Newsletter February 2024
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BAWA Hybrid Zoom Meeting February 18th. 2024
The meeting was called to order by Frank Ramsay.
Guests: David Olney and Steven Kirchner.
Program Announcements – Paul Krenitsky
Frank will be the speaker this evening and he will discuss his Breakfast Nook made of Alder
March: Jason Forster will speak about the Tea House his is building
plus the Name Tag Challenge
Later in the yeat we have lots more Challenges comming up, so you can start thig about them.
June: Box Challenge
September: 2x4 Challenge
December: Ornament Challenge
Paul would like to have a volunteer to organize the Toy Workshop.
Our Owl
Jon Kaplan told us that we now have an Owl Labs video concerning device that picks up voices from around the room and
has a built-in camera that tracks the voice. It can also show a panorama of the room at the top of the screen. Perfect for our combined Zoom/ In-person meetings.
He reminded us that the $60 annual dues are due. You can pay online or send him a check.
Jon Kaplan thanked everyone who renewed their membership.
Laura Rhodes verified that the Woodworking show at the WoodCraft store will take place from Thursday June 6 to Sunday June 9.
Thursday will be setup day. She is working on getting postcards made up, and she has a list of high schools where we can advertise for participants.
Frank announced again that he has to vacate the shop he is in and will be selling power and hand tools, work benches and wood.
The wood includes big planks of African Mahogany, Real Mahogany, old growth Cherry, and 5/8 Walnut.
Feb 24th and 25th is the tentative sale date, rain permitting. He has given up on looking for a individual works hog but hoping space to move into.
There was discussion about Denatured Alcohol and how it is no longer available for sale in CA.
If you are using Denatured Alcohol, wear protective gloves and work in a well ventilated space.
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Featured Speaker
Frank Ramsay
Design and Build of Breakfast Nook
Frank talked about the breakfast Nook he made a number of years ago for a client.
The client wanted the whole piece to be able to withstand children climbing on it, so he made it heavy enough so no part would tip over if kids decided to make it into a jungle gym.
This was the first time he had used Alder and since then, he has used it a lot.
The Nook includes a table, a moveable bench seat, and two fixed bench seats at right angles to one another that fit into the corner of the room.
plus the Name Tag Challenge
June: Box Challenge
September: 2x4 Challenge
December: Ornament Challenge
Paul would like to have a volunteer to organize the Toy Workshop.
Our Owl
Jon Kaplan told us that we now have an Owl Labs video concerning device that picks up voices from around the room and
has a built-in camera that tracks the voice. It can also show a panorama of the room at the top of the screen. Perfect for our combined Zoom/ In-person meetings.
He reminded us that the $60 annual dues are due. You can pay online or send him a check.
Jon Kaplan thanked everyone who renewed their membership.
Laura Rhodes verified that the Woodworking show at the WoodCraft store will take place from Thursday June 6 to Sunday June 9.
Thursday will be setup day. She is working on getting postcards made up, and she has a list of high schools where we can advertise for participants.
Frank announced again that he has to vacate the shop he is in and will be selling power and hand tools, work benches and wood.
The wood includes big planks of African Mahogany, Real Mahogany, old growth Cherry, and 5/8 Walnut.
Feb 24th and 25th is the tentative sale date, rain permitting. He has given up on looking for a individual works hog but hoping space to move into.
There was discussion about Denatured Alcohol and how it is no longer available for sale in CA.
If you are using Denatured Alcohol, wear protective gloves and work in a well ventilated space.
Top
Featured Speaker
Frank Ramsay
Design and Build of Breakfast Nook
Frank talked about the breakfast Nook he made a number of years ago for a client.
The client wanted the whole piece to be able to withstand children climbing on it, so he made it heavy enough so no part would tip over if kids decided to make it into a jungle gym.
This was the first time he had used Alder and since then, he has used it a lot.
The Nook includes a table, a moveable bench seat, and two fixed bench seats at right angles to one another that fit into the corner of the room.
December: Ornament Challenge
Paul would like to have a volunteer to organize the Toy Workshop.
Our Owl
Jon Kaplan told us that we now have an Owl Labs video concerning device that picks up voices from around the room and has a built-in camera that tracks the voice. It can also show a panorama of the room at the top of the screen. Perfect for our combined Zoom/ In-person meetings.
He reminded us that the $60 annual dues are due. You can pay online or send him a check.
Jon Kaplan thanked everyone who renewed their membership.
Laura Rhodes verified that the Woodworking show at the WoodCraft store will take place from Thursday June 6 to Sunday June 9. Thursday will be setup day. She is working on getting postcards made up, and she has a list of high schools where we can advertise for participants.
Frank announced again that he has to vacate the shop he is in and will be selling power and hand tools, work benches and wood. The wood includes big planks of African Mahogany, Real Mahogany, old growth Cherry, and 5/8 Walnut.
Feb 24th and 25th is the tentative sale date, rain permitting. He has given up on looking for a individual works hog but hoping space to move into.
There was discussion about Denatured Alcohol and how it is no longer available for sale in CA.
If you are using Denatured Alcohol, wear protective gloves and work in a well ventilated space.
Top
Featured Speaker
Frank Ramsay
Design and Build of Breakfast Nook
Frank talked about the breakfast Nook he made a number of years ago for a client.
The client wanted the whole piece to be able to withstand children climbing on it, so he made it heavy enough so no part would tip over if kids decided to make it into a jungle gym.
This was the first time he had used Alder and since then, he has used it a lot.
The Nook includes a table, a moveable bench seat, and two fixed bench seats at right angles to one another that fit into the corner of the room.
Bench
Corner unit under construction
