March - San Diego Woodturners

Chapter AAW 

A Chapter of the AAW 

Volume 2013 Number 03 March 2013 

P.O. Box 507061 • San Diego, CA 92150-7061 

www.sdwt.org 

SHAVINGS 

...from the Prez 

Mike Jackofsky 

Greetings All 

It’s time to shift gears, and take 

advantage of our great warmer 

weather, and be more creative 

in the shop! With many activities 

approaching, such as our 

annual picnic with a unique 

raffle of donated turnings, and 

the San Diego County Fair 

with competition generating 

many rewards, we need to 

plan our turning schedule. 

I know many of you appreciated 

the presentation by Michael 

Hosaluk, because I observed 

much note taking and photographing. 

No matter how long 

or much you’ve been turning, 

you undoubtedly picked 

up some new ideas from his 

marvelous demo! I am eagerly 

anticipating viewing our next 

Instant Gallery to see his influ- 

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Reminder 


Saturday, March 16, 2013 

9:00am until 4:00pm 

Lunch $10 or Bring your own 

Nottingham Arts Center 

San Marcos, CA

San Diego Woodturners Page 2 March 2013 

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ence on your pieces! 

With our “Spring Fling” at Ken 

& Pat Roth’s on 11 May, I will 

look forward to some keen competition 

in the raffle drawing of 

the many beautiful turnings! 

As you may know, I convince 

many of my friends to take 

chances in this impressive raffle, 

so the pieces I select aren’t all 

being added to my collection. 

Talk you friends into buying 

some chances --- I’m willing to 

share! FYI --- the prices will be 

$5 ea, 6 for $25, 15 for $50… 

Hopefully, you’ve been working 

on your entries for the Design 

in Wood Competition at the 

SD County Fair! Check online 

for the registration form --- the 

deadline for submission is Friday, 

3 May… 

We have 4 turning classes, and 

you can enter 3 pieces. There 

will be $600.00 awarded in each 

class, plus many special awards. 

Think about it --- you can do 

it!!! 

Of course, you have already 

signed up to demo in the SDW 

Booth! It’s fun to share our 

love and fascination with many 

curious attendees! To have 

fun, recruit new members, and 

generate donations to our Toys 

for Tots and Wounded Warrior 

funds, is a WIN, WIN, WIN!!! 

Any questions, ask Tom Edwards. 

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HAPPENINGS 

Shavings 1 

Coming Events/Classes 3 

Coming In April 4 

Wood News 5 

Membership Message 6 

This Month - Michael Jackofsky 7 

Mike J - New Tools 7 

Up Coming Programs 8 

Hosaluk Class 10 

Hosaluk Demo 12 

Wood Day at Nottingham 14 

San Diego Fair Theme 16 

San Diego Fair - SDWT Update 16 

SDWT Mentoring 17 

San Diego Fair Info/Time line 17 

Wants and Disposals 18 

Abranet and CA Glue 19 

Kirsten Products/Roy Ulrich Tools 20 

Hollow Pro “Rocket” 21 

Hollow Pro Calipers 22 

Empty Bowls / Library News 23 

March Raffle 24 

SDWT/Rockler Coupon 25 

Mentors/Committees/Board Members/Lost and Found 26 

Resources/Wood News 27 

Membership Information/Procedures/Membership Application 28 

NOTTINGHAM ACCESS 

For access to the Nottingham Arts Center contact Terry Sullivan via 

e-mail (go2tms@sbcglobal.net.) Or at the number listed in the member 

directory. Include the day and time you intend on arriving as well as 

the purpose of your visit. 

Newsletter Blast 

Welcome to this month’s SDWT Turning “Magazine”. 

The San Diego Woodturners is one of the finest turning 

organizations anywhere! Thanks for your help. 

Phil Stivers 

woodenwonders@cox.net


WOODTURNING CLASSES/COMING EVENTS 

The following is a list of the woodturning classes and coming events. If you are interested in signing up for 

any of these classes act quickly since classes usually fill-up. Interested in being a demonstrator Contact Sally 

Ault to sign-up or for more information. E-mail: sallyault@cox.net or by phone at 619-415-5308 

March 16, 2013 

(All Day - No Charge. Lunch NOT provided) 


Mike Jackofsky has agreed to conduct a free all day 

meeting for our club members. He will be discussing 

everything you could ever want to know about using 

your bowl gouge to cut both a bowl and a hollow form. 

The bowl gouge is one of the most important tools you 

will use in woodturning and many people have trouble 

deciding what to do with it when they do. Mike will go 

over how the grain affects the cuts and how to finesse the 

wood into your desired shape. 

April 20, 2013 

Joe Fleming 

Airbrush and Color 

May 11, 2013 

SDWT Annual Spring Fling 

May 16-18, 2013 

Utah Woodturning Symposium 

June 15, 2013 

Oskar Kirsten 

Oneway Coring System 

July 20, 2013 

Graeme Priddle 

$30 all day 

2-day classes available 

August 17, 2013 

Jack Boggio 

Turned and Carved Christmas Ornaments 

September 21, 2013 

Tips and Techniques 

Hands-on workstations. 

October 12, 2013 

King Arthur Tools 

www.katools.com 

NOTE: Not the 3rd Saturday 

1-Day classes available 

November 16, 2013 

SDWT Elections 

Phil Stivers, Square Bowl 

Many of you were around when Phil bounced one of 

these off his head! We’ll he’s back for another shot at 

it! Phil will be turning a round bowl in a square box. 

December 14, 2013 

SDWT Annual Christmas Bash 

Bring a turned gift to exchange and grow your collection. 

Potluck; lots of food, fun, and frivolity. 

Do you have and 

idea for a demo/ 

presentation 

Contact Saly Ault 

(sally ault@cox. 

net) or 619-415- 

5308


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Don’t forget the coming symposia 

--- 

Utah Woodturning Symposium 

---Orem, Utah ---16 to 18 May 

AAW Symposium --- Tampa, Fla 

---28 to 30 June 

More opportunities to learn 

more, have fun, and meet nice 

woodturners! 

Next on our meeting agenda, is a 

most unusual all day with Mike 

Jackofsky! 

Mike is generously sharing his 

vast knowledge of techniques, 

design, tools, and many experiences! 

Don’t miss this super opportunity 

to spend time with our 

outstanding local artist, who is 

a striking success in the professional 

world of woodturning. 

Coming in April - 

Airbrush Techniques 

w/Joe Fleming 

From Joe: “I will be demonstrating airbrush techniques. I will talk 

about paint and dye selection, air brush cleaning, and how to transition 

from oil to alcohol to water-based materials. I’ll show some practice 

techniques to develop your own air brush skills. We will explore some 

painting techniques like how to do masking, how to do shading, and 

how to blend colors.” 

As many of you read in these pages ia month or so ago, Joe hosted a 

two day airbrushing class at his shop for club members. I found this 

class (and the information presented) fascinating and enlightening. 

I’ve included some examples of work (mine, Joe’s, and others from the 

class) below. Don’t miss this program. It could very well be one od 

those “ah-ha” moments in your wood turning. 

- Phil Stivers 

See you there! 

Till next time, 

Have fun, work hard, and stay 

safe! 

Nan


Wood News... 

by Dan White 

Feelers Out!!! 

As we approach Spring and the 

work that people typically do in 

their yards please keep your “feelers” 

out. Tree removal happens 

for a number of reasons and we 

want to be ready. Yes, we want to 

add to our wood inventory. Black 

acacia, ironbark eucalyptus, maple, 

sycamore, and maple are on our 

“must have” list. These woods and 

of course some of the old standbys 

(ash, walnut, olive, citrus, avocado, 

etc.) are welcome anytime. Give me 

a call if you come across something 

that you think might be of interest to 

the SDWTs, (619) 403-0377. 

The San Diego Wood Turner Meeting 

in March will highlight one of our own. Yes, Mike Jackofsky is 

generously volunteering his time. Mike is an outstanding turner who 

is always willing to share his knowledge with club members. Please 

come and purchase that special piece of wood to apply some of what 

you will learn from Mike. Actually, you should purchase several 

pieces!!! 

Wood is $.25/lb and anchorseal is $15/gallon. March should be the 

month where you look at purchasing the wood and sealer needed for a 

busy Spring at the lathe. 

Those of you purchasing wood in March are eligible for a special treat 

in April. If you purchase wood in March and turn it into something and 

bring it back in April (can be a rough or finished turning) you will get a 

free 10-20 lb. piece of wood of your choice from our wood collection. 

Your piece could end up on the share table but does not have to in order 

for you to be eligible. Don’t miss out!!! 

Thanks, 

Dan


Hello SDWT Members, 

While researching the size ranking 

of our AAW Chapter (in 

2012, we were the 9th largest 

out of 300), I also found that the 

San Diego Woodturners, Inc. 

was the 8th Chapter inducted 

in the American Association of 

Woodturners. We were so early 

that we own the rights to use 

the name “Woodturners” in our 

chapter name. Any California 

chapter that wants to include 

“Woodturners” in their name 

needs permission from us – and 

that means just about all of 

them! 

If you want to: 

- join the San Diego Woodturners 

- renew AAW and/or SDWT 

membership 

- check your member number 

or renewal date 

- add your photo to the 

SDWT Membership Directory 

- obtain a new 2013 Membership 

Card for local merchant 

discounts 

- order a Membership Badge 

(wear your badge and receive 1 

extra raffle ticket!) 

- have an idea for our club … 

… please see the instructions at 

the end of the newsletter, just 

before the membership application, 

or contact me at Leonard- 

Badour@roadrunner.com. 

Thanks to everyone who renewed 

on time. It makes my 

job easier. Nearly all of the 

long time (pre-2011) members 

renewed by year’s end; newer 

members have a renewal anniversary 

date, the date they 

joined AAW and SDWT. About 

two months before the AAW 

membership expires, your AAW 

Journal will have a colored notice 

attached. 

Also, each AAW Journal Label 

shows your member number and 

renewal date with each issue. 

Your SDWT membership renewal 

date is the same as your 

AAW renewal date, no matter 

when you joined SDWT. When 

you receive an AAW Journal 

with a renewal notice, it’s also 

time to also renew your SDWT 

membership. (For insurance 

purposes, SDWT members must 

also be AAW members.) 

As of March 2011, all new memberships 

were converted from 

the older calendar basis to anniversary 

basis. If you have any 

questions about your membership 

renewal, please call AAW at 

(651) 484-9094. 

(For further membership instructions, 

see the instructions just 

before the membership application 

near the end of the newsletter). 

Thanks! 

Leonard Badour 

SDWT Membership Chairperson 

LeonardBadour@ 

roadrunner.com


This Month: 

Mike Jackofsky! 

I decided to do something a little different from what most of you are used to seeing from me. Instead of just 

focusing on hollow forms for the whole day, I will do something closer to my normal demos I sometimes do 

when I visit other clubs. 

I will do a quick, small hollow vessel project, but I will use most of the 

time to concentrate more on general woodturning. I intend to spend some 

time on using and sharpening bowl gouges because I think that can be a 

confusing part of woodturning to many turners. 

I will make an open bowl and also show how I make a spinning top with 

chatter and maybe a small box. 

I don’t have any exact plan, but that way I can take questions about any area of woodturning that you guys 

want to cover. I intend to move fast in going through a number of projects during the day, in an attempt to 

keep ( at least most of) you guys 

from falling asleep! 

See you there! 

Mike 

Mike J Introduces New Tools... 

Mike Jackofsky is pleased to introduce two new additions to the Hollow Pro tool line. The “Rocket” is a set 

of 3/8” shaft small vessel tools; available as a set (one straight and one bent tool) both with #1 Hunter cutters. 

These tools will allow you to hollow small vessels up to 7” wide by 7” tall though openings as small as 1/2”. 

Both tools have Mike’s “negative” angle for increased control and smooth finishing cuts on the interior. 

Also available are the new Hollow Pro Calipers. Available in small and large sizes, they will accommodate 

accurate and repeatable measurements in vessels from 8” diameter x 6 1/4” deep (small) to 18” diameter x 11 

3/4” deep (large). 

Tools will be available for inspection and purchase at the March meeting. Mike will offer special club pricing 

at this months meeting.


What’s Up and Coming in the Club 

By Karen Freitas 

March is fast approaching and 

so is Mike Jackofsky’s all day 

demo. We will be only charging 

$10 (we had to raise the price 

of lunch to cover the increasing 

cost of food) for lunch and 

you get to enjoy an entire day 

of first class instruction on how 

to get the best cut on your bowl 

or hollow form using both a 

bowl gouge and carbide cutting 

tools. Mike has taught around 

the country (for a price) and we 

get all his knowledge handed to 

us because he is one of our own 

members. I want to thank Mike 

for donating his time and showing 

us how to use our tools. It’s 

both a learning lesson to new 

turners and refresher for those a 

little more seasoned. 

Mike has offered to conduct a 

one, two or three day class and 

we will be taking names at the 

meeting. 

April 

For our April Demo we will 

welcome Joe Fleming as our 

demonstrator. He brings a wealth 

of knowledge of many things but 

this demo will focus on using 

color and airbrushing to enhance 

our turnings. He uses color 

in many of his pieces and the 

preparation and finish are just 

outstanding. I have seen some of 

his airbrushing techniques and 

he is able to get some beautiful 

colors or pictures that remind 

of Bin Pho. I hope we see you 

there. 

May 

May will be our annual Picnic. 

This is a time we all get together 

to celebrate spring and enjoy 

each other’s company. Bring 

the family to Ken Roth’s house 

and let the kids run wild! (Hey 

it’s not my house.) Seriously, he 

has a beautiful and very large 

yard with its own stream running 

through it. The kids will love to 

chase the crawdads and hopefully 

not get too wet. We also hold 

our biggest and best raffle of the 

year. Everyone is encouraged to 

turn a favorite object and donate 

it to the raffle. This raffle has 

been my favorite since I pick up 

great artwork for my collection. 

I still have a few more peoples 

turnings that I need to add to my 

collection. So come on down 

and bring the family. There is a 

charge for lunch but I’m not sure 

of the amount so I won’t guess. 

June 

June is set to be another new 

thing to learn. We have Oskar 

Kirsten conducting a demo on 

how to core out your salad bowl 

blanks and get 3 or 4 bowls 

from one chunk instead of one 

bowl and all those shavings. 

Why waste a beautiful piece 

of wood when there are more 

bowls to make and sell. Oskar is 

one of our Mentors and I went 

over to his shop and learned how 

to use his Oneway Coring System 

and he has some great tips 

and techniques to get the best 

results. There are other systems 

out there and so far this was by 

far the easiest to use and learn. 

Of course being the tool-aholic 

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that I am, I had to run out and 

buy one for myself. I think I 

will get lots of good use out if it 

and you can see if you need one 

too or if you just want to keep 

throwing all those extra bowls 

out with the shavings. 

September 

July 

July will be Graeme Priddle. 

Take a look at his web site 

(http://graemepriddle.com/) and 

see what you think. We will be 

having classes after the demo so 

start saving your pennies and be 

ready to be amazed. He comes 

all the way from New Zealand 

and makes some amazing things. 

He uses a lot of nature’s inspiration 

in his turnings and living 

near the ocean really shows in 

his work. He will conduct an 

all-day demo and most likely a 2 

day class so sign up early. 

August 

Jack Boggio will be conducting 

our August demo. He hails from 

Fallbrook and started out as a 

carver. He has since started turning 

and he adds some beautiful 

carving techniques to his turnings. 

He has a web site (http:// 

www.timberstotreasures.com/index. 

html) that you can check out 

and see some of his work. He is 

going to show us some interesting 

Christmas Ornaments early 

enough we might actually get 

them done before Christmas. 

Well maybe not me but some of 

you should have them mastered 

by then. He will show us how he 

adds some simple (so he says) 

carvings to the center of his 

ornaments. I am looking forward 

to seeing how he accomplishes 

the holes to see inside the ornaments. 

And I don’t mean he 

makes a funnel like I make. 

September will be our Tools and 

Techniques demo. This is where 

you get to try out a new technique 

and learn from out Mentors. 

We will have stations set up 

both inside and outside (if it’s 

not raining) to allow you some 

hands-on training. You can try 

out a new tool or learn how to 

use a bottom of the bowl gouge. 

It’s all up to you. We have the 

stations set up and you take your 

pick. 

Our club has lots of opportunity 

to learn how to create something 

new or just increase your skills 

in you hobby of choice. Come 

on down to the meeting and see 

what you can do with the knowledge.


Michael Hosaluk Class 

by Karen Freitas 

There were only 4 lucky people 

who opted to take Michael 

Hosaluk’s three day class this 

month. I was afraid people 

who hadn’t heard of him would 

hesitate taking his class since he 

is more known for his unique 

artistic approach to woodturning 

since the class was before his 

demonstration. I was right and 

so the four of us got some extra 

attention and now I can tell you 

all about it. 

On Wednesday, 

we started the 

class at 9 am but 

of course I was 

preparing a few 

days earlier by 

cutting wood 

into prescribed 

lengths and 

widths. Ron 

Hoyt, Eric 

Freedus, Jeff 

Neff and I were 

taking the class 

and we had the 

ever popular 

Pete Campbell 

as our assistant. 

Pete made 

Mike’s and my 

day so much 

easier by cutting 

all the wood 

we needed to 

and it ended up being the size of 

a golf ball instead of a baseball 

but it was round (mostly). He 

moved on to a spinning top and 

then a spatula. I really liked the 

spatula and made several using 

the skew which was interesting. 

I now feel much more 

comfortable using a skew to cut 

something. That is the best part 

about classes is having the help 

to figure out what you’re doing 

wrong with a tool. I learned how 

I picked up Michael and his 

lovely wife Marilyn from the 

airport on Monday night and 

brought them to my house. 

Michael already had a full day 

demonstration planned for Tuesday 

at the Art Department of San 

Diego State University. While he 

spent the day turning and talking, 

Marilyn and I spent the day 

at the San Diego Zoo animal and 

people watching. 

be able to make 

so many great 

projects. 

Michael started 

with a turned 

ball and we all 

tried to make the 

same thing. He 

made the ball in 

like 5 minutes, I 

swear. It took me 

about an hour 



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to turn a ball, pound some dents 

or designs into the ball, sand it 

down and add water. Guess what 

happens All those dents you 

made come right back up and it 

will amaze your friends. 

Next, Michael decided to try 

making a bracelet that would 

bend. He had never made one 

before so it became a learning 

and teaching lesson. It didn’t 

take long for all of us to be making 

several bracelets and then we 

got to decorate them. We tried 

to figure out what size would 

fit most women and it didn’t 

take long to get a few different 

sizes for different sized women. 

I used my Master Carver with 

a couple different tips to make 

some designs and them I added 

some color. There are so many 

possibilities. 

The next day, we started on an 

end grain box long box. Where’s 

Allen Brooks when I need him 

We made a long box out of 

poplar that was cut at different 

angles and glued back together 

into a different form. It was 

the first time I had used a hook 

tool to hollow with and I really 

was impressed with the ease of 

use. I found out I was using it 

wrong when I tried a ring tool 

and scared myself half to death. 

Imagine that… 

using a tool 

wrong Michael 

made a form that 

I am now finishing 

and I will put 

it in the raffle 

or silent auction 

later this year. 

By the way I had 

Michael sign it 

and so now it’s a 

collaborative art 

piece! 

The last day, we 

spent most of it using all the different 

Milk Paints, Transparent 

dyes and lots of different carving 

burrs and wood burners. There 

are so many ways to change a 

plain piece of wood into something 

spectacular with some 

decorations. 

After the demo, Michael and 

Marilyn moved onto the Arizona 

Symposium and spent some time 

with family there. That was the 

main reason we couldn’t have 

the classes after the demo instead 

of before. They wanted to 

spend a few days with family before 

the next big demonstration. 

If there is enough good response 

we may be able to get him back 

out here since I believe he is doing 

a demo in Los Angeles next 

year. He won’t do a demo but we 

may get him for another class 

that hopefully would fill up.


Michael Hosaluk Demo 

By Karen Freitas 

Our demonstrator came all the 

way from Saskatoon, Canada 

just to show us all how many 

things he can make in a relatively 

short period of time. I don’t 

think I have ever seen someone 

make more items in one day 

than Michael did. 

I watched him make a ball that 

was the exact size of a regulation 

baseball, he made a spatula, 

a bracelet and oh yes a spinning 

top. I don’t know about you, but 

I’ve been asked at the Del Mar 

Fair if I know how to make a 

spin top with a string. I never 

knew how before but I think I 

may be able to do it now. 

I had no idea was different than 

California Pepper. I brought in 

a log and Michael decided to try 

it out for a thin bowl. I believe it 

was one of the prettiest pieces I 

have ever seen. I thought it was 

very interesting to watch someone 

cut a bowl to 1/16” thick 

and then say “Let’s make this 

thinner!” I know I would have 

had a funnel in no time but not 

Michael. He made that bowl and 

then let it warp which didn’t take 

too long. I brought that bowl 

home and finished sanding and 

oiling it and it now sits proudly 

in my art collection. I did notice 

it has moved some more and no 

longer sits flat but that’s the way 

of the wood. 

stick holder. I have not tried too 

much off center stuff but I have 

a better understanding of how to 

judge what the piece may look 

like when it’s done. 

I heard a lot of great comments 

and I think everyone enjoyed 

themselves. We have a very 

active club with a lot of great 

people in it. Please let Sally or 

I know what you would like 

to see. We are always looking 

for new ideas of what the club 

wants to see. 

He worked on a large scoop with 

a long handle out of a single 

piece of wood. I have seen that 

type of jam chuck used on a 

small handled scoop but never 

such a large one. He made a 

bracelet and a small octopus that 

he used the microwave and water 

to bend the legs outwards. 

One of our members had brought 

in some Brazilian Pepper which 

Michael was able to make a 

set of two door stops which I 

haven’t seen someone make 

in a really long time. The red 

Boxelder I gave him had a little 

crack that was big enough to 

break off during turning so now 

it has a flat side to its handle but 

it still works just fine. Michael 

also made an off center candle 



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Wood Day at Nottingham 

By Mike McElhiney 

How much wood could a wood 

turner chuck when a wood turner 

would chuck wood A great 

deal is the answer to that one. 

Tom Edwards, Dan White, Mark 

Jacobsen, Roman Scheidel, Karen 

Freitas, Jeff Neff, and Allen 

Driver tore into our huge woodpile 

at Nottingham while club 

members observed, learned and 

then turned. Tom began the day 

by cutting up a round on a cleverly 

designed platform. He took 

the piece to a bandsaw, handed 

it to Roman who cut it round in 

a trice, showing me yet another 

method of making a bowl blank. 

If you don’t have a wonderful 

set of those round cutouts made 

by Karen Freitas, try this: find a 

piece of cardboard, draw a circle 

of about the size you need, tack 

it to your bland and voila! You 

are ready to turn. 

Tom went through the process 

of chucking up a piece and then 

turned a quick bowl, showing 

bowl gouge techniques, tenon 

tactics and fielding questions 

from the group. After the demo, 

Tom went back to the wood he’d 

selected for the day, cut blanks 

and handed them to attendees. 

They carried their pieces to 

Roman who manned the bandsaw, 

gave advice and sliced and 

diced the blanks. Inside, Allen 

Driver, Karen Freitas and Jeff 

Neff helped people get started 

with their bowls. There were at 

least six, maybe seven people 

turning at any one time. Many 

of the attendees took advantage 

of the astounding offer of FREE 

WOOD. 

Yours truly brought a piece of 

fresh and very wet sycamore 

to the party, sliced it in twain 

with my trusty chain saw, took it 

inside and turned a quick bowl. 

At least I started. The wood was 

so wet that I stopped, found a 

towel, dried my face shield and 

started again. Then I blew a 

fuse! I know where the fuse box 

is now and got that going again. 

But the floor was so wet from 

the sycamore that I had to move 

the lathe and get a mop. Eventually 

I finished, took it home, 

micro waved it and it sits waiting 

for sanding on my bench. 

That is how turning goes for me; 

always interesting, sometimes 

wet. 

But back to the woodpile... 

Quite a few people were taking 

advantage of the FREE WOOD 

offer by Dan. After finishing 

my bowl, I walked back to the 

club wood storage facility and 

helped to organize the unbelievably 

cheap and varied selection 

of wood. Star Pine or Norfolk 

Island pine or carob or olive, 

or oak or pepper and more – 

they are all there. It is a shame 

to not take advantage of this 

incredible wood supply. Go to 

Frost. Check the price. Come 

to Nottingham. Check the price. 

No comparison. And it is a 

shame to let that wood become 

firewood; a year in the sun and 

sealer on the end or not, the 

wood dries and cracks. 

Much of the wood there does 

have cracks in it – but it is still 

eminently useable. Tom Edwards 

taught a class on using 

epoxy resin to fill cracks and 

stabilize a turning piece. It is 

worth taking or if you have done 

so, use your know-how to make 

this wood into something gorgeous. 

We have avocado to die 

for. I took some home with me. 



(Wood Day - continued from page 14) 

Next time you come to a meeting 

at Nottingham, go home 

with a piece or pieces of wood. 

Too big Someone will cut it 

up for you. Too expensive... 

Never!


San Diego Fair Announces Theme 

“We are pleased to announce the theme of the 2013 San Diego County 

Fair……. 

Game On! 

This theme will focus on games and play. What better fit for the “playground” 

that is the Fair We are currently working on designing a 

theme exhibit all about board games, fantasy, playground games, video 

games and more! Stay tuned for more info and start thinking about how 

you may be able to use the theme in your fair projects…….. 

San Diego Fair 

SDWT Booth Update 

We have the fair schedule typed up and it will be sent to the webmaster 

in the next couple days. 

Please be sure to check it and if you can volunteer please let us 

know. We will be happy to add you to the list. Just remember, in 

order to be assured a parking pass and fair tickets final sign up 

must be made by March 30th. 

We will accept sign up after this date but it is very difficult to get 

the parking passes and tickets.


San Diego Woodturners Mentoring 

I would like to introduce the newest Mentor Jack Boggio (760) 723-1952 located in 

Fallbrook. 

Jack is very accomplished turner and woodcarver. Our Mentors can work we any 

level and provide one on one instruction. The main thing is to answer your questions 

are answered. No matter what level from beginners to experienced turners our 

mentors are here to provide help 

Our mentoring program is a great way to learn and get free instruction. This program 

gives the members an opportunity to share their particular skill or technique with 

other members. Even our more experienced turners can learn a new skill from 

other members. The program is also very beneficial to members who are new to 

woodturning by providing one-on-one instruction in the basics of woodturning. 

Instructional sessions are held at the mentoring member’s shop. You will find that these folks have very nice 

shops with a good lathe and plenty of tools. Please call and make an appointment to insure a productive 

session. 

Thanks 

Jeff Neff 

619-384-3183 

jneff1@san.rr.com 

San Diego Fair Entry Timeline 

Entry Deadline: May 3, 2013, 5:00 drop off ( you can also do it on line at sdfair.com or 

mail in your entry form) 

Delivery of Entries: Thursday May 30th from 12:00 to 8:00 pm. 

Fair Opens: June 8th 

Fair Closes: July 4th 

We will give more information on setting up the booth in the next month or so.


Wants And Disposals 

Wants & Disposals is open only to current members that want to Buy, Sell, or Trade equipment or supplies. It is not intended as a commercial 

marketplace. These listings are presented as a service to our members. It is not an invitation to solicit nor permission to contact the member 

on matters not relating to this listing. 

Items for wants and disposals may be e-mailed to Phil Stivers (woodenwonders@cox.net). Up to three pictures may be included and will be 

placed on this page as space permits. 

H 

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w 

Knobs 

Phil Stivers will be offering 

for sale knobs to 

fit Oneway, D-Way and 

Hosaluk Handles. $14ea. 

Klingspor Sanding Pads/Disks 

See Ken Roth at the meeting or call (858) 842-1236 

FLEX ARBORS 

Disks (hook & loop) 

2” - $ 8.75 each 2” - $4.00 per 25 disks 

3” - $ 9.50 each 3” - $5.50 per 25 disks 



(Wants - continued from page 18) 

ABRANET 

We have 80, 120, 240, 320, 400, 

600, and 800 grit. But we are 

running low on the 600 and 

800. 

Prices are: 80 grit, $1.72 per 

foot by 4 ½ inches wide. 

120, 240, 320 and 400 grit are 

$1.48 per foot by 4 ½ inches 

wide. 

600 and 800 grit are .83 cents a 

foot by 3 2/3 inches wide. 

Come see us at the DVD library 

area and pick up some.


Kirsten 

Kone 

Now available 

from 

Oskar Kirsten 

www. 

oskarkirsten 

.com 

Kirsten Kone - 

complete 

$64.00 

+ 

$15.00 

Shipping and 

Handling 

Roy’s 

Wooden Wonders 

858.603.2277 

roy.ulrich@cox.net 

Straight Hollowing Tool 

8mm carbide cutter and screw 

mounted on 3/8”square rod. 

Handled $ 50 

Un-handled $ 40 

Curved Hollowing Tool 


mounted on 3/8” curved round 

rod. 

Handled $ 55 


Square Hollowing Tool 


mounted on 5/8” square rod. 

Handled $ 65 




mounted on 3/8” square rod. 

$ 55.00 



mounted on 3/8” square rod 

and handle/instructions. 

$ 50.00 

All Tools carry a 14 day money 

back guarantee when returned 

in saleable condition. 

Kirsten EV Tool Post 

This new tool post design 

allows you to not only register 

a fixed pivot location, 

but still easily slide in and 

out. The Kirsten Tool Post 

is very simple; providing an 

inexpensive tool support with 

a known pivot as a reference. 

Now you can concentrate on 

what you think is happening 

inside the EV and knowing 

exactly where you are. 

The Kirsten Tool Post is 

composed of a rigidly welded 

“L” bar inserted into the lathe 

banjo and leveled just under 

the centerline of the Enclosed 

Vessel by adjusting the locking 

collar and fixing it tight. 

Now available 

from 

Oskar Kirsten 

www. 

oskarkirsten 

.com


HOLLOW-PRO “ROCKET” Tools 

blast the wood out of small hollow vessels! 

Designed by professional woodturner Mike Jackofsky and manufactured in the USA by the Hunter Tool 

Company, these tools feature a unique negative angle built into the tip. They have been specifically designed 

to use the Hunter carbide cutters; the negative angle makes the carbide less aggressive and easier to control. 

HOLLOW-PRO ROCKET tools are professional, fast and efficient hollowing tools for making hollow vessels 

up to about 7" high x about 7" diameter. These 8" tools have 3/8" shafts to allow hollowing through very 

small, restricted openings. The tools use replaceable #1 size carbide cutters and are designed to fit into any 

large handle with a 3/8" or ½" opening. (Tip: place the screws from these handles on the side or top of the 

tools, so the bottom will slide smoothly on the tool rest) 

The round shafts of these tools can be rotated slightly to make clean “shear” cuts and the bent tool is also very 

useful for undercutting the openings on larger hollow vessels. 

Set of one straight and one bent tool includes replaceable Hunter #1 carbide cutters for clean cuts and durability, 

and a Torx wrench for rotating and replacing the cutters as needed. 

Notes On Use of Hollow-Pro Tools 

STRAIGHT TOOL: 

The Hollow-Pro Tools 3/8" ROCKET straight tool is a very versatile and efficient tool that can be used to 

remove wood quickly and easily from hollow vessels and open bowls. It also works very well for hollowing 

out boxes. 

BENT TOOL: 

The Hollow-Pro Tools 3/8" ROCKET bent tool was designed to hollow vessels up to about 7" in diameter, 

but is also intended to be used on larger pieces as well. By using the smaller tool to undercut the first portion 

of larger vessels the tool rest is closer, resulting in a cleaner cut and greater control. The larger Hollow-Pro 

Tools bent tools can then be used to continue hollowing pieces up to about 14-15" diameter. 

IMPORTANT: The tool rest height should be adjusted so that when the tool is held straight (parallel to the bed 

of the lathe) the tip is cutting at the center line of the turning. For less aggressive cuts, raise the handle slightly. 

Avoid lowering the handle, as that will raise the cutter tip and could result in a very aggressive angle of cut. 

Mike recommends holding the handle against your body and practicing with the tools on an open bowl before 

using them on a hollow vessel. 

TIP: To avoid stripping out the Torx screws, make sure you clean them out before tightening or loosening 

them, so the wrench can seat properly. An airgun and/or a sharp pointed object like a dental pick or a 

safety pin, works well. 

For more info e-mail Mike at: info@mikejackofsky.com or Visit Mike’s Web site: www.mikejackofsky.com 

Please wear safety glasses and follow all safety rules of woodturning. 

These tools are aggressive hollowing tools and should be used by or under the supervision of experienced turners. 

Copyright 2008, 2009, 2010 Mike Jackofsky All Rights Reserved


HOLLOW-PRO Calipers 

A. B. C. 

These Hollow-Pro Calipers provide accurate measurements in crucial areas of hollow 

vessels and open bowls. 

A. Top wall—inside opening 

B. Lower side wall 

C. Bottom thickness—This is the important measurement to enable you to re-chuck the 

bottom and KNOW how much wood you have to work with. This works equally well on 

open bowls! 

Hollow-Pro Calipers are precision made from steel and aluminum for maximum 

strength while maintaining a comfortable light weight. The Small size 

will work for hollow forms up to about 8" in diameter and up to 6 1/4" deep. 

The Larger size works for hollow forms up to about 18" in diameter and up to 

11 3/4" deep. 

For more info e-mail Mike at: info@mikejackofsky.com or Visit Mike’s Web site: www.mikejackofsky.com 

Please wear safety glasses and follow all safety rules of woodturning. 

Copyright 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013 Mike Jackofsky All Rights Reserved


Empty Bowls 

Each year potters, glass blowers and woodturners donate bowls to be part of a wonderful fundraiser to feed the 

hungry. We are all fortunate to have enough to eat every day and we sometimes forget that there are people in 

our own city who go hungry. 

TACO (Third Avenue Charitable Organization) is a local organization running the San Diego version of the 

national Empty Bowl initiative. At the event (in the spring) supporters pay $20 for a bowl of their choice and 

some soup. The soup is donated by a number of really great restaurants. (The bowls don’t have to be used to 

eat the soup). 

In 2012, 600 people attended and many bought more than one bowl. The event raised over $15,000 to help 

feed those in need. 

I would like to collect bowls all year so that we have a nice selection to donate. Please bring your donations 

to any meeting and I will keep them safe until it is time to pass them on for the event. 

Thanks for your generosity. 

Sally Ault 

NEWS FROM THE DVD LIBRARY 

Please return your DVD’s so other members can check them out and enjoy them as much as you did. Look for 

Mike Hosaluk’s DVD in the next couple months along with Jimmy Clewes Turn It Up. 

Please remember as a member of the club you can check out 3 DVDs each month. Return them at the next 

meeting and owe nothing, it’s a club perk! But….. if they are not returned the charge is $5.00 per month per 

DVD. If you have any questions or comments please let us know. If you have suggestions on other DVDs 

for the library we’d like to hear that too. Thank you for your support! 

How to clean your DVD 

Use a soft cloth ~ lint free ~(an old clean T-shirt works great) 

Put a little water on the cloth 

Wipe the disc from the center to the outside edge ~ 

DO NOT WIPE IN A CIRCULAR MOTION! 

If the water does not solve the problem put some Isopropyl (rubbing) Alcohol on the cloth and wipe from the 

center to the outside edge. Again, do not wipe in a circular motion. 

BOLT ACTION PEN KITS 

Tom and Becky are going to order bolt action pens . If more than 50 are ordered we will get a brake on the 

price. We have 20 spoken for already. The price will be about $12.00 plus tax and shipping. When you order 

please indicate one of these colors, Chrome, Gun metal, 24kt Gold, or Black Enamel. 

We will be placing the order with Penn State. Our phone number is 619-423-2778 and email is frogudt62@ 

yahoo.com.


March 2013 Raffle 

February’s Raffle was another success. March Raffle will offer more great items up for grabs. 

Don’t forget to put your latest turnings in the Instant Gallery for a chance to win for raffle tickets. 

ALL of the proceeds from the raffle are reinvested in future raffles and never used for any 

other purpose, so come, enjoy, and if possible, participate in the raffle. Please feel free to tell me 

what items you would like to see in the raffle, and I will see if I can work them in. 

Below is a list of items that will be on the table for the 

March raffle 

Laguna 10 x 16 Variable speed lath 

1/2” Detail gouge 

1” Round point scrapper scraper 

Ray Key Dual angle shear scraper 

Live Tailstock Center w/ 60 deg point 

Super Drive Center: #2 MT - 5/8” 

Craft Gift Certificates 

Sanding Multi-roll pack 

Miscellaneous Gifts 

ALL of the proceeds from the raffle are reinvested in future raffles and never used 

for any other purpose. Come and enjoy the meeting. Get your raffle tickets for a 

chance to take home some goodies. 

Thanks to Mike Durlak at Rockler for Club Discounts on Raffle items! 

Jeff Neff (619) 384-3183 bball5457@yahoo.com


Rockler sets up a discount for SDWT 

Mike Durlak, manager of the San Diego Rockler Store, 

is offering the San Diego Woodturners this exclusive discount coupon. 

Valid only at the San Diego location on Claremont Mesa Blvd, this coupon gives 

each SDWT member 20% off one item (with exclusions as noted). 

The coupon (shown below) is valid for one use only per members HOUSEHOLD and 

the member must show their current SDWT membership card. 

Mike is very supportive of our club and willing to continue the discount program as 

long as it is not abused. 

Be sure and give Mike a big smile and hearty thanks when you redeem your coupon. 

**20% 

********COUPON REQUIRED FOR DISCOUNT 

OFF** 

NO EXCEPTIONS********** 

This offer is made to current members of the San Diego Fine Woodworker’s Association. 

Coupon required for redemption. Each coupon can be used once. Does not apply to previous purchases. Does not apply to Leigh Dovetail 

Jigs.No discounts apply to power tools. No rainchecks will be offered. Offer good only on non-sale items. Discounts may not be 

combined. One item is defined as a single unit of an item, not multiples of a single product. Members must have their card present at time 

of purchase. 

ONE ITEM! 

***MEMBERS MAY USE EACH COUPON ONCE*** 

SAN DIEGO WOODTURNERS 

COUPON REQUIRED FOR DISCOUNT, NO EXCEPTIONS, 

EXPIRES 3/17/2013 

Coupon may be used ONCE! Does not apply to previous purchases. Power Tools excluded. 

Sale items excluded. Discounts may not be combined. Discount Restricted Items Excluded. Sale prices can not 

be adjusted to use coupon. When in doubt, ask Mike. Coupon copies will not be accepted. 

****COUPON WILL NOT BE HONORED PAST THE EXPIRATION DATE**** 

*****ONE COUPON PER MEMBER HOUSEHOLD ONLY*****


MENTORS 

Jeff Neff (Chairman) 

(619) 384-3183 

Pete Campbell 

Temecula / (951) 767-0455 

Tom Cummings 

Escondido / (760) 745-2769 

Ed Ducharme 

Santee / (619) 448-9389 

Joe Fleming 

San Diego (Scripps Ranch) 

(858) 586-0562 


Escondido / (760) 741-7112 

Oskar Kirsten 

San Diego (Pacific Beach) 

(858) 274-3472 

Don Owen 

Chula Vista / (619) 426-1457 

Ken Roth 

Poway / (858) 842-1236 

Paul Terlouw 

Encinitas / (760) 753-2693 

Horst Remmling 

Encinitas / (760) 436-6758 

Jim Meeks 

San Diego (Rancho Bernardo) 

(858) 485-6544 

Allen Brooks 

Alpine / (619) 4454769 

Board Members 

President 

Nan Bushley (760) 728-0591 

Vice President 

Sally Ault (619) 415-5308 

Secretary 

Pat Saunders (858) 571-5384 

Treasurer 

Ken Roth (858) 842-1236 

Leonard Badour (760) 944-8175 

Members at Large 

Jim Berger (760) 788-7636 

Tom Edwards (760) 890-3453 

Mike Foreman (760) 822-7873 

Ron Kaplan (858) 775-0906 

Oskar Kirsten (858) 274-3472 

Jeff Neff (619) 384-3183 

Brian Saunders (858) 571-5384 

Pat Saunders (858) 571-5384 

Roman Scheidel (760) 941-9067 

Phil Stivers (760) 480-9477 

Dan White (619) 403-0377 

Lost and Found 

Lose something so we can find 

it and fill this space :-) 

If you find something at a 

SDWT event or think you left 

something there, contact Becki 

Edwards in the Library area or 

(619) 890-3453. 

COMMITTEES 

Newsletter Editor 

Phil Stivers (760) 480-9477 

Audio/Visual 

Mike Foreman (760) 822-7873 

Cam Baher (760) 310-9710 

Librarian 

Tom Edwards (619) 890-3453 

Raffle 

Jeff Neff (619) 384-3183 

Del Mar Fair 

Tom Edwards (619) 423-2778 

Dan White (619) 403-0377 

Gallery 21 

Scott van Hoften (858) 453-8504 

Programs/Classes 

Karen Freitas (760) 727-3950 

Sally Ault (619) 415-5308 

Membership 

Leonard Badour (760) 944-8175 

Resources 

Dan White (619) 403-0377 

Sunshine 

Tom Cummings (760) 745-2769 

Refreshments 

Brian & 

Pat Saunders (858) 571-5384 

Tops-for-Tots 

Tom Cummings (760) 745-2769 

Instant Gallery 

Oskar Kirsten (858) 274-3472 

Mentors 

Jeff Neff (619) 384-3183 

Meeting Set-up/Clean-up 

Ron Kaplan (858) 775-0906 

Mike Forman (760) 822-7873 

Christmas Party 

Nan Bushley (760) 728-0591 

Picnic 

Ken Roth (858) 842-1236 

Communications/Media 

AAW Liasion 

Scott van Hoften (858) 453-8504


Tropical Exotic Hardwoods 

2270 Camino Vida Roble Ste “B” 

Carlsbad, CA. 92008 

(760)434-3030 

North County Tools 

955-A Rancheros Drive 

San Marcos, CA 92069 

(760) 743-2004 

Enviro-Safety Products 

516 E. Modoc Ave. 

Visalia, Ca 93292-7630 

(800) 637-6606 

(No discount to members) 

Rockler’s 

8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. 

San Diego, CA 92111 

(858) 268-1005 

As members of the San Diego 

Wood Turners you might come across an opportunity for us to add to our wood inventory. The following 

are among the types of wood we have an interest: olive, black acacia, fruit wood, ash, Norfolk Island Pine, 

maple, walnut, liquid amber, alder, carob, eucalyptus, oak, avocado, and wood burl. 

You might wonder about our guidelines for acquiring wood. 

“Access” to the wood is important 

“Chipping and/or hauling away material” are left to the owner of the property 

“Wood” needs to be fallen and of manageable dimensions for transport 

“Property lines and power lines” are respected 

“Safety” is paramount and every effort is made to keep our volunteers safe 

“Building relationships” and having a good time with other turners is important 

If you hear of anyone needing 

to move wood off their property 

please give me a call. 

Dan White: (619) 403-0377 

RESOURCES 

The Hardwood & Hardware Co. 

8849 Complex DR 

San Diego CA 92126 

(858) 536-1800 

Woodworker West 

Woodworker West 

PO Box 452058 

Los Angeles, CA 90045 

310-216-9265 

Tool Depot (two locations) 

3799 Gaines Street 

San Diego, CA 

(619) 220-7111 

1655 Broadway #13 

Chula Vista, CA 

(619) 585-1800 

GOT WOOD 

American Furniture Design 

Ben Matte Tung Oil can be purchased 

here 

2243 Mountain View Dr 

Escondido, CA 

760-743-6923 

www.americanwfurnituredsgn.com 

Fix My Batteries 

1291 Simpson Way #F 

Escondido, CA 92029 

760-747-8762 

Josh Zeller, owner 

10% Discount on producta and 

battery rebuilds.


DETAILED MEMBERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS 

Membership Directory 

The Membership Directory will 

be updated periodically. Please 

review your information and 

send any comments or corrections 

to LeonardBadour@roadrunner.com. 

If you would like 

to include a photo of yourself 

in the directory, please email a 

photo similar to the ones already 

in the directory with a neutral 

background, but do not modify, 

resize, or crop the photo, we’ll 

do that for you. 

Details on Membership and 

Renewal 

In order to be a member of 

the San Diego Woodturners, 

it is necessary for you to also 

be a current member of AAW 

(SDWT synchronizes renewal 

to AAW). If you are a current 

member of AAW and only need 

to renew your SDWT membership, 

read the section below “To 

renew your SDWT membership 

ONLY”. 

To sign up or renew online 

with AAW 

Go to the AAW website, www. 

woodturner.org, click on Join 

AAW in the left margin, then select 

either “New Member – Join 

AAW” or “Previous or Current 

Member – Renew” and follow 

the instructions (you will need 

your credit card). 

To renew AAW and SDWT 

memberships TOGETHER 

For your convenience, SDWT 

can handle AAW new and renewal 

membership for you but 

please allow 2 months before 

your expiration date for SDWT 

and AAW to process the paperwork 

– we are all volunteers 

and need the extra time. Bring 

a check made out to SDWT to 

the next meeting or mail it to the 

P.O. Box (next paragraph) with 

the correct amount (normally 

$80 for general membership) 

and we’ll do the rest. 

Membership Application 

Visit our website (www.sdwt. 

org) and on the left side, select 

Membership, then Membership 

Application within the text. 

Print the application, fill it out, 

and either bring it with cash 

or check for $80 (AAW $53 + 

SDWT $27) to the next meeting 

at 

Nottingham Center for the 

Arts 

240 S. Bent Ave. 

San Marcos, CA 92078 (same 

street as Fry’s in San Marcos) 

or send the membership application 

with a check to: 

San Diego Woodturners 

P.O. Box 507061 

San Diego, CA 92150-7061 

To renew your SDWT membership 

ONLY 

Bring a $27 check made out to 

SDWT or $27 cash to the next 

meeting and give it to Leonard 

Badour or any Board Member. 

You can also mail your check 

made out to SDWT and note any 

changes in the membership application: 


P.O. Box 507061 


To order a Membership Badge 

Badges are free for first time 

new members. We will use the 

first and last name as printed 

on the application form. Existing 

members can order a badge 

or replacement badge for $7. 

Please order and pay at the next 

meeting or mail a check for $7 

to 


P.O. Box 507061 


To get a Membership Discount 

Card 

Membership Discount Cards are 

good for discounts at various 

merchants. 

If you need a current card or 

need a replacement, please see 

me, Leonard Badour, at the next 

meeting or email me at Leonard- 

Badour@roadrunner.com.

San Diego 

Woodturners 


http://www.sdwt.org 

P.O. Box 507061 


The San Diego Woodturners is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, information 

and organization for those interested in woodturning. Our meetings are held once a month, generally 

on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Meeting location and meeting topics are announced in the Club’s 

newsletter and are posted on the Club’s website. 

Activities include: 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly meetings 

Monthly newsletters 

Mentoring by experienced members 

Exhibits and shows 

Discounts from local suppliers 

 

 

 

Demonstrations by national and 

international experts 

Instruction for all levels 

Video library 

To become a member, complete the form below along with your dues payment and mail it to the address 

above, or bring it to any meeting. The membership fee is $80 which includes membership in AAW. A new 

name tag is included in your new membership. Replacement badges are available for $7 each. 

Name:____________________________________________________________________ 

Address:__________________________________________________________________ 

City:_________________________________________State:_________Zip:___________ 

Telephone:_____________________E:mail______________________________________ 

Spouse’s name:______________________________________ 

Annual Dues & Newsletter ($80 - includes AAW membership) ___ 

Replacement name tag($7) ___ 

For further information, contact any club officer or: 

Leonard Badour at: LeonardBadour@roadrunner.com or call (760) 944-8175

San Diego Woodturners, Inc. 

A Nonprofit Corporation 


P.O. Box 507061 


Chapter AAW 

NEXT MEETING - March 16, 2013 

Mike Jackofsky (All Day) 

Lunch $10 or Bring Your Own 

9:00am until 4:00pm 

Nottingham Arts Center 

San Marcos, CA

March - San Diego Woodturners

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