Newsletter: June 2008, September 2008, October 2008 Meetings

Newsletter October 28, 2008
GARDEN STATE
MARQUETRY SOCIETY PLUS
Volume 2, Issue 1
* Chapter affiliated with the American Marquetry Society
Web site address: http://www.gsmarquetryplus.com or http://www.gsmsplus.com
E-mail address: matjht@comcast.net or info@gsmsplus.com
Highlights from Recent Meetings
Since our last newsletter, we have had our Annual
Summer Picnic as well as a number of well-attended
meetings, project sharing, and demonstrations.
This issue is full of pictures that highlight these
meetings and all the great projects everyone has
been working on.
You will also find general notes on what took place at
the following meetings: our June 7th meeting which
included a Woodburning Demo & a Silent Auction;
our August 9th Annual Picnic Meeting at Clover Hill
Farms (Hospital Rd & Rt 524/Atlantic Ave in Wall, NJ);
our after-summer-break meeting on Sept 6th where
everyone brought projects they worked on over the
summer; and, more recently, our October 4th meeting
which included a demo of woodburning tools
manufactured by Colwood Electronics of
Farmingdale, NJ.
Next Meeting: At our next meeting on November 1st,
John G will present an Intarsia demonstration.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Upcoming Meetings for ’08–’09 Season
In 2008: Nov 1st; Dec 6th
In 2009: Jan 3rd; Feb 7th; Mar 7th; Apr 4th; May 2nd; Jun 6th
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Intro & “Thanks”
1
Ads & Resources
Highlights from June
2
7th
Meeting
Pictures from August Picnic Meeting
Highlights from Sept
6th
Meeting
“Show & Tell” from Sept 6th Meeting
Highlights from Oct 4th Meeting
“Show & Tell” from Oct
4th
Meeting
Special Thanks…
The Garden State Marquetry Society would
like to thank the following companies for
participating in our annual picnic meeting by
donating materials which were used as
prizes. Members who completed projects
during the summer received a prize packet.
Members of the Garden State Marquetry
Society are encouraged to support these
companies. Catalogs and literature were
distributed to members and friends.
A big thank you to the following:
DRC Distributors
Dremel
National Artcraft Co
Jim Dandy Products
Lee Valley Tool
Prox-Tech
All American Crafts
Kathy Wise Designs
MCLS
Mike’s Workshop
Highland Woodworking
Grizzly Industrial
Force Machinery
Kreg Tool Co
WonderPaper
Stockroom Supply
TG Tools
Scroller Magazine
The Winfield Collection
Ben Finks Workshop
Wood Magazine
3
4
5
5-6
7
8
Contact Information:
John Truskowski, President
Phone: 610-222-3829 or
Email: matjht@comcast.net
Photos by: Paul Chen, John Truskowski, Bob Lewis
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Our group is a Chapter of the
American Marquetry Society
For information on Membership to this national
organization, visit their website at:
http://www.americanmarquetrysociety.com
From the American Marquetry Society:
Basswood Available from:
(Formerly) WEDGE CABINET CO.
(Call First)
John Wicker-Heisser
North Arlington, N.J.
201-991-1331
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Highlights from our June 7th, 2008 Meeting
The meeting was opened at 9:15am by John
Truskowski. There were no guests in attendance.
Treasurer’s Report: Larry Fenlon reported no
change in the Treasurer’s Report.
Health Report: John T reported that 3 members are
dealing with Health Issues: Flip Murdoch is home;
Jim Hunkele is scheduled for by-pass surgery; and
Stan Lefko had surgery. “Thinking of You” cards
were sent to each. We wish them all our best!
Library: There were 2 new purchases for the club’s
library: (1) Berry Basket, and (2) Marquetry by Pierce
Raymond.
Federal Oval Workshop – Many GSMS members met
with members from the NJ Woodworkers Guild for a
Workshop conducted by Mario Rodriquez on May
18th in Wall NJ. Special Thanks to Jeff Brown and
Don & Barbara Corson (Clover Hill Farm) for hosting
this event. Pete Laudati showed his Federal Oval
and described the process.
Show and Tell:
(1) Bob Lewis – 3-D miniature Giraffes and
Celtic Crosses
(2) Henry Buccino – 2 Scroll Saw Pictures
(3) Ethel Autaurino – 3D Bird
(4) Gene Tonkery – CompuCarve of Last Supper.
Demonstration: John T and John G presented on the
Basics of Woodburning.
Silent Auction – A Silent Auction was held at this
June Meeting. A number of materials were sold
or exchanged. It was decided to continue this
activity at future meetings.
Reminder: Library Display Cases – Get projects to
Pete Laudati before Sept 2.
Program Ended at 12:00.
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Pictures from our Annual Picnic Meeting – Clover Hill Farm Aug 9th 2008
On Saturday 8/9/2008, twenty-six members from the GSMS joined members from the Central NJ Woodworkers Guild
and the Atlantic Shore Woodturners. This event was hosted by Don & Barbara Corson & the CNJWG (host club). A
museum tour was done by Don & Barbara with an amazing collection of early America which included antique cars,
tractors, farm equipment, dolls, etc. An abundance of food was consumed & everyone left a little heavier. In addition
to his woodworking skills, Jeff Brown demonstrated his skills at the grill. John T. presented the owners with a
Marquetry picture as a “Thank You.”
Clover Hill Farms is located on Hospital Rd & Rt 524 (Atlantic Ave) in Wall, NJ
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Highlights from Our Sept 6th 2008 Meeting
The meeting was opened by John Truskowski.
The Upcoming Wood Show will be take place in the
Pemberton.
of month and will not conflict with our regular
usual Expo Center in Somerset. It will be at the end
There was one guest in attendance: LaNita
meeting dates.
Treasurer’s Report: Larry Fenlon issued the
Treasurer’s Report.
Catalogs: Grizzly catalogs were sent out to all
Library Case: This month our Club is showcasing
Sale (located in North Central Pennsylvania).
Club projects in the Library Display Case which is
good for the library and provides good publicity for
our Club, too. It also shows that we do more than
just Marquetry.
members and included a coupon to use at their Tent
Show & Tell Summer Projects: 18 members brought
projects that they completed over the summer.
WonderPaperTM: Samples of WonderPaperTM were
Health Report: A get-well card was sent to John
distributed. This is a low-tack peel & stick paper to
attendance at the picnic. Both Jim Hunkele and John
almost any surface, including wood, glass, metal,
Goetz who had a successful surgery. He was in
use in printers or copiers to transfer patterns onto
Robertson are also doing well. They both keep in
and more. Visit: http://wonderpaperbyjason.com/
where a portion of sales goes to support Autism.
touch with John T by email about once a month.
“Show & Tell” Summer Projects from Our Sept 6th Meeting
Flip Mudrick: Fish Puzzle and
Painted Rock.
Gene Tonkery: Compu-Carve
Machine Cut Scene
Larry Fenlon: “Lunchtime”
Marquetry Bird & Butterfly
Pete Laudati Whittled Globe.
Ethel Autorino: 3-D Mahogany
Music Box.
Jack Martino: Intarsia Finches
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“Show & Tell” Projects from Our Sept 6th Meeting (cont’d)
Bob Lewis: Sander Bench from
StockRoom Kit
Marty: Scroll Saw Serpentine
Clock with Gears from
pattern (not a kit)
Charlie Mayer: Pen Kit
Larry Lichtenstein: Stained
Glass Lighthouse
Nick: from Woodburning
Class - Eagle on Leather
LaNita Pemberton:
Woodburning Ouija Board
and Carving
Walt England: Marquetry
Angel
John: ScrollSaw Projects:(Love
Joy Peace, Bridal Shower Bears
Henry Buccino: Scroll Saw
Moose & Camping Keyholder
Julius Fekete: Intarsia Owl
from Pine
John Truskowski: CheckerChess Board
Paul Chen: Snoopy Name Plate
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Highlights from our Oct 4th, 2008 Meeting
The meeting was opened at 9:25am by John
Truskowski.
New Guests: Two guests were in attendance:
• Artise, from Clearbrook, takes Marquetry
class with Larry
• Lisa, friend of April & Paul Chen
Treasurer’s Report: Larry Fenlon reported no
change in the Treasurer’s Report.
Library: Three books have been added to the
Club’s library.
DRC: New items have been added to our DRC
supplies table. Let us know if you are looking for
anything specific.
Library Display: Thanks to Pete, Flip, Larry, and
Gene who helped set up and take down the Library
display case items. We received compliments from
the Library Art Department for our exhibit!
Patterns from Photos: One of our members, Jim
Hunkele, now based in N.C., has offered to make
patterns from high resolution pictures (free of
charge to members) using a new computer
program he has. These patterns work best for
scroll saw work. Jim can be contacted by email at:
WoodNEye@nc.rr.com or by phone at: (H) 901400-3037.
Silent Auction: Since the Silent Auction went so
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Upcoming Wood Show: The 2009 Wood Working
Show at the Somerset Expo Center will be Feb 27
(Fri) to March 1 (Su). This will not interfere with our
regularly scheduled March meeting. This year we
will be asking for more space so that we can do
more demos.
Next Meeting’s Demo: At our next meeting, Nov 1,
John G will do an Intarsia demo.
December Meeting’s Demo: At the Dec. 6 Meeting,
Eva H. will do a demo on “Selecting a Pattern &
Framing Advice”.
December Meeting Ornament Project: At our
December meeting, we will do a Polyanna Gift
Exchange for anyone that wants to participate.
Bring a wrapped self-made “Holiday Ornament
Project” to exchange as a gift with another
randomly selected participating member.
Woodburning Tools Demo: At this meeting, Steve
Colaguori of Colwood Electronics in Farmingdale,
NJ (http://www.woodburning.com) demonstrated
several of his company’s woodburning tools which
they specialize in manufacturing.
Steve explained the difference between fixed tip
(one-piece tip with body) and replaceable tip styles
(one handle with several tips). Fixed tip, for the
more serious use, has fewer electrical connections.
More popular is the replaceable tip which lasts
well at the June meeting, we could do that every
longer.
by Pete L and Stan L. Probably one item per
The equipment available today is getting better and
month with some modifications. It will be managed
person, all displayed on one table. List a minimum
better, making it easier. Yet, amazing work is still
proceeds going to the Club.
Today’s equipment does take a lot of the
price. Item goes to the highest bidder with 10% of
American Marquetry Society Benefit: “Scroller”
Magazine is available to members of AMS at a
greatly discounted price of $16 instead of $28.
being done with the simplest of equipment.
guesswork out for beginners.
Next Meeting: November 1st 2008.
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Pictures from Colwood Woodburning Tools Demo
“Show & Tell” Projects from Our Oct 4th Meeting
LaNita Pemberton: Carved
Twig Letter Openers
Pete Laudati: Basswood
Dragon Carving
Gene Tonkery: Carve Wright
Golfer with Clock
Eva Hoefele: “Amazing Grace”
Woodburning
Charlie Brainard:
Marquetry Tulips
Martin Schwartz:
Marquetry Leaves
Join us at our upcoming meetings in ‘08: Nov 1, Dec 6; in ‘09: Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6.
Location: The Monmouth County Library on: 125 Symmes Rd, in Manalapan, NJ
You can find Directions online at: http://gsmsplus.com/meeting_info.php