The Bladerunner P.O. Box 1838, Thousand Oaks, California March Issue #269

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1 The Bladerunner P.O. Box 1838, Thousand Oaks, California March Issue #269

2 Events Calendar March 7 March 12 March 20 March 21 March Regular Meeting: 7:00PM, Installation of New Officers and Directors. Program: Wood Planes by Stephen Case-Pall. Challenge: Kitchen Item. -- Just Coffee get-together 10:00am to 11:30am Oaks Mall Food Court -- CVWA Breakfast, 9:00 to 10:00 am Pickles Newbury Park, 1940 Newbury Road -- CVWA Board of Director's Meeting 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM President's home -- CVWA Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Denny's Camarillo April 4 April 6 April 9 April 17 April 18 April Regular Meeting: 7:00PM, Program: Shadow Boxes presented by Bill Aurand -- Shop Tours: Locations: Stephen Case-Pall, Bill Aurand, followed by Arlen Handberg -- Just Coffee get-together 10:00am to 11:30am Oaks Mall Food Court -- CVWA Breakfast, 9:00 to 10:00 am Pickles Newbury Park, 1940 Newbury Road -- CVWA Board of Director's Meeting 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM President's home -- CVWA Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Denny's Camarillo May 2 May 14 May 15 May 15 May Regular Meeting: 7:00PM, Challenge: TBD. Program: TBD -- Just Coffee get-together 10:00am to 11:30am Oaks Mall Food Court -- CVWA Breakfast, 9:00 to 10:00 am Pickles Newbury Park, 1940 Newbury Road -- CVWA Board of Director's Meeting 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM President's home -- CVWA Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Denny's Camarillo June 6 -- Regular Meeting: 7:00PM, Program: TBD June Just Coffee get-together 10:00am to 11:30am Oaks Mall Food Court June CVWA Breakfast, Pickles Newbury Park, 1940 Newbury Road #100 June CVWA Board of Director's Meeting 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM President's home June CVWA Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Denny's Camarillo Issue #269 Page 2

3 President's Message This is my first message as president of the CVWA. I want to start by thanking all those who keep the wheels turning in this group whether you have a larger responsibility such as being a Board member, or whether you help in a smaller way. I m grateful to all of you. And, along that line of thought, we need a volunteer. Immediately. Hey, you! Yes, you, sitting there. We need someone to set up the sound system at meetings. You don t have to store the equipment, that stays at the school. We just need someone to pull it out and set it up so that our members and guests can hear our speakers presentations. Is that too much to ask? I didn t think so. Thanks for volunteering. Second, one of my goals is to make sure that the club has a supportive, welcoming, warm environment. For example, if you hear of someone who is ill or injured (Stephen? Fortunately, not this time!) or has had surgery, let me know. We want to make sure that they know that the club cares about them. I m working on a survey that I will present at the next meeting. We re planning the programs for this upcoming year. I want to make sure that the programs we plan include the topics about which you want to learn more. Another idea is that I would like CVWA to have a closer relationship with the Woodworking classes at the Conejo Valley Adult School. If you have attended any of these classes, would you check in with me? I m looking for someone who wouldn t mind meeting with the teacher to plan a time to make a brief presentation to the students about CVWA. I think some of these budding woodworkers would be interested in joining us, if they knew more about the club. Have you made your Kitchen Item for the upcoming challenge? I m looking forward to seeing your creativity in action. Here s to a great year, full of good workmanship, improving skills, and good friendship! Deena Deena Case-Pall President Conejo Valley Woodworkers Association Issue #269 Page 3

4 From The Editor Three Cheers for our outgoing President, Arlen Handberg! This is Arlen s 2 nd time as Club President. Arlen has done and continues to do as much as anyone ever has for the Club. Arlen: We sure do appreciate you! On A Personal Note Our director, Ed Reed, suffered a mild heart attack in January and is on the mend. In fact, he continued to coordinate the tour of Anderson Guitar Works and attended the event. Long time Club Member Vince Vlasic is recovering nicely from his hip replacement. Vickie Denton recently had a hip replacement and is home recovering. We wish them all a complete and speedy recovery! Club Gatherings Don t forget: Besides the regular monthly meeting, the Club has several get togethers every month. 2 nd Tuesday: Just Coffee, 10:00 to 11:30am, Oaks Mall Food Court 3 rd Wednesday: Breakfast, 9:00 to 10:00am, Pickles Newbury Park, 1940 Newbury Road 4 th Friday: Breakfast, 9:00 to 10:00am, Denny's Camarillo All of these are great opportunities to meet with fellow woodworkers to have coffee or a meal and swap stories. Ed Reed arranged the February tour of Anderson Guitar works. Tom Anderson showed us his factory and gave an inspired talk! His passion and skill really showed. His company produces a truly beautiful musical instruments that are actually a works of art! February Program Issue #269 Page 4

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7 YouTube Woodworking Videos Bill Aurand submitted some video suggestions that he thought CVWA Members would enjoy: Dan Smith s Dream Shop & Tool Chest 4:22 mins Interlocking Chinese Joinery with Andrew Hunter No Glue 20:26 mins Essential Stop Blocks with Bob Van Dyke 9:22 mins The Modern Master Allan Breed on Carving 5:22 mins Mike Pekovich s Go-To Holding Jigs 12:15 mins Tim Coleman s Bench Puppies 3:27 mins Masters of the Craft, The Experimental Woodworker with Carl Swensson 4:54 mins Can the Canned Shellac by Mike Pekovich 10:39 mins Club Store Reminder that there is Club merchandise available from Café Press. Several items are available: mugs, hats, t-shirts (add 1 size to shirt orders), refrigerator magnets, just to name a few. All with the Club logo. Just click on the Store button on our website. The Club benefits from everything you buy! Show & Tell Arlen Handberg: He s at it again! Look very closely at his stool sample! Issue #269 Page 7

8 Bob Pollard showed off his skills. March Raffle Prizes Skill Building Workshop A skill building workshop was hosted at the shop of Arlen Handberg on February 16 th and was attended by Al Fournier, Andy Cuthert, Bill Aurand, Jeff Bock, John Adams, and Robert Wilson. They all went home with a couple of holders for router bit storage, and knowledge of how to make custom holders to fit their shop drawers or storage boxes. After the work was winding down they all got an update on steps to aligning their table saw. Tool Sale Bill Aurand is clearing out his garage and selling a Reliant Dust Collection System. 220 Volt, 3 HP motor, Double Bag, with Hoses, 220 switch, 3 ports with Blast Gates Price: $ Issue #269 Page 8

9 Vendors NOTE: Some, but not all of these vendors offer discounts to club members. American Fastening Systems Inc 2301 Sturgis Road, Oxnard Conejo Hardwoods La Baya, Thousand Oaks Do It Center 3775 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks Mayan Lumber 2930 Los Olivos, Oxnard Rockler Pasadena 83 South Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena Superior Moulding 5953 Sepulveda, Van Nuys Conejo Electric Motor 2058 Hood Drive, Thousand Oaks Decor Paint 2820 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks Far West Plywood Parthenia Street, Northridge Roadside Lumber & Hardware Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills Siggia Hardware Raymer Street, Van Nuys Sign up on and mention CVWA for contractor pricing Valencia Lumber and Panel Strathern Street, Van Nuys Woodcraft 3860 East Main Street, Ventura Issue #269 Page 9

10 Board Members Elected Officers President Deena Case-Pall (805) Membership Robert Wilson Communications Ed Reed Secretary Mike Gorn (805) Treasurer Loren Stone (805) Past President Arlen Handberg Appointed Positions Mentor Program Dave Seidler (805) Librarian Robert Wilson (805) Photographer Aubrey Grey Webmaster Randy Spengler Toy Project Editors Tom & Sharon Welz (805) Sound Will Robbins Raffle Bill Aurand (805) Raffle Rande Bence (805) Refreshments Willard Anderson (805) Auction Will Robbins (805) Silent Auction Stephen Case-Pall (805) Issue #269 Page 10