How Did You Learn Woodworking?
How did you learn woodworking? I’ve asked a few members this question and have learned each of us took slightly different routes. As for me, it was a combination of…
March 14, 2019 — Downdraft Table by David Veach
The main question in how do we prepare wood for finishing comes down to sanding versus planing. Which is the best way to achieve a smooth surface without blemishes. As…
February 14, 2019 – Precision Woodworking with Jigs – by Sylvan Wells
Our February meeting included a presentation by Sylvan Wells on Precision Woodworking. Sylvan is a luthier who specialized in guitar building. Although this is a highly specialized aspect of woodworking,…
January 10, 2019 – Sharpening of Chisels and Plane Irons – by Mike Lonergan
At our first meeting of 2019, Mike Lonergan started the year off right with his presentation on sharpening chisels and plane irons. First, he discussed some terms. Primary Bevel – Most…
Automated Dust Collector
At our October 2017 regular meeting I demonstrated an automated dust collector system that I build for my home shop. This system includes current sensors and pneumatic controlled blast gates…
October 11, 2018 – Automated Dust Collector System by Joe Kunzman
At our October meeting Joe Kunzman presented an automated dust collector system which he built earlier this year for his own shop. A conventional dust collection system was already…
Figure 12: Finished paterae
Making a Federal Period Oval Fan Inlay
Federal Period furniture pieces are often adorned with a paterae such as this 16-segment oval fan. Here we’ll show you how to make one. Section 1: Make the Field Cut…
September 11, 2018 – Spray Finishing with Lacquer by Barry Reiter
Our friend and long-time member, Barry Reiter spoke to the Guild about spraying lacquer finishes. Here are some of the key points he covered. About Lacquers A ‘top coat’ is…
Wipe‐On Oil/Polyurethane Finish
The finish mix I use is equal parts Boiled Linseed Oil, Mineral Spirits and Polyurethane. This particular mix uses polyurethane with either a satin finish, semi‐gloss or high gloss for a…
Figure 11: Dry Fit
Building Traditional Raised Panel Doors
Building raised panel doors is something every cabinet maker will need to master. They are ubiquitous; just look around your house. Most built-in cabinets and traditional furniture have them. Using…