Bob Hutton
The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club welcomed several new members at the Nov. 4 meeting. It was very exciting to see the club continually growing. Part of the regular meeting recognized that the club was on display at the Arts and Craft Show on Nov. 1. We saw lots of interest in the club from shoppers. Many thanks to the many residents who signed our petition for the building of a woodworking shop in SaddleBrooke. A woodshop is for the benefit of our community, as well as staying competitive with all the other 55+ communities nearby.
During our Show and Tell segment, member Michelle Kouri shared with the group wood pieces she turned on her lathe and then embellished with texturing tools and paints. Questions, new ideas, and tips were shared by all, with everyone leaving with an eagerness to try these new tricks while introducing new and veteran turners to what can be accomplished with just a little imagination.
On Nov. 5 Club President John Hardin welcomed club members to his shop for a demonstration on how to turn a wooden bowl. Discussions included how to use different tools, the differences between chuck jaws, how to sharpen tools, different RPM settings on your lathe, how to use a texturing tool, and miscellaneous tips and instruction used in woodturning.
Anyone interested in working with wood, to include turning, carving, and fabricating items (doors, cabinets, etc.), is encouraged to attend one of our meetings and decide if you would like to become a member for only $10 annual dues. No experience is necessary. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month. Though our website is “under construction,” more basic information can be found at our website sbwoodworkers.org.