CNC GROUP
The CNC group’s primary purpose is to share our knowledge and skills in CNC. You do not need a CNC machine or any particular skill level to participate, all are welcome. Our meetings cover a lot of ground including: Wood inlay, Epoxy inlay, V-carving, Contour maps, Lasers, Work-holding, and 3D relief carving. We also hold classes on how to use the software. Steve Smith heads this group, with much help from others.
TOOL MAKING
The tool making sub-group consists of Guild members interested in crafting hand tools for shop use. Meetings are randomly arranged at a member’s shop where techniques in crafting a particular tool are discussed. Often participants will construct the same tool but with variations in design they create. Members craft the tool at their home shop. No tools are made during the sub-group meeting location. Result is having the satisfaction to use a tool self-crafted. Wes Sunderland heads this group. Future meetings will be noted below this description.
BIG GROUP
Our Beginner and Intermediate Group (BIG) focuses on interesting woodworking topics appealing to beginners, as well as those of us with more experience. Topics have included shop setup, sharpening planes and chisels, bandsaw setup and operation, router techniques, various joinery techniques, and epoxy resins. Our topics continue to expand based on members interest and their burgeoning skills. Meetings are randomly arranged at a member’s shop appropriate for the skill building working session. Barbara White and Susan Chandler head this group.
The next BIG Subgroup meeting will be at 9:00 am on Saturday, September 6th at Barbara’s shop. We will learn how to use the bandsaw to cut veneer then how to apply the wood veneer to the substrate.
Barbara White
bjwhite7044@gmail.com
207-460-6503