Dick Milligan Exhibit

Noted cartoonist Dick Milligan (a member of our club) will have an exhibit for the month of December at the Islip Public Library. The presentation will have a Christmas theme featuring carvings and sketches by Dick. Great place to take your spouse, grandchildren or children!

The Islip Public Library

71 Monell Avenue, Islip, N.Y. 11751

www.isliplibrary.org

LIBRARY HOURS

Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

(September – May)

For a link as to what part Dick Milligan played in designing the "TOMCAT" logo click link: http://www.grummanpark.org/tomcatlogo.htm

Open Carving UPDATE...

The next OPEN CARVING night will be Wednesday 11.25.09
No carving Wednesday 11.18.09

Carving Tip:

Here is a tip from another carver:

"I worked for a fire training agency where we used boiled linseed oil to finish the wooden handles on the fire axes.

Polyurethane or shellac finishes would bubble and/or melt when exposed to the heat of a fire.

When using boiled linseed oil (or any oil and petroleum based finish) be cautious about saturating piles of sawdust or rags with it. It is subject to spontaneous combustion.

If you use rags, make sure to hand wash them good with soap and water then air dry
outside, or store them in sealed metal containers." Daniel Starbuck

Thanks Daniel! Good advice for certain!

CARVE A TREE TRUNK

Ed Goodwin IV (Skip's son) has a friend who is looking to have a tree
trunk carved into something but the challenge is it has to be in the
ground while its being carved to make it part of his property. If you
know anyone that would be interested in this project contact and get
details at:
longislandcorgisociety@yahoo.com

REMINDER !!! Calling all interested carvers...

This Wednesday 10.28.09 at 7 P.M. is OPEN Carving at the Massapequa Club House. Last month we had ten carvers carving and sharing ideas...can we break this number....COME ON DOWN AND CARVE.
Ed

This Weekend...what an opportunity!

ONLY - 2 spots open in Stu Martin's seminar this weekend 10/09 - 10/11.


Friday (optional) 6PM - 9PM Sat 9 - 5
Sun 9 - 5

Cost is $175
We'll be carving anything he does - Mountain men,
Native American busts,
Santas. Call Frank Barry at 631-981-2758.

Stu Martin website: http://www.stumartin.com/

Good Deal on Wood

Basswood Natural Edge Slabs:
Basswood is a soft textured white wood with very little grain. Ideally suited to relief carving. chip carving and pyrography.

Basswood Boutique Tissue Boxes:
Great for chip carving,
Shallow relief carving,
and Pyoragraphy!

Questions? Contact Skip G!

Open Carving

Tonight at the club house will be open carving...come on down and get some help on your projects.

The Bayard Cutting Arboretum Show

Our club went to the The Bayard Cutting Arboretum Show on 9.12.09, 9.13.09
Thanks to all who helped: Frank, Ed S., Roy, Helmut, and Skip at the show and a BIG THANKS to all who loaned us exhibits for the show.
(If your name should be listed please contact me or Frank and we will be happy to include you.

September Meeting 2009

We had a great meeting renewing friendships after the summer. On the right are pictures from the meeting.
Reminder we need book, knives, old tools, wood etc. for the Dark Horse !!!
Reminder A Memorial Service for Edward Carey
September 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM
St Peter's Lutheran Church
2332 Grand Avenue
Baldwin, NY 11510
You are invited to join in the celebration of his life.
Reminder Stu Martin workshop see Frank Barry.
Reminder dues are due $20.00 see Skip Goodwin.