John's Junket

    As we start down the last leg of the Guildπs calendar we find ourselves once again facing a couple of end-of-the-year tasks.
First, is the nomination of officers for next year. The slate for 2003 will have openings for the positions of Guild President, and Workshop Director. In addition, the Toy Committee Chairperson position will also be open. This is an excellent opportunity for members to add their ideas and experiences to our organization, and the best thing about these positions is that they have no prerequisites.
    Each and every member is completely qualified to step in and contribute. Remember that we are a volunteer organization. Our Guild exists solely on the participation of the members, without participation the organization will cease to exist.
    That is the stark reality. If you have any questions or are interested in contributing to the continued success of the Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild, please contact any of the current Board members.
    Second, is the selection of Woodworker Of The Year for 2002. Starting this year the membership will be able to vote for this coveted award. Nomination forms for this year's Woodworker of The Year will be distributed at the September and October general meetings. The Board will then tally the votes and make a decision on this year's recipient. Please take a moment and ponder the question of who has made the most significant contribution to our Guild's success over the last year (s).

Board Briefs

Jeff Nebel

President:

John Petrovic asked regarding the boardπs intent for 2003. There is possibility of some vacancies.

Treasurer:

Liz Rohde reported the treasury stands at $7,106.39 as of 08/15/02.

Programs:

Ken Bahr reported that 8 out of 10 workshops for 2003 are confirmed. There are 5 spaces still available for speakers during 2003 for the Wednesday Guild meetings.

Workshops:

Dick Yezek reported that each year the Guild gets more and more offers for workshops. Dick also suggested that it might be a good thing to put the R.I.P.S.A.W. newsletter on the Web for those that would be willing to receive it that way. He also reported that there was a really good response for the Claussen clock workshop. They are thinking of putting another one on at a later date.

Matt Bohlmann reported that he is currently working on a slate of events for 2003 workshops. He will send a copy to the editor when it is completed.

Exhibits/Publicity:

Don Berger reported that he is
working on the schedule for 2003. He has made some calls and hasnπt heard back from some of the contacts. He will call again.

Publications:

No Report. Committee not represented at the meeting.

Membership:

Mary Anderson reported that there have been no new members since May. The membership count sits at 198 members.

Toys:

Chairman, Ron Hinderman reported that a guild member donated some wood to make toys for children. He reported that still no one has responded to his offers to make toys.

New Business:

Webmaster: Brian Halligan reported that he has updated the Guilds web site. He is going to contact the Librarian to update the listings of books and videos and has been updating the newsletters on the web site.

The next board meeting will be Thursday,
September 12th in the Library of Faith UCC Church at 7:00 p.m.

Program

Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild

General Membership Meeting

September Program

Clock Making and Restoration

On Wednesday, September 4th, the Guild will welcome Howard Young, from Wauwatosa to speak on the topic Clock Making and Restoration. Mr. Young is a former city engineer and has made and restored over 200 clocks. His passion for this art has led to a full-time hobby and retirement career.
At this eveningπs program, Howard will take us through the steps of clock design, building, and restoration.
This has all the makinπs of a very interesting and entertaining evening.
Mark your calendars now, and we'll see you at the meeting.


September 4, Wednesday
Event: Regular Monthly Guild Meeting
Topic: Clock Making and Restoration
Presenter: Howard Young, Wauwatosa, WI
Location: Washington Park Senior Center
4420 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee

September 14, Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Event: Workshop
Topic: Hand Plane Restoration and Tuning
Presenter: Walt Hadcock & John Petrovic
Location: WoodCraft, 1725 S. 108 th Street, West Allis
Time: 9 am - 4 pm
Fee: $20

October 2, Wednesday
Event: Regular Monthly Guild Meeting
Topic: Spruce Goose Presentation
Presenter: Patrick Packard

October 12, Saturday, 8 - 5 pm
Event: Workshop
Topic: Build a Mantle Clock
Presenter: Jerry Claussen
Location: Jerry's Studio

Raffle

Alan Clapp

The lucky winner of the Bosch circular saw at the August meeting was Jerry Kashmerick.
The September raffle prize will be a Makita cordless drill. This kit is complete with two 9.6V batteries, charger and case.


Reflections

Technical Aspects of Wood Veneering

Elizabeth Rohde

    The speaker for our August meeting was Margaret Fisher from August H. Wulf Company of Menomonee Falls. Her topic was architectural veneering. Margaret started with a definition and a brief history of veneer. The technical definition of veneer is any wood, which can be, sliced 1/4 inch thick.; any wood thicker than that is considered lumber.
    Piano builders made the first commercially produced veneer in England in 1930. The machinery could produce a uniform thickness of wood. This in turn could be glued to curves or unusual profiles and help cut down on carving and other labor-intensive work.
    Margaret talked about the different characteristics between domestic and tropical woods. Domestic woods have annual rings because of seasonal changes, which give it more interesting grain. While tropical woods grows all year round and tend to be more straight grained.  Almost all veneers come from mature forests. The characteristics that are needed for veneers are straight grain, least amount of branches, no decay or insect manifestations. Often the trees are cut down by hand and must be taken out by horses or helicopters.  Then the logs arrive at the processing plant they are graded. Then the logs are placed in large tanks filled with water which is kept at 70°C. The logs will 'cook' until they are sufficiently saturated, then they are sliced.
Our speaker explained the 4 major methods of slicing veneer. They are 1) rotary, 2) Plain, 3) Quartered, and 4) rift.  Margaret showed a number of slides depicting some of the processes of veneering.
    I must admit that at first I thought "Oh ho-hum" a talk on veneering. But Ms. Fisher was well prepared and a very good speaker. Thanks to her, I learned a lot.



Special Features

LIE-NIELSEN TOOL PURCHASE

Jeffrey M. Nebel

We have plenty of tools ordered and paid for, so the purchase is a go! I have spoken with inside sales at Lie-Nielsen and the agent said they have virtually everything in stock. I expect to be playing Santa at the next Guild meeting. The tools should be available at the September meeting.

Toy Makin' Fun Fest

Ron Hinderman

Are you interested in making sawdust along with producing some wonderful toys? I know there are a lot of retirees out there. Would you like to join me at a Toy Makin' Fun Fest? How about during the day----or how about on week-ends?
My shop is waiting for some good people to help me out with your skill, talent and ideas.
When a bunch of people get together, everything goes smoother - and look at the results when we are done! Look at all the of the wonderful toys we give the kids at Christmas time, and think of all the smiles on these kidπs faces.
We have a large variety of woods available for toy makin'. The woods that we have on-hand at the present time are red and white oak, red elm, hickory, ash and butternut. We have cut-off shorts of ash, red and white oak, walnut, cherry, poplar, pine and mahogany.
We have lots of wheels too, i.e. 3/4, 1, 1-1/4, 1-1/2, 1-3/4, 2, 2-1/4 and 2-1/2.†We need doll beds, cradles and chairs. Numerous plans are available at reproduction cost. I just received some more free wood ash, & maple but guild members have come and get the wood .
Wheels and plans are also avaible. Plans 8.5 X 11 ≥ are
available for $ 2.00. Some are full size blue prints for $ 5 . 00 per page
I am willing to help or advise anyone on any toy project.
Starting in September, I will be available every Saturday and during the week! My shop is OPEN for toy making work shops , during the week & week ends .
Please call me
Thanks
Ron Hinderman