As a reminder, all individuals with AAW memberships that are current as of December 31, 2018, will be eligible for the annual drawing of a Powermatic 3520C lathe. That winner will also have the honor of naming a chapter to receive either a JET 1642 or five JET mini-lathes.The drawing … Continue reading
This is a reminder that it is time to pay your annual membership dues. MAWT dues are good for January 1 through December 31. Those paying (or joining) after October 1 are members in good standing to the end of the following year. If it is more convenient, you can … Continue reading
For the last few years, the AAW has offered a number of scholarships to AAW members who are AAW club participants. Based on the size of our club, MAWT is allowed to nominate one member for this scholarship. The scholarships are either to the John C. Campbell Folk School or … Continue reading
Do you have a unique item that you make? Or, do you have a different “spin” (pun certainly intended) on a common item? Consider volunteering to demonstrate. Milwaukee Area Woodturners would like to help you develop into an effective presenter. If this is something you feel like you want to … Continue reading
At the board meeting on 5 November 2018, the board voted unanimously to amend the 2016 bylaws to be in alignment with the way the club has operated for the last three years. This officially removes the requirement for an MAWT member to be a AAW member. Note: This may … Continue reading
The November Meeting was held in the usual location at the usual time on November 5, 2018. Kevin Seigworth reviewed a number of different types of finishes. Thank you Kevin for a great demonstration. Your insight into a complex topic for which there are many opinions and solutions is very … Continue reading
Demonstration Jason Swanson demonstrated hand chasing threads and turned a small lidded box (with a threaded lid) from arbor vitae. The box will be raffled off at the Potluck and Party in December. The demo was video recorded and will be available through the library. Thanks to Jason for an … Continue reading
A big thank you to all who participated in the Empty Bowls Donation for this year. I have the privilege of turning in 19 bowls to the Empty Bowls organizers. Last year there was some confusion and some bowls were turned in earlier in the year and misplaced. Those four … Continue reading
Ornament Demo For our September meeting, Dave Hiller from Monticello, WI demonstrated turning ornaments with wooden bodies and finials. Thanks Dave for an excellent demonstration. A selection of pictures from the meeting are shown below. For additional pictures, see the Photo Gallery Page. (NOTE: If you turned in an “Empty … Continue reading
From Bob Dicky, through Kevin Seigworth: “Kevin, I got a call today from a friend who is the owner of Vittles and Vine in Genesee Depot. She said a neighbor is having 3 large black walnut trees taken down, and while they will be keeping the trunk, they are wondering … Continue reading
