Aug 2016 Mtg

The topic for our August 2016 meeting was " From the Tree to The Lathe".  It was about looking a a piece of wood and then deciding what we can make form the particular chunk of wood.  Members were encouraged to bring in wood that they were having trouble seeing the art inside.  Most who brought wood brought burls,probably because most of us struggle seeing what we can do with a burl.

The discussion was led by Steve Promo and Gary Weiermiller.  Gary and Steve did a great job of showing us how to evaluate a piece of wood and visualize the shaped we can get from them.  After a brief "chalk talk" led by Gary, it was outside to play with chainsaw.

Some pictures are below, starting with the show and tell table.  Notice in the pictures from the show and tell table, 2 of the drums that Steve Promo stated working on at our last meeting, which was held in his shop.  I think you will agree the look pretty spectacular.