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We will probably not have a demonstrator for the January meeting. We will have an extended “Show-N-Tell” period. Bring up to three of your recently turned items to show and […]
You can use the Members only portion of the website to find these persons’ contact details. If you are not a member and are interested, use the website contact for […]
Hi Everyone; We had a well-attended meeting on October 3. There were about 35 people present at Woodcraft and another 10 or so who attended through the Zoom meeting. It’s […]
If you are an AAW Member you should be aware of a number of grants that are available. If you qualify for any of these grants you can apply on […]
At the October 3 meeting I announced that a scholarship grant will be awarded for 2023. The board will accept applicants for the grant from now through late November and […]
As we approach the end of the year we are beginning to think about the year 2023 and beyond. Clubs like the Milwaukee Area Woodturners simply cannot exist without members […]
Hello Everyone; I am very late getting the Newsletter completed this month. Between the late meeting we held (9/12) and health issues here in my family time has slipped away. […]
Thanks to all of you who have supported cutting and making bowl blanks for empty bowls. A number of members came to my property on August 12 and 13 and […]
I’m getting the newsletter out late this month – we met a week ago tonight. We had about 20 people in house and 10 or so dialing in through Zoom […]
After the July meeting I thought I might try to scrounge up some wood from which to make blanks for Empty Bowls. I posted the following post on a local […]
Hi everyone – if you missed our July meeting you missed a good one! We had approximately 30 people in attendance with another 10 or so participating through Zoom. For […]
At the meeting Monday night I asked about interest in having our own “Bowl-A-Thon” – this event (or series of events) would involve members and friends coming into the basement […]
Hi everyone: Here we are – almost half way through the year. By the end of the month we will officially be in the Summer season! It’s the time of […]
New/former member Greg Richter wants to hear from you if you are interested in participating in a Penturners Group. Greg was part of MAWT for several years and rejoined at […]
Hi Everyone; It’s May! It’s hard to believe that we are more than one third of our way through 2022. After a cold and wet April, I’m ready for some […]
Hi Everyone! It’s April, although the state of Wisconsin doesn’t seem to have caught up with the calendar just yet. We had our April meeting last evening which featured a […]
It’s not too late to register for the Penturners Symposium held April 22 and 23 in the Chicago area – actually on the north west side of Chicago at the […]
Among our guests at the April meeting were Susan and Dale Staehle. The Staeles are presenting a gallery of wood art in Racine from April 20th to May 29th. They […]
Hi Everyone! It was great to see and visit with a number of you in person at the meeting this past Tuesday (March 7). We’re beginning to see a few […]
Hi Everyone; I am reflecting as I write this “Newsletter,” is there any real “News” to be had? Sometimes I feel like we are stuck in a holding pattern (for […]
As promised, Cindy provided three handouts about the finial she demonstrated during the meeting Monday evening: Finial Guidelines Finial Proportions Finial Tool List Click on the file name to open […]
Wondering what to do during the cold winter months? Want to learn new techniques from well known woodturners? Here is an symposium that you can watch on line – playing […]
The January meeting was a combination in-person and Zoom meeting, with more people attending through Zoom than in person. Tony Rozendaal opened the meeting, and after some opening comments, George […]
Please contact me (Tony Rozendaal) if you are willing to serve as a MAWT Board Member and/or in any of the following roles: Audio-Visual Team Member provide backup in the […]
For those of us who will be attending the meeting virtually, we can download Tom Hipsak’s handout – click here. “How to make a Ring Master bowl without a plugged […]
For some time, I have been considering making some changes to the website. The changes are to: Make the website easier to read and easier to navigate on a cell […]
As always at this time of the year, we are looking for individuals to serve on the board, and/or to volunteer for other positions on the club. I (Tony Rozendaal) […]
The February 2022 meeting is planned to be on-line only. There will be no face-to-face meeting at Woodcraft. This is to accomodate the Woodworking Guild as they make changes to […]
Hi MAWT members, We had a wonderful gathering of members who attended our Annual Christmas Party on Monday evening. It was a great time for camaraderie and talk, combined with […]
Hi fellow MAWT members, There are countless ways to embellish a turned item. Monday night’s presentations demonstrated just a hint of what you can create. Yours truly (Ron Zdroik) showed […]
The recording of the October meeting is available to view on the Demo Video page of the website. Click Here. The video includes Ron’s comments, a show and tell presentation […]
Carl and Pat Brust gave an excellent demonstration on the marbling technique. They provided a handout for those in attendance. If you were not able to attend, click here for […]
Here are pictures of the Instant Gallery and some of the Demonstration Pieces from the Meeting. I apologize for some odd focusing on a couple of the pictures.
Hi fellow MAWT members, Bob Leonard presented a great demo on using vacuum chucks. Bob, who runs Frugal Vacuum Chucks, demonstrated his advancements in vacuum pumps and especially the chucks. […]
The recording of the October meeting is available to view on the Demo Video page of the website. Click Here. The video includes Ron’s comments, a nice show and tell […]
Member Leigh White contacted Ron Z. recently and wanted to let the club know that the Urban Wood Lab, usually known for their large wood slabs, is interested in providing […]
Hi fellow MAWT member, Of all of the remote demonstrators we have watched, Harvey Meyer has to be the best. He is an excellent turner, a great presenter and a […]
You can download the tutorial for Harvey Meyer’s Pedestal Box below.
Hi fellow members, We had an excellent demonstration Monday night as Kevin Seigworth explained how to keep your lathe tools sharp. Whether you are a novice or an expert, nothing […]
The August Gallery of Picture is show below. If you are not attending meetings in person and would like your work to be shared in the gallery, send a high […]
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