NEXT MEETING
Saturday, Feb 28, 2026
Darr Agricultural Center
2401 S Kansas Expressway, Springfield.
Social time starts at 9:00 am,
Meeting starts at 10:00am.
Nice Job, Mike!
January’s meeting was moved back one week, but it was definitely worth the wait. Mike Ilkiw demonstrated reshaping out of round dried bowls. During that process, questions came up about his superb finish, and Mike revealed that it is a finish you can make yourself. So, here is the recipe and instructions for use.
Mike’s Home Brew Danish Oil
20 ounces (2.5 cups) Mineral Spirits
10 ounces (1.5 cups) Boiled Linseed Oil (Do NOT make this yourself!)
3 ounces (6 Tablespoons) Spar Varnish
Place in 1 liter Ginger Ale or Tonic Water bottle. Mike reminds us that these are thicker and more durable than a plain water bottle. Shake contents before use. Apply “liberal” amount with a foam brush. Let the piece sit for 30 minutes, then reapply a second coat. Let the piece set for 15 minutes, then wipe off the excess.
Mike then allows the piece to sit for one week to allow the finish to completely cure before buffing it out with the Beall Buffing System. “That’s it.”
Thank You!
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Anchorseal Drops Anchor in Turners’ Clubhouse Bay
Sealing your logs and blanks with Anchorseal helps to preserve your precious wood turning blanks by slowing moisture loss, providing time for internal stresses to be released more slowly thus limiting cracking and checking.
Anchorseal $25/gal? More like Anchorsteal! When purchased individually, the price of a gallon of Anchorseal starts at $45. Because we have purchased a 55-gallon drum, we are able to provide a gallon for only $25! Come out to the clubhouse to get yours! Available at OTT.
OTT
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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