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Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
http://www.huntcountywoodturners.org August
2016
August 2016, Volume 11 Issue 08
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
Meeting and Location:
2nd Thursday of each month, 7 PM
Wesley United Methodist Church
5302 U.S. 69 Business
Greenville, TX 75402
Message from the President:
Our August meeting is upon us with it comes the Quarterly Challenge
for which we are turning Beads of Courage boxes to be given to children undergoing treatment for serious medical conditions. All boxes
submitted will sent to SWAT to display and show off the talent in our
club.
Bring a show and tell item.
George Freeman will be our August demonstrator. He will discuss a
variety of woods, their properties, finishing, etc.
Don’t forget SWAT, Aug. 26 – 28 in Waco. Hope to see you there.
Sharon Ayers will teach a Beginning Turning Class for Ladies on Friday, October 21, and Saturday, October 22. Cost of the class is
$100.00 and includes lunch. Eight spaces are available. George and
Mitzi Freeman will host the class in their shop. Day 1: “Getting to know
the lathe and tools”, spindle work, beads and coves, and turning a
snowman. Day 2: turning a small platter.
For those of you who have never been a member of the American Association of Woodturners or who’s membership is long expired they are
offering a sixty-day guest membership: http://www.woodturner.org/
page/GuestMemberLanding. You can access a lot of free instructional
information and explore what the association has to offer. No credit
card required for the guest membership.
The next quarterly challenge will be due at the November meeting. It
should be a Christmas centerpiece that includes turned work, snowmen, Christmas trees, ornaments. Use your imagination.
This Month:
Regular Meeting
August 14
Demo
George Freeman
Open Shop
George & Mitzi Freeman
7151 Sandy Lake Rd.
Quinlan, TX 75474
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
HCW Officers
2
Mission Statement
2
Upcoming Events
2
Board Minutes
3
Show and Tell
5
Sponsors, Mentors
6
SWAT Information
3
The Board welcome’s your input and your assistance with activities is
needed. Everyone “chipping in” assures the club’s success.
Arlan Purdy, President.
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
(Gifts to Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. are fully deductible for U.S. Income Tax purposes.)
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
HCW Officers:
President:
Arlan Purdy
903-886-6120
arlan@arlanpurdy.com
Vice-President:
Fred Groves
903-454-1599
fred226a@tx.rr.com
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UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS:
August:
Quarterly Challenge
Beads of Courage
Treasurer:
Mitzi Freeman
903-356-0859
mitannfree@gmail.com
2016 New Members
The way we get new members is to invite someone and
tell them what great pleasure you get from turning.
Secretary/Newsletter:
Cheryl Ragsdale
903-568-4886
mcragsd@yahoo.com
Do you remember how it felt when you were a new member
and didn’t know very many people, if any. Please make time
SWAT Director:
Dan Henry
903-513-9379
danhenr@gmail.com
Birthday Greetings to the following
Members
Bill Klooepping 8/5
Sharon Ayers 8/6
Jimmy Holton 8/13
Jimmy Sherer 8/17
James McReuynolds 8/21
John Hadsall 8/24/16
Shawn Hendricks 8/27
Michael Harrell 8/28/16
Appointed Positions:
Audio Visual:
Mark Spencer
972-742-2620
SPENCER2112@verizon.net
Facilities & Events Coordinator:
Fred Groves
903-454-1599
fred226a@tx.rr.com
(If I have missed your birthday, please let me know to
make the updates)
Raffle Coordinator:
Roger England
903-461-1466
rogerbengland@gmail.com
Historian:
Pam Shuman
903-450-3312
pam_shuman@hotmail.com
Librarian:
Sammy Thomason
903-883-3035
sa77yt@gmail.com
Publicist:
Bill Kloepping
903-455-7701
whk@geusnet.com
Webmaster
Johnny Campbell
903-527-4762
Johnny@the-campbells.com
Our Website
HCW Board of Directors meetings are held at Wesley United
Methodist Chruch on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM.
Board meetings are open to all members.
HCW Mission:
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. ( a Texas non-profit corporation) also
known as Hunt County Woodturners (HCW), is organized exclusively
for educational purposes, and its mission is to educate woodturners and
the public in and about the art and craft of woodturning. This mission
is accomplished by encouraging and facilitating the establishment of
training programs for woodturners; by disseminating information about
sources of material and equipment; by exposing the art of woodturning
to the public; and by serving as a center of information about woodturning for members, galleries, other interested groups, and the general public. Further, the Corporation is organized exclusively for educational
purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Financial records are available for inspection upon request.
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However, birch and willow species can have a negative impact on anyone with an existing allergy to aspirin, as they contain the same compound. The wood
dust from birch is a common sensitizer. But, the biggest challenge from birch is for those with an existing
aspirin allergy.
Black Walnut:
A common exotic wood, black walnut can cause sensitizing with over-use, and potentially in those with
an existing tree-nut allergy. Black walnut contains
many compounds which can cause irritation to the
eyes or respiratory system. While most finishes for
furniture and such are non-permeable, allergy warnings should be placed on any black walnut turnings
intended for holding or handling food as food-grade
finishes are somewhat permeable.
Cocobolo:
Another interesting exotic wood, cocobolo is a poisonous tree. It can act as an irritant and sensitize over
time. Proper facial dust protection, and skin protection, should be utilized when turning cocobolo. As
cocobolo is from a poisonous tree, it is not recommended for any project where it will be in contact
with food. Remember that acidic foods, such as Salsa
can cause leaching even through finishes.
Rosewood:
There are several different species that fall under the
classification for rosewood. The dust and wood encountered when turning rosewood can act as both an
irritant and a sensitizer. Rosewood has a high potency
rating for causing sensitivity. If you plan on turning
any amount of rosewood you should take proper dust
precautions. This is true even if you are only using
Rosewood as a highlight on your turning.
Spalted Maple:
Another very common turning wood in North America, maple can act as a sensitizer when it is spalted.
Spalted wood is wood that has just begun to be consumed by fungi and molds. As a result, the mold and
fungi dust can cause respiratory sensitivity, or pneumonia. Extra dust precautions should be taken when
turning any wood that is spalted whether maple,
birch, or any other wood.
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting was called to order by President, Arlan Purdy.
Attendees:
Items discussed:
 Quarterly Challenge for August—Beads of
Courage
 New Member Packets—Mitzi Freeman is
gathering information for a packet that we
can hand to new members that gives information about the Hunt County Woodturners, should have these ready in August.
 Member communicating—Texting
 SWAT—Turn off of Sturt Batty and Mike
Mahoney during special interest group on
Friday night. Registration cut off is August 1, 2016.
 Beginning turning class for ladies
Turning Woods and Their
Health Challenges
How many have one day found out you are unable to
turn a favorite wood because it causes heath problems?
A surprising number of turning woods can cause
health challenges. This may be sensitivity to the
wood or dust over time, or allergic reactions.
Actually most of the poisonous wood substances are
found in the bark, leaves, or sap of a given wood species. Take extra precautions if you are turning a project that leaves the bark on such as, a natural edged
bowl or vase.
The best way to avoid sensitization (the gradually
building up of an allergic reaction to a given wood),
is to use proper dust protocols. You want to protect
your lungs from the physical irritation of wood dust.
This includes a dust collection system, ventilation to
the outdoors, a dust mask, and eye protection.
Turning different woods is great fun. Developing sensitivity to your favorite wood definitely lessens the
enjoyment in turning. Skin irritation from the shavings could be the first sign that this wood might not
agree with you. Stay safe and enjoy turning.
Submitted by Fred Uphoff
Five Common Turning Woods:
Birch:
A light toned wood, common and easy to collect in
North America, and completely harmless as a tree.
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Demo by Fred Groves
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Membership in HCW, Inc. entitles you to discounts on selected items
at the following fine businesses:
Wood World, 13650 TI Blvd. Dallas, TX
(972) 669-9130
Rockler Woodworking, 800 N. Coit #2500 Richardson TX
(Promenade North Shopping Center)
(972) 613-8848
Klingspor's Woodworking Shop, Hickory, NC
(800) 228-0000, ask for discount
Hartville Tool, www.hartvilletool.com
(800) 345-2396
FREEDOM PEN SPONSOR
Art Hendrix
Looking for sponsors for the next
year’s Freedom Pens
Other Corporate Sponsors of
Hunt County Woodturners
Ward Manufacturing
Rite Place Storage
1909 IH-30 W
Greenville TX 75402
903-454-6655
Club Mentors and Specialty
Art Hendrix
hendrixa@embarqmail.com
Dan Henry
danhenr@gmail.com
Pen, Bottle stopper
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Faceplate, Segmented,
Chuck, Pen, Tool Control, Toy, Finishing, Rose
Engine
Bill Kloepping
whk@geusnet.com
Joe Grimes
jgrimes51@verizon.net
Laminating
Basic, Chuck, Small Bowls, Tool Control
Marion McDaniel
marsnowman13@tx.rr.com
Clyde Marks
cemarks1938@aol.com
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Chuck
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Sanding,, Sharpening,
Finishing, Tool making, Chuck, Pen, Toy
Pleas McKee
cvfd77@yahoo.com
Fred Uphoff
fwu1866@hotmail.com
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Box
Basic, Spindle, Bowl, Chuck, Pen, Toy
Woodturners, don't forget to check out
The
American
Association
of
Woodturners. Hunt County Woodturners Inc. is a Chapter of this fine organization and each member should seriously consider becoming a member of
AAW. The insurance protection alone
is well worth the dues.
http://www.woodturner.org
Join the fun, become a member today
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc.
Membership is renewable annually for
a calendar year, and covers individual
and family at the same address. The
membership cost is $36.00. Please pay
at the meeting, or an application form
may be downloaded from our website
and sent along with the appropriate remittance to:
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc
Mitzi Freeman
7151 Sandy Lake Rd.
Quinlan TX 75474
Dues are prorated for new members at
$3.00 per month
Further Info
Contact Club Secretary at:
Cheryl Ragsdale
953 FM 1566
Celeste, TX 75426
903-568-4886
mcragsd@gmail.com
Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
(Gifts to Hunt County Woodturners, Inc. are fully deductible for U.S. Income Tax purposes.)
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