SAFETY: Fire Exits, First aid kits, A E D, New Emerg Phone for 911 calls all pointed out. Chad is preparing detailed instructions for the emerg phone – posted by the sign-in book. (thanks Chad!)
New Prospective member: Joe introduced himself to the members.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Chad: – 3 more parking places are being arranged for club members, immediately north of the church just off Simcoe’s west side…AARON will be sending out detailed instructions about this location
- Aaron: there will be details coming soon about storage of wood etc inside shop and other room, stay tuned in coming weeks.
- Kent T. The exec is working on revamping the Flatwork 101 course into a series of smaller modules, rather than one long 2 day course… LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS to help with teaching/leading some modules – details will be forthcoming from Kent or Paul and Noel. Stay tuned for further details!!!
- Wayne P. – The table saw run-off cabinet will be being assembled THIS SATURDAY at 9:00 a.m. Any interested members may attend!
- 50/50 draw was won by Tony Maglietta
SHOW & TELL
- Bernie V. Carved Rose spoon of Basswood
- John K. Small Tambour storage unit of wormy maple
- Gord T. Collection of 19 old woodworking tools that had belonged to Bernie Visser’s grandfather… specialty planes, scribes, & blades, some of which were made by the original user!
- Don McF. Draw from last week’s 2by4 challenge for a classic Mack Cameron fountain pen in wooden case…won be Al P.
- Kevin B. Salt and Pepper grinders made from Ash and Yew
- Annie F. A box of critters…turned mice, chickens, and salt and pepper shakers (had to see these later in the meeting near the back!)
PRESENTATION:
KENT T. Adjustable adapter for his Moravian Workbench
Sits on top of his Moravian workbench, clamps down, has many dog holes, has a moxon vise, clamp downs, planing stops, end stop. Also brought in several dovetail saws – 2 Japanese (cuts on pull stroke) 2 western (cuts on push stroke) and members took turns learning to use them to cut on the line to the line with some accuracy…
QUESTION: Who do you call when you notice that the sawdust bins outside the church are getting full..???
ANSWER: Call member JOE MACDOUGALL at 289-200-6134. He will deliver the shavings to Nova’s Ark (THANKS JOE!)
NEXT meeting is MAY 4th… first meeting of the month – social meeting, bring along a sweet or savoury treat to share!