[crw-talk] Updates and well wishes

[James Bloomer]

Good Morning all, hope all is well with you and your family in the current
times.
I wanted to update everyone regarding the Luther HS demo. I would call it a
good success, we had about 40 students in attendance. After some
introductions and explanations and a safety briefing, we answered initial
questions and then proceeded to the lathes and began turning. We had 6
lathes set up so the kids broke into small groups and were encouraged to
visit each since we were turning different projects at each station.
The kids seemed genuinely interested in what was going on and I received
many questions during the time I was turning. They were impressed and
fascinated with various parts and tools.
After it was done we did speak with Mr. Larsen the instructor, he wants to
do a hands on with hi advanced students in May. We would be turning Pens.
Mr. Larsen gave us the wood to cut down to blanks (Thanks Jay for taking
that on) and they are going to get the hardware in the interim. So we would
Help them turn 2 pens each. We would provide the tools and lathes once
again.
I want to thank all that were able to be there and help. Bob Patros.
Kristine Klough, Duane Hill, Jack Fitzpatrick, Kevin Vossler, and Jaye
Johnson for volunteering your time energy and skills to make this demo
successful and helping secure an additional demo.
We were able to take a few pictures as well. They are on the Facebook page
and given to Rich for the newsletter.
I was also able to make contact with Tim Schneider at Three Brothers Bats
in West Salem. He is interested in hosting us for a demo on Bat turning at
his shop. Perhaps as our field trip in August. Tim has turn a few bats as
part of his business in the beginning and would love to share.

Hopefully we will be able to hold our April meeting and discuss face to
face.

In Service

-- 
James A. Bloomer
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