“Dedicated to advancing the art and understanding of fine woodworking. . . .” of Georgia November 2014 www.woodworkersguildofga.org Steve Quehl To Explore Drawer Fitting Steve Quehl, the former owner of the Woodcraft retail franchise in Georgia and a Patron Sponsor of the Woodworkers’ Guild of Georgia, will speak at both the pre-meeting and the main meeting of the Guild on Monday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 pm. He will speak and demonstrate how to make a properly fitting drawer. The meeting will take place at Woodcraft in Roswell. Prior to acquiring Woodcraft Atlanta, Steve spent 30+ years as an executive with a number of international firms in the computer software industry. Steve’s lifelong love affair with wood and woodworking became a consuming passion follow(Continued on page 4) Mini-Symposium Mixes Media Jason Howard discusses mixed media in woodworking It’s That Time of Year Again As you may remember, last year we changed the membership renewal due date to Dec. 31. Our annual dues for individuals or households remains at $45 and we ask you to renew before the due date. This can be accomplished through PayPal from our website (http://www.woodworkersguildofga.org) or by sending a check to our address (Woodworkers’ Guild of Georgia, PO Box 80750, Atlanta, GA 30366). Membership dues are the main source of income for the Guild. These allow us to hold our meetings and symposiums, publish our newsletter, maintain our library, provide awards for woodworking contests, provide scholarships, and pay our insurance. The service of Guild officers and board members is strictly voluntary. If you have any questions, please contact Gary Fader, Treasurer, at [email protected] or (770) 977-7271. Your prompt payment by Dec. 31 is very much appreciated. 1 Hardwoods Inc. manager David Hennington welcomed members to the Guild’s Fall Symposium and picnic on Saturday, Oct. XX. He introduced Jason Howard, whose presentation on Mixed Media in Woodworking was nicely done and very educational. Jason opened using visual aids to illustrate how to build an angle iron table base (pictured at left) and then adjust/adapt a wooden table top to fit. He went on to discuss using hot and cold connections in fabricating mixed media furniture. Most of us use cold connections. Jason recommended a trick to make a stronger “ mechanical fastener” when using screws: pre-drill your hole, fill it with CA glue, coat a machine screw with wax, screw in the machine screw, let the glue cure then remove the machine screw. The CA glue permeates the wood, strengthening it. The wax (Continued on page 4) The Guild Board Paul Fussell 678-431-1130 H Bill Kitchens 770-596-7447 W Gary Fader President Vice President Secretary Treasurer 770-977-7271 H Jim Milam 404-255-2314 H Marvin Miller 305-525-7626 H Jim Wright 770-973-4692 H Roger Moister 404-355-5033 H Nick Zicchino 770-237-2280 H Kate Small 678-662-4144 H Strachan Small 678-668-4144 H John Nielsen 770-434-3812 H Symposium Show and Tell Membership Publicity Audiovisual Librarian Community Projects Programs Programs Patron Sponsors Scholarships Nuane Neely 770-992-1933 H Mark Haugland 770-449-6610 H Woodworking Show Newsletter Coordinator The Newsletter is published monthly and is free to all Guild members. If you are interested in contributing an article or wish to place a want ad, please send it to: Martha Holt, Editor WWG of Georgia Newsletter 1813 Danforth Drive Marietta, GA 30062 You may also e-mail articles and want ads to [email protected]. The Woodworkers’ Guild of Georgia welcomes everyone who is interested in fine woodworking to join. Annual membership fee is $45, which can be paid at the monthly meeting or mailed to: Woodworkers’ Guild of Georgia P.O. Box 80750 Atlanta, GA 30366 You may also join and pay dues online using Pay Pal at www.woodworkersguildofga.org. President’s Notes By PAUL FUSSELL It’s that time of year again. That time when we start cleaning our homes in anticipation of the obligatory family visits. That time of year when we start paying more attention to the sale ads in the newspaper. That time of year when our wallets get thinner and our patience gets shorter. Sounds like the perfect time of year to sneak off to the shop and get caught up in that unfinished project. This way, you can bring the finished product to the Guild Christmas party on the second Monday in December. There will be ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both the Craftsman and Masters categories. This will be a Peoples’ Choice contest, so build accordingly. I’m also compelled to bring up the new satellite groups that are meeting at Rockler Woodworking on the third and fourth Mondays of every month. Our first satellite Paul Fussell group will specialize in turning. There are many turners in our Guild, and everyone can learn from one another. This group will not be another “meeting” night. It will be geared toward the attendees who want to show off a “new” technique, tool, or project. The second satellite group will feature scroll sawing. Show up, get on the list to speak about your project, and have fun. Think of this group like showing up to your buddy’s house to learn from him. Just a few people who are willing to spread knowledge, ask questions, and learn from one another. I’m also excited to announce the return of Steve Quehl to WoodCraft! Steve will be speaking at our November meeting for the entire evening. He will be speaking on all the details of fitting drawers into a project. Steve is also one of the best hand tool woodworkers in the Atlanta area. His presentations are always thoroughly enjoyable and very educational. About last month’s President’s Notes: I felt that I was a bit harsh about people joining the board and helping out in other ways. No...that was not an apology. I was sent numerous emails saying “good job” writing those editorial comments. We have had a board member step up who is willing to sit as Vice President next year if no one else on the board wants the job. He is a very passionate Guild member who has sat on the board for two terms. I appreciate his enthusiasm and I welcome his knowledge. This doesn’t mean that the board doesn’t need help next year. We still need volunteers for Vice President (possibly), Scholarship Director, and Patron Sponsor Director (possibly). We need a total of three people to take the reins of these positions. Without the Board of Directors, the Guild doesn’t exist. Without a Scholarship Director, there are no scholarships handed out. Without a Vice President, there is no back-up for the President and the line of leadership falters. Without an excellent Patron Sponsor Director, we lose patron sponsors and you lose your discounts while the Guild loses money. See how all of this works? It’s time to step up! 2 John Nielsen submits the following tip from Shopsmith about aligning box tops: If you've ever made a wooden box with a hinged top — only to have the top not align properly following assembly — this tip’s for you. After putting your box together and cutting your top to size, temporarily attach the top to your box, using a small amount of quick-set epoxy, hot melt or gap-filling cyanoacrylate glue. If your hinges are to be folded when the top is closed, use a small piece of cardboard or paper to hold the leaves parallel while the glue sets-up and prevent the leaves from being glued together. Once the glue has set-up, open the lid carefully, pre-drill your screw holes and assemble the hinge permanently to your project. Member’s Corner Patron Sponsor News By JOHN NIELSEN Director of Patron Sponsors The holidays are rapidly approaching and many of us are busy in our shops helping Santa. As you are considering what to make, what wood to use, which finishing technique, etc., please remember all of the Patron Sponsors who help support all of the Guild's activities (see back page). Rather than go to the big box store and get cheap knock-offs, minimal choices, little or no support or advice, or possibly buy something you don't really need, head to one of our sponsors. You’ll get some great products with sound advice or suggestions. Surprising to some, they'll actually tell you what you don't need, how to do it quicker/cheaper, and often give you tips that are worth the trip just by themselves! Please let them know you are from the Guild and thank them so they can get to know who they are helping through their sponsorship. New Patron Sponsor!! Patron Sponsor Events Fintech Abrasives will soon join us as a Patron Sponsor. This Michigan-based business has just about any sandpaper/abrasive type, grit, shape, size, or purpose and if they don’t have it on hand, they can probably custom produce or design it. More details to follow!! Rather than list most and miss even one, please check your emails, flyers and newsletters from our Sponsors. What? You are not already receiving their free newsletters, weekly e-mail tips, flyers, etc.? Please go to each of the Sponsors’ websites and sign up! Plenty of sales and activities are going on! Special Interest Groups To Meet At Rockler Meet me at Rockler's new location for our new Special Interest groups. If you have any interest in wood turning or scroll-sawing/fret work, please feel free to contact John Nielsen ([email protected]) to find out about the Monday night meetings for each. Turners will meet on the third Monday each month (Nov. 17) and Scrollers on the fourth Monday Nov. 24). Especially if you are just getting started in wood working, these groups will provide camaraderie of like-minded people, share the tips that only experience can develop, and explore resources to get deals on wood, tools and equipment. There will be an opportunity to teach others and get some accolades in the “show & tell” (or better known as “how did they do that?”) session. 3 Mixed Media Projects (Continued from page 1) coating on machine screw keeps CA glue from adhering to it. Furthermore, threads on the machine screw are tighter than on a comparable wood screw so after the machine screw is removed the wood screw will make a tight fit. To help us better understand how hot connections work, Jason treated us to a welding demonstration. Throughout the day, Jason fielded questions on multiple subjects. During lunch, for instance, he discussed how to overcome a common drawback: saggy leather seats on a hollow top steel barstool frame The solution? Since both the leather and the lacing stretch, over tighten. Treat leather drum heads the same way. He even explained how to build the lamp, live edge and glass table, and copper-topped table. Jason’s favorite general supplier is McMasterCarr. He says the selection and next day delivery can’t be beat (www.mcmaster.com). For leather and leather working tools, including the leather strap cutter he used, he recommends Tandy Leather either online or at one of their two local stores (http:// www.tandyleatherfactory.com). We greatly appreciate the hospitality of Hardwoods, Inc., one of our Patron Sponsors. Many of us in attendance took advantage of the discount on their vast inventory of materials and wood that they generously offered us that day. Editor’s Note: Those of us who attended this event not only enjoyed a very informative presentation coupled with perfect fall weather, but we also were treated to a gourmet lunch prepared by Kate Small (with, of course, help from husband Strachan). The pulled pork and chicken barbecue, together with great sides and her now famous brownies and cookies, were wonderful. Special thanks to Kate and Strachan for their efforts! Free-form lamp is one of Jason’s projects Learn About Properly Fitting Drawers (Continued from page 1) ing the birth of his first grandchild, which prompted the frenzied acquisition of all the tools necessary (and maybe not so necessary) to build an obligatory heirloom cradle. Steve enjoys building reproductions of period furniture. He is a founding member of the Peach State Chapter of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM). His gallery includes a number of 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania and Carolina pieces. He is a devoted hand tool enthusiast, and loves to pass on the knowledge he has gained from his exposure to and friendship with modern masters such as Phil Lowe, Al Breed, Will Neptune, Steve Latta, Lonnie Bird, Rob Cosman and others. 4 Steve’s presentation will cover the success factors contributing to properly fitting of a drawer in a table or case piece. He will emphasize a systematic approach that starts with design and layout, and incorporates the stages of milling and the accurate cutting of joinery to assure the last step of smoothly sliding into place a piston -fit drawer. Upcoming Events Free Demonstrations The Woodworkers’ Guild of Georgia meets the second Monday of most months at Woodcraft, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. The store is east of Georgia 400 near the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Nesbit Ferry Road. Pre-meetings start at 6:30 p.m. The regular meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Woodcraft Demonstrations Woodcraft, located at 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell, has demonstrations on most Saturdays. For more d et a ils , se e wo o d cr a ft . co m/ st o r es/ st o r e. asp x ? id=503&page=demos Nov. 8 1 pm — Band Saw Nov. 15 1 pm — Upcycling Nov. 22 1 pm — Turning Christmas Ornaments Monday, Nov. 10 Woodcraft, Roswell Main and Pre-Meeting: Steve Quehl on Fitting Drawers Monday, Nov. 17 Rockler, Sandy Springs, 6:30 pm Woodworkers’ Guild Satellite Turning Group Monday, Nov. 24 Rockler, Sandy Springs Woodworkers’ Guild Satellite Scroll Sawing Group Nov. 29 1 pm — Turning Bottle Stoppers Monday, Dec. 8 Seventh Day Adventist Day Church, Dunwoody Annual Holiday Banquet Show And Tell Rockler Demonstrations Rockler schedules demonstrations most Saturdays. Rockler is located at 6690 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. To see more details, check rockler.com/retail/index.cfm?store=29 Nov. 1 21st Century Woodworking 10 am — CNC Games 11 am — CNC Shark Nov. 8 What’s Turning 10 am — Glues for Pen Turning 11 am —Pen Turning — Military Kits Nov. 15 Innovation Day 10 am — Router Table Setup 11 am — Box Joint Jig Nov. 22 Plug Into Power Tools 10 am — Dewalt 611 Compact Router 11 am — Sign Making Kit Monday, Jan. 12 Woodcraft, Roswell Pre-Meeting: Annual Business Meeting and Election of Officers Meeting: Mark Pisik on Cutting Boards and Chopping Blocks 5 Woodworkers’ Guild of Georgia Patrons to stop by to visit our location in Newnan. We stock machinery, accessories, and supplies from top-name manufacturers such as: SawStop, Delta, Porter Cable, DeWalt, FesTool, Powermatic, Jet, Kreg, Steel City, Mirka & Norton abrasives, Olson bandsaw blades, Forrest saw blades, Freud Tooling, and Titebond glues. Bargain hunters, check out our large inventory of used and scratch and dent machinery and accessories. We are a source for older American made Powermatic and Delta parts. Since 1943, our family has had the pleasure of serving woodworking professionals, vocational schools and industry around Atlanta and throughout the Southeast. You will find a wide array of services such as: tailgate deliveries to your home or business, set-up and instruction of your machinery, consulting on “what’s best for your needs and application,” and technical assistance. For more information and directions, please check out our NEW website and ecommerce store at www.redmondmachinery.com. Our goal is to create a friendly atmosphere and a pleasurable experience that will keep you coming back and telling others. We are located at 59 Weldon Rd., Palmetto, GA 30268. Please feel free to call or visit our website for directions. (770) 683-7297, (800) 428-9898, Fax: (770) 683-7141 The following patrons of the Guild are all excellent suppliers of products and services in the local area. They support the Guild by giving us money and allowing us to use their various facilities from time to time. Hardwoods Incorporated – A division of Atlanta Hardwood Corporation, Hardwoods Inc. has grown over 60 years to become one of the largest hardwood distributors and kiln operators in the Eastern United States. Hardwoods Inc. specializes in domestic and imported hardwood lumber, plywood, veneer, hardwood mouldings, custom flooring, melamine and Arborite laminate and related products. We stock over 80 species of wood and are direct importers of numerous exotic species. When you think of wood, think of us. Visit our architectural showroom or browse our extensive inventory of woods from around the world. Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday. Located at 5400 Riverview Road, Mableton, 30126. 404.792.0910 or 404.214.4745 www.hardwoodweb.com Highland Woodworking — Defines itself as a learning community that fosters the joy of craftsmanship. The south’s leading supplier of fine woodworking tools for more than a quarter century, the store has attracted to Atlanta nationallyknown teachers and authors including Tage Frid, Sam Maloof, Michael Dunbar, Rude Osolnik, Toshio Odate, Dale Nish, Mark Duginske and many others who have inspired and taught thousands of woodworkers in Highland’s ongoing program of seminars and workshops. Information on its education schedule and catalog of fine woodworking tools is available at highlandwoodworking.com, or visit its fullystocked store at 1045 N. Highland Avenue in Atlanta, tel. 404-872-4466. Rockler Woodworking and Hardware — In 1954 Nordy Rockler started a mail order woodworking supply company in Minneapolis. Today, our retail chain stretches across the United States and includes over 30 Rockler stores and over 60 partner store locations. Our magazine, Woodworker’s Journal, is a leading publication dedicated to offering plans, techniques, product reviews and tips to woodworkers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a home-improvement enthusiast or a craftsperson, we believe you will enjoy browsing our online catalog at www.Rockler.com, getting interesting tips through our email newsletter, and being the first to find out about some exciting new products. We invite you to visit our location at 6690 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Store hours are Monday—Friday 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. Stop in on Saturdays for our free demos 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Phone:404-460-1000. Peach State Lumber Products -- A dealer of high grade hardwoods (domestic and import), millwork quality softwoods such as ponderosa pine, select cypress and C & Btr southern yellow pine. We also carry a full line of cabinet grade plywood. We welcome small quantity orders and have a retail sales area open to the public. We also carry Hettich brand hinges and drawer slides. We have hardware screws and pocket hole screws as well as live edge slabs in multiple species, great for bar tops, mantels, etc. 4000 Moon Station Road, Kennesaw, 30144. www.peachstatelumber.com (770) 428-3622, FAX (770) 428-4517. Suwanee Lumber Company – Celebrating their 50th anniversary, 1961 to 2011, Suwanee features hardwood lumber with matching plywood. Please show your Guild membership card when shopping their location at 450 Highway 23 in Suwanee, GA. (770) 945-2102 or (800) 330-8087. Mailing address is P.O. Box 248, Suwanee, GA 30024. Directions available on their website, www.suwaneelumber.com. Peachtree Woodworking Supply has been producing and selling high quality woodworking products for over ten years. They stock over 6,000 different woodworking items. Those items include a wide selection of abrasives, books, DVD’s, clamps, router bits, glue, t-track, dust collection, and much more. Peachtree also carries major brands like Carter, Freud, Bessy, Kreg, Dewalt, and Delta, just to name a few. The store is located at 6684 Jimmy Carter Blvd. Suite 100; Norcross, GA 30071; (770) 458-5539. Store Hours: Mon – Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Sun. www.ptreeusa.com Woodcraft -- Since 1928 Woodcraft has been a woodworker's favorite source for quality hand and power tools, equipment and supplies (including wood). Cabinet makers, wood turners, carvers and woodworkers in general rely on our friendly, experienced staff that is always available to help with the selection of tools and supplies as well as to provide helpful advice on individual projects. We offer a wide variety of woodworking and woodturning classes for a range of skills in our new, modern, fully equipped classroom facilities. Stop by our store at 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell, GA. (Note: While we are physically located in Roswell, our mailing address is Alpharetta, GA 30022) Phone: 770-587-3372, Fax: 770-587-9068 . Wm. J. Redmond & Son, Inc. – Redmond Machinery is the Southeast’s largest destination for woodworking machinery, accessories and supplies. Guild members are welcome 6
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