"DFW Scrollers Minutes April 26, 2025 Dfwscrollers.net Faye called the meeting to order at 9:30AM with 13 members present. Business Faye gave the treasurer’s report which was accepted by the members present. Secretary's ReportFaye stated that the March 29, 2025 minutes were on line dfwscrollers.net. If any corrections please call or email Jo Ann joannw@lwindstream.net The treasurer’s report and the minutes passed by the members attending the meeting. Bob made a request to purchase a cart to put the Library on. He said the weight is getting too heavy for the wheels. Motion passed. Faye brought come wood for the members to take home. NEW BUSINESSBobby sent a pattern to Jo Ann for distribution. She made copies to hand out. This pattern showed as a bunny on one side and flipped to other side looked like a chick. Bobby cut this and painted each side with different colors. These small items were passed out to kids at his shows. ASK THE EXPERTS Jo Ann advised that her blades were coming loose while using Her Delta while trying to cut thick or hard wood. I tried removing the blade holders and screws and washing them in soapy water as Advanced Machinery employees had advised. This method did not work. Blades continues to come out. I removed the screws and roughed up the end of the screw. Sometimes they get too smooth. I also sprayed the screw with MINERAL SPIRITS AND LET DRY. This did the trick. I have used several sizes of blades and different wood thicknesses. The blades have not come lose since. Faye asked advise of methods of selling her projects. Kirk has his own website and sells on line. Bobby has used Etsy, however there are so many vendors that sell similar items, that it is harder to sell now. Also you are charged for putting items on line. Several of us discussed selling in craft stores, but cost has now gone up for booths. Sometimes, you need to try and see what works for your particular products. Bobby sells at farmers markets that are open on Saturdays during the spring and summer. Bobby suggested going on line to register for different shows and learn show hours. Brag table David Atkins said that he used several Steve Good patterns for cutting. He also brought a cut out of a squirrel that was self framed. Very nice. Jo Ann showed several items including puzzles, a blue bonnet cross and trivets Bobby original cross that says hope on one side –turn it over and shows faith. His other items showed Mom Duck and rabbit with painting to help show off each side.
A cross reading (It’s well with my soul) a Bobby original Alex Borg brought a carving of a scout that will be given to his son for becoming an Eagle Scout. Harmon –cut a compound cut Christmas ornament using a #9 PGT blade. The ornament includes crosses cut on each side, He already has an order for more. Harmon cut prayer crosses which he donated to the hospital Chaplin. These will be handed out to patients that are in need. Harmon has an order from the hospital Chaplin for give aways for people that need them. Harmon also showed off a piece of driftwood that was given to him. He will cut as many items from it as possible. Grover Pierce cut dinosaur from a piece if aircraft plywood. This is a multipiece pattern that clicks together after it is cut. He stated that he used aircraft ply which cost $124.l00 for 2x4 sheet. Bob McCary carved two figures and painted them. He uses acrylics and chooses the brand by the colors he needs at the time. He uses matte and gloss depending on his project. Faye cut a cross. She cuts figures larger or smaller, paints and then varnishes each item. DEMONSTRATION Sound like he will be busy. NEXT MEETING June 28, 2025 DEMONSTRATION – we need an idea or volunteer for the June meeting Secretary Jo Ann Wiggs |