I grew up on a farm near St. Joseph, Michigan and couldn’t

wait to graduate from high school and get a job. I wanted to start

making money. After graduation, I immediately started looking

for a job. That was a real eye opener. Because I was not quite

18, the only job I could find was a full-service gas station

attendant. That was back when they had hoses across the drive

that would ring a bell when some one drove in. Do you

remember? My job was to hit the door running to promptly wait

on customers pumping their gas, cleaning the windshield,

checking under the hood, and checking tire pressure, rain or

shine. All this for fifty cents an hour. After two weeks I figured I could do better, so I enrolled in a 2-year

junior college in Benton Harbor, Michigan. I graduated in 1956 with an associate’s of science degree in

mechanical engineering.

I found a job working in the engineering department drawing details of dies and fixtures for Modern

Plastics. It was interesting work; however, during the recession of 1958, I was transferred to a department that

made melamine dinnerware. They ran super heated steam thru the dies; it was very hot work. A year-and-a-

half later I moved into the tool room and started a four year apprenticeship to became a tool and die maker.

After leaving Modern Plastics in 1965, I went to work at Bendix Corp, which was also known as Allied

Signal and Bosch Braking Systems, and is now known as Honeywell.

Having retired in June of 1998, my wife and I came to the

Sunflower RV resort in the fall of 2002 my before moving to Sun

City in 2008. I enjoy working with my hands, and building things

from wood, metal stone or just about anything.

Mike Stankus

Member of the Month:

My motto would be:

Monday–Friday: 8am–4pm Saturday: 8am - Noon

May 2016 Issue

Bell Woodworking Club 16820 N 99th Avenue • Sun City, AZ 85351 • (623) 974-6058

Don’t forget!

There will be no newsletter for June, July, August,

and September. We will return for the October

issue. Be safe and enjoy your summer.

Bell Woodworking Directory

President Reagan Matsler Vice President Jack Gardiner Club Secretary Evelyn Hamlin Treasurer Lynda Stuber Monitor Chair Rich Ward Maintenance Bill Newton Members at large Cliff Hughes Rick Smith Social Lynda Stuber Evelyn Hamlin Newsletter Roger Brown

Safety Report

as of April 19 , 2016

Watch your fingers around

power tools!

31 days with no accidents

Proper attire must be worn while

working in the shop.

Project of the Month

Pipe-clamp

Support U-blocks

Controlling pipe clamps on your workbench dog holes

U-blocks will raise the clamp’s bar and jaws

completely off the benchtop so you encounter less

resistance when making adjustments. Make multiple

pairs for especially large panel glue-ups.

To make a matching pair, cut a 1 1/2” block of 3” x 3

7/8”. Then drill the centered dowel holes on opposite

edges (drawing 1). Drill a 3/4” or 1” hole, based on the

diameter of your pipes, thru the center of the block’s

face.

Rip the block in half then glue in 2 1/2” long dowels

sized to fit the dog holes in your benchtop (drawing 2).

Financial

Report

APRIL 2016

INCOME:

Consignment Sales 1,199.00

Project Sales 241.00

Donations 150.00

Dues 195.00

Locker Fees 10.00

Supply Cabinet 125.00

TOTAL INCOME 1,920.00

EXPENSES:

Consignment 899.25

Projects 151.25

Repair/Maintenance 241.19

Shop Supplies 55.79

Office Supplies 54.62

Telephone 57.58

Credit Machine Lease Fee 29.57

Credit Card Fees 31.53

TOTAL EXPENSES 2,378.86

NET APRIL INCOME (458.86)

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Don’t forget to LOG IN when working in the

woodshop. Also check to see if your rec card number, phone number and address are current. When your finished with your project,

clean up after your self and then LOG OUT.

What is it ?

A l l A b o u t Wo o d

A monitor is a member of the club who has accepted the responsibility of overseeing the operation of the shop at appointed times and to see that the rules of the shop are being followed. The club requires that two monitors be on duty at all times to allow members to work on their projects. Monitors also call the next days monitors as a reminder of their duty. If you are interested in being a monitor let us know.

Being a Monitor

Across

3 Type of glue that dries clear, very easy to apply, very strong.

6 Type of finish like varnish or shellac that brings out the grain.

7 Type of finish intended as after coat after stain applied.

9 Finish rubbed into timber with a special cloth.

10 Tool used to deliver an impact or force.

11 Used to measure lengths of wood.

12 Used to secure or loosen parts of machinery.

15 Type of finish similar to wax but thinner.

16 A piece of machinery that can cut large pieces of timber.

17 Used to remove small amount of material.

18 Type of joint where special shaped pins are locked into slots.

20 Joint where ends are cut at 45 degree then glued together.

23 Type of timber made from small layers of solid wood.

Down

1 tool operated by hand movements used to cut with a blade.

2 Joint attached edge to edge with two pieces of wood.

4 Power tool used to insert or remove screws from material.

5 Joint secured with adhesive and small pieces of wood.

6 Slotted, Phillips head, are examples of this bonding piece.

7 Cheap manufacture timber used in making furniture.

8 Bullet or flathead are this type of bonding piece.

13 Glue that comes in two pack, one resin and one hardener.

14 The most basic and simple type of joint.

19 Type of finish used to paint wood

21 Type of wood becoming scarce and expensive.

Clean-up after yourself Help keep our shop clean and safe for all members.

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Bell Woodworking Club Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

APRIL 18, 2016

The meeting was opened at 9:02 am by Vice President Jack Gardener. Members present were Jack Gardiner, Lynda Stuber, Rick Smith, Ted Farmer, Barry Broomham, Roger Clause, Bill Newton, John Millett and Gary. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Gardener. Minutes of the last meeting were not available. Lynda Stuber gave the financial results for march 2016 and for the quarter ended march 31, 2016. She reported she has received a notice that the individual transaction fees under the credit card agreement will be increased. During discussions, Farmer stated that other clubs have only a percentage charged based upon the value of the transaction. Some sort of electronic notepad would be required. After further discussion, motion by Gardener, second Stuber, to buy out of the credit card agreement if the cost is under $700. Motion passed. Lynda Stuber also stated that the Bell Bowls Club building will be used as a polling place during the May elections so the BWC board meeting has been scheduled for May 10th.

Maintenance: Gardener said a team, including himself, had visited the other woodworking clubs in Sun City to discuss sanding equipment used in those clubs. He suggested that the small sander might be replaced with a new model from Acme Tool Co. at a cost of $6,425.00. He added that the other clubs with this sander required direct supervision by a trained monitor whenever it was used. Broomham asked what methods were used to clean the belt. He said that the method was the same as BWC used on the existing sander but suggested that the erasure block be mounted on a long stick. Farmer recommended using a pad that would be run through the sander after each use. Farmer made a motion that the club purchase two such sheet erasers that would clean the entire width in one pass; second by Stuber, passed. Newton reported that the small sander in the back room needed a new motor at a cost of about $200.00. After discussion, Gardener tabled this for further review. Newton added that the bandsaw is out of service and will be fixed today. Broomham reported that the paper in the large sander needed replacing. Discussion regarding the members use ensued. Suggestions of monitor supervision and a locking mechanism be used. Ted said the dust collection system was down due to issues with the filters and will pursue it with RCSC. Millett reported complaints from members about excessive heat in the new room and RCSC did work on the AC system last week. Lynda said the aluminum clamps were being broken when to much pressure is applied. The metal shop charged $30 to

repair when new ones were only $37. Ted said it should be discussed at the next member meeting.

Monitors: Ted reported the system of calling scheduled monitors for the next shift was working.

Member of the Month: Member Bill Hill will be featured in the next newsletter. The new monitor handout is now available.

Work orders: Ted said the work order form has been revised to include the rec card number of the person requesting work. There are also a number of work orders that have not been claimed.

New Business: Roger Clause mentioned that a replacement for the Grizzly lathe would cost about $7,000 but one was available at an estate sale for $2,000. Ted noted that the motor was wired for 220 current and would cost an additional $2,000 to rewire the shop. Discussion to replace rather than repair the lathe and a motion by Ted, second by Rick, failed.

Ted reported that the 2016 Christmas party has been confirmed for December 10, 2016.

Safety: The injury to Betsi Packwood was discussed. Lynda suggested that the “accident free days” sign should be removed as it was misleading. Accidents not involving offsite medical attention have not been included. The word “accident” was discussed and was decided that the sign should remain as a visual reminder of safety issues but the word “accident” should be closely defined.

Shop project: Millett asked how many banks were finished last weekend and told sixty units.

Logo shirts: Roger has had shirts engraved and selling them for $20 each. You can also bring in a shirt for embroidering.

Ted left the meeting for another appointment. Packwood’s accident was discussed further and should be talked about at the next general meeting.

On a motion by Rick Smith, second by Ted Farmer, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 am

Respectfully submitted,

Barry Broomham

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What

is it?

Bell Woodworking Club Minutes

Membership Meeting

April 26, 2016

Miller Falls Co. corner bit brace no. 502. Made

by Miller Falls from 1907 until 1957, it was

designed to simplify the boring of holes in

corners. It has a ball bearing head, stained

hardwood head and handles and Master

Chuck with Leland’s universal jaws. The overall

length is 19” and has a 10 inch sweep.

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The meeting was called to order by Vice President Jack Gardiner at 8:04 am. We did not have a quo-rum so there will be no voting. A discussion was had on the safety in the shop. A serious accident oc-curred with Betsie Packwood. An experience level does not matter with accidents. Procedures must be followed when an accident occurs. 1. a heal to the person involved would stabilize the wound 2. notify RCSC and call 911. 3. fill out an accident report. Bill Hill was elected to be the member of the month. The treasurer’s report was given by Linda Stuber. The woodshop Christmas party will be on Decem-ber 10th here at the woodshop. Roger Clause has golf shirts with the Bell Wood Club logo for sale or you can order.

SHOP NOTES The Grizzly lathe, at some point, will be for sale due to that is not being used by members. A used, heavy duty lathe, valued at $7,000 can be purchased for $2,000. It is wired for 220V. The cost to rewire the shop would cost about $2,000. The board will talk to RCSC to see if we can get a better deal to re-wire. The board voted not purchase it at the present time.

Several accidents have occurred while cleaning the big green drum sander with an eraser stick. The shop has purchased new eraser pads, 1 1/2” thick to eliminate hands being to close to the moving belt while cleaning.

Thanks to the members who helped with the build-ing of the banks last Saturday.

Bar clamps are not being cleaned, removing glue, after use. Aluminum clamps being over tightened and breaking the clamps. These clamps are expen-sive to weld.

Work order forms are not being completed. All information, including phone numbers and address must be included on the work order. Please add the rec card number to help identify the customer when the project is completed. Do not take a project from a customer that cannot be completed in the shop. This is a HOBBY shop.

The monitor hand books are printed and available. Please take one and read through it.

The 50/50 raffle was held. $32.00 was collected. Roger Clause won $8.00 and an anonymous mem-ber took home another $8.00. The shop received $16.00. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 am.

Bell

Center

Woodworking

Club

16820 W 99th Ave

Sun City, Arizona

Monday - Friday 8 am till 4 pm

Saturday 8 am till noon

Bell Woodworking Club Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

May 10, 2016

The meeting was called to order by President Reagan Matsler at 10:09 am. Directors present were Reagan Matsler, Jack Gardiner, Linda Stuber, Rick Smith and Cliff Hughes. Members present were Roger Clause, Rich Ward, Bill Hill and Barry Broomham. President Matsler reported that the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held on April 19, 2016 had been posted on the club’s notice board.

TREASURER REPORT Treasurer Stuber reported that the club received $1,920 and spent $2,379 during the month of April. Expenses included $540 for sales taxes collected during the first quarter of the year. The club had a total of $27,593 in the bank at the end of April.

MONITOR PROGRAM Rich Ward reported that he has only one monitor for the afternoon shift on Monday. Roger said that this was normal at this time of year and that we had to rely on volunteers during the summer. The monitor hand book will be distributed as required.

MAINTENANCE There was a discussion about the band saw being down and may be fixed now. Cliff asked if the club should pay the maintenance supervisor for his time spent working on equipment. Gardiner suggested that he be given free membership but after a discussion, it was agreed that no reimbursement should be made at this time. Barry asked if any member was being trained to take over from Bill Newton. Matsler named several members who would be ready to handle maintenance issue's. Reagan noted that the cleaning pads for the green sander had been received and the accompanying documents be reviewed. Cliff asked if the use of the pads be restricted to monitors.

FALL CRAFT SHOW Reagan Matsler asked for a volunteer to chair the Fall Craft Show committee, Rick volunteered.

CLUB TOOLS Regan noted that a motion to acquire a lathe to replace the Grizzly lathe was made at the last

Board meeting. The motion failed. The Grizzly had originally been acquired as part of a package and included several large pieces of equipment and the current lathe under consideration was a high end unit. Barry noted that the lathe will require 220V and asked if approval from RCSC had been obtained. Matsler said that it should not be a problem. Replacement cost of the used machine would be more than $6,000. After discussion a motion by Jack and seconded by Rick to purchase the VTech lathe at a cost of $2,000 plus installation. The motion passed. Bill reported that the start switch on the milling machine be located to a front location that would make it more safe. Rich noted that the framing machine had never been used and was taking up space. Matsler said he would review the manual so that it could be made ready for use.

EXPLODING BANKS Jack reported that after the latest production of banks, materials needed to be cut for the next time banks are made.

MEMBER HEALTH REPORT Jack reported that Warren Hamilin, a long time member of the club is ill and suggested that the club should send him a card. John Millett is in charge of this activity. There being no further business, a motion to adjourn by Rick Smith, seconded by Cliff Hughes. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 am.

Respectfully submitted by

Barry Broomham Note taker in the absence of the Secretary

The Bell Woodworking

Christmas Party is scheduled for December 10.

Look for more details in the October issue.

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