JULY 2024
Woodturner of the Month
GLENNA PITTS
Glenna Pitts is our July Woodturner of the Month. She is a native Oregonian and has been a member of Beaver State Woodturners for a year.
Glenna’s interest in Woodturning began when she took a pen-turning class at the Campbell Community Center where Larae Palmer and Richard Wright were the instructors. (By the way, she praised Larae and Richard as GREAT instructors)!
Glenna shared that she has only turned pens and a seam ripper. She shared that she used acrylic for the seam ripper and it came out pretty neat. She is still learning about the differences in wood. She also shared that she is still so new to this process - “I would like to learn to turn bowls, and just get more comfortable with turning anything.”
Glenna’s advice to new turners is to stay at it and don't get discouraged when something doesn't turn out - “I have learned that you cannot learn if you do not make mistakes and just continue to try it again”.
Glenna ended with, “Sadly, I have not gotten deep into this form of art because life seems to get in the way some!! I am hoping to get "back at it" this summer. Richard and Larae have been so supportive, helpful, and encouraging with getting me into the craft. I love seeing the demonstrations and am in awe of how easy the members make it look!
The area where I have my lathe is in my garage so it is small and I am still working on getting it more "workable" for use. I find I need to make time and be more time- disciplined, and really just go for it - so food for thought for everyone including me.
Thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself - and hope to meet other "newbies" in the future.
SOME OF GLENNA’S WORK
THANK YOU GLENNA
FOR BEING OUR
“WOODTURNER OF THE MONTH”
JUNE MEETING RECAP
Mark brought the May meeting to order which was attended by 24 in-house and 1 online. We had a visitor from Alaska, Isaac Litster. WELCOME Isaac! Mark introduced the POSTER Challenge for an Oregon Woodturning Symposium Banner at the 2025 Symposium. Mark reminded everyone of the sponsors and discounts available through them. Because of a mix-up in scheduling, Richard Worthey stepped in and used pieces of wood from the wood raffle table and turned a bowl and a spindle. Thank you, Dick!
The challenge winners were announced: First Place: David Laaksonen (a $20 Woodcraft gift card) and Mike Nasholm was chosen from the remaining challenges to get a bottle of Doctors Workshop finish from Mike Meredith. The winner of the BROWN BAG was Larae Palmer brought in by Dick Worthey. The BLUE ticket winners were Chet Houser and our visitor Isaac Litster. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL!
OREGON WOODTURNERS SYMPOSIUM
March 14, 15, 16 - 2025
Linn County Expo Center
Albany, OR
Join other woodturning hobbyists, professionals, artists, collectors, vendors and those looking to learn more about the art & craft of woodturning. 50 demonstrations from professional turners. A vendor tradeshow with wood, tools, and demonstrations. A lathe giveaway and auction. An Instant Gallery displaying woodturner's pieces including from symposium demonstrators. There will be a Food Pantry for the Empty Bowls fundraiser.
For more information go to oregonwoodturningsymposium.com
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DEMONSTRATOR: RICHARD WORTHEY
IMPROMPTU TURNING OF A BOWL AND SPINDLE
BROWN BAG WINNER
Larae Palmer Dick Worthey-Creator
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SHOW AND TELL….
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POSTER CONTEST
Calling for Woodturning photos for inclusion in the 2025 OWS Poster!
The OWS board would like some high-quality pictures of some high-quality pieces to include on the 2025 OWS poster. The poster will again be designed by Bill Karow who you may remember for the excellent job he did with the 2019 poster.
Each club volunteering at OWS is invited to submit one entry. Method of selection is up to the individual clubs (It could be a competition, a call for a specific category such as segmentation, natural edge, enhanced, etc. or some other method that results in a representative photo for inclusion.). The winning photo should be 2MB or more to be detailed enough to be blown up for a poster. The photographer and turner’s name will be included on the poster.
Please have your entries submitted by Friday July 5th at midnight. Voting will take place from Saturday, July 6th until Monday, July 8th at NOON. We have already received 2 entries. This is an opportunity to have your work seen all over Oregon.
JULY CHALLENGE
The JULY challenge is :
TURNER’S CHOICE
ENTRIES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BY SUNDAY, JULY 21st AT MIDNIGHT.
VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM MONDAY, JULY 22nd UNTIL THURSDAY,
JULY 25th. AT NOON.
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WOODSHOP TOUR
DAN WEAVER
WOW! DAN’S SHOP IS SHOWROOM ORGANIZED!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING DAN!
JULY MEETING - Thursday, JULY 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 6pm.
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SAVE THE DATE! AUGUST 22ND.
BSWT ANNUAL PICNIC - NORMA PFEIFFER PARK
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW….
JUNE Challenge
A. DAVID Laaksonen
WINNER
Waterfall Bowl - Maple Burl with hard Maple
pedestal and finial dyed black. 4in. diameter/
C. MEL Martin
Black locust borough and African black Wood
7 inches diameter 15 inches tall
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B. MIKE Nasholm
LUCK of the DRAW WINNER
Waterfall bowl...19" tall overall,
12" diameter. Base is Myrtle,
upright is made from 3/8" steel
rods welded together, bowl is
Maple burl, lid is mountain Mahogany.
CLUB SPONSORS
These business’ support BSW by donating gift certificates, discounts,or products for our
monthly raffles. Please support them with your business..
WOODCRAFT
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Susan Essin - owner
Independently Owned & Operated
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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
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in the belief that good tools make the craft more easier and more enjoyable.
Videos and online ordering at: www.D-wayTools.com
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ENHANCING THE WOOD TURNER EXPERIENCE
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wheels, bright magnetic lamps, sanding supplies, and unique tools”
Ken Rizza - Owner WOODTURNERSWONDER.COM
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CRAZY GRAINS UNLIMITED
CHARLES WHITE
(907) 315-4827 IG@crazygrainsunlimted
Wood blanks, slabs, burls, etc.
Mention BSWT and receive a 10% DISCOUNT
Ryan Polokoff - President
www. WoodTurningz.com (888) PEN-KITS
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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RETURNING SPONSOR
Craft Supply USA will again be providing the club with $10.00 gift certificates which will be used to recognize club members for Challenges, Show and Tell, etc.
WELCOME BACK CRAFT SUPPLY, USA!
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:
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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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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