Wood Preparation & Build/Assemble Examples
Scheduled for May 7, 2024
Preparing lumber prior to assembly & Assembly
Selecting Wood
April 2, 2024
There are many factors to consider when it comes to picking the right wood for your project and without the correct foundation you can risk ruining the final result. The right type of wood makes all the difference; it affects how strong, durable, and visually appealing your project will be.
Design Concepts
March 5, 2024
Have you ever had a desire to build a piece of furniture, or casegood, and find yourself overwhelmed with where do I start? For someone who is new to woodworking or even an experienced woodworker, it can be daunting just thinking about all of the steps needed to complete a project. Before you turn on the saw or drag out a hammer, have you considered your design? What about the style? How do you plan to use it? How will it be constructed? What type of joints will you use? Do I have all the tools I need? Have you considered the finish? Our challenge during March’s meeting is to help you remove the clutter and be able to see your finished project while understanding all the small detailed questions BEFORE you leap.
Banjo Instrument Craftsmanship
February 6, 2024
Luthier Lukas Pool will be sharing his skills and the techniques he uses to build and repair banjos and various other instruments.
Woodworking Jigs
January 9, 2024
If you are an experienced woodworker, then you already know the answer to the question, “What is a woodworking jig?” But if you are new to woodworking, you might be wondering what is a jig. Woodworking jigs are very useful in woodworking shops. They serve as a template for repetitive tasks in measuring, cutting, drilling and more.
Bring your homemade jig and share its purpose, construction and what changes you would make if you made a replacement.
Banjo Instrument Craftsmanship
Lukas Pool is a multi-instrumentalist and luthier known for his innovative playing style and respect for Old-Time tradition. He grew up in Mountain View, Arkansas in the Ozark Mountains, where he started playing banjo as a kid and learning instrument repair from his father Scott Pool
Wood Carving
Roger began carving at age 11, making toy guns for his friends, because the “store-bought” ones weren’t quite right! As a hobby, he continued to whittle and carve while raising a family and working as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service. After 32 years of delivering mail, he retired and is now enjoying his first love—woodcarving. He is designing, carving and finishing his many “friends” — Ozark Hillbillies, soldiers, cowboys, mountain men, Native American Indians, Santa’s and many others.
Understanding Glue Products
September 5, 2023
Mel Petty will offer an overview on matching adhesive with wood and joint properties.
Using Epoxy Resin on Wood Projects
August 1, 2023
Daran Adams will be demonstrating how to pour epoxy. Starting with preparing the surface, mixing the epoxy, removing air bubbles to final finishing the surface. Daran is a highly skilled professional woodworker specializing in military shadow boxes, small boxes etc. using a variety of woods.
Woodworking Portfolio
July 11, 2023
Liz Koerner will show us some of her woodworking portfolio
NOTE: THIS MEETING IS ON THE SECOND TUESDAY DUE TO THE JULY 4TH FEDERAL HOLIDAY
