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The Fresh Cut
Volume 8, Number 5 September/October 2019
September Sawdust Session
Meeting Carbide Tool Construction
After years in the works, the Sequoia Wood-
Date: turners finally held a Sawdust Session for interest-
Saturday, ed members to get together and make their own
September 28th, 2019 carbide tipped turning tools. George Corder and
Mark Dillon put a program together and hosted
Time: the session at George’s shop in Hanford on August
10:00 a.m. 10th.
Location: At least a dozen members attended the workshop.
Fowler Library George had everything ready to go and sparks were
flying first thing in the morning. Every-
306 South 7th Street
one was provided with enough materials
Fowler, Ca. to construct two carbide tools - one with
Presentation: a square cutter and one round one.
Perry Coy George and Mark did a great job get-
Wood 101 ting everything prepped - drill presses,
grinders, taps & epoxy were all set up and
Challenge: ready to use. We had to do a little bit of
Turned Bowl a dance to get around each other and get
a turn at the tools, but everything worked
Board Meeting out. Everyone showed up with a positive
attitude and had a great time with this
Date: project.
Tuesday, And to top it off, grillmaster Mark laid out quite a spread for lunch - including
September 24th, 2019 Superior Dairy ice cream. Special thanks to Perry for the Elk sausages - that
made up for the meetings he missed this year.
Time:
5:00 p.m.
Location:
Sun Hong Kong
1425 Draper St.
Kingsburg, Ca.
Open to all Sequoia
Woodturners
interested in attending.
A Publication of The Sequoia Woodturners, a Chapter of the American Association of Woodturners
Elections are President’s Message
A big thank you to George Cord-
Coming er and Mark Dillon for putting on
the Carbide tool making session.
It seems like we just started A great time was had in Hanford
this year, but it’s already at George’s shop. I even made two
time to start thinking carbide tools. I only broke one tap.
about Board positions for Vahan Bagdasarian stepped up
next year. at the last meeting to fill the Vice
Presidents position. Bill Regonini
The following positions are is the new DVD Librarian. A big
up for election this year: thanks to Carol Leamy and Sandy
Jahrling for hauling those big box- turners. The information was not
Secretary es back and forth from Coarsegold complete and all of the changes
to the meetings. were rejected. After several at-
3 Members at Large We still need a person to be the tempts and phone calls our Chap-
The Secretary’s position will Club Secretary. ter information with the AAW is
up to date.
need to be filled. I thought I had updated our
Two Members at Large Chapter information with the Perry
American Association of Wood
have committed to running
for re-election, so there
will possibly be one vacant
Carbide Tool Resources
A number of members were interested in where George had found the
position. carbide inserts for making turning tools.
Nominations will be taken Global Tooling & Supply (www.globaltooling.com) has a wide range of
at the upcoming September cutters available in their woodturning tools section. They seem to have the
meeting. best prices for square cutters. 14mm square is the size provided at the Saw-
dust Session
We will be holding elections Ali Express (www.aliexpress.com) has lower prices on round cutters. This
at the December meeting is a marketplace for retailers selling products made in China. Several vendors
for open Board positions. carry carbide cutters - just do a search for the size you’re looking for. 16mm
round is the size provided at the Sawdust Session. Be aware that shipping
Joining the Board is a times can vary widely - from a few days to several weeks.
great way to help support Amazon is another good option for cutters. Prices are generally a little
our Club. Please consider higher, but if you have a Prime account several sellers offer Prime shipping
stepping forward and so there’s no additional charge for the shipping (and you don’t have to wait
taking on a position. for a slow boat from China).
Many Amazon sellers have carbide inserts, but the
Editor’s pick is Asieg Tool. They offer a wide
range of cutters which include screws. Cutters
are identified as being compatible with “Ci#”
cutters for use with Easy Tools. They also have
tools bars and handles (available separate or togeth-
er) if you don’t want to make everything from scratch.
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Using CA Glue for Your Woodworking Projects
By Stan Stephens
CA glue (cyanoacrylate glue, also CA glue is kept in liquid form by new part of the tip. These are very
called superglue or Krazy glue) is a the use of stabilizers. In use, wa- handy. You can order larger quanti-
strong fast-acting adhesive used in ter vapor in the air or on the wood ties of CA glue from this company
industry, hospitals and around the piece being glued starts the curing and decant a small amount of glue
home. It is found different in vis- process. The glue bonds at differ- into smaller bottles for frequent
cosities and formulations includ- ent rates depending on the formu- use. The large bottle can be stored
ing thin, medium, thick, gap filler, lation, but generally between 3-30 in the refrigerator or freezer.
semi-flexible, gel and flexible for- seconds, with the thicker formula- You can use an accelerator to
mulations. CA glue can be useful tions taking longer to set-up. Full make the CA curing process almost
in the shop for various woodwork- curing takes about 24-hours. instant. Be sure to use an acceler-
ing projects. CA glue has a relatively short ator that is from the same manu-
Some CA glue formulations shelf life, especially if not properly facturer since using another brand
(brands) are purer than others, thus cared for. Once opened, it is good accelerator may not be compatible.
better quality. You can get informa- for about one month (my experi- You can make your own accelera-
tion on product purity by viewing ence is that it last much longer). An tor by mixing ½ teaspoon of bak-
the Material Safety Data Sheets unopened container will last about ing soda in ¼ cup of purified water.
(MSDS) on the manufacturer’s one year. To increase the longevity The baking soda neutralizes the
websites. of CA glue, it is best to buy from acid in CA glue which is there to
a source that has a high turn-over slow the curing process. Apply the
rate. The longevity of the glue is solution to the dry part of the joint.
increased by storing the bottle in a This avoids the unpleasant odor of
capped jar located in a dry, cool lo- most commercial accelerators.
cation. Storage of unopened con- There are some indications that
tainers in the refrigerator or freezer CA glue is not a good product for
prolongs the life of the product. long term bonding and joints may
Tip clogging is a common prob- fail over time. CA glue should
lem associated with CA glue. After be used primarily for temporary
use, hold the contain upright and bonding of projects. Unlike ep-
either give the bottle a light tap on oxy, CA glue is not a gap filler. A
the table to force the glue from the very thin layer (actually a series of
tip back into the bottle or give the drops) is more effective at bonding
bottle a very light squeeze to clear than a thick layer of glue. There is
the tip. If the tip becomes clogged, often an exothermal reaction when
use a small drill bit to open the tip. applied to some material. This is
You can unclog tips by soaking greater with natural fibers like cot-
them in acetone. ton, wool, and leather. I sometime
Starbond (www.starbond.com), used finely ground coffee (bak-
and others, sell small capillary ing soda also works) to fill gaps in
tips that reduce the likelihood of wood and when CA glue is applied,
clogged tips. These tips fit over it gets very hot and there is smoke.
the regular bottle tip and have very You can also use sawdust and CA
small openings. They don’t require a glue for gap filling.
bottle cap. If they become clogged,
just cut off the very tip to expose a Continued on page 4
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SJFWA Holiday Using CA Glue for Your
Social Woodworking Projects
Once again the San Joaquin Fine Continued from page 3
Woodworkers Association has ex- CA glue can form a very strong plied. This can be avoided by ap-
tended an invitation to the Sequoia joint, required a high amount of plying light coat of lacquer or de-
Woodturners to join them for their force to pull the joint apart. How- waxed shellac to the area prior to
annual holiday social. ever, it has a low shear strength. A applying the glue. Another trick
The potluck will be held on De- sharp sideways rap can separate a is to apply the glue to a toothpick
cember 21st at the Clubhouse at joint. The bond for smooth surfac- or other small object and use this
Joe Weigandt’s trailer park in Clo- es can be weak. However, it is very applicator to apply the glue only to
vis. Joe always whips up something useful for short term bonding of the targeted area.
tasty for breakfast, so it’s worth small projects including jigs. There are lots of cautions associ-
coming just to see what he comes I find CA glue a useful tool in the ated with the use of CA glue. Both
up with this year. workshop. I use it mostly for wood the glue and accelerator should be
This is an informal meeting, so turning project, but it has many considered a breathing hazard. The
it’s a great chance to meet some other uses. It can be used to hold fumes from CA glue can irritate
woodworkers you don’t normally small objects together, stabilizing sensitive membranes in the eyes,
see at our woodturning meetings. bark, filling and stabilizing cracks. I nose, and throat. Some users even-
sometime use it along with regular tually become sensitized to CA
There will be a brief business
wood glue as a temporary clamp. I glue after some period of use. Use
meeting followed by a show and
apply yellow PVA glue and a couple this product in a well-ventilated
tell presentation by the members
of small drops of CA glue to a joint area. CA glue can be a skin irritant
highlighting the work they’ve done
and add pressure to the joint for a and some users seems to be allergic
over the past year. Sequoia Wood-
few seconds. The CA glue holds to the product. It would advisable
turners are encouraged to partici-
the joint tight while the PVA glue to use a respirator with the appro-
pate, so bring your favorite work to
dries. CA glue is a very durable fin- priate chemical rated filter. For you
show and discuss.
ish on projects, especially pens. woodturners, wear a face shield. A
At the end of the meeting there turning project can eject CA glue
CA glue will bond most things
will be a gift exchange. The turners as it begins to spin and you don’t
including your fingers. Wear gloves
are invited to join in. If you’d like to want CA glue on your face or in
when using this product. Most
participate bring a wrapped gift to your eyes.
manufacturers sell a debonder. You
put into the exchange. Handmade
can also use acetone or warm water CA glue can be a useful tool in
items are encouraged, but if you’d
to loosen glued fingers. the shop. Buy a high-quality prod-
prefer to purchase a gift something
One downside of using CA glue uct and use caution when using the
in the $10-$20 range is suitable.
is that it most likely will stain the product. Always work safely!
More details will be sent out as
wood around where the glue is ap-
we get closer to the meeting and
things are ironed out.
Mark your Calendars
This year our November meeting falls on Thanksgiving week-
end, so we have rescheduled that meeting to give Members
time with their friends and family.
The November meeting will be held on
December 7, 2019
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Sequoia Woodturners General Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2019
Betty Rodriguez Regional Library
3040 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno
10:00 am
Call to Order: President Perry Coy called the meeting to order at 10:00am
Guests
o David Menke, Dave Damsen
¨ President – Perry Coy
Board Announcements:
o Perry welcomed the members in attendance and asked guests to introduce themselves.
o Vacancies for the club positions were announced/reviewed. Vahan Bagdasarian agreed to take over as
Vice President. Bill Regonini volunteered to take over the DVD library. The Club is still looking for
someone to take over as Secretary – David Bryant may be interested in taking on the position once
he has had more time to recover from surgery.
¨ Secretary’s Report – Craig Gough
o General minutes are current; Board minutes are behind but in progress.
o Craig reminded all members at the meeting to sign in for show and tell and the Club Challenge.
¨ Refreshments – Norm Gough
o The refreshment fund is going well and continues to support itself through member donations.
¨ Club Librarian – Carol Leamy
o Carol informed the membership that the DVD library was at the meeting and available for members
who wished to check something out.
o The Club thanked Carol for the time she has spent as Club Librarian and welcomed Bill Regonini
to the position.
¨ Website – Mark Dillon
o Mark reported that the website is going well.
¨ Newsletter – Craig Gough
o The newsletter continues to go well.
¨ General Announcements
o Mark Dillon announced that he is selling off Bill Robinson’s turning tools and supplies to assist the
Robinson family. A number of items were up for silent auction at the meeting. Mark reviewed the
rules for the auction.
Additional items will be auctioned at upcoming Club events.
Mark asked members to speak with him if they were interested in purchasing any of Bill’s lathes.
o Howard shared that the cane project went well again this year. Blanks have already been prepared for
2020 and the carvers have already started carving handles.
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¨ Educational Opportunities
o Craig Gough gave a brief report on the mug making class held in July at Tulare Western.
o George Corder reviewed the tool making class to be held at his shop on August 10th. Members were
reminded of the materials they would need to bring and directions were handed out to attendees.
¨ Perry discussed turning bowls from start to finish. His demonstration included wood selection & prepara-
Demonstration: Bowl Turning – Perry Coy
¨
tion, how to mount blanks and bowl turning.
¨ Several Members brought items to show and discuss including:
Show and Tell
Craig Gough – Tool Handles, Compound Miter Projects
Gordon Miller – Turned Bowl
Jerry Philipp – Shoe Spoon, Cheese Cutter
Gordon Bone – Clock, Stopper, Earring Stand
Joe Morel – Tool Handle
Jeremy Edwards – Tool Handles
George Corder – Tool Handles
Howard Atamian – Tool Handles
Vahan Bagdasarian – Tool Handle
Stan Stephens – Tool Handles
Terry Gilliland – Tool Handle, Wire Burner
Tom Gonzalez – Tool Handles
¨ 1st Place: Craig Gough
Club Challenge – Tool Handle
¨ 2nd Place: Terry Gilliland
¨ Members names were picked from the list of paid members and those present given door prizes.
Door Prize
Thank you to Richard Yearout for taking over the door prizes.
¨ Date: Saturday, September 28th.
Next Meeting
¨ Presentation: Wood Identification – Perry Coy
Location: Betty Rodriguez Library (tentative)
¨ Challenge: Bowl
Door Prize Donations
Thanks to everyone who’s made donations to the door prize fund. We’ve received many dona-
tions in recent months from suppliers, members and families of passed members to help us con-
tinue our door prize drawings for the rest of the year.
Of course, it’s never too early to think about next year. If you have items you’d like to donate,
please contact Richard Yearout or any of the Board Members.
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Classified Section
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Saw - Adjustable cutting head lets
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you adjust blade for standard tiles
with chuck, tool rests, hand tools centers
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and more. 1HP Lesson DC drive motor and
pivots to allow 22.5° and 45° bev-
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cludes a folding Tile Saw Stand If Interested call # 559-362-3586 8" low speed grinder 1725 rpms,
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Jet Riser Block Kit light use 2 face plates, 2 toolrests (6" &
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Increases capacity under the blade Small Knife Jig
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Price: $80.00 $60.00 Also for sale-
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Remember to check the
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Contact Mike Levandoski
Cell # 392-4525 “Ads” section on the
Lumber Cart Club website for the
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Contact Mike Levandoski latest offerings.
Cell # 392-4525
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Sequoia Woodturners
A Chapter of the
American Association of Woodturners
Mailing Address 2019 Board Members and Committee Chairs
P.O. Box 3952 President Club Librarian
Clovis CA 93613-3952 Perry Coy Bill Regonini
Website Vice President Newsletter Editor
Vahan Bagdasarian Craig Gough (Interim)
www.sequoiawoodturners.org
Treasurer & Membership Refreshments
Meetings Jon Grace Norm Gough
Meeting are generally held on the Secretary Videographer
last Saturday of odd numbered Craig Gough Jeremy Edwards
months. Check out website for
details on upcoming meetings. Directors at Large Webmaster
Nat Dellavalle Mark Dillon
Membership Craig Miller
Cost for one calendar year is $40 Mark Dillon
per person (or $20 for the remain- George Corder
der of the year after June 30th). Joe Weigandt
2019 Cane Presentation Ceremony
Thank you again to everyone who helped make this event possible.
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