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Southern Utah Woodturners May 2022 Newsletter

Dedicated to promoting woodturning in Southern Utah through educational demos, classes & fellowship between members. "Learning Through Turning"

Our Club Meetings are both in person and on Zoom the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9 am. In person is at Cedar City High School (703 W 600 S Cedar City, UT 84720) in the woodshop classroom (North Side of Building, use the back door by the large dust collector). The link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to members prior to meeting. Visit our website at https://www.southernutahwoodturners.com. Email us at suwtclub@gmail.com

An American Association of Woodturners Chapter Since May 2010

Officers & Contacts

Please send any submissions, corrections, or comments about the newsletter to Aaron Bryan at woodturnergeek@gmail.com

Special Notices

We are making the application for membership to Southern Utah Woodturners available on our website as well as including with the newsletter mailing as a separate attachment. Please mail form, with dues check ($30) for 2022, to Glenn Pearson at the address on the application so he may update our records for the membership roster.

There will be no July 2022 Club Meeting.

Meeting Notes

President Bill Vincent opened meeting and welcomed members and guest Robert Hudson. President Jerry Keller was absent.

Treasurer Report was read by Bill Vincent. Bill also had Jeff Blonder comment on the raffle items available today.

We watched a club DVD on Alan Lacer demonstrating skew chisel techniques. We watched it on the new 75" TV which allowed everyone in attendance to see.

In this month's Tips and Tricks below, Leon discusses Vacuum Systems and Issues to Consider.

Members of the club are encouraged to submit photos and a description of the species and design of their work. Please submit these to Aaron Bryan at woodturnergeek@gmail.com no later than the 20th of each month.

Show and Tell

Jeff Blonder - Metlitsky style bowl using Spectraply
Will Arcularius – bowl from avocado wood
Ken Ragsdale – Basket illusion tall vase from ash
Bill Vincent – basket illusion small platter
Leon Olson – Katalox serving platter
Leon Olson – Black locust small live edge bowl
Eric Walker – worm rattler
Karl McMullin – apricot bowl with epoxy filled voids
Karl Bradshaw – toothpick holders and pens
Vern Jensen - natural edge open vase
Joe Peacock – almond twig pots, small almond bowl & natural edge pet urn
Joe Peacock – almond twig pots, small almond bowl & natural edge pet urn
Joe Peacock – almond twig pots, small almond bowl & natural edge pet urn
Joe Peacock – almond twig pots, small almond bowl & natural edge pet urn
Joe Peacock – almond twig pots, small almond bowl & natural edge pet urn
Dave Layton – Manzanita bowl
Dave Layton – maple burl lidded bowl
Dave Layton – small mountain mahogany vase
Dave Layton – tall slender aspen goblet
John Spevak – apple natural edge bowl
John Spevak – tall cedar vase
Vernile Prince – cherry vase with epoxy inlay

Gallery

Tips and Tricks: Vacuum Systems and Issues to Consider

By Leon Olson

There are articles on creating your own dust/chip removal vacuum system. The AAW American Woodturner has several. There is a PDF book online you can download for free. “WOODSHOP DUST CONTROL, A Complete Guide to Setting Up Your Own System” by Sandor Nagyszalanczy.

There are three types of dust removal systems. Those that remove dust and chips at the source, those that clean the air in your “shop” and those you wear like a half mask or powered respirator. My 3M half mask made turning a lot more pleasant and is required for turning materials like antler.

Why have a dust collection system? First and most important, breathing wood dust can lead to health issues. Second, it is an easier way to clean up the mess. Third is spontaneous combustion. With the dust we generate spontaneous combustion is a possibility. However dust removal systems using plastic pipe can create problems. Air and dust movement across plastic surfaces can create enough static electricity to cause arcing. If you use PVC pipe, you will need to ground the PVC by wrapping bare copper wire around it and connecting it to ground.

The best air filtration system I have seen is a box under a table/bench behind a table saw with filters on one side and a fan blowing air OUT on the other side. It was relatively inexpensive to build. There are more expensive systems you hang from the ceiling and just let them run to filter out the dust.

I needed to assemble the components of my vacuum system to see how they fit. I used duct tape. Bad mistake. Duct tape will not hold a vacuum well and it disintegrates when you try to remove it even when it is new. No duct tape AND remember that 91% isopropyl alcohol makes tape let go without attacking the adhesive, less mess. If you feel compelled, Bestine is the solvent for rubber cement and tape adhesive but it will make a huge mess and it is extremely toxic. The tape to use is aluminum foil tape.

When I asked a plumber what I should use to seal the joints in my dust collection system, he said “Pookie.” Think brand names like Formica, Jell-O and Cole Jaws. Pookie is a brand of duct sealant. The name is also used to describe other duct sealants. All I could find were the other brands but what I got works and works well.

An Oneida Dust Deputy, a dust deputy from China or Thien top hat will make your filters last a long time. A Shop Vac filter can last years with a Dust Deputy. Your shop vac will run at full speed all the time without burning up the motor. When I realized what I was paying for filters for my shop vac I got a Dust Deputy. A dust Deputy removes most dust and debris before it gets to the filter. Pre filter separation is essential for a shop vacuum system. Multiple members of the club have a Dust Deputy on their shop vacuum systems. ACE Hardware sells Oneida Dust Deputy and has them in stock in Cedar City or you can buy them on line. Adding filters for air to exit through will reduce static pressure on a shop vacuum system and reduce the load on the vacuum motor.

Some suppliers are a LOT more expensive and do not give you any better parts or service. Know the cost of what you need before you go to buy in a store or online. That includes local suppliers.

You will need tools to make the parts go together. NO, they do not just fit together. Both Will and I have crimping pliers to make metal pipe and fittings actually fit together. You will need a way to cut pipe to length and clean the edges. Use wire hose clamps, not band clamps, to connect the flexible hoses. Multiple members of the club have created they own vacuum systems. Ask us if you have questions.

If you have questions on this month's Tips & Tricks, email Leon Olson at leonolson@aol.com.

May 2022 Club Attendees

Lyman Abbott, Will Arcularius, Brent Arnold, Steve Ashworth, Bob Belkowski, Roger Bender, Jeff Blonder, Karl Bradshaw, Kim Christopherson, Les Gray, Jack Gunn, Ross Henshaw, Robert Hudson, Chad Humphries, Vern Jensen, David Layton, George Mason, Karl McMullin, Leon Olson, Joe Peacock, Jim Pope, Vernile Prince, Ken Ragsdale, John Spevak, Bob Stringham, Bill Vincent, Chuck Zimmerman

Items for Sale by Members

Please submit items for sale to Aaron Bryan (woodturnergeek@gmail.com) before the 20th of the month to be included in the newsletter. If you have sold an item listed in the newsletter, please notify Aaron so he can remove it.

For Sale by Will Arcularius, 805-712-2174, arcwerks@scinternet.net

1) Makita Compound Sliding Miter Saw, 12", Model LS1214FL. Excellent Condition. Price: $345

2) Robert Sorby Thread Cutting System. Never Used. Have both the 16 TPI and 20 TPI cutters. See page 20 in Craft Supply Catalog. Sells for $129.95 - Will take $85.

Proud Supporters of

Cedar City High School
Canyon View High School