August 3rd, the first Saturday, our monthly meeting was held in person at Bain Center (info link) and virtual using Zoom technology.

The demonstration for the August meeting is “Carving” by Tom Blinka.

For the August presentation we will learn about carving. Carving does not need to be difficult and can be incorporated in many woodworker’s projects. Our featured presenter, Tom Blinka from the Woodpeckers Guild, will explain Simple Tools and Techniques for Elegant Carved Designs in Wood.

This presentation is intended to provide both beginners and more advanced woodworkers with an understanding of how a few simple tools, techniques, and a methodical approach can be used to create elegant carved designs in wood. Tom will cover what to consider for decorative carving, different approaches to transferring the design to wood, carving strategy, tools, grips and cuts, and sharpening.

• Tom Blinka Carving Pictures (PDF file)
• Chris Pye
  https://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com
  Also, Chris Pye training
  https://www.woodcarvingworkshops.tv
• Continental Gouges by Ashley Iles
  https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/IT-CONG.XX
• William Marples & Son’s Tools.
  https://williammarplesandsons.com/chisels/
• Wayne Barton Chip Carving
  https://chipcarving.com
• Tom Blinka on Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/tblinka/

Meeting details:

PROGRAM

09:45 – Opening – David

New Members and Guests Welcome – David

• Membership – Gene
  • 224 Active Members (Member Directory) (+2 joined in July)
    – Late Fee of $5.00 starts at 1201ET Sunday, 4 August. 
    – Visit My Account to manage your profile.
• Treasurer’s Report – Frank (financials)
• Presentations – Kathy (visit Presentation Schedule)
• Education – Mark (homepage coming soon)
• Workshop – Jay (shop schedule)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Elections – Paul Kishter
  President and Secretary positions are open for nomination
• Volunteer Homepage – David Knipfer
• Marketing & Communications Task Force – Paul Mermelstein
• Beads of Courage – Marti Simpson.
  Visit the BoC homepage 
• Picnic – Bill Skinner (picnic homepage)
• Home Workshop Tours – David Hickson (visit homepage)

Show n Tell – David (no video or photos today)

Break

Presentation – Kathy

“Carving“, by Tom Blinka

11:50 – Raffle Prizes Results for In-Person Attendees, by Robert Kahmer

Next Meeting – August 3rd – Presentation: Carving & HoCo Fair

Adjourn