volume 11 issue 2 february 2009 annual general meeting

Volume 11 Issue 2 February 2009

Ed's Rubber Finger 2

President’s Column 3Kerry Deane-Cloutier

VP's Challenge 3Larry Stevenson

Jan. Demonstrator 4David Sweet

Jan. Demonstrator 5Bruce Hodgson

Announcements 6

Presenters Schedule 7

Turning 101 7

Turner's Gallery 8

President's Challenge 10

Classifieds 12

Guild Executive 12

WednesdayFeb. 25, 2009 - 6:30

SappertonPensioners' Hall

318 Keary St.,New Westminster

NEXT MEETING

February 25, 2009

President, Kerry Deane-Cloutier will lead the Annual General Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild at this February meeting.

Main issues to be resolved are:1) Election of

- Vice-President,- Treasurer,- Three (3) Members at Large (MAL).

2) Vote on a proposed amendment to the Guild By-Laws.

Board Member Job Descriptions were printed in the January GVWG Newsletter, as was the text of the Proposed By-Law Amendment.

This information was printed to let all members know what is involved with each of the positions on the Guild’s Board of Directors. If you would like to know more, or are interested in running for one of the offices in the election, contact Don Hoskins, chairman of the nominating committee, or Kerry Deane-Cloutier. They’ll be glad to answer ay questions.

Annual General Meeting

Forum on Form & Finish:-Bruce Campbell - Leader

Focus on Fundamentals:-Interesting Projects - Ted Fromson

Main Event:-Annual General Meeting-Kerry Deane-Cloutier, President

3M Sandpaper- 3M Representative

February Food Providers:-Colin Delory, Tom Dinsley, Joel Elder, Neil Elmer, Steve Fairburn, Norm Forshaw, Bill Fowle, Michelle Gendron

March Food Suppliers:-Michael Gosnell, Merv Graham, Steve Hansen, Dale Harvey, Claudia Hayward, Dale M. Hemm, Gerry Hodgins, Bruce Hodgson

February President’s Challenge:-Rolling Pin or Valentine Theme Item

3M SANDPAPERA representative from 3M will be presenting valuable information about 3M Sandpaper. Most woodturners are not overly excited about sanding.Here is a chance to learn how to make you time using the grits as efficient and effective as possible.

Don’t miss this one

Volume 11 Issue 2 - February 2009

By: Ed PrettyRecently I wrote an article on “sanding sticks” and am happy to report that I have found them very useful in a variety of situations. That being said, the other day I was sanding out a particularly gnarly bit of tear-out under a tight recurve in a bowl using a variety of other devious means. The only way I could hold and control the sandpaper was to use the standard three-fold method so that I had some traction with my fingers against the abrasive. Along with the tear out I successfully removed most of the layers of skin on my fingers and the respective nails to the quick. The skin and nails were however, very smooth.I had an “Ah-ha” moment a few days later when I was speaking to a woman at a store who happened to have those little rubber finger cover things that secretaries use to do whatever they do on one of her fingers. It occurred to me that they would not only protect my last nerve – which I was literally on – but would also provide a fair bit of traction against the paper back of the sandpaper, affording me better control in tight spots. Ah-ha!I couldn’t get down to Staples fast enough. Sure enough they had an ample supply of small and medium sizes. Happily I have medium sized digits. I’m thinking that some of you ham-fisted types may have to source out a large size. Curiously, they came in a pack of 12. No matter: a rubber finger thingie on two fingers seems to do the trick.

RUBBER FINGER COVER THINGIES

Provides Traction & Saves Finger SkinSee attached picture for the other thousand words.On another note, having solved my storage of sheet sandpaper with a portable file folder, I was still kind of put out by the fact that my 3” diameter sanding disks took up so much room on the shelf. The boxes they came in kept them clean, together and in order but took up a lot of room for what I had. Another “ah-ha” moment came upon me as I took my Ziplock® twist-top container of jam out of the fridge the other day. Our next trip to the grocery store solved my space problem, giving me more room for more stuff as you can see in the picture. And I know I spelled “ferrule” incorrectly on the box, so all the teachers in the guild can stand down.

Ed Pretty sent this to us. He was cruising through the WOW site (World of Woodturners) on the web and came across this photo by Terry Scott of his set up for turning off center. This is pretty extreme, but it is indicative of the lengths that one must go to achieve something unusual, as well as just plain ingenuity. I have had to balance pieces before but have used the outboard faceplate to do so, limiting the diameter (hence increasing the weight required). This looks like a better alternative. By the number of screw holes in the faceplate I would say this has worked well for Terry Scott.See more pictures and details about The Burl Tree under “articles” on Terry's web site:http://www.timberly.co.nz/terry_articles.htm

Balancing Act - Terry Scott’s Burl Tree

So organized that I just can’t stand myself

Rubber Thingy at work

February 2009 - Volume 11 Issue 2

President's Column:- Kerry Deane-CloutierI am always amazed by the diversity of our Guild

members. We range from people who go to work and punch the clock every day, to those that get to meet the Governor General. I was sorry to miss David Sweet's presentation in January, but I was lucky enough to score a “sanity from shavings” pencil - thanks David. I look forward to being filled in on what went on in your presentation. I was also sorry to miss Bruce Hodgson's presentation. I understand he was nervous, but by the end of the presentation had turned a marvellous off-centre plate with the profile of an angelfish.

Of course, these two are not the only talented Guild members we have. Stan Clark has just celebrated his 95th birthday and is still going strong. Stan's career has demonstrated considerable diversity over his 95 years, with painting, pottery, jewellery, and glass blowing in addition to turning. I hope that when I am 95 people will say similar things, but I think I will have to get cracking now for that to happen.

Remember, the Vice President's Challenge for February is related to Valentine's Day, so turn something for your sweetheart. I look forward to seeing you all.

Vice Presidents ChallengeBy Larry StevensonPart of filling in for the president while she was on holidays is to come up with an idea for the challenge for this month, appropriately called the Vice Presidents Challenge. I went to work on Wednesday with this task in mind, feeling confident that I would come up with a great idea through the day. Then I got to work, all hell broke loose and I totally forgot about it. Bruce came up to me at the break and asked what I had dreamed up for the Vice President’s challenge. Panic struck and I thought why not ask David Sweet as he was our first speaker and I would allow him the privilege of coming up with an idea. “Why not something to do with Valentine’s Day” was his reply. Why not indeed!! Then I remembered the email I had received earlier in the week about the origin of Valentine’s Day. The way it was written was quite convincing. Here is the email:-

The Gujarati story of Valentines Day . . .In spite of what you have been told by everyone, the truth is that Valentine's Day originated hundreds of years ago, in India, and to top it all, in Gujarat!!

It is a well known fact that Gujarati men, especially the Patels, continually mistreat and disrespect their wives (Patelianis). One fine day, it happened to be the 14th day of February, one brave Pateliani, having had enough "torture" by her husband, finally chose to rebel by beating him up with a Velan (rolling pin).

Yes . . . the same Velan which she used daily, to make chapattis for him . . . only this time, instead of the dough, it was the husband who was flattened.This was a momentous occasion for all Gujarati women and a revolt soon spread, like wild fire, with thousands of housewives beating up their husbands with the Velan.There was an outburst of moaning "chapatti-ed" husbands all over Anand and Amdavad. The Patel men-folk quickly learnt their lesson and started to behave more respectfully with their Patelianis.Thereafter, on 14th February, every year, the womenfolk of Gujarat would beat up their husbands, to commemorate that eventful day. The wives having the satisfaction of beating up their husbands with the Velan and the men having the supreme joy of submitting to the will of the women they loved. Soon the Gujju men realized that in order to avoid this ordeal they need to present gifts to their wives . . . they brought flowers and sweetmeats. Hence the tradition began.As Gujarat fell under the influence of Western culture, that day was called 'Velan time' day.The ritual soon spread to Britain and many other Western countries, specifically, the catch words

Sorry I missed you last monthIn January's GVWG Newsletter article about Novermbers Pot Luck Dinner & Social I forgot to credit the person who pulled the whole event together. Gregg Parsons coordinated the food tables and made sure the event went on as planned. A special thank you goes out to you from all of us, Gregg, for doing a great job.

Chapatti-Rolling-Pin

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By: Allan CusworthTo start the evening off David gave us a description of what a forensic scientist does. David Sweet is one of only four individuals in Canada who does what he does. His forensic dental identification work with almost every major police investigation force throughout the world helps bring criminals to justice, and helps clear persons who have been wrongly accused of a crime. His work has a humanitarian role as well. He plays a major part in identifying victims in major world disasters, such as the Malaysian tsunami a few years ago. I am not qualified or capable of describing the detail that David covered in his presentation. Suffice it to say that we have a man in our midst who makes me feel proud to be a Canadian in his company.He is very proud of the achievements that led him to be invested in the Order of Canada. We are very proud of you too, David, congratulations.

See humour wherever it is; even if it is weird- David Sweet

David’s work has a lot of pressure and stress. He went on to tell us how he uses his woodturning as one diversion away from the stresses of life. He asked us what stressors we have in life and then went on to identify his and how we can follow his model to cope with them. Here are his identified stressors:

Health issuesVictims of crimePerpetrators of crimePresenting evidence in courtNatural and manmade disasters

Here’s how he copes, and suggests we follow the same example where possible:

Keep a perspectiveBlack humourWork in a team setting - Support each other in

good situations and in bad situations.Be creative - create beauty out of an ugly situation

every chance you get.Take advantage of enjoyable occasions whenever

possible.Use a chainsaw to cut wood whenever you can -

He travels to the far corners of the world and tries to bring back wood from every one of them.Most important of all; find a diversion from your stressful situation; a hobby; woodturning.

Craftsmanship is the common thread that diverts your attention. He recommends that you learn your craft well and take courses to learn it even better.David also gives of himself. The act of giving is, in itself, a wonderful stress reliever. It creates a feeling in both the giver and the receiver that cannot be accompanied by pressure and stress. The warmth won’t allow it. He made a poplar platter at a woodturning seminar with Bruce Campbell. After embellishing the platter later, he gave that platter to the person who nominated him for the Order of Canada. I’m sure that person will cherish that platter forever.David’s presentation was different than most of the demonstrations that we have at the Guild meetings, but I know I speak for all the members when I say that it was one of the most thought provoking presentations I have ever seen there. Thank you, David for helping us put our pressures in their place and using our woodturning to do that.Congratulations again on being invested into the Order of Canada.

Allan Cusworth photos

'Velan time!’ Of course in their foreign tongues, it was first anglicized to 'Velantime' and then to 'Valentine'. And thereafter, 14th of February, came to be known as Valentine's Day!So, the Vice President’s and David Sweet’s challenge of the month is to make something to do with Valentines Day, or to make a Velan, whatever suits your fancy. I would advise not letting your wife chapatti you with it. Good luck.Note: The Indian rolling pin is actually called a Belan not a Velan, however the joke is still humorous.

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Vice Presidents Challenge

JANUARY MEETING

Sanity from ShavingsDavid Sweet O.C.

David Sweet with Order of Canada


By: Allan CusworthBruce did his first demonstration for the GVWG at this meeting and did a superb job. It was just as if he had been in front of the group many times before. The time he spent preparing for his presentation was very evident and it showed in the professional way he covered his subject. He also used a technique that many public speakers use to create interest. He kept us in suspense until the end of his demo. Each of his multi-axis centres revealed a part of the pattern he was producing and the punch line, an angel fish, came at the end. Great technique, Bruce!Bruce started off by telling us where he got his inspiration for his carving boards. After seeing Marilyn Campbell’s inlaid platters presentation at her demo to the GVWG in November 2005, Bruce said he knew that was what he wanted to do. He set his goal to make platters that were different, and that is what he has done.He demonstrated multi-axis platter turning techniques that only the strong-of-heart should attempt. His 11’’ diameter blank had six centres; each one strategically located from near the centre to near the edge of the blank. These centres were calculated to reveal part of a design he had drawn ahead of time. He told us that the dimensions for locating the centres must be calculated to fit the swing diameter of your lathe, otherwise the blank would hit your lathe’s ways when it started to spin.

Doing a demo at the GVWG isn’t that hard- Bruce Hodgson

The blank disk was set up with backer waste blocks attached to its back where the centres were to be located. The waste blocks can be made of 2x4 pieces, or plywood disks.Bruce’s Cutting/Carving board was double sided. One side had the decorative multi-axis angel fish cut into it; while the other side was a functional cutting board with the gravy or crumb channel around the edge.He started by truing the disk and cutting a concentric donut at the centre. The disk was then remounted on each axis according to his predetermined design and the various grooves, coves and beads were cut into the decorative side. After each set of cuts, he sanded the groove through the grits using the type of sanding sticks that Ed Pretty described in his article in the January GVWG Newsletter. (Yeah, Ed! Somebody actually reads our stuff.)After cutting and sanding through each of the six

axes, he rounded off and sanded the outside corner. This is when Bruce applies his finish to complete the decorative side of the cutting/carving board.To complete the other side, he reversed to disk and pressed the finished surface against a padded donut using a live-centre in the tailstock. He turned off the backer board. When that wood was removed, he proceeded to form the flat surface of the functional cutting/carving board and cut the gravy or crumb channel. The bottom would be sanded through the grits and finished the same as the decorative side.The pictures that accompany this article show some of the artistry that Bruce demonstrated. The decorative cutting/carving board turned out beautifully and we all learned new ways to make wood decorative and functional at the same time.Great job, Bruce! Congratulations!

JANUARY MEETING

Cutting/Carving Board - Bruce Hodgson

Bruce with angel fish platter

Bruce turning decorative platter, results on right

- Cusworth Photos


FRASER VALLEY WOODTURNERS GUILD

Eric Loftstrom Demo In AbbotsfordThe Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild is bringing Eric Lofstrom up from Washington State. Eric is a High School teacher by day and a great woodturning communicator the rest of the time. Eric uses a combination of self made videos and live demos to explain step by step the process of bowl turning and sharpening. His voice is clear and strong.I am quite sure that if you come out you will learn something and be pleasantly surprised. Bring along someone you think has an interest in this. This is for new turners and experienced bowl makers.WHEN:- 9:00AM - 4:30PM, Saturday, March 14COST:- $25, Students $15. Pay at the doorLOCATION:- Saint James Catholic School, 2767 Townline Road, Abbotsford BC (directions below)More info www.fvwg.ca Everyone is welcome; The FVWG would like to know how many are coming.Please register by calling Murray at 604-794-3108, or by email at [email protected]

DOOR PRIZES:- Four $25 gift certificates for KMS ToolsLUNCH:- Bring a bag lunch or buy a slice of pizza at the school, coffee will be brewingSome topics that will be covered:

- Sharpening Skills - bowl gouges and scrapers using jigs and freehand

- Bowl Gouge Techniques - Basic bowl turning - Thin walled bowls - in-depth, square and rec-

tangular wings, and sampling of embellish-ments

Saturday, March 7We are holding a demo day at the Brentwood Mall in Burnaby. Peter McLaren is organizing this event, Jim Johnson will be looking for volunteers turning demonstrators and hosting. Be ready to sign up at the next meeting.

Saturday, July 25, 2009The Woodturners of Olympia WA 2009 “Creativity in Woodturning” SymposiumEric Lofstrom will begin the day with a demonstration on woodturning basics.Jimmy Clewes will follow Eric. Jimmy is a well-known teacher and demonstrator in his native England as well as here in the USA. He will be performing demonstrations covering:• Design, shape, form & aesthetics• Oriental Boxes

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Turning a twist and long stem goblet, and• ColoringsThe cost for the full day is $70 for early payment. After June 1, 2009 the cost is $80. Children under the age of 18 can register for $10 if attending with a paying adult.Lunch is included in the cost if payment is received before July 12Demonstrations will start promptly at 8 a.m. and end by 4:30 p.m. Door prize drawings will be made after the final presentation.Location is the Komachin Middle School located at 3650 College St. SE, Lacey, WA. 98503.For more information or to register seehttp://www.woodturnersofolympia.org/ or send payment directly to Al Price at 4112 Teakwood Ct. SE, Lacey, WA. 98503.Questions may also be directed to Al at 360-791-0396 or [email protected]

DIRECTIONSTake exit 83 for Mt Lehman Rd 0.3 kmKeep left at the fork to continue toward Maclure Rd 0.3 kmKeep left at the fork to continue toward Maclure Rd and merge onto Maclure Rd 1.6 kmTurn right at Townline RdDestination will be on the right 0.2 km


Gerry Vickers - CoordinatorAll Turning 101 sessions will start at 9:00 AM on Saturday morning at the Sapperton Pensioners’ Hall in New Westminster. If the location has to be changed members will be notified.

TURNING 101

GVWG members will be given the first chance to fill the participant requirements up until the fifteenth of the month. After that date, Gerry will be inviting members of the Fraser Valley Woodturners Guild to fill the available spots.

Tentative Schedule for 2009This schedule is subject to change as

presenters are available.

February 28 2009 - Box With a Finial

March 28 2009 - Computer/Shaving Brush

April 25 2009 - Natural Edged Bowl

May 30 2009 - TBA

Live Centre SpacerSometimes when you are using the live centre as a safety support for a piece in the chuck you would like to limit the penetration of the sharp point. Placing a little washer over the end of the point as you bring the live centre up to the piece will help.Another way to do this is to place a light coloured plastic, or neoprene cup (the kind used on the end of some furniture legs) over the point of the centre.

Editor’s Note:If you have any special little hints that you feel your woodturning colleagues can use, just drop me an email and I’ll include them in a future issue of our Newsletter.

While Weeping Willow is not known as a particularly outstanding turning wood, I am offering some medium sized pieces for the low, low price of the sweat equity required to get it out of my gully. The recent snow damaged the tree and I had to take it down. The wood itself is, as you might expect, quite plain but offers the possibility of bark-edged projects, since I made a point of getting to it before the sap started to run. As you might expect, willows don't really

understand when they have been dealt a fatal blow and will carry on in spite of themselves. I also suspect the wood might be good for dyed projects because it is so white. I got enough for myself but there is probably 10 - 12' of 5'' and 8'' limbs as well as a couple of trunk pieces about 10 - 12'' that are shattered on one half with the other half sound. If you are a cunning negotiator you may be able to talk me out of a couple of larger pieces. If a turner doesn't take it, Mother Nature will.Call Ed Pretty at 604-888-5967 or email at [email protected]

GVWG Meeting Presenters Schedule for 2009MARCH

David Wagner - Texturing

APRILKen Ayers - Polishing and Finishing

MAYEd Pretty - Soapstone Turning

Larry Stevenson &Ludger Paus - Square Box Turning

JUNENeil Elmer - Bandsaw Tuning

SEPTEMBERMarco Berera - Turned Water Canteen

FREE WOOD - No Chainsaw Required

HELPFUL HINTS


TURNER'SGALLERY

Bruce Hodgson - 14in x 5inBig Leaf Maple - Tung Oil

Ed Pretty - 8in x 4inLondon Plane - Lacquer

Michelle GendronOak - Wax

K. Hudson - 12in x 4inMyrtle - Salad Bowl Wax

Murray Stewart - 11in x 1.5inBirch - Acrylic

Ed Pretty - 5in x 2inMaple - Lacquer

Peter McLaren - 7in x 2.5inMaple - Rust Stain

Sandy Hawkins - 8in x 14inMaple & Yew

Jim Johnson - Maple14in x 1.5in

Marco Berera - Maple, Walnut, Purple Heart - Friction Polish

Michelle GendronEucalyptus - Wax

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TURNER'SGALLERY

Gary Cormier - Spalted Maple18in - Lacquer

Ed Pretty - 8in x 6inLondon Plane - Polycryle (Minwax)

Michelle GendronMaple

Merv Graham - 1.5in x 3inOak - Wipe on Poly

Peter McLaren - Dogwood3in x 5in - Clapham Bowl Finish

Michelle GendronOak

Bruce Campbell - Arbutus13in x 3.5in - Wax

Lorne Nelson - 9in x 1inMaple - Tung Oil & Wax

Bruce Hodgson - 4in x 8inCatalpa - Wipe on Poly

Peter McLaren - Weeping Willow8in x 3.25in - Clapham Polish

Meerman - Rosewood, Maple 5in x 5in - Turners Polish.


President’s Challenge

for January

Was Layered or

Segmented Turning

Ross Pilgrim - Teger, Useuge, Maple - 5in x 2in - Tung Oil.

Various Woods, Acrylic - Various Finishes

PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE

Gary Cormier - Bloodwood, Maple - 7in - Lacquer

Ross Pilgrim - Bloodwood, Cypress, Blk. Veneer - Tung Oil

Gary Cormier - Bloodwood, Maple - 10in - Lacquer

Merv Graham - Yew, Paduk, Maple, Walnut - 6in dia - Wipe on Poly

Merv Graham - Teak, Blk. Walnut, Mahogany - 2in x 4in - Lacquer

Allan Cusworth - Lilac & Blk. Walnut - 3.5in x

6in - Wipe on Poly

Murray Stewart - Cherry - 3in x 6in -

AcrylicLacquer

February 2009- Volume 11 Issue 2

PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE

President’s Challenge

for February

is a Velan (rolling pin)

or Valentine Theme

Ross Pilgrim - Purple Heart, Cypress, Blk. Veneer

Dale Hemm - Rosewood, Hackberry - CA Fin

Allan Cusworth - Mahogany, Maple - Wipe on Poly

Dale Hemm - Rosewood, Hackberry - CA Finish

Marco Berera - Maple, Purple Heart, Walnut - Friction Polish

Merv Graham - Cherry, Walnut, Mahogany - Wipe on Poly

Colin Delory - Maple, Mahogany - 3in x 3in - Lacquer

Neil Elmer - Walnut, MapleTung Oil


GVWG Officers,Appointeesand Volunteers

PRESIDENTKerry Deane-Cloutier 604-468-0605

VICE PRESIDENTLarry Stevenson 604-438-3947

SECRETARYClaudia Hayward 604-462-7597

TREASURERMerv Graham 604-272-3525

MEMBERS AT LARGEJim Johnson 604-937-3275Peter McLaren 604-533-1939Steve Hansen 604-585-0638Gregg Parsons 604-542-9066Allan Cusworth 604-534-6223Georges Leroux 604-541-4710

LIBRARY ACQUISITIONS ADVISORDon Hoskins 604-939-6808

EDUCATIONAL COORDINATORSMarco Berera 604-274-7594Steve Hansen 604-585-0638Larry Stevenson 604-438-3947

LIBRARIANGerry Vickers 604-463-0760

FOOD CHIEFLance Rossington 604-462-9985

FOF COORDINATORClayton MacGregor 604-430-5075

TURNING 101Gerry Vickers 604-463-0760

NEWSLETTERBarry Wilkinson 604-536-6870Allan Cusworth [email protected]

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHYGeorgette McLaren 604-533-1939John Weir 604-524-5831

WEBMASTERIvan Cvekic 604-275-8459

Classifieds For SaleONEWAY LATHE - 1224, 3 years old, (approx. 20 hr. run time) Talon chuck with 4 sets of jaws, OneWay Mini Jumbo jaws, Sorby Stebcenter, 1/2" Key chuck, complete OneWay Wolverine Sharpening system, Sorby modular tool rest sys-tem, OneWay Revolving Center.

$2500 or best offerCall:- Stewart at 604-946-9813Stewart is a friend of Barry Wilkinson and a past member of the GVWG

NOVA DVRXP LATHE - Brand new, used only ten or twelve hours. Comes complete with chuck, live centre, set of Forester tools and Woodcut sharp-ening jig. Purchase price for the package was approximately $2500 including taxes. Lathe is located in Mission.

Owner is asking for a reasonable offerCall:- Terry at 604-217-4973 (cell)or Email:[email protected] is not a Guild member. He contacted Ed Pretty about offering his lathe for sale.

USED FURNACE FAN - 110 Volt, suitable to make a ventilating fan for your workshop. Housing is approximately 18” x 19” x 10”. Exhaust opening is 10” x 9”. If anyone is interested, I could bring it to the meeting on Feb 25.

Price $49.00Contact:- Allan Cusworth at 604-534-6223 or email at [email protected]

THREE GENERAL CANADA TOOLS - For sale as a package: 20" General 260 Lathe with Electronic Variable Speed, 15" General 490 Bandsaw, 15" General 6 speed Drill Press. The replacement cost including tax at House of Tools is $10,367.00

A package deal at $6500I will also throw in a 2 hp dust collector

Contact:- Doug Child at [email protected] is a turner on the island who contacted Dennis Cloutier with this equipment for sale

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