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THE OTTAWA VALLEY WOODTURNERS CLUB IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF WOODTURNING AS A FUN AND CREATIVE HOBBY.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE
OCT 13TH, 2020 - TBD
THE CONFEDERATION EDUCATION CENTER IS CLOSED. DO NOT HEAD OVER THERE FOR ANY OF OUR PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
OCT 13TH, 2020 - TBD
THE CONFEDERATION EDUCATION CENTER IS CLOSED. DO NOT HEAD OVER THERE FOR ANY OF OUR PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
winner of the mCgee award challenge!!
Congratulations to Bob Testa for winning the 2020 McGee Award Challenge!!
do you think you Can fix this footboard?
Check out the turners wanted page for more info!
introductory woodturning courses are postponed until further notice
new free wood ad - 24' 24" diameter white oak in kemptville
want to buy some behlen salad bowl finish?
Gilles Lavergne is organizing a group purchase of Behlen Salad Bowl Finish from Richelieu. A 16 oz can for $32. Hoping to get enough interest to be able to place the min. order from Richelieu. Contact Gilles at gilleslavergne1@hotmail.com if you would like to participate and buy some Salad Bowl Finish today!
results of the covid-19 challenge!
After watching the April global concert organized by Lady Gaga in recognition of the front line workers, Malcolm Zander thought that the Club members talent and passion could be put to work to do the same, From his idea stemmed what we referred to as our Covid19 challenge to turn small objects that would be offered to local front line workers.
Several members met the challenge and the club delivered 144 beautiful pieces to our local grocery chain Farm Boy to distribute to their front line workers. In addition to putting their heart into it, to ensure the sterility of the finished products, members sanitized and placed their donation into a clear plastic bag.
Bravo Valley Woodturners for your generous gesture!
Several members met the challenge and the club delivered 144 beautiful pieces to our local grocery chain Farm Boy to distribute to their front line workers. In addition to putting their heart into it, to ensure the sterility of the finished products, members sanitized and placed their donation into a clear plastic bag.
Bravo Valley Woodturners for your generous gesture!
The spring wood turning course has been postponed until further notice, likely until the fall of 2020.
DATES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED FOR SPRING 2020 MEETINGS
Dates have been confirmed for the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 club meetings. Meeting topics are still TBC and will be posted as the information becomes available.
LEE VALLEY CHRISTMAS MARKET - DEC 8TH, 2019
Another opportunity to sell your your pieces through the Valley Woodturners table at the Christmas Market at Lee Valley on December 8th! We are also looking for volunteers to help to setup and help out during the market. More information in the document below.
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nick agar - all day demonstration - nov 16
Turning, texturing, carving and coloring bowls and platters with Nick Agar.
See the Special Events page for more information.
See the Special Events page for more information.
CALCULATOR FOR SHOP AIR CIRCULATION/FILTRATION
There is a FREE app called Sycorp Calc that will help you figure out what kind of CFM your equipment needs to be to clear the room's air however many times a minute. Most turner shops try to aim for 6 times a minute.
For example a shop measuring 14' x 20' x 8' with a 6 times per minute air exchange would require a CFM of 572 CFM (from the calculator). You should therefore be looking for an air circulation unit with a minimum of 600 CFM.
The app is FREE so no reason to look the other way. Your lungs will thank you.
https://www.sycorp.ca/mobile-apps/.
For example a shop measuring 14' x 20' x 8' with a 6 times per minute air exchange would require a CFM of 572 CFM (from the calculator). You should therefore be looking for an air circulation unit with a minimum of 600 CFM.
The app is FREE so no reason to look the other way. Your lungs will thank you.
https://www.sycorp.ca/mobile-apps/.
mallet challenge!
See the template below to make as many mallets as you can before the Sept meeting! Glue and cutout the template onto a rigid surface to use directly as a go/no-go gauge!
Prizes will be available from the club through a random draw from all participants! 1 ticket per mallet!
WoodSource gift card is to be available for turner who turns the most mallets!
Recommended finish is light mineral oil w/ a beeswax type finish.
*NEW NOTE on Tolerancing : Diameter should be +/- 1/2" and Length should be +/- 1"
NOTE: Ensure that the face of the mallet is as flat as possible - as this will be used for branding!
Contact Louis for more information. Louis's contact information is on the template.
Prizes will be available from the club through a random draw from all participants! 1 ticket per mallet!
WoodSource gift card is to be available for turner who turns the most mallets!
Recommended finish is light mineral oil w/ a beeswax type finish.
*NEW NOTE on Tolerancing : Diameter should be +/- 1/2" and Length should be +/- 1"
NOTE: Ensure that the face of the mallet is as flat as possible - as this will be used for branding!
Contact Louis for more information. Louis's contact information is on the template.
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NEW CHALLENGE AVAILABLE! The 2019 Valley Woodturners 2 x 4 NO Glue Softwood “Challenge”!!
WINNER OF “THE MCGEE AWARD" CHALLENGE
Marian McGee with the winning entry submitted by Michel Bertrand.
See the many great submissions for the McGee Award Challenge that were submitted at the club meeting in May on the Challenges page! Congratulations to Michel Bertrand for his winning entry!