Hi all, We had a great turnout for our February meeting and enjoyed an excellent presentation by Casey Gabrielson explaining his technique for turning wood hats, showing us his woodworking skills and also his thought process for creativity. It was great a see his artistic wood projects and the wood … Continue reading
2020 Midwest Penturners Gathering April 24 and 25, 2020 – Chicago / Schaumburg Illinois Nationally Known Demonstrators Nationally Known Vendors 2 Days Of Demonstrations and Hands-On Only $30 Click here for more information. Many of our members turn pens. Here is an event that our pen turning members may find … Continue reading
John Consiglero, one of our newer members, is looking for a used MIDI lathe to turn pens. If you have one that you are interested in selling, reply to the email that was posted and the website admin will pass your contact information along to John. This is to prevent … Continue reading
Hi all, For our first club meeting of 2020, we had two presenters: First, Aaron Foley, an attorney who practices estate planning law. He provided information to help members understand wills, trusts and directives, allowing them to figure out what to do with all of their personal belongings which includes … Continue reading
The AAW has opened registration to the 2020 Symposium. This year the Symposium in in Louisville, KY. The dates are June 4 through 7. The AAW offers special discounts to chapter members who sign up to attend as a group. Notice that the deadline for this is February 1 which … Continue reading
The AAW has upgraded their website. If you are a member of the AAW you have probably received several emails on this. I had trouble signing onto the new website and had to call the toll free number for assistance (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST) at … Continue reading
From Tony Rozendaal: A couple weeks ago an email went out about some black walnut that was available in Chenequa, WI. I am now in possession of that wood, now cut up into shorter lengths, and located at my place near East Troy. There is way more here than I … Continue reading
Click on the link below to see the content from an email about an end-of-year review for Beads of Courage. Notice the mention of MAWT in the listed woodturning clubs. https://mailchi.mp/013fcf237d28/beads-of-courage-woodturners-2019-end-of-year-review?e=d1c767b8df
This is from a forwarded email. For Sale Delta 1642 (Cat. 46-745) Badger Woodturners purchased this 16 inch machine used from a club member in 2011. Since that time it has only been used for hands-on workshops up to two times a year. It runs on 120V on a 20 … Continue reading
December President’s letter Hi fellow woodturners, We had a great group of turners get together Monday evening for MAWT’s annual December Christmas Party. As usual, there was way too much food and the Secret Santa raffle produced a lot of excellent gifts. Thanks to all members who joined in the … Continue reading
