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The Wood Rack
February 2000
Volume 11, Number 6
President's Message
Secretary's Report
Note's From The Program Committee
Editors' Note
Woodworkers' Restaurant Review
Wooden Jointer Plane Update
Personal Reflections On The New Jersey Woodworkers Show
 

Gabe Jaen called the meeting to order at 7:30, his first official act as the new President of the Club. In his remarks, Gabe paid tribute to the many contributions made by Charlie Felsen during his tenure as President. Gabe outlined his platform, emphasizing increased involvement in club activities by all members. Joe Pascucci gave the Treasurer's report followed by a report on membership by Frank Gaizo and an update by Bob Urso on the activities of the Program Committee. Raffle prizes were won by Joe Pascucci, Vinnie de Martino and an unidentified member.

The main program of the evening was the Show-and-Tell by various members. charlie James showed his handmade walnut plane and gave a demonstration of cutting dovetails by hand. Jim Clancy showed his quick release chuck for the router, and richard Weil covered toy safety in regard to choking hazards for children. Theo Sotiriou gave a demonstration on making raised panel doors and a jig for cutting any angle. Steve Costello showed his etching and got no offers.

Charlie Morehouse gave a demonstration on wood finishing, including taking out water and burn marks. He also covered repairing gouge marks on tabletops. Frank Allaire demonstrated a jig for making toy wheels exactly the same size (sanded and smooth) from 1.5 inches to 10 inches. Graham Kelly demonstrated jigs and techniques for thickness planers, reducing snipe and eliminating cupping. Joseph Streffezza demonstrated the art of marquetry, using various woods and techniques. He included a wide variety of patterns and styles. Joe Pascucci demonstrated the scroll saw and gave hands-on assistance to other members.

Jessica Felsen and Joshua Rakower gave a joint demonstration of spindle turning on a mini-lathe. these were our youngest demonstrators and future members of the club.

 

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