Plans for the annual holiday luncheon were briefly discussed. Notice of pending officer elections was announced — elections are to take place in January. John discussed the schedule for demonstrators for 2026; January and February are already scheduled.
Demonstration: Glass Bulb Snowmen with String Light Entrails
Wayne’s topic: turning wooden bases for glass bulb snowmen illuminated with string lights — a perfect holiday project.
Wayne provided how-to handouts for all present. Remaining copies will be available in the cabinet at the Wheatly shop where SRWT items are stored.
In a classy move, Wayne donated a complete snowman kit to the newest SRWT member. Congratulations, John!
Fixturing
Wayne shared the custom fixtures and jigs he has developed over his years of woodturning.
Turning the Base
Wayne mounted a blank on the lathe to begin turning the snowman base.
He made a dovetailed mortise in the bottom of the base. The dovetail helps contain the lead-in wire for the string lights and ensures there is enough room inside for the light switch. After reverse chucking the base, Wayne shaped the perimeter and created a scoop to seat the glass bulb, along with an interior mortise to accept the bulb’s tenon.
Turning the Snowman Head
Next, Wayne turned the snowman head from a spindle blank sized for two heads.
Embellishments
Good job. Thank you, Wayne!
Show ’n Tell
There was great Show ’n Tell (but not so good photography — sorry, new phone!).
