Saturday, December 13, 2008

Basketball Game Planning Instructions


Jigs for Building the Basketball Game

The following jigs are essential to the production of the Basketball Game for the Toy Making Program of the RCWA.

Part Number SK001
Dowel Holes/Launcher Jig
Drill dowel holes in base and back board
Drill/assemble launcher to base


SK002
Hoop and Backboard Jig
Drill/assemble hoop to back board



SK003
Launcher Slot Jig
Jig for cutting 5 degree slot in launcher using band saw


SK004
String Cutter Jig
Cut string to length




SK005
Hoop Hole Jig
Drill hole in hoop

SK006
Final Assembly Jig
Assemble/align the backboard/dowel/base


SK007
Basketball Hole Jig
Drill holes in basketball

SK008
Hoop Routing Jig
Route the outside edges of the hoop
SK009
Basketball String Glue-up Holding Fixture
Used to glue string in basketball


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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Toy Distribution - Dec 9, 2008

Many thanks to all the elves who helped build toys for the RCWA toy program this year!



200 Toys were presented to the Club for Boys on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2008.




ELVES representing the RCWA: Lon, Bob, Roger and Rick

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Monday, December 8, 2008

RCWA - December 2008 General Meeting

The sixth regular meeting of the RCWA was held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rapid City on a cold blustery Monday night Dec 8, 2008.


PRESENTATION BY RICK - PROJECTS FROM THE LATHE

SHOW AND TELL


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Saturday, December 6, 2008

Preparation for Toy Distribution - Dec 5, 2008

On December 5, 2008, several members of the RCWA met at SPLinters to sort toys into boxes for distribution to recipients.

This year's recipients include the CLUB for BOYS, Benji's House, and WAVI. A total of 275 handmade wooden toys will be distributed.

The toys will be delivered on Tuesday Dec 9, 2008.