Number of attendees: 12
Notes:
Back at the Unitarian Church! Kevin figured out how to make coffee, and someone brought snacks. Things are returning to normal…
Mark was out, so Salman ran the meeting. Salman opened the meeting at 7:32 PM.
Salman talked about tools they purchased for the guild (about $150 total). Tools will be actioned off at the guild tool auction.
Salman introduced the new member, Ray Rosenblum
Woodworker since early 70’s
He is going to be working at the Moorestown Rockler part time, but he was also recruiting guild members, if interested in working
It’s great having a store like this close by to pick up supplies, tools, take classes, etc.
Will be located right behind the Moorestown Mall, near the old Navy
Opening date is June 9th
William gave a presentation on wooden hand screws
Two threaded robs with bolts to secure
Can put a tremendous amount of pressure on them
Can be difficult when first using them to understand them, but once you get the hang of it, they are very flexible
Come in a variety of sizes, with different depths of holding on the jaws. #0 to #5, with #5 being the largest. There are some even smaller than a #0.
Suggest to always use your strong hand on the outside/lower handle (i.e., for most folks, use your right hand)
Also useful for holding small parts as you work with them on the router table, bandsaw, table saw, etc.
If you cut “V” grooves in the end, you can use them to grip round stock
Dave talked about SAPFM (Society of American Period Furniture Makes)
Great organization to belong to
Talked about Phil Lowe and his plans
The plans are available for free from the SAPFM website
Salman showed the chess set that he made with his scroll saw
Come up with pattern, glue it on to a piece of wood, then cut it out – kind of like tracing
Make 4 squares at a time, then used table saw with stop block to cut them off one at a time. Helped with the squaring
Used a variety of woods for the board and the pieces (walnut, maple, padauk, etc.)
For sanding, he used little diamond files from Harbor Freight in order to go inside the nooks and crannies of the pieces
Does all his work with a #5 reverse skip tooth blade
Used a jig to assemble the pieces (a total of 7 different jigs of various sizes)
Spray lacquer it for finish
Salman also gave detailed instruction on using the scroll saw (speeds, blades, methods, etc.)
Two different types of blades – pinned and pinless
Pinned blade are more robust in shape, form & size – so not as much blade drift
Problem with pinned blades is you can’t get into as tight a spot
If given a choice, you go for a saw that accepts pinless blades
Salman provided a demo on the scroll saw with emphasis on machine speeds and blade usage
Further discussions on uses of the scroll saw, different blades, speeds, and makes/models which Salman likes
Salman closed the meeting at 9:17 PM
