July 2018

    Advancing the art and understanding of fine woodworking!

    "Sharing Secrets about Methods of Work" 
    DVD by Marc Adams and Demonstrations 
    at July 9th Guild Meeting

    Your program committee works hard to plan good meeting programs.  Sometimes a last minute cancellation occurs, as has happened for our July 9th Guild meeting.

     At that meeting, the program will be Sharing Secrets about Methods of Work, as compiled by Marc Adams, founder of the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Indiana.  We will present portions of this DVD, showing Marc’s ideas on Design and Layout and on Shaping Wood.  We also plan to have a couple of demos and discussion of the video tips, which will elaborate Marc’s presentation.  We guarantee that you will learn some new approaches to woodworking!

    In using this program format, the committee will be showcasing the quality of DVDs in the Guild library, which are available for checkout at every meeting.  
    Look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
           Ken Gregg, Chairman
           John Jones
           Tom Melcher
           Jim Milam
           Roger Moister

    And don't forget Show 'N Tell !

    Joining and Gluing Boards on Edge 
    at the June 11th Guild Meeting


    The June Guild meeting at Woodcraft highlighted the requirements, techniques and choices for successful edge glue-ups, resulting in a wider board.

    To ensure success, Ken Gregg stressed that the edges to be joined must be flat.  Using a well-tuned jointer works well.   To ensure a straight/flat edge, the ideal technique is to apply pressure on the stock initially on the infeed table, then finish the cut with pressure on the outfeed table. 

    Other techniques include table saw with a sled, routers, and hand planes.  
    Jim Milam discussed and demonstrated hand plane usage, with the ultimate objective to achieve a very slight concave surface, commonly referred to as a Spring Joint.   Begin by planing the edges, then proceed by marking one inch from each end of both boards.  Then plane between the marks until no more shavings are produced.  Finish by planing 1 pass over the entire edge.  Practice !

    Given the slippery nature of wet glue, in combination with the challenges in keeping the boards flush as the clamps are tightened, various tools & techniques can be used to ensure that the faces of the  pieces glued-up are as flush as possible.   

    John Jones discussed the use of biscuits and dowels to properly line-up the edges, with biscuits being his clear favorite of these two methods.

    Tom Melcher discussed and showed his Festool Domino.  It is typically used for mortise and tenons, but works very well in lining up edges.  Sort of a biscuit joiner on steroids.

    Ken Gregg showed the use of stretch tape, as a very effective method to clamp thin pieces.

    The use of cawls , typically running perpendicular to the clamps, is also a way to help ensure that the edges are lined up.  Practice required. 

    Finally, Jim Milam demonstrated the rub joint technique, which can be used for special needs,  with no clamping required.  After applying a moderate amount of glue to both edges,  rub the pieces together fairly vigorously for a few seconds, stop, and let them dry. 

    As is shown in one of the photos below (taken by Jim), about 12 hours after the meeting he attempted to break the glue joint with a hammer.  As you can see the glue joint held and the board failed along the grain.  Six days later, same hammer  - same result:  another failure along the grain !

    It was an excellent presentation and very informative meeting on the important skill of edge gluing.  Thanks much to all the gentlemen for their excellent presentations !


    President’s Message - July 2018
    Gary Fader

    THE MESSAGE BOARD IS DEAD; LONG LIVE THE MESSAGE BOARD

    When is the last time you got on our website and checked the message board?  Mmmm, maybe a long time ago!  And that last time, what did you find….OLD STUFF.

    Well, no more old stuff; it’s gone!  Now we have the opportunity to use the Message Board to our advantage.   For example, about once per week, I get an email from someone wanting to sell great tools. My response of late is to encourage them to post a list on our website in the Trading Post category.  There is also a category for General Woodworking, where anyone can ask a question regarding a problem, and hopefully get an answer.  And guess what, the website will send you an email when you get an response. For example, I used spay lacquer on a bandsaw box for the first time.  Although the spray can was labeled “Gloss” it came out totally flat.  So, I posted a question and got just the answer I needed to fix the problem.  Now it’s glossy!

    This brings me to a related topic: the website.  As I mentioned previously, John Champion is heading up a committee to take a critical look at how to improve the website, and we are going to be making some changes to the content and look of it in the coming months.  It has become clear that we need greater engagement and input from you, our membership, to create the sharing, learning, and enjoyment we all would like to see.  We want to encourage your participation in this process starting now with our current website, so we can begin to build up some momentum to what will become our future communication mechanism.

    We recently emailed a survey to the membership that will provide your input to this committee to help them redesign or improve the functionality and content.  Even if you didn’t have a chance to submit the survey, I encourage you to send your thoughts about improving the website to John ([email protected]). In the meantime, we ask that you use the website to find information you need and post messages, get advice, sell stuff, etc.  The success of our Guild communication is up to all of us.

    Do you have a good assortment of push sticks for your table saw and band saw?  Make them and use them!
    Introduction to Wood Turning*
    By Guild member Kenneth Reisman, class taken at Highland Woodworking

    The Introduction to Wood Turning class at Highland Woodworking was a good mix of lectures and hands on training. This was only my second experience using a lathe, first in a couple years. The class started with teaching us about the lathe and how to set it up. Then we learned how to mount a square wood blank and safely turn it into a cylinder.

    We learned how to use various tools like a roughing gouge, spindle gouge, and parting tool. The teacher would first explain what each tool does and then would show us how to use it. Then we would go and practice on our individual lathe, learning to do various things like beads, coves, and grooves. With it being an all-day class, it provided a good amount of time to learn the beginnings of the basics. 

    After practicing on a couple blanks then we started making a honey dipper. Learning how to make a tapered handle that fits well in the hand. The class ended with us learning how to mount a short piece of wood in a lathe chuck. Then we made a spinning top. 

    The class was a very good learning experience and well worth the time.

    *This class is a benefit of our Guild Scholarship program and is awarded at our monthly meetings via our raffle.
    Show 'n Tell

    Four Guild members shared their skills at the June 11th Meeting at Woodcraft.

    Gary Fjeld                 3-D Cutting Board
    Jessie Johnson      Turned Vessel
    Kevin Woods           Turned Bowls
    Roger Moister          Chair Back Splat       
     
    Great Stuff !

    Bring Your Project(s) to share 
    at the July 9th  Meeting !



    Turners' Group
    PLEASE NOTE:

    The  "3rd Monday"  Turners' Group  at Rockler in Kennesaw will not meet this Summer, but possibly will resume in the Fall.

    Stay Tuned (and Sharp)
       
    Woodworkers’ Guild of Georgia
     Upcoming Events    

    Monday, July 9
    Monthly Meeting   Woodcraft  -  Roswell  7:00 PM
    Marc Adams' Methods of Work by Guild Program Committee

    Monday, August 13
    Monthly Meeting   Woodcraft  -  Rosell  7:00 PM

    August 22-25
    International Woodworking Fair  Convention and Trade Show
    World Congress Center - Atlanta  (Biennial Visit)
    www.iwfatlanta.com

    Monday, September 19
    Monthly Meeting   Woodcraft  -  Roswell  7:00 PM
    Miniature Woodworking with Kelli Risoli

    Free Demonstrations

    Rockler   6690 Roswell Road / Sandy Springs
                     &  425 Ernest Barrett Pkwy / Kennesaw

    July 7:      11:00    Nova Comet II Lathe & Accessories                             
    July 14:   11:00    Jet 10" Bandsaw
    July 21:   11:00    Shop Storage Cabinet w/ Rockler Material Mate
    July 28:   11:00    Milk Painting w/ Rockler HVLP Sprayer
    Aug 4:       11:00    Box Joint Joinery

    Woodcraft    8560 Holcomb Bridge Road / Roswell   
    July 7:      1:00    CNC in the Home Shop
    July 14:   1:00    Festool Domino
    July 21:   1:00    Workbench Work Holding Solutions
    July 28:   1:00    Bandsaw Tune-Up
    Aug 4:       1:00    Create Distressed Finishes w/ Chalk Paint

    For Sale:

    Cyclonic Dust Collector (Oneida Air Systems)
    - 1.5 HP 115V 17 amps system (can be wired for 220V)
    - Original owner’s manual
    - 35 gal dust collection drum with air tight seal
    - Free standing floor model 7 feet tall
    - all metal construction
    - 6 inch air intake port
    - Made in USA
    - Original price $1700
    - Asking $750

    Free:
    10 inch Radial Arm Saw
    - Sears Craftsman Brand 
    - Includes 80 tooth carbide tipped 10 inch blade
    - Original owner’s manual
    - Dust hood
    - MDF table top and wooden fence.  ( Can be replaced )
    - No floor stand

    Call Rene Bilodeau   470-899-8353
    For Sale:

    1. JDS 2000 Air filtration unit. Ceiling mounted.   $175
    2. Highland Hardware’s Patternmaker’s vise. 54 lbs. New.     $215
    3. 20 inch Crown turning tool. Pro PM. New.   $40
    4. Sorby 1/2 inch wood turning Fingernail gouge. 842FLH. New.   $35
    5. Sorby 1/4 woodturning Parting tool. 830H. New.   $20
    6. Oregon 6x6x3 turning burls. 3 New left.   $20 each
    7. Lie Nielsen 15ppi Rip Dovetail saw. New.   $85
    8. Veritas Dovetail marker set. New.   $10
    9. Stanley 11 inch cabinet scraper . New   $30
    10. Record #A151 cabinet scraper. New   $30
    11. Highland Hardware’s winding sticks. New.   $10
    12. Narex wooden mallet. Good.   $7
    13. VTP magnetic tack hammer. New.   $5
    14. ShopBasics clear 4 inch duct hose. New.   $15
    15. Various fittings for 4” duct hose. New.   $3 each
    16. Doweling jig General #840. New.
    17. Dremel drill press. New.
    18. Dremel router base.
    19. 9” Welding clamp. New.   $10
    20. 11” vice grip C clamp. New .  $10
    21. Powershot forward action stapler. Good.   $5
    22. Jorgensen wood clamps
    23. Bessey wood clamp
    SMALL POWER TOOLS
    1. Craftsman 7 1/4 circular saw, 12 amp. Like new.   $25
    2. Delta 6” grinding wheel 1/2 hp, 1/2” arbor. Model 8260. Like new   $35
    3. Black and Decker Mouse detail sander. Good.   $10
    4. Skil 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 finishing sander. Good.   $10
    5. Bandsaw guides for Jet 14” bandsaw   $10
    6. Hitachi single bevel miter Chop saw  -  Needs minor parts.   $30

    All tools located in the home of a former Guild member, Dana Macklin in Marietta, who is downsizing and closing shop.  Expecting to move out in August.
    Contact Dana at 770-722-5174  or  [email protected] 
    The Guild Board of Directors

    Gary Fader   President              770-977-7271
    Art Sanders   Treasurer           678-472-9117
    Nuane Neely    Community/Charitable Projects       770-922-1933 
    John Champion    Woodworking Show 2018             404-307-0817
    Tom Melcher    Patron Sponsors                 770-851-1098
    Jim Milam     Spring Symposium 2018      404-255-2314
    Tom Risoli     Website Administrator I        678-513-0887
    Steven Sheppard    Website Administrator II           770-316-7160
    John Jones    Vice-President, Secretary         678-576-7265
    Jim Milam   Member at Large         404-255-2314
    Roger Moister    Librarian                404-355-5033
    John Nielsen   Membership           770-434-3812
    Joe Rodriguez    Scholarships       224-659-2225
    Mark Haugland    Newsletter          678-294-8043
    Jim Wright    Audio Visual/Member at Large        770-973-4692
    John Jones  Communications         678-576-7265
    Ken Gregg    Program Committee Chairman       678-799-6157
    Support Your Woodworkers’ Guild of Georgia Patron Sponsors 
    Proof of Guild membership is required by Patron Sponsors that offer discounts. Your membership card can be printed from our Guild website. Login and go to Guild Info > Members Only, and click on Membership Card. If you would like to pick up your membership card at the next Guild meeting, email us with your member name.

    CAG Lumber - CAG Lumber is known for the largest selection of live edge slabs and unusual woods from all over the world. 
    We sell on the net, not the gross, so you take home what you pay for with no added on or hidden fees.  We can saw your logs, kiln dry, resaw lumber, plane, straight line, and glue up ready.  We are large enough to handle your needs and small enough to give one on one personal service.  Guild members show membership card to receive 10% off most items, except items on clearance or discounted.  Check out our web site, we stock a lot more than is listed. Website

    Fintech Abrasives - For over 25 years, Fintech Technologies has been fabricating belts, sheets, rolls and other abrasives. They also have extensive experience with the application of the newest materials in coated abrasives. Family owned and operated in Belding, MI, Fintech is a highly respected company that takes pride in its excellent product quality, unmatched customer service, and superior technical support. Guild members are welcome to order products, as well as contact them with questions. Call them at 1-888-223-8768. Website

    Hardwoods Incorporated -  A division of Atlanta Hardwood Corporation, Hardwoods Inc. has grown to become one of the largest hardwood distributors in the Eastern United States. Hardwoods Inc. stocks more than 100 species of domestic and exotic lumber, plywood, Arborite laminates and turning stock. When you think of wood, think of us. Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday. Guild members receive 10% OFF qualifying purchases. Located at 5400 Riverview Road, Mableton, 30126. 404.792.0910 Website  

    Highland Woodworking - Providing fine woodworking tools and project supplies since 1978, Highland defines itself as a learning community. The store has attracted nationally known teachers and authors including Tage Frid, Sam Maloof, Michael Dunbar, Rude Osolnik, Toshio Odate, Dale Nish, Mark Duginske and many others in Highland’s ongoing program of seminars and workshops. We have some great woodworking class opportunities coming up at Highland Woodworking! We have classes and seminars every week that include basic sharpening techniques, turning, finishing, project builds, and much more! Click to see our class schedule. Their catalog of fine woodworking tools and workshops is available online, or visit its fully-stocked store at 1045 N. Highland Avenue in Atlanta, 30306. 404-872-4466. Website

    Peach State Lumber Products - We are dealers of high grade/cabinet quality hardwoods, plywood, softwood, veneer and also carry a full line of cabinet grade plywood and turning blocks. 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. We now have live edge slabs in multiple species, great for bar tops, mantels, etc. Show your Guild membership card to receive their 500 b.f. price on any qualifying purchase. Located at 4000 Moon Station Road, Kennesaw, 30144. 770-428-3622. Website

    Peachtree Woodworking Supply - Peachtree is a producer and retailer of high quality woodworking products with a goal of providing the woodworker with the hard to find tools and accessories. 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 the major brands. The store is located at 6684 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30071,   770-458-5539.  Store Hours: Mon – Fri 9 am.- 5 p.m., Sat 9 am - 3 pm. Website 

    Redmond Machinery - Specializes in new and used woodworking and metal working machinery in a 25,000 square foot showroom. We stock machinery, accessories, and supplies from top-name manufacturers. 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. We invite Guild members to stop by to visit us. We are located at 58 Weldon Rd.,  Palmetto, GA 30268, 770-683-7297 or 800-428-9898 Website

    Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - (Two Locations) - Rockler began as a mail order woodworking supply company and today the retail chain stretches across the United States. Our magazine, Woodworker’s Journal, is dedicated to offering plans, techniques, product reviews and tips to woodworkers. Our goal is to be your go-to woodworking resource. Please mention you are a Guild members BEFORE your purchase to receive 10% OFF everyday (normal exclusions apply). We invite you to visit us at 6690 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs 404-460-1000, OR 425 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy in Kennesaw 678-383-0087.  Hours are Monday-Friday 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. On Saturdays we have free demos.  Website

    Suwanee Lumber Company –  Is a specialty hardwood supplier for custom cabinet and furniture makers as well as the general public. Suwanee features hardwood lumber with matching plywood and other materials to make every project a work of art. Please show your Guild membership card when shopping to receive Level 4 pricing (1,000 b.f. pricing). Their location is 540 Satellite Blvd. in Suwanee, GA 30024.  770-945-2102.   Website

    Woodcraft - (Two Locations)  –  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 provide helpful advice on individual projects. We have fully equipped classroom facilities. Guild members receive 10% OFF qualifying purchases during our monthly Guild meeting or Symposiums at the Alpharetta store. Stop by our store at 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta, GA 30022, 770-587-3372  OR our West side Store at 351 Thornton Road in Lithia Springs. GA 30122, 770-485-5636. Website
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