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DAKOTA WOODTURNERS

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Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota  58502

Chapter #115 of the American Association of Woodturners and member of the Dakota West Arts Council and Mandan Arts & Gallery Assn, serving woodturners of western North Dakota

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SHOW & SHARE  -  TURN-IN CHRISTMAS PARTY  -  DEMONSTRATION

January 10th, 2009 Membership Meeting



SHOW & SHARE

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Earl Setterlund shows part of his homemade sharpening jig Dennis Schwind with platter styled coasters Dave Krumwiede with a homemade three point tool.  The tool has a hex fitting added to the shaft to guide precise sharpening of the point  Larry Nelson - Postage stamp dispensers
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Ron Torgerson with vase made from Grapefruit wood. Jim Helbling with bottle stopper and pen Kelly Geir presents his final Treasurer's report.  Thanks to Kelly for his years of service to DWT's  

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AFTER MEETING TURN-IN AND CHRISTMAS PARTY

With the annual Christmas Party scheduled for later in the evening the shop remained open for members to work on projects, hold discussions and exchange ideas.  Ron Day put out a spinning top challenge and competition for the party.  Photos of the turn-in and Christmas Party follow. 

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Members Larry Zubke and Jerry Jaeger discuss making a longworth chuck.  This is one of the goals of the DWT's, the exchange of ideas. Don Flath gives the new Powermatic a spin after the meeting.  Duncan Warren left and Francis Streifel right  are observing Ron Torgerson right working on a top with Dave Krumwiede Kris Roberts works on a project after the meeting.
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President Duey Marthaller and Char attend the registration table welcoming Alice Berning to the Christmas Party.   Members at the Christmas Party Members at the Christmas Party Ron Day judging the Spinning Top contest starting with Pat Schweitzer's entry. at the Christmas Party
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Winners of the Top Challenge.  L-R Gary Nagel 2nd, Dennis Schwind Ugly top, Dave Krumweide 1st place Ralph Feland gives his top entry a spin    

 

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DEMONSTRATION

Demonstration - Pepper Mills - Duey Marthaller.  Duey presented an excellent demonstration on the turning of Pepper Mills.  Duey prepared hand outs for Pepper Mill Turning Steps and the steps for turning Crush Grinder styled Pepper Mills.  Click on the links to view the articles.  Articles can also be found on the "Articles" page.  

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Duey showed examples of the various styles of Pepper Mills and salt and pepper shakers Duey explains the components of the ceramic style Crush Pepper Grinders Preparation of the turning blank
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Demonstration of the drilling procedures  An explanation of the tools used in turning Pepper Mills Duey explains the procedures for remounting the top portion for final turning

 

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Written by Dennis Schwind  -  Photography by Spud Gruman and Dennis Schwind                         Last update - 01/12/2010