APRIL 2024
Woodturner of the Month
Dean Jordan is our May - WOODTURNER of the MONTH. Dean is a native Oregonian and has been a BEAVERSTATE WOODTURNER since its inception. BSWT was founded by Dean Jordan in 2000. Dean had learned about woodturning from his grandfather but was looking for other woodturners. He collaborated with James, the previous owner of Woodcraft. James put up a flyer about the beginning of a time for woodturners to get together and 4 men showed up and BSWT was started.
Dean shared that his favorite item to turn are tall vases. The types of wood he likes best is Black Locust and Golden Chain. Dean shared he wants to learn more about Pyrography. His advice to new turners is to use SHARP TOOLS and that woodturning should be a fun and safe endeavor. Thank you Dean for having the vision to start this club.
Some of Dean’s BEAUTIFUL work:
MARCH MEETING RECAP
M Mark brought the MARCH meeting to order which was attended by 36 in-house and 2 online. He welcomed Sam Lee, a new visitor. Mark introduced Mark Choitz, a representative from OAW who talked about the upcoming 2025 Oregon Symposium. He then welcomed and introduced our demonstrator, Eldon Richey. The challenge winners were announced: First Place: Mel Martin (a $20 WoodCraft gift card) and Jim Hurst’s name was chosen from the remaining challenges to get a $10 gift card from Niles Bottle Stopper. The winner of the BROWN BAG was Dick Worthey. The BLUE ticket winners were Jim Norris and Dan Martin. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL
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Mark Choitz - OAW Symposium Representative
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ELDON RICHEY- DEMONSTRATOR
Lidded Bowl
BROWN BAG WINNER
RICHARD WORTHEY
DESIGNED BY: RALPH FERREE
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APRIL CHALLENGE
The APRIL challenge is to turn a “LIDDED BOWL” as demonstrated by Eldon Richey. Entries need to be submitted by Sunday, April 21st at midnight. Voting will take place from Monday, April 22 through Thursday, April 25th at noon. 
WOODSHOP TOUR
Our WOODSHOP tour is the shop of RICK BAILEY. Rick is a new club member. Check out his shop and some of his work. Thank you Rick for sharing your shop and work with us.
APRIL MEETING - Thursday, April 25th - 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 6p
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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.
Register by April 5 to save up to $120
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
The club has been asked to teach some of the students at Madison Middle School. Mark, Joel, and Dick Worthey met with the shop teacher, Michael Stade and checked out their available equipment. They found that their equipment needs some work and they are in need of some basic tools. The plan is to set-up a time when some of the club members (YES we will need volunteers) will go to the school and clean and turn-up their equipment. Then, there will be a schedule for working with the students.
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FOOD FOR LANE COUNTY
Food for Lane County’s annual “Empty Bowls” fundraising event will be on May 3rd. this year. Donated bowls need to be turned in by May 1st. Donations need to be brought to the April 25th club meeting or make arrangements with Mark.
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COBURG COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
FUNDRAISING AUCTION - May 18th
Donations of turned items need to be received by Saturday, May 11th. They can be brought to the April meeting or make arrangements with Mark.
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March Challenge
A.MEL MARTIN - 1ST.
10 1/2 x 6 ½ inches high. Maple burl.
B. RON SHARMAN
My entry is a bowl and lid. 10 inch in diameter and 5 inch tall. Material is reclaimed plywood.
C. TIM RIETVELD
Wood is walnut and maple.
7” wide by 5” high
D. CLINT MYRICK
Bowl is 11.25" x 2.5".
Gravenstein Apple with Wenge. Piece is
named "Apple Pie" due to it’s shaped
like a pie and due to its wood.
E. DICK FLYNN
Yo-Yo - Myrtle Wood
F. MICHAEL GILBERT
Bowl vase, maple, 7 1/4" X 3 1/4"
G. MIKE NASHOLM
19" Tall Segmented Vase made up of PurpleHeart and Eastern Hard Rock Maple. In between each layer are segmented Black Walnut Rings. Ash Base...577 pieces total. Finished with Arm-r-Seal Gloss Polyurethane.
H. JIM HURST -
Walnut 8" x 3" w/ pewter rim and foot, glass lined vase
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DICK WORTHEY
Vessel is Madrone burl, Curly Maple burl
and Myrtlewood. It is 12 ¾’ H X 7” D.
J. DAVID LAAKSONEN
Madrone Burl with cast Pewter Rim 6 x 3.
Finished with wipe on poly.
K. RALPH FERREE
16 inch tall 4 inch wide Merkel wood
L. ROBERT DAVIS
Apple wood bowl. 4.25” diameter X 1.5” height. Butcher block finish.
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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jimmie@boxmastertools.com Jimmie/Cindy Allen 360-689-4541
P.O. Box 297 Silverdale, WA 98383
Finely crafted wood turning tools invented by an internationally renowned woodturner,
in the belief that good tools make the craft more easier and more enjoyable.
Videos and online ordering at: www.D-wayTools.com
SIGNATURE MEDALLION 1-877-246-1705
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WoodTurnersWonders__
ENHANCING THE WOOD TURNER EXPERIENCE
“My mission for Woodturners Wonders is: to enhance the WoodTurners
experience by providing innovative and competitively priced CBN grinding
wheels, bright magnetic lamps, sanding supplies, and unique tools”
Ken Rizza - Owner WOODTURNERSWONDER.COM
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Ryan Polokoff - President
www. WoodTurningz.com (888) PEN-KITS
736-5487
Your #1 source for: Pen Kits, Blanks, Tools, Wood, and other turning supplies
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www.woodworkingshop.com
828-267-3718
CRAZY GRAINS UNLIMITED
CHARLES WHITE
(907) 315-4827 IG@crazygrainsunlimted
Wood blanks, slabs, burls, etc.
Mention BSWT and receive a 10% DISCOUNT
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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:
APRIL 25 - RANDALL DALE - Wooden Plates
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 - CLINT MYRICK - Pendants
NOVEMBER 21 - JIM NORRIS - TBD
DECEMBER 19 - DAVID LAAKSONEN - TBD
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CLUB OFFICERS
MARK HOWE
541 510-9857
President
RON SHARMAN
541- 990-7970
Vice-President
Larae Palmer
503 440-0414
Secretary
Jim Norris
541 680-1646
Treasurer
Joel Robe
541 543-5559
Media Specialist