Steve's Shavings in May

APRIL TWA MEETING: Thanks to all the TWA Members and guests who attended the April 16, 2013, meeting where we were rewarded with an engaging presentation on ‘Infill Plane Making’ by Tom Calisto, owner of Windward Woodworks in Chapel Hill. Also, a special thanks for those members who helped raise almost $200 by bidding on donated tools and new Irwin Marples Woodworking Saw Blades.  The money raised with these auctions, conducted by Pete Bucki, help defray the costs of Toys 4 Tots supplies.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: On April 17, 2013, your Board of Directors and many of the Committee Chairs met at the home of TWA Treasurer, Hugh Fish in Cary. Ten board members and committee chair members participated in discussing a wide range of topics. First on the agenda was the ever important program for the coming year. If you have suggestions, please share them with Jeff Liemberger, Vice President. Some suggested programs included; hand finishing, pyrography, antique tools, Old Salem woodworking, hand planes, and national speakers such as Garrett Hack or Will Neptune. Please let Jeff know your preferences. Kay Baker reported that she is planning the Book Expo for TWA Members at the August 20, 2013 meeting. Kay will be working with Jeff and Roger Philyaw on upgrading our membership software for enhanced efficiency. Extra efforts will be made to keep the TWA Online Calendar up to date with Association activities. The BOD also approved a T4T/TWA RAFFLE of up to $300 with either a gift certificate or woodworking tool to be conducted by Pete Bucki. Let Pete know if you prefer a gift certificate to Klingspor or a special tool. Fred Ford has completed plans for the TWA/T4T pig pickin’ at the Cary Bond Park, Kiwanis Shelter on Saturday, July 20, 2013. Mark your calendars to attend this special meeting that will include some extraordinary “Show & Tell” by TWA Members. Finally, Fred Ford was appointed Chair of the Nominating Committee that includes; Pete Bucki and Joe Gorman. Please see one of these Nominating Committee members to volunteer in making TWA better.

LEG VISE WORKSHOP: What has one leg, a large fly wheel, a long Acme screw, can grip boards with robust force, and weighs approximately 30-35 pounds?  You guessed right, it is the venerable leg vise redesigned by TWA member, Mike Payst. Thanks to Mike, 6 more TWA members went home with a “must have” accessory for any woodworking bench. This was Mike’s second leg vise workshop and both were held at Cecil Raynor’s shop. Cecil also shared his woodturning skills by assisting the workshop participants in final turning and embellishing their fly wheel. If you are interested in building the Mike Payst design leg vise, talk with Mike and he may schedule another workshop.  
WOODWORKING SAFETY DAY, May 1, 2013: While May 1 has past it is never too late to work wood safety. For some outstanding woodworking safety links, go to: www.thewoodwhisperer.com/woodworking-safety-day/ . Remember, it is your responsibility to practice safe woodworking everyday.

NEXT TWA MEETING, May 21, 2013: Please join us at the May TWA Regular meeting when Bruce Bradford from Winston-Salem will discuss his Maloff influenced furniture design. As always, plaese bring a friend who shares our passion for woodworking.

Now ~~ let’s go make some shavings~~
President: Steve Steinbeck