MAY 2024
Woodturner of the Month
CHET HOUSER
Chet Houser is our May “Woodturner of the Month”. Chet, a native Oregonian, has been a member of BEAVER STATE WOODTURNERS since 2008. He shared that he was getting ready to retire and knew he needed something to keep his mind occupied! Too many fellas went off the deep end with booze, or a motorcycle, or worse, so why not try this turning thing.
He went to a turning demonstration at the old Eugene Woodcraft store where he turned a pen for military personnel and thought it would make a great hobby. The best part was that you could do something in an hour or less and not tie up a tiny shop with parts to a piece of furniture all over, and deal with finishes, paint brushes, etc.
Chet enjoys turning pens and natural edge bowls. He finds that pens are easy to do, and make nice gifts. People don't always know what to do with a bowl, and after you do one for them, then what. You can give pens to the entire family, for different events, etc. He thinks the ones that take a gel pen are the best, and he finds they get the best responses from folks.
Chet likes to use Walnut and Figured woods. He likes to put different finishes and stains on the figured wood to bring out the character. Turning deep vases is a skill Chet would like to learn but currently he doesn't have the equipment to do them. Chet finds them fascinating, when one considers how thin you can make them with the special equipment used to measure their depth and thickness.
Chet’s advice to new turners is to learn the proper techniques and how to sharpen your tools first. Work on the basics until you have the techniques down, then challenge yourself. If you don't have a failure once in a while you aren't pushing yourself to learn new things. Inside-Out candlesticks, captured ring goblets, turn tables on a lazy Susan, and natural edge bowls are all things that will challenge you.
Chet shared that he has always enjoyed the camaraderie in the club meetings. You can ask questions, learn new things, and get wood for projects at a really nice price!
Thank you Chet for being our WOODTURNER of the MONTH! Here are some of Chet’s beautiful work:
APRIL MEETING RECAP
M Mark brought the April meeting to order which was attended by 45 in-house and 2 online. This was the best attended meeting EVER! Several visitors were welcomed. Mark reminded everyone that there is an option to attend the AAW symposium in May via Zoom. He has arranged a block of admissions for $70 instead of $99. There are 2 spots left. If anyone is interested please let him know. He then welcomed and introduced our demonstrator, Randall Dale who demonstrated “Plates and Platters”. The challenge winners were announced: First Place: Tim Rietveld (a $20 WoodCraft gift card) and Jim Norris’ name was chosen from the remaining challenges to get a $10 gift card from Niles Bottle Stopper. The winner of the BROWN BAG was Mark Howe. The BLUE ticket winners were Dick Worthey and Mel Martin.. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL
OREGON WOODTURNERS SYMPOSIUM
Randall Dale - DEMONSTRATOR
PLATES and PLATTER
This is the Longworth chuck Randall
talked about during his demonstration.
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BROWN BAG WINNER
Mark Howe
Designed by Dick Worthey
SHOW and TELL
MAY CHALLENGE
The MAY challenge is to turn a “PLATE or a PLATTER” as demonstrated by RANDALL DALE. Entries need to be submitted by Sunday, May 26th at midnight. Voting will take place from Monday, May 27th through Thursday, May 30th at noon.
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE DUE TO THE CHANGE IN MEETING DATE.
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WOODSHOP TOUR
ROBERT DAVIS
My experience with wood turning began in 8th grade woodshop at Cal Young Junior high. After several
projects that mostly created a couple small piles of wood shavings my turning days went dormant until the
spring of 2001. I decided to take a couple of woodturning classes at our community college in Klamath
Falls. Our class of about a dozen students met at the instructor’s wood shop. It was stuffed with wood
working tools and machinery. Large and small lathes were scattered throughout the shop. I was hooked,
I had to get a lathe! It’s a Grizzly. That was followed by a band saw, bench grinder, drill press, table saw,
planer and a variety of power and hand tools. In 2020 we relocated to Eugene, my home town.
I was fortunate that our home included a 12 foot by 20 foot shop.
I soon learned of Beaver State WoodTurners and began attending monthly club meetings.
The demonstrations provide great inspiration and broadening my knowledge of many turning techniques.
Myrtle wood is my favorite wood but cherry and maple are also a great choice. Grain figure is a major
factor in my wood selection. I seem to favor small to midsize projects.
There are several improvements that I am planning for my shop. I
have an air filtration system (JET) that really removes a lot of fine dust from the air but a dust collection
system would really improve the air quality in the shop. There’s an 8 foot by 12 foot porch attached to
the back of the shop. I plan to close it in and locate a dust collection unit in that room. Having the unit
separated from the main part of the shop should save floor space and limit the noise from the
collection unit. The new room will come in handy for wood storage too.
The shop is lit by fluorescent lighting. LED flat panel fixtures on the ceiling would be a significant improvement.
Happy turning and see you at the next woodturning meeting!
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MAY MEETING - Thursday, May 30th - 6:00 PM
COBURG CHARTER SCHOOL
91274 N. COBURG RD.
DIRECTIONS: Once you are in the city of Coburg travel north towards Harrisburg. Once past the city
proper you will see the FIRE STATION on your right. Make a right into the driveway immediately past the
station and you will be in the side parking lot of the school where you will park (between the fire station and
the school). The Cafeteria, where we meet, is the first building. Meetings begin at 6pm
DUE TO THE AAW SYMPOSIUM BEING ON MAY 24TH-26TH. SOME OF OUR MEMBERS WILL ALREADY BE THERE ON THE 23TH. THEREFORE, OUR MAY MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAY 30TH.
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AAW SYMPOSIUM - PORTLAND, OREGON
The AAW International Woodturning Symposium is the biggest and most well-known annual woodturning event in the world. Held in a different region of the country each year, the Symposium attracts woodturning hobbyists, artists, professionals, collectors, vendors and anyone looking to learn more about the woodturning craft. With 80+ live demonstrations, presentations and panel discussions, there is a lot to experience. It features the industry’s largest and most attended trade show (showcasing companies of all sizes) and awe-inspiring galleries, exhibitions and auctions featuring unbelievable wood art from across the world.
The 2024 AAW International Woodturning Symposium will be May 23-26 in Portland, Oregon
The Symposium will be offered via ZOOM and Mark obtained block tickets at the discounted price of $79 (normally $99). There are two of these tickets still available. If interested, call Mark @ 541 510-9857. Registration must be completed by May 13th.
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MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
A BIG “THANK YOU” to Dick Flynn, Joel Robe, Mark Howe and Dan Martin who volunteered at Madison Middle School where they demonstrated woodturning, taught 6-7 how to turn a bowl, and they cleaned and tuned up their lathes and sharpened their tools. They are in dire need of tools to have a successful turning experience. If you have any tools you would like to donate, please let Mark know as the club will be purchasing items to present to the teacher, Michael Stead (hopefully at the May meeting)
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FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
The club donated some beautiful bowls to the FOOD for LANE COUNTY “EMPTY BOWLS” fundraiser on May 3rd. Thanks for supporting our community..
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COBURG COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
FUNDRAISING AUCTION - May 18th
A GIANT “THANK YOU” is in order. The items you donated for the school auction are not only large in quantity but the quality of workmanship, beauty, and creativity is masterful!
They were delivered to the school who are very appreciative of your donations.
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April Challenge
A. Scott Sandgathe
B. Mel Martin
Dogwood bowl with winge lid 12 inch diameter 5 inches hig.
C. Mike Nasholm
Maple Burl lidded box with major gash in it. Black Walnut lid with Holly Finial. Finished with deft clear gloss lacquer spray
D. Michael Gilbert 
8 1/4" dia. X 7 1/2" tall. Spalted maple box, unknown. wood lid with poplar finial.
E. Dick Worthey
Walnut bowl with an Oak lid and Ironwood finial. Five inches high by nine and a half inches diameter.
F. Jim Norris-Drawing Winner
Walnut bowl , spalted Myrtlewood, desert ironwood finial.
G. Tim Rietveld-Winner
Walnut,maple,caning and epoxy.
6”x7” high potpourri bowl.
H. Justin Jensen
6" x 3" bowl with 1" finial.
Bowl is Black Walnut with a Spalted Maple lid and the finial is made from Katalox.
I. Steve Bazzell
CLUB SPONSORS
These business’ support BSW by donating gift certificates, discounts,or products for our
monthly raffles. Please support them with your business..
WOODCRAFT
Helping You Make Wood Work
Susan Essin - owner
Independently Owned & Operated
155 Q St. Springfield, OR 97477 (541) 685-0677 WoodcraftEugene.com
Store Hours
M T W & F 9 - 6pm
Thursday 9 - 6 pm
Saturday 9 - 6 pm
Sunday 11- 3 pm
Expand your woodworking expertise with one of our specialty classes!
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Doctor’s Woodshop
Better, Safer and More Economical Wood Finishing Products
MikeMeredith-owner www.doctorswoodshop.com
PENN STATE INDUSTRIES
We help inspire your woodturning and pen turning creativity with top quality products, great prices and the expert advice you need to succeed!
Their “Club Discount Program offers an automatic 10% discount of all products all of the time,
and is in addition to most other marketing program offers”. Penn State “offers a full range
of tools and supplies as well as an extensive assortment of kits for woodturning projects”.
Steve Smith - ssmith@pennstateind.com
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(907) 315-4827 IG@crazygrainsunlimted
Wood blanks, slabs, burls, etc.
Mention BSWT and receive a 10% DISCOUNT
Ryan Polokoff - President
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736-5487
Your #1 source for: Pen Kits, Blanks, Tools, Wood, and other turning supplies
Use CODE BSW2024 to receive 10% off (excludes machinery)
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www.woodworkingshop.com
828-267-3718
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nilesbottlestoppers.com
503-939-4565
Niles YouTube Channel
Use the following coupon code on the website for BSWT. The code is
"Beaver State" for $10 off any order.
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SWAP, SHOP, SEARCH or SHARE
FOR SALE: Dick Flynn has the following products for sale.
ANGLE Grinder - $55. (1yr. guarantee)
CA Glue - 1 oz. - $ 3.75 2 ½ oz - $ 7.50 4 !/2 oz - $14.40 8 oz. - $18.00
Activator - $ 8.50
Debonder - $13.75
SAND PAPER - Pkgs. of 25
WAVY EDGE 2 in. - $2.50 3 in. - $2.75
ROUND EDGE 1 in. - $2.50 2 in. - $3.25 3 in. - $3.50
HIGH DENSITY S TYROFOAM PADS 2in. - $5.95 3 in. - $6.95
MANDRIL 2in. - $3.50 3 in. - $4>50
INNER PAD 2 in. - $1.80 3 in. - $1.90
HOOK & LATCH 2 in. - $2.00 3 in. - $2.75
BIG BITE SPUR - $59.00
SANDING TURBO - $79.00 IF INTERESTED CALL:
CBN WHEELS (60 - 1000 grit) - $99.00 DICK FLYNN - (541) 954-9277
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DUES
If you haven’t already paid your dues and you attend a monthly meeting you will be asked to pay $3.00 when you enter.
YEARLY Dues are:
$15.00 YEAR if you are a member of AAW. (American Association of Woodturners)
$25.00 YEAR if you are NOT an AAW member
$3.00 PER MEETING: THIS DOES NOT MAKE YOU A MEMBER
Dues can be paid at a meeting or sent to Jim Norris, treasurer at:
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DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE
Ron Sharman, Vice-president, has scheduled demonstrations (subject to change) for the entire year:
MAY 30 - DICK WORTHEY - Waterfall Bowl
JUNE 27 - REED GRAY - Coring Systems
JULY 25 - CARL JACOBSON - Joiner Off-set Jig
AUGUST 22 - PICNIC
SEPTEMBER 26 - MIKE NASHOLM - Emerging Bowl
OCTOBER 24 - KEVIN JESEQUEL - Hollowing Techniques
NOVEMBER 21 - CLINT MYRICK -Pendants
DECEMBER 19 - DAVID LAAKSONEN - TBD
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SPECIAL THANK-YOU: Every meeting Mike Nasholm takes pictures of the
meeting to be used in the newsletter. This frees
up those who are running the cameras, taking
notes, handing out drawing tickets, facilitating
Show and Tell, etc. Thank you Mike for stepping
up by seeing a need and covering it!
Thank You Mike Nasholm!
CLUB OFFICERS
MARK HOWE RON SHARMAN
541 510-9857 541 990-7970
President Vice-President
Larae Palmer Jim Norris Joel Robe
503 440-0414 541 680-1646 541 543-5559
Secretary Treasurer Media Specialist
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