Minutes DFW SCROLLERS Meeting April 30, 2022 FAYE Benezue called the meeting to order at 9:30AM with 17 members present and Stefie Palma came in as a visitor. Stefie is currently looking for a scroll saw. She visited Paul Benson , last week in order to get an upfront look at 2 different saws which included a Pegas and Seyco. Stefie said she was unable to find scroll saws in the stores. Both Home Depot and Lowe’s said they did not know what she was talking about. Other stores said they did not have any in stock. She would need to order one and check it out when it was delivered. What poor customer service. Thank goodness we have members that are willing to help future saw owners. BUSINESS Lavern gave the treasurer’s report The Minutes for the 3-26-22 meeting appear on the DFWscrollers.net web site. If there are any corrections please contact Jo Ann. Membership fees are $15.00 per year for all family members in the household. This allows the member to receive a membership card that allow discounts at several stores for scroll saw supplies only. This does not include large items such as saws, drills, etc. Cynthia asked if someone will record any demos that are given when she is out of town. She can then put the demo on our website. EVENTS ASK THE EXPERTS Russ stated that 1/8 inch Baltic birch can still be found at Paul brought his French curve that he uses to change shape of his projects. Can be found at Hobby Lobby or Rockler. Demonstration for our May meeting Virgil said that Home Depot has wood that can be used for compound cutting. BRAG TABLE Kevin Henry brought key holders that he cut for his daughters. A cat or dog will pop up when hanging keys on the hook. So cute. Harmon Atkins brought a large shark puzzle using his top and bottom box for containing the puzzle. He uses Office Max to print large patterns. Paul brought several projects showing his skills at box making as well as using inlays and Very nice (3) Paul cut a self-designed lizard puzzle with all the pieces the same. Very tricky. (4) he cut a Steve Good flower vase. Paul added a lizard inlay to the project. Very nice Grover Pierce cut a fretwork sleigh for his daughter. He added wheels so that the sleigh can be attached to his daughter’s pet turtle. Yes, you heard that right. A tortoise will be pulling the sleigh and will be featured in a calendar for 2023. (2) Grover brought a noise toy that can be pushed around on the floor or table. (3) Caterpillar puzzle cut and painted using Harmon’s skill of box making. Faye Benezue brought an ornament wood blank that she purchased at a craft show. Faye cut a (2) She also cut a figure of great horned sheep. One that stands up and one a puzzle in beautiful natural woods. Virgil brought a very extensive cross stitch project that he did several years ago. Jo Ann requested him to bring it. He added beads, metal and other objects to the project. This took several months to complete the cross stitch. Perfectly done and beautiful. DEMONSTRATION MEMBERS AND VISITORS Jo Ann Wiggs |