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May, 2007 DUPAGE WOODWORKERS Our Motto Learning by Sharing Programs and Events May 23, 2007 Regular Meeting Computer Aided Design St.

Open House June 9, 2007 Nick Rentas Shop Tour June 15-17, 2007 Iowa Overnight Tour June 22, 2007 Regular Meeting The Presidents Corner April was a very interesting month.

Don has always got things that make woodworking easier. Thanks to all those who have opened their shops and to all who have attended the shop visits.

1 May, 2007 DUPAGE WOODWORKERS Our Motto Learning by Sharing Programs and Events May 23, 2007 Regular Meeting Computer Aided Design St. James Church May 24, 2007 Baker Road Furniture Tour And Dumpster Dive June 1, 2, 3, 2007 Old Growth Trading Co. Open House June 9, 2007 Nick Rentas Shop Tour June 15-17, 2007 Iowa Overnight Tour June 22, 2007 Regular Meeting The Presidents Corner April was a very interesting month. We had two very informative shop tours. Don Carkhuff and R i c k Ogren. Both Rich Rossio were very informative and had many interesting thing to make a shop efficient. Don has always got things that make woodworking easier. Thanks to all those who have opened their shops and to all who have attended the shop visits. Remember we are going to have a drawing at the end of the year for both groups. June will be a theme month; Bird houses and feeders. We would like members to consider making bird houses to donate to Rich Rossio nursing homes. We have several new projects in the works for the next few months. More info will be given at the meetings and in future newsletters. The May drawing will be for a 16 piece forstner bit set and a second drawing for a 25 piece (metric or standard) brad point bit set. I would like to thank Si for his volunteering the use of his digital projector for the march meeting for the canoe presentation. THANK SI!!!! We are going to try to use a different approach for the audio during the next meeting. We need the cooperation of all to make this work. See you at the meeting on May 23. Rich Activities Committee Report The following activities are planned by the Seminars and Activities Committee, chaired by Rick Ogren: Shop tours: Nick Rentas will be hosting a tour of his shop on Saturday, June 9th from 10 AM to Noon. Nick lives at 3480 Pheasant Ct. Geneva, IL. His phone number is Please refer to the map for directions to his home. Tours: Baker Road Furniture Tour and Dumpster Dive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thursday May 24th from 7 PM until were done. A tour of the furniture factory and a chance to dive the dumpster plus purchase some Baltic Birch cut-offs. Hope many of you can come. The address is 730 Schneider Dr. South Elgin, IL. See the map for directions. Old Growth Trading Co. June 1st, June 2nd and June 3rd open house. This is a company that recycles old buildings and has custom hand crafted works. Check out their web site at: They are located at 115 Mill St. Hampshire, IL. See Activities (Continued on page 2) VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: May, 2007 Vol. 13, Issue 5 Page 1

From Our Library Two books to discuss this month: Joinery, Shaping and Milling - Techniques and Strategies for Making Furniture Parts, from the editors of Fine Woodworking magazine.

Authors of articles include Gary Rogowsik, Lon Schleining, Frank Klausz III, Kirt Kirkpatrick, Mason Rapaport, Garret Hack, Pat Warner, Sandor Nagyszalanczy, and several others so you know that the

The 6 major topics, or categories, include: Straight, Flat and Square; Making Curved Pieces; Milling Complex Shapes; Basic Joints, Mortises, Tenons, and Dovetails; and Modern Joints.

There is also a section called About the Authors, and there is an equivalence chart, LOTS of pictures and sketches, and extra tips abound in this great book.

2 From Our Library Two books to discuss this month: Joinery, Shaping and Milling - Techniques and Strategies for Making Furniture Parts, from the editors of Fine Woodworking magazine. This book contains a series of articles Dic Drees written by various authors for Fine WW and compiled into book form by the editors. It is one in a series titled Essentials of Woodworking. Authors of articles include Gary Rogowsik, Lon Schleining, Frank Klausz III, Kirt Kirkpatrick, Mason Rapaport, Garret Hack, Pat Warner, Sandor Nagyszalanczy, and several others so you know that the articles are filled with good strategies and lots of information. The 6 major topics, or categories, include: Straight, Flat and Square; Making Curved Pieces; Milling Complex Shapes; Basic Joints, Mortises, Tenons, and Dovetails; and Modern Joints. The chapter titles are self-explanatory, Dic Drees however, Modern Joints is a very interesting read. There is also a section called About the Authors, and there is an equivalence chart, LOTS of pictures and sketches, and extra tips abound in this great book. The second book is The Joint Book, by Terrie Noll. According to Terrie, it is The Complete Guide to Wood Joinery and I couldn t agree more. It is divided into 9 chapters which cover Aids to Accuracy, Designing Joints, 5 chapters on various joints, a chapter on using dowels and biscuits, and a chapter on fasteners, hardware and knockdown joints. It is filled with good information, lots and lots of diagrams and sketches, especially important when presenting some of the more interesting joints, tips and variations on creating joints AND it is spiral bound so it stays open on the workbench. I have purchased this book for my own library. That s it from Our Library for May, Dic Drees Activities (Continued from page 1) the map for directions. Trips: Iowa, (June 15, 16, and 17) Our trip will include a stop in Amana, Iowa for lunch and tour of the Amana Furniture and clock Shop. Tour of Wood Magazine, maybe Woodsmith Magazine, the Woodsmith Store, Living history Farms Des Moines and John Deere Pavilion in Moline, IL. See Rick Ogren at our May meeting for more de- Map To Old Growth Trading Map to Nick Rentas Shop Tour Map To Baker Road Furniture Page 2 May, 2007 Vol. 13, Issue 5

April Program Last month s speaker was Rick Ogren. Rick held everyone s attention with his fascinating presentation showing how to build a canoe.

Rick had to solve many problems during the canoe s construction as he deviated from the plans, sometimes on purpose and sometimes by necessity.

3 April Program Last month s speaker was Rick Ogren. Rick held everyone s attention with his fascinating presentation showing how to build a canoe. Rick not only showed us how to do it but simultaneously held a mini seminar in woodworking problem solving. Rick had to solve many problems during the canoe s construction as he deviated from the plans, sometimes on purpose and sometimes by necessity. Club member Rick Ogren presents his cedar strip Canoe Rick also passed on a valuable piece of advice to those embarking on such a large project. Read the book before you begin! Thank you Rick for a fine presentation! This month s topic will be on CAD, Computer Aided Design, as it applies to woodworking. I will be doing the presentation which will cover what CAD is, its cost, benefits and drawbacks as well as demonstrating how to use it. Secretary (Continued from page 5) cussion of our relationship with St. James. It was agreed that the meeting site is working out well and we confirmed our intent to stay there. Gerry Howard noted that the church is able to make the room available (rent free) by considering our club as one of their ministries. As such the board feels that we need to do more for the church. There are several possibilities that would utilize the skills of the club members: e.g., book stand, lectern, table, etc. The consensus of the board is that we will support the two annual fund raising events as well. Rich and Gerry will attend a Parish Leadership meeting on May 12. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. Jerry Johnson Guests & New Members We welcomed 4 guests and a new member at our April Meeting. Bob Mitchell from Downers Grove attended our March meeting as a guest and joined our club at the April meeting. Guests at our April meeting were Don Burgeson of Glen Ellyn; Patrick Mallo of Elmhurst; Bill Pearson of Wheaton and Dick Wangrow of Carol Stream.These folks learned of our club through friends or the publicity efforts of Bill Eck. Thanks Bill. COFFEE COFFEE Coffee Hosts for the May meeting will be George Baise and Al Didier. We want to thank George McKissick and Bob Sorensen for hosting the April meeting and Donna and Dan Yarbrough for the March meeting. If you like the coffee, tell them so. If not, remember, it s free. Wayne Barton has announced his annual woodworking/ European Tour sightseeing tour of Germany/Italy/Switzerland will be Sept Last year Bill Eck, Milford Lau, Russ Schroeller and Bob Sorensen from the club attended and can give an unbiased opinion. Brochures will be available at the April meeting. Milford Lau May, 2007 Vol. 13, Issue 5 Page 3

From Our Workshop April 2007 Ric Ogren Dave Rielly Carter

Carving, basswood, paint. Don Carkhuff Periscope.

LeRoy Fennewald Chalise & Shalom name, cherry & mahogany, Tung

maple, poly Carter Johnson Flags Puzzle.

Rick Ogren Canoe, cedar, Fiberglass & varnish.

Len Swansen Bowl & tongs, walnut, Friction polish & mineral

Jack Harkins had the lucky number for the April raffle and

And Jack Harkins many thanks to Rich Rossio for searching out

s Shop Tour Many club members enjoyed a tour of Jim Arendt s

4 From Our Workshop April 2007 Ric Ogren Dave Rielly Carter Johnson Ken Everett Cathy Godfrey Stan Anderson Common Loon Carving, basswood, paint. Don Carkhuff Periscope. Ken Everett cribbage board, walnut, poly. LeRoy Fennewald Chalise & Shalom name, cherry & mahogany, Tung oil. Cathy Godfry Luther Crosses, brazilian cherry & birds eye maple, poly Carter Johnson Flags Puzzle. Tom Milleman miter saw extension, hard board & oak, Tung Oil. Rick Ogren Canoe, cedar, Fiberglass & varnish. Dave Reilly Scroll saw puzzle, poplar ply, Deft. Len Swansen Bowl & tongs, walnut, Friction polish & mineral oil. Ray Tuman Scroll sawn boxes, various woods, Krylon. Children's shelf, pine, paint. Stan Anderson Ray Tuman Jack Harkins Wins Raffle Club member Jack Harkins had the lucky number for the April raffle and took home a Starrett dial caliper. Congratulations Jack. And Jack Harkins many thanks to Rich Rossio for searching out good deals on raffle items Many Woodworkers Enjoyed Jim Arendt s Shop Tour Many club members enjoyed a tour of Jim Arendt s workshop as well as the good coffee and eats he provided. Thanks Jim for opening up These guys had an enjoyable visit to Jim Arendt s shop despite the serious looks Page 4 May, 2007 Vol. 13, Issue 5

Secretary s Report Jerry Johnson Rich Rossio Rick reported on shop called the tours scheduled for May, June Board Meeting of May 9, help in obtaining volunteers and September.

5 Secretary s Report Jerry Johnson Rich Rossio Rick reported on shop called the tours scheduled for May, June Board Meeting of May 9, help in obtaining volunteers and September. He asked for 2007 to order for the other months. He also at 7:00 p.m. has tours set up for Baker Present were: Road and Old Growth Trading Dic Drees, Company in May and June respectively. The Iowa tour is Tim McIntyre, Wayne firm now for June Jerry Johnson Maier, Tom The board would like to Milleman, Gerry Howard, identify in advance attractive Rick Ogren, and Jerry Johnson. Reminder: Any club sale at the July auction. These items that will be offered for member is welcome at the would be noted in the prior board meetings newsletters to help build attendance. If anyone has such The minutes and treasurer s report were submitted an item please let a board and approved. member know. The board noted the use The May raffle will have of Si Skidmore s projector at two items: a Forstner bit set the April meeting and thanked and a 25-piece brad point bit him for it. set (metric or standard winner s choice). Rick proposed that we send Jeff Miller an honorarium The board adopted birdhouses and feeders for the for hosting the club at his place of business and only six June Theme Month. Although members showed up. The not required, members are original expectation was encouraged to donate the members who would provide items for nursing home use. possible students for him. The There was a lengthy disboard agreed. Secretary (Continued on page 3) BOARD MEMBERS President Rich Rossio disoorder@aol.com V. President Wayne Maier wpmaier588@yahoo.com Treasurer Tim McIntyre tem1998@yahoo.com Secretary Jerry Johnson JLJ1625@aol.com Programs vevangcb@aol.com Membership Si Skidmore siskidmore@skidmoreconsulting.com Library Dic Drees rgdrees@aol.com Newsletter Bruce Kinney brkinney@wideopenwest.com Exhibits Geo. Rodgers glrodgers@sbcglobal.net Past Pres. Bob Nielsen bobnielsen@wideopenwest.com Activities Rick Ogren rogren@comcast.net Prizes Bob Reed psydrbob@aol.com COMMITTEE MEMBERS Auction Rich Rossio disoorder@aol.com Webmaster Danny Yarbrough n9jdy@sbcglobal.net Publicity Bill Eck willeck@aol.com From Our Len Swanson Lenard.swanson@att.net Workshop Toys Stan Anderson Our Motto: Learning by Sharing Club Calendar Monthly Meetings St. James The Apostle Church 4th Wednesday (Next Wednesday, May 23 ) - Board Meetings First Wednesday of Month, 7 PM COD Student Resource Center North side of Main Cafeteria (Next June 6, 2007) Breakfasts First Saturday (Next June 2, 2007) and Second Wednesday (next June13, 2007) Both at 8AM At Panera Bread Restaurant in the Market Plaza Mall Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn Between Main and Park. Treasurer s Report Income YTD: $ Expenses YTD: $ Balance 4/30/07: $ Paid Members: 109 May, 2007 Vol. 13, Issue 5 Page 5

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DuPage Woodworkers. The Presidents Corner. As the year is drawing to and end, we are faced with the need for members to step-up and volunteer

DuPage Woodworkers. The Presidents Corner. As the year is drawing to and end, we are faced with the need for members to step-up and volunteer DuPage Woodworkers September, 2006 Vol. 12, Issue 9 Programs and Events September 21, 2006 Regular Meeting ZAR Stains St. James Church October 14, 2006 Seminar Equipment Tuneup October 25, 2006 Regular