006-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting
When: Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 7:00PM
Where: Opdahl Building
Who: Chuck Walker

This madcap scientist and pyroman...er technician will present a program on heat treating tool steel. He will unveil the mysteries of this ancient art with a display of sparks and pyrotechnology that will bedazzle the eye and boggle the mind. A demonstration will be given of rough identification of certain steels by sparks from a grinding wheel . The principles of hardening and tempering tool steels will be explained with simple words and much arm waving. He will attempt to make a tool for separating captive rings on turnings as the product of all this mumbo jumbo.

Come see what this is all about. Be prepared to be awe-struck if not dumbfounded at this audacious attempt. Be sure to brush up on your fire extinguisher know-how!

Carl Ford Turning Presentation at Grinnell Library

2009-04-23T21:14:00.004-04:00

What: Carl Ford Presentation on Woodturning
When: Sunday May 3, 2009 at 2:00PM
Where: Grinnell Library in Wappingers falls, NY

Who:Carl Ford presents "Introduction to Woodturning" The presentation will be roughly an hour long and have three parts: 1. Introduction to woodturning talk; 2. Demonstration of spindle turning; 3. Demonstration of faceplate turning. Carl will use his Jet Mini Lathe that he will have at the library.

No sign-up necessary, just come and enjoy,

Directions to the library are here: http://grinnell.wappingers.lib.ny.us/2.htm#hours

In a nutshell. Go south on Rt 9. Turn right at Dairy Queen on to Main St. Library is on the right after the park on Main St (Rt 9D).

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting April 16

2009-04-12T21:44:00.002-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers regular meeting
When: Thursday April 16, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church

Who: Our featured speaker will be Roger Klein who will discuss many of the jigs he has made. Roger is quite inventive and many of the things he has come up with for the workshop are amazing. Guaranteed to stimulate new thoughts and ideas.

"Show and Tell" Bring something you have made, particularly jigs or fixtures.

The annual banquet is coming up soon! if you have not registered yet, bring your checks to the meeting and be counted in to recognize (in one way or other) member of the year Chuck Walker.

The raffle needs items made by members to add a more personal touch. This gives everyone a positive idea of our capabilities which are considerable.

Kaatskill Woodturners Meeting April 8

2009-04-05T22:03:00.003-04:00

What: Kaatskill Woodturners monthly meeting
When: Wednesday April 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Where: Opdahl Building

Who: Matt will review Totally Turning and Showcase 2009. You will have an opportunity for some extended "Learn and Turn" practice with guidance. Here's a chance to brush up or try out some new technique with some hands on time. Make a few shavings and learn to be as good as the guy in the picture!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Annual Banquet

2009-04-05T21:54:00.003-04:00

Have You Seen This Man?

Dateline: Hurley, NY
This just in...
A warrant has been issued to locate and applaud one Chuck Walker (AKA the Missouri Mule) for contributions above & beyond the call and conduct epitomizing a woodworker in the first degree.
Mr. Walker's trial by his peers is scheduled to convene at 6:00 PM on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Twin Lakes Resort in Hurley (just off the Kingston exit of the NYS Thruway) under the auspices of the NWA Mid-Hudson Woodworkers annual banquet. The evening's diversions will also include dinner, prizes, raffles and plenty of good conversation. The cost of admission is $27 per person. All NWA associates are welcome.
To apply for jury selection, or to reserve your seat in the gallery contact:
Joe Kennedy at: JKenn23333@aol.com or send your reservations and checks to:
Bill Fiederlein, 795 Cold Spring Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581.

Don't forget to bring something you have made for the raffle!

Mid-Hudson Woodworkers Meeting March 19

2009-03-16T14:28:00.004-04:00

What: Mid-Hudson Woodworkers regular meeting.
When: Thursday March 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Where: Hurley Reformed Church, Hurley, NY
Who and why:

John Van Buren will be our guest speaker demonstrating his techniques on boat building.

All the usual good stuff like Show and Tell.

The recognition banquet is coming on April 24. Please bring your check for $27 per person to the meeting or mail it to: Bill Fiederlein, 795 Cold Spring Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581.

Everyone should be working on good things to bring for the banquet raffle. It is always the highlight of the evening and goes a long way toward supporting the banquet.

Let's all come and celebrate the last full day of the celestial winter aka vernal equinox!

Mid-Hudson Annual Recognition Banquet

2009-03-03T20:51:00.003-05:00

The Mid-Hudson Banquet will be held on April 24, 2009 atTwin Lakes Resort in Hurley. This is the usual site for the banquet and is located on Lucas Avenue just a few miles from the Kingston exit from the Thruway. Admission is $27 per person. There will be a cash bar at 6:00 PM and dinner served at 7:00 PM.

Mid-Hudson traditionally has a great raffle. Prizes consist of donations of tools, supplies, gift certificates, books, etc. (obtained through the efforts of Bill Reynolds) as well as very nice woodworking items made by our members. This year should be no exception.

The Mid-Hudson Member of the Year for 2009 is Chuck Walker whom most of us know fairly well. After presenting a plaque and gift certificate, we should have a great time teasing him.

Please plan to come and help us toast and roast Chuck. Our banquets are lots of fun and this year should be no exception. Send your reservations and checks to: Bill Fiederlein, 795 Cold Spring Road, Stanfordville, NY 12581.

Photo above: Bob Opdahl and Vi accept the certificate in recognition of Bob's time and efforts in training woodturners - First Recognition Banquet 2002.

NWA SHOWCASE 2009 is closer than you think!

2009-03-02T21:16:00.002-05:00

This year's Showcase is less than 4 weeks away! Projects for display should be well under way by now. Don't forget to send your entry form in so that it is received by March 13 and be eligible for a drawing. First prize is a $150 gift certificate from Lie-Nielsen and second prize is a $50 gift card from Lee Valley. These are real incentives to get those projects ready and send in the entry form on time.

The photo is of one of the 3 x 6 ft. banners that were made for promoting this year's Showcase. Three of the bright yellow banners will be hung in the Hudson Valley from Newburgh to Kingston by Mike Decker. Promote the show anywhere you can. Enlist friends and relatives to come for a getaway to Saratoga Springs.

Bowl Turning Workshop February 28

2009-02-18T19:33:00.007-05:00

Sharpen your bowl turning knowledge with two top quality instructors, Matt Clarke and Steve Sherman. This Saturday morning workshop will be at the Opdahl Building on Saturday February 28, 2009 at 9:00 AM. Three turners can get hands on experience for $30 each and up to ten can attend in an audit capacity for $10 each. Please click on the poster at right for full details.

As always, the first paid reservations will be accepted. Since attendance is limited, don't miss out on this opportunity. See or send your check to:

Matt Clarke
5 Bancroft Rd.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601