On October 10, Chris Schmidt demonstrated turning and embellishing a wide-rimmed wooden platter at AVA Gallery in Lebanon. This was our first meeting in the new location. We will be alternating between AVA and Thetford Academy every other month. If you were unable to attend, here are links to the videos Chris refers to in his demo:
The Upper Valley Woodturners Club is excited to announce a new partnership with AVA Gallery in Lebanon, NH. Beginning on Saturday, October 10 we will be holding our meetings in the wood shop at AVA every other month. We hope to expand our membership and reach a larger audience in and around Lebanon, while bringing attention to the outstanding facilities at AVA Gallery.
In preparation for this partnership, the club has purchased a Powermatic 2035 C lathe with light and swing-away tailstock to be housed in the AVA Sculpture Studies building. This lathe was made possible by a generous donation from Verna James, in memory of her loving husband, Peter, who was a founding member of the UVWC.
The partnership allows any “maker members” of the AVA Gallery to attend our meetings in Lebanon free of charge. It also allows our members to use the lathe and other woodworking facilities at AVA with a membership rate based upon their ability to pay. For more information on membership levels and the “Pay What You Can” program, click here. Maker/mentor membership at AVA includes opportunities to teach and/or participate in classes, exhibit and sell work in their Bank Street Gallery and promote work in their Member Directory.
As of November 6, 2021 the UVWT meetings will once again be live and in-person in the Thetford Academy Shop. Due to continuing COVID-19 concerns, we require vaccinations for all attendees, and we will be wearing masks during the meetings. We hope this will provide the safest possible environment for our demonstrations, show and tell, and general discussion. Come join us.
Josh Bushueff came to our September meeting to give us an update on the Claremont maker space project. They have a beautiful old building with high ceilings and lots of natural light. They plan to have a full wood shop as well as a metal working area, fabric arts, electronics, classroom and office space, as well as some studio space for lease. The business model is that of a fitness club with different levels of monthly membership.
A substantial cast iron lathe, built between 1900 and 1905. Bronze bearings. 14 inch swing. Included is an oil filled 4-speed Atlas gear box, 2 face plates for inboard and outboard turning, drive center, live center, MT3 extension to MT2, several banjos, tool rests. This is a heavy lathe that won’t walk with an unbalanced load. Exceptional restoration project or use as is. (Motor and chuck not included.) Lathe is currently disassembled and ready to move.
It is with great fondness that we remember Bob Katz, one of our most active members, who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at his home in Grantham.
Mike Heneghan wrote:
It’s very sad to hear of Bob’s passing. He was the first woodturner I met when moving to NH. He told me all about the Granite State Woodturners and our club.
Bob had so much energy and was always trying something different to improve his turning art. Bob was one of the founders and 1st president if the Upper Valley Woodturners. He will be missed by everyone.
Recently, Bob demonstrated a painted rim technique using moon paint. That video is available here.
The UVW club will be sending a memorial contribution in Bob’s name to the Grantham Community Crisis Fund, PO box 1192, Grantham, NH 03753.
