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Next Meeting January 10 10:00 A.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1105 UNION STREET BRUNSWICK, GA Demonstration: Paul Speich Offset and Multi-Center Turning Visitors Welcome |
Officers
Ken Honadel - President Paul Speich - Vice President Karen Grogan - Secretary Herb Miles - Treasurer |
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Membership Info Here....
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Presidents Message - January
I hope that everyone is well and had a joyous Christmas or Hanukkah and are looking forward to the coming of the new year, one that is full of Hope, Inspiration, and Opportunities. The past couple of months have been busy. Earlier in the year we tried our hand at participating in a craft show at the Balard complex. I will say this was a learning experience. In December, we participated in a craft show put on by Lord of Life Lutheran Church. We had much more success there. We also helped Charles Walker inventory and set up and conduct a tool sale. To date, it has only been to club members and members of the Jax and Savanah clubs. With the 2 events, the club earned a little and has given us a little cushion to work with that we may be able to do something with. Thanks to those that participated.
Dues are due for 2026. Please pay your dues to Herb. Individual dues are $50. A new category of Membership has been added for 2026-Family Membership and is $75. Go to the Membership tab for the membership application.
I hope that everyone is well and had a joyous Christmas or Hanukkah and are looking forward to the coming of the new year, one that is full of Hope, Inspiration, and Opportunities. The past couple of months have been busy. Earlier in the year we tried our hand at participating in a craft show at the Balard complex. I will say this was a learning experience. In December, we participated in a craft show put on by Lord of Life Lutheran Church. We had much more success there. We also helped Charles Walker inventory and set up and conduct a tool sale. To date, it has only been to club members and members of the Jax and Savanah clubs. With the 2 events, the club earned a little and has given us a little cushion to work with that we may be able to do something with. Thanks to those that participated.
Dues are due for 2026. Please pay your dues to Herb. Individual dues are $50. A new category of Membership has been added for 2026-Family Membership and is $75. Go to the Membership tab for the membership application.
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December is a busy month for our club. First, we are helping Charles Walker sell
his tools on Dec 6 and 13th. If you need additional tools now is the time to get
them! We also have a booth at the Holiday Sale at the Lutheran Church on St
Simons Island on Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
his tools on Dec 6 and 13th. If you need additional tools now is the time to get
them! We also have a booth at the Holiday Sale at the Lutheran Church on St
Simons Island on Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Ken Honadel!!!
Ken brought TWO Ribbons from the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Woodturning Category! Bravo Zulu!!!!!!
Ken brought TWO Ribbons from the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Woodturning Category! Bravo Zulu!!!!!!
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - November
It is a wonderful time of the year. The weather is cooling off, the Holidays are approaching, and it is a wonderful time to be in our shops creating gifts for family and friends.
It is also that time of year where we elect officers for next year. Nominations are still open. To date we have the following nominations:
President: Ken Honadel
Vice President: Paul Spiech
Treasurer: Herb Miles
Secretary: Karen Grogan
Please contact Karen if you are interested in running for one of these positions. We will have the election at the November meeting.
Doug Ballard has graciously offered his home to host our annual Christmas Party on December 7. Thank you Doug. I look forward to this event as we all will have a good have a good time and our spouses/significant others get to meet the “creators” of the fine pieces of wood! Last year’s Christmas contest was a huge success and we will do it again. Enter a Holiday item that you have made in this past year and the attendees will vote on the best item and the winner will win a gift certificate. I can’t wait to see what everyone makes.
We had a good year with many excellent demonstrations by many of our own members and a couple of guest demonstrators. We plan to make 2026 even better. I have only received a couple of responses to my request for suggestions and those responses were very well thought out and we will be finding demonstrators for several of the suggestions. I personally want to thank those members who stepped up this past year and demonstrated.
Dues are due for 2026. Please pay your dues to Herb. Individual dues are $50. A new category of Membership has been added for 2026-Family Membership and is $75. See the membership application on our web site - click HERE for details.
As my term as President ends I want to thank Ken, Herb, and Karen for their support and very active participation as club officers to make this club better. My sincere thanks to them and all of you who came to the meetings and who have offered suggestions.
Best wishes to all for a Happy and Enjoyable Holiday Season.
Steve
It is a wonderful time of the year. The weather is cooling off, the Holidays are approaching, and it is a wonderful time to be in our shops creating gifts for family and friends.
It is also that time of year where we elect officers for next year. Nominations are still open. To date we have the following nominations:
President: Ken Honadel
Vice President: Paul Spiech
Treasurer: Herb Miles
Secretary: Karen Grogan
Please contact Karen if you are interested in running for one of these positions. We will have the election at the November meeting.
Doug Ballard has graciously offered his home to host our annual Christmas Party on December 7. Thank you Doug. I look forward to this event as we all will have a good have a good time and our spouses/significant others get to meet the “creators” of the fine pieces of wood! Last year’s Christmas contest was a huge success and we will do it again. Enter a Holiday item that you have made in this past year and the attendees will vote on the best item and the winner will win a gift certificate. I can’t wait to see what everyone makes.
We had a good year with many excellent demonstrations by many of our own members and a couple of guest demonstrators. We plan to make 2026 even better. I have only received a couple of responses to my request for suggestions and those responses were very well thought out and we will be finding demonstrators for several of the suggestions. I personally want to thank those members who stepped up this past year and demonstrated.
Dues are due for 2026. Please pay your dues to Herb. Individual dues are $50. A new category of Membership has been added for 2026-Family Membership and is $75. See the membership application on our web site - click HERE for details.
As my term as President ends I want to thank Ken, Herb, and Karen for their support and very active participation as club officers to make this club better. My sincere thanks to them and all of you who came to the meetings and who have offered suggestions.
Best wishes to all for a Happy and Enjoyable Holiday Season.
Steve
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October Demo
Mark Valentine demonstrated his technique for making Cabriole legs. Very interesting, and his well planned process was amazingly thorough! Thanks, Mark...
Mark Valentine demonstrated his technique for making Cabriole legs. Very interesting, and his well planned process was amazingly thorough! Thanks, Mark...
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE - October
First, our condolences to Doug Ballard and his family on the passing of Sara. She will be missed by all.
GIWW had a booth at the Autumn Makers Market in Brunswick and we learned a lot. Thanks to Ken for his efforts in spearheading GIWW participation and to the members who manned our tent and helped answer questions. We have decided to participate in the SSI Lutheran Church annual Christmas sale in December. More details will be forthcoming. It’s not too early to start making items that would make nice Christmas gifts for sale.
Mark Valentine will be doing our October demo and he will demonstrate how he makes cabriole legs. Mark has built a beautiful table with 4 perfectly matching cabriole legs. In November Craig Farnsworth will demonstrate how to turn a rolling pin with a celtic knot design.
AAW magazine is a wonderful magazine for learning techniques, how to sharpen gouges, and for creativity, etc. I highly recommend it. The other exceptional magazine is FineWoodworking magazine. It has many articles and videos available on how to sharpen tools, how to make difficult joinery, etc, etc and I highly recommend it to further your skills
First, our condolences to Doug Ballard and his family on the passing of Sara. She will be missed by all.
GIWW had a booth at the Autumn Makers Market in Brunswick and we learned a lot. Thanks to Ken for his efforts in spearheading GIWW participation and to the members who manned our tent and helped answer questions. We have decided to participate in the SSI Lutheran Church annual Christmas sale in December. More details will be forthcoming. It’s not too early to start making items that would make nice Christmas gifts for sale.
Mark Valentine will be doing our October demo and he will demonstrate how he makes cabriole legs. Mark has built a beautiful table with 4 perfectly matching cabriole legs. In November Craig Farnsworth will demonstrate how to turn a rolling pin with a celtic knot design.
AAW magazine is a wonderful magazine for learning techniques, how to sharpen gouges, and for creativity, etc. I highly recommend it. The other exceptional magazine is FineWoodworking magazine. It has many articles and videos available on how to sharpen tools, how to make difficult joinery, etc, etc and I highly recommend it to further your skills
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September Demo
Ken's demo on Christmas Tealight Lanterns was certainly timely with
Christmas just around the corner! Thanks, Ken, great demo!
Download Ken's Handout HERE
Ken's demo on Christmas Tealight Lanterns was certainly timely with
Christmas just around the corner! Thanks, Ken, great demo!
Download Ken's Handout HERE
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Dave Loehle
Recent Work by Members...
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August Demo
Dave Loehle showed several design options for natural edge bowls, and gave advice on wood perpetration. He then turned one for us so everyone could see the process. Thanks, Dave - great job!
Dave Loehle showed several design options for natural edge bowls, and gave advice on wood perpetration. He then turned one for us so everyone could see the process. Thanks, Dave - great job!
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Presidents Message - August
The Dog Days of Summer are certainly here and won’t go away, much to our chagrin. I hope that everyone is staying hydrated and not working in garage shops in the oppressive 95 degree weather. Safety is the name of the game.
We had an outstanding and interesting demo by Paul Spiech on making dovetails
in July. I have been practicing making a dovetail each day that I go into my shop. I can attest that practice has improved my dovetails. This month we have a demo by Dave Loehle on making natural edge bowls. Dave recently returned from John C. Campbell Folk School where he attended a class on making natural edge bowls. Dave will take us on a journey from selecting and turning a log into a natural edged bowl. You won’t want to miss this demo!!!
We are fast approaching club participation in “Fall into Autumn Makers Market” in Brunswick on September 20. Start making items now or rummage thru your stored items for this market. Also, if you want to show some of your work but not sell it please do so. Ken will discuss the details at our August meeting and we hope to have great participation by making items for sale or donation to the club and to gain visibility.
We are going to have a “tool sale” table at our meetings going forward. We have gotten a donation from a widow whose late husband was a wood carver. There is a Dremel with accessories plus various carving tools. In future months we will take member’s tools that you want sold. We will discuss this at the August meeting.
I look forward to seeing everyone in August.
Steve
The Dog Days of Summer are certainly here and won’t go away, much to our chagrin. I hope that everyone is staying hydrated and not working in garage shops in the oppressive 95 degree weather. Safety is the name of the game.
We had an outstanding and interesting demo by Paul Spiech on making dovetails
in July. I have been practicing making a dovetail each day that I go into my shop. I can attest that practice has improved my dovetails. This month we have a demo by Dave Loehle on making natural edge bowls. Dave recently returned from John C. Campbell Folk School where he attended a class on making natural edge bowls. Dave will take us on a journey from selecting and turning a log into a natural edged bowl. You won’t want to miss this demo!!!
We are fast approaching club participation in “Fall into Autumn Makers Market” in Brunswick on September 20. Start making items now or rummage thru your stored items for this market. Also, if you want to show some of your work but not sell it please do so. Ken will discuss the details at our August meeting and we hope to have great participation by making items for sale or donation to the club and to gain visibility.
We are going to have a “tool sale” table at our meetings going forward. We have gotten a donation from a widow whose late husband was a wood carver. There is a Dremel with accessories plus various carving tools. In future months we will take member’s tools that you want sold. We will discuss this at the August meeting.
I look forward to seeing everyone in August.
Steve
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July Demo
Paul Speich did a great demon on Dovetails. He talked about many types of dovetails and typical uses of each, and then using our new workbench actually cut some examples. Thanks, Paul, for such an informative demo. Below are a few photos, but we will soon have a video of his demo on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@GIWWClub-j3n
Paul Speich did a great demon on Dovetails. He talked about many types of dovetails and typical uses of each, and then using our new workbench actually cut some examples. Thanks, Paul, for such an informative demo. Below are a few photos, but we will soon have a video of his demo on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@GIWWClub-j3n
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President's Message - July
You do not want to miss Paul's Dovetail Demo this month! He will be using our new member-built workbench! See you on June 12...
On November 1,Rudy Lopez, is doing a day of demonstrations at the NE Florida Woodworking Club and GIWW has been invited. So far about 3 people have said yes. Please contact Karen or me if you want to attend as NEFLAWW needs a count.
Then on Nov 2, Rudy is doing a small group class for a fee. Again, let me know if you are interested.
We would like to work on mentor program. We have a lot of talent in our club and
would like to be able to share that talent and knowledge to others in 1-1 sessions. We also are working on attracting youth and introducing them to woodworking and woodturning, so bring a young person with you to our meetings.
Our YouTube channel is up and running - check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/@GIWWClub-j3n
Steve
You do not want to miss Paul's Dovetail Demo this month! He will be using our new member-built workbench! See you on June 12...
On November 1,Rudy Lopez, is doing a day of demonstrations at the NE Florida Woodworking Club and GIWW has been invited. So far about 3 people have said yes. Please contact Karen or me if you want to attend as NEFLAWW needs a count.
Then on Nov 2, Rudy is doing a small group class for a fee. Again, let me know if you are interested.
We would like to work on mentor program. We have a lot of talent in our club and
would like to be able to share that talent and knowledge to others in 1-1 sessions. We also are working on attracting youth and introducing them to woodworking and woodturning, so bring a young person with you to our meetings.
Our YouTube channel is up and running - check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/@GIWWClub-j3n
Steve
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June Demo
Andy Oldenberg from the NE Florida Woodurners Guild showed how to add fluting to your turnongs, some the tools and jigs he used, as well as samples of his work. Thank You, Andy!
Andy Oldenberg from the NE Florida Woodurners Guild showed how to add fluting to your turnongs, some the tools and jigs he used, as well as samples of his work. Thank You, Andy!
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March Demo
The Sharpening demo provided by Paul Speich at our March meeting was excellent. More Photos are in the April Newsletter
The Sharpening demo provided by Paul Speich at our March meeting was excellent. More Photos are in the April Newsletter
February Texture & Color Demo by Tracey Lee was AMAZING!!!
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January’s demo by Mark Wood was very informative and the feedback has been very positive. Mark’s wife calls his shop “his happy place”. His work is very, very good, hope you did not miss his presentation!
At our February meeting we have another interesting demo by Tracey Lee. In this demonstration, Tracey will be discussing the various tools she uses to embellish wood forms, carving intricate patterns and textures to create depth, preparing the surface for color application, specifically focusing on the drybrush technique. Her techniques are applicable to both flatwork and turning. Check the February 2025 Newsletter for info on Tracey. We hope to have another great turnout like we did in January. You need to be here, and bring a guest!
At our February meeting we have another interesting demo by Tracey Lee. In this demonstration, Tracey will be discussing the various tools she uses to embellish wood forms, carving intricate patterns and textures to create depth, preparing the surface for color application, specifically focusing on the drybrush technique. Her techniques are applicable to both flatwork and turning. Check the February 2025 Newsletter for info on Tracey. We hope to have another great turnout like we did in January. You need to be here, and bring a guest!
Mark Wood Talks Sanding and Finishing
Mark Wood, NE Florida Woodworking Guild, inspired members by sharing his insights on sanding and finishing at our January meeting. He sands to 240 or 320, rarely more than 400. (Thanks, Mark, for just TALKING about sanding!!!) He mixes his own finish of equal parts of mineral spirits, pure tung oil and high gloss polyurethane. Six or seven coats applied properly gives an amazing result! Mark talked about how he fills cracks, sometimes leaving voids for additional character. He showed us to use butterfly inlays to stabilize cracks (with the help of Eddie Wildsmith).
Thanks, Mark for a great demo!
Thanks, Mark for a great demo!
The Chapel Hill Woodturners are Presenting a
Natural Edge Bowl Workshop
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I hope that you and your families had a Joyous Christmas and Hanukkah Holiday. I and the GIWW Board wish you a Happy and healthy New Year with a lot of satisfaction in your woodworking.
We had a great time at the annual Christmas Party at David and Lucy's beautifully decorated home. It was great to meet our member's spouses and to get to know each other. The food was delicious and a good time was had by all. There were fantastic entries in the Christmas ornament/decoration contest and the winner was our host-- David. He made a beautiful Nativity set that everyone "oohed and aahed" over! Congratulations to David and thanks to you and Lucy for hosting this fun event.
Notes From July Meeting
At our July meeting, Gerald Dukes did a demo on turning Majito Muddlers. Pictures of the demo are in the August Newsletter. Thanks, Geerald. You did a great job.
First Presbyterian Church of Brunswick has reimbursed us for the paint for our project that the fellows accomplished during the winter and spring months. Thanks again to their efforts. It has made a tremendous improvement of the appearance of our new meeting place.
Paul Carter of Carter and Son Toolworks in Seattle, Washington, contacted us about introducing his company and their products. They have offered to provide us with some gift certificates for our raffles in the future. I provided them with all the information they requested and we should be seeing a gift package from them in the near future. You might want to visit their web site to familiarize yourself with their products: CarterAndSonToolworks.com
One more month of true summer temperatures. Be aware of the weather forecasts. Severe storms can pop up at any time in this area. And, it’s time to be alert to activity in the Atlantic.
Stay Safe
Notes from Our May Meeting
In May, we were very fortunate to have Mae Bowley, Executive Director, Repurpose Savannah give us a very educational presentation about her company, their background and purpose. Mae is very passionate about her non-profit company and “wood” in general. She is especially knowledgeable about old wood, its various markings and history. The Repurpose Savannah staff go to various places to “disassemble” old houses so that the wood in them can be salvaged. I personally was very impressed that they use no power tools in this process. They clean the salvaged wood and then sell it at their facility at 2302 E Gwinnett St, Savannah. I have
added their contact information on our Sources page at the end of the Newsletter. In addition to the recycled wood, which is mostly pine, they have a facility that has other wood that has been donated to them and finished products for sale.
In May, we were very fortunate to have Mae Bowley, Executive Director, Repurpose Savannah give us a very educational presentation about her company, their background and purpose. Mae is very passionate about her non-profit company and “wood” in general. She is especially knowledgeable about old wood, its various markings and history. The Repurpose Savannah staff go to various places to “disassemble” old houses so that the wood in them can be salvaged. I personally was very impressed that they use no power tools in this process. They clean the salvaged wood and then sell it at their facility at 2302 E Gwinnett St, Savannah. I have
added their contact information on our Sources page at the end of the Newsletter. In addition to the recycled wood, which is mostly pine, they have a facility that has other wood that has been donated to them and finished products for sale.
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Doug Ballard has a favorite rocking chair, and wanted another like it. With help & guidance from Paul Speich he's making progress. He said this would definitely be the only one he ever does!
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Dave Loehle showed us how he made and uses a jig to cut juice grooves in his cutting boards. He makes it look so easy! Good Job, Dave! |
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Show & Sale at Goodyear Cottage
Club members have some of our work in the Gallery at Goodyear Cottage on Jekyll during September. Come out and see what we have been doing!
Pewa (Butterfly or Bow Tie) Patch Demo
Mark Wood from the Northeast Florida Woodturners Association (Jacksonville) showed how to use Pewa patches to control cracks and splits in turned work. Click photos to enlarge.
Vacuum Forming & Work Holding
Demo by Ken Mattie
GOLDEN ISLES WOODWORKERS
The Golden Isles Woodworkers was formed in February of 2007 by a group of dedicated woodworkers. The objectives of the Golden Isles Woodworkers and Woodturners shall be the enjoyment and furtherance of the art of woodworking and woodturning for its members, through educational activities, hands-on and member skills transfer.
Any person seriously interested in woodworking and/or woodturning may become a member. We usually meet every second Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to "whenever" at various members' studios in Brunswick and the surrounding areas. That time is flexible depending on the demonstrator's desires. Please check the Newsletter for the location for the next meeting.
Any person seriously interested in woodworking and/or woodturning may become a member. We usually meet every second Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to "whenever" at various members' studios in Brunswick and the surrounding areas. That time is flexible depending on the demonstrator's desires. Please check the Newsletter for the location for the next meeting.
Club Meeting at Eddie Wildsmith's Sawmill
Visit With Local Luthier, Mike Hasty
We visited the shop of Mike Hasty, a local expert luthier (a luthier builds and repairs string instruments that have a neck and a sound box), to see how he builds guitars, and to see some of the finished products. Mike had a lot of stories to share as well. His shop is amazing, with a machine or jig for every operation - he hates having to set up a tool for different operations, so there is at least one for every operation in his process!
Visit his web site: HastyGuitars.com
Visit his web site: HastyGuitars.com
Thirty-six guitars were delivered to Rulon International in St. Augustine on November 15, 2016. Five of us were treated like royalty and provided a wonderful tour of the plant and a delightful lunch. This was a very rewarding club project. The Rulon representative told me these were the "nicest set of guitars we have received yet."
Opening Reception - Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll Island, GA
October 4, 2015
Library Doll House Case Project 2015
Memorial Bench
The Maryanne Jones Memorial Bench was presented to her family in a ceremony on November 6, 2013 at Glynn Art Association on St. Simons Island, GA. Maryanne passed at the age of 37. She was a very talented artist who was born with Down's Syndrome. The bench will stay at Glynn Art reminding everyone of the contribution she made during her short life.
The bench is made from cherry with walnut trim and inlays. The lettering is hand-carved. Once the members started working on the bench, it became a labor of love. The finished product shows that devotion. It is a beautiful bench. We hope you will have the opportunity to stop by Glynn Art and see it in person.
GOLDEN ISLES WOODWORKERS' 7TH ANNIVERSARY
Recent Club Projects
Recent Club Projects
WORKBENCH
DOLL HOUSE CASE
