NEXT MEETING
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Darr Agricultural Center
2401 S Kansas Expressway, Springfield.
Social time starts at 9:00 am,
Meeting starts at 10:00am.
Steve and Valerie Doerr are full-time woodturners from the Joplin area. Their work is internationally known for its simple elegance. This month, Steve will be presenting his take on taming the end-grain tearout we all experience with cross grain-woodturning. While there may be no way to completely avoid tearout, there are ways to mitigate its occurrence. Join us for what promises to be an interesting and informative presentation.
( Steve and Valerie’s works can be seen at http://www.thewoodendoerr.com )
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Looking Ahead
Swat is Next Week in Waco, TX.
Members check your inbox for information on the upcoming September 1 deadline for Empty Bowls submissions
Members check your inbox for information on the upcoming Woodturners Picnic
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Anchorseal Still Available!
Anchorseal $25/gal?
Sealing your logs and blanks with Anchorseal helps preserve your precious wood turning blanks. By slowing moisture loss and providing time for internal stresses to be released slowly, blank cracking and checking is minimized. Come get yours at the clubhouse!
OTT
OTT is taking its annual Summer Siesta but according to a postcard it sent from Isla de Mujeres, MX, the plan is to reconvene after Labor Day.
Open Turning Tuesdays (OTT) is your opportunity to gather, turn, learn. While membership in WTSWMO and AAW is required to hands-on turn, you do NOT need to be a member to attend.
OTT is a good way to “test the water” for those who are interested in turning but wanting to dip their toes before taking the plunge. We hope to see you there!
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3441 N Kossen Ln, Springfield, MO
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Upcoming Meeting Dates
Aug 15, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 12 (Christmas Party)