The Bladerunner P.O. Box 1838, Thousand Oaks, California 91358-0838 March 2019 www.cvwa.org Issue #269
Events Calendar March 7 March 12 March 20 March 21 March 22 -- 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 26 -- 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 24 -- 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 11 -- Just Coffee get-together 10:00am to 11:30am Oaks Mall Food Court June 19 -- CVWA Breakfast, Pickles Newbury Park, 1940 Newbury Road #100 June 20 -- CVWA Board of Director's Meeting 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM President's home June 28 -- CVWA Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Denny's Camarillo Issue #269 Page 2
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
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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YouTube Woodworking Videos Bill Aurand submitted some video suggestions that he thought CVWA Members would enjoy: https://youtu.be/s409v9corbk Dan Smith s Dream Shop & Tool Chest 4:22 mins https://youtu.be/ad6qdjnu7ge?list=pl4nqc5cyyuqor_by2zofow96t7lmi-tdk Interlocking Chinese Joinery with Andrew Hunter No Glue 20:26 mins https://youtu.be/d56soexzllo Essential Stop Blocks with Bob Van Dyke 9:22 mins https://youtu.be/vs6wfuqoqjk The Modern Master Allan Breed on Carving 5:22 mins https://youtu.be/eqwbgkl_rym Mike Pekovich s Go-To Holding Jigs 12:15 mins https://youtu.be/p331qv3ke6m Tim Coleman s Bench Puppies 3:27 mins https://youtu.be/q3u22djbiaw Masters of the Craft, The Experimental Woodworker with Carl Swensson 4:54 mins https://youtu.be/k4_sirefdkm 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
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: $100.00 Issue #269 Page 8
Vendors NOTE: Some, but not all of these vendors offer discounts to club members. American Fastening Systems Inc 2301 Sturgis Road, Oxnard 805 388-1552 www.americanfasteningsystems.com Conejo Hardwoods 31275 La Baya, Thousand Oaks 805 497-0025 www.conejohardwoods.com Do It Center 3775 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks 805 497-2753 www.doitcenter.com Mayan Lumber 2930 Los Olivos, Oxnard 805 981-4555 www.mayanhardwood.com Rockler Pasadena 83 South Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena 626 356-9663 www.rockler.com Superior Moulding 5953 Sepulveda, Van Nuys 818 376-1415 www.superiormoulding.com Conejo Electric Motor 2058 Hood Drive, Thousand Oaks 805 495-0556 www.conejoelectricmotor.com Decor Paint 2820 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks 805 495-7097 http://www.decorpaintstore.com Far West Plywood 18450 Parthenia Street, Northridge 818 885-1511 www.farwestplywood.com Roadside Lumber & Hardware 29130 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills 818 991-1880 www.roadsidelumber.com Siggia Hardware 16260 Raymer Street, Van Nuys 818 787-1650 www.siggia.com Sign up on www.siggia.com and mention CVWA for contractor pricing Valencia Lumber and Panel 15809 Strathern Street, Van Nuys 866-811-2909 www.valencialumber.com Woodcraft 3860 East Main Street, Ventura 805 658-9663 www.woodcraft.com Issue #269 Page 9
Board Members Elected Officers President Deena Case-Pall (805) 229-1559 president@cvwa.org Membership Robert Wilson membership@cvwa.org Communications Ed Reed communications@cvwa.org Secretary Mike Gorn (805) 265-6150 mcgorn@roadrunner.com Treasurer Loren Stone (805) 375-0459 lorenstone4@gmail.com Past President Arlen Handberg 805-527-0211 arlenh@dslextreme.com Appointed Positions Mentor Program Dave Seidler (805) 491-2599 membership@cvwa.org Librarian Robert Wilson (805) 484-1070 monogene2000@yahoo.com Photographer Aubrey Grey cvwa9@aagrey.net Webmaster Randy Spengler webmaster@cvwa.org Toy Project Editors Tom & Sharon Welz (805) 630-1299 editor@cvwa.org Sound Will Robbins Raffle Bill Aurand (805) 231-9656 rubberlegs@sbcglobal.net Raffle Rande Bence (805) 349-5507 Refreshments Willard Anderson (805) 484-3985 wa_1anderson@verizon.net Auction Will Robbins (805) 241-7984 robbinswill@yahoo.com Silent Auction Stephen Case-Pall (805) 603-9394 tschako666@gmail.com Issue #269 Page 10