The Central Minnesota Woodworker's Association is a group of men and women from around the St. Cloud Minnesota area who share a common interest in the art and business of woodworking. We meet monthly in St. Cloud to share information, techniques and topics of interest in the area of woodworking. Learn more about membership or support.
April's Woodturner's project challenge was to create a weed pot - a vase shape with a 1/2" to 3/4" hole down the center used to display dry floral arrangements. Read More to see the pictures.
Alber Keppers - Cherry, Black Walnut, & Oak
Brad Knowles - Box Elder
Brad Knowles - Brazilian Cherry & Walnut
Jim Preusser - Spalted Maple
John Caye - Cedar
Gary Mrozek - Mountain Ash
John Skalla - Banksia Nut
John Skalla - Ironwood
The discussion will be turning a bowl by a coring tool and conventional methods. Questions? Call Dick at 251-7013 or Gary Mrozek at 252-2764
Spring Sale Tool Blitz May 15, 16 & 17 2008.
The meeting topic for the April meeting will be refacing a cabinet with veneer using hide glue and an iron.
For the March meeting, the Leigh Jig presentation will pick up right where it so abruptly ended (because of the power outage at the school). Please bring any projects that you may have to share with the rest of the group.
This is the first meeting of the Woodturners Group. The group is being formed as a subgroup of the CMWA and will meet at Gary Mrozek's shop. All are welcome. Its goal is to provide woodtruners of all skill levels an opportunity to share knowledge and resources.
Fifteen individuals attended the first meeting on Saturday March 8th for an introductory demonstration in segmented turning. Formulas to determine the size and angles of the segments, the use of a miter sled and a method for applying glue and clamping the segments together to form a ring were discussed. There was also a method of salvaging a cracked bowl with the use a bronze dust and epoxy. This gives a unique solution to an otherwise piece of “firewood”.
Each month a project theme will be assigned to those who wish to take the challenge. In the spirit of Easter, this month’s challenge will be to turn a wooden egg. Those interested are invited to bring their project to the March 19th meeting to display.
The next meeting of the Turners Group will be Saturday April 5th at 9:00 AM at Gary Mrozek’s shop. All are welcome. Bring a friend!
Our friends at Acme Tool invited us to stop by their booths at this years Woodworking Show at St. Paul's River Centre on February 29 - March 2, 2008 and take a look at the many great deals they will have available only during the show.
More Information can be found at www.thewoodworkingshows.com.
The Woodworking Shows is the premier event for woodworkers! Learn from the Experts, find unique woodworking tools, see how-to demonstrations, and save on tools and supplies. Unique educational attractions provide endless opportunities for you to sharpen your woodworking skills during this 3-day event!
EVENT DATES:
Friday, February 29 / Noon - 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 1 / 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 2 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
LOCATION:
Exhibit Halls A & B, Meeting Room 1
TICKET PRICES:
Adults $8
Kids 12 and under are free
1710 Veteran's Drive, St. Cloud, MN - Map
Tools - Lumber - Project Materials - Finished Wood Products
Hourly Demos - Door Prizes - a GRAND PRIZE!
Woodworkers, vendors, and the public welcome. Admission $2
Diamond Vogel - Hirshfield's - Thomas Tool - Woodcraft - Ferche Millwork - Schuck Sawmill & Mfg.
John Caye lead a discussion on dovetailing jigs.
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