Lake Superior Woodturners MEETING DETAILS
Date Saturday, March 12, 2022
Time 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Location H&H Imports, 1205-93rd Ave West, Duluth
AGENDA
Coffee & chatter
9 am President’s Report – Introduction of new members and visit
Minute from last meeting
Treasure’s Report
9:15 Old Business
Shop relocation committee progress report (Greg Whitaker) (docs attached)
Insurance discussion
Grant opportunities report
(Robb & Bonnie)
Discussion of Corporate Sponsorship
Any other old business
New Business
Jeff Dorfman will be here to discuss with the group his proposal for a new craft facility in Superior. This will be followed by a report from the Relocation Committee and group discussion.
Any other new business
10;30 Show & Tell
Since we all learn from each other, please bring a project and briefly describe what you did.
11:00 MARCH PROGRAM – Jon Stephenson will be demonstrating his Lichtenberg burning machine.
Pictures From the March 2022 Meeting
Lichtenberg, or “fractal,” burning is a relatively new embellishing technique that uses high-voltage electrical current to produce patterns on wood resembling lightning flashes. (Lichtenberg patterns were first documented by physicist Georg Christoph Lichtenberg in 1777; a “fractal” is a type of repeating pattern that sometimes looks like a Lichtenberg figure.) The technique’s popularity has grown rapidly among woodturners. YouTube has many videos demonstrating the technique, and it is easy to find instructions on the Internet for making Lichtenberg burners inexpensively at home.
While its use has been growing, knowledge of its dangers has not. Some of those YouTube videos show practices and equipment that can easily kill you. Use of under-rated components, improper insulation, absence of properly rated personal protection equipment (PPE), and lack of training in the handling of high-voltage apparatus highlight the multiple risks associated with the use of this technique.
Come and listen to Jon explain the safety aspects and techniques he uses to place art on his pieces. Bring a piece you would like Jon to demonstrate on.
Post-Program
Shop Relocation Committee will meet for 30-40 minutes to discuss next action steps. All are welcome to join this committee.
Please bring a donation for our Raffle, such as a wood blank or a tool you no longer use.
If you haven’t renewed your LSW membership yet, please complete the attached member form and return it to Paul Howard, Treasurer, with your dues by mail or in person at the meeting.