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It’s our annual JIGS & FIXTURES Night! Bring your favorite jig to show the group. Plus a special look at the new Matchfit Dovetail clamping system by Microjig. Join us Tuesday, March 10, 2020 – 7:00 PM • Summit Christian Academy, 1500 SW Jefferson, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081 NEWS Featured YouTube Woodworker of the Month Jason Bent has the honor of being the first Youtuber in this new feature. Check him out at https://www.bentswoodworking.com and follow and subscribe to his channel at http://www.youtube.com/c/BentsWoodworking. Dutch Tool Chest Build by Christopher Schwarz The Omaha Woodworker’s Guild is sponsoring this event on Sat, March 28 – Sun, March 29. Info and tickets at Eventbrite.com. LS Woodworker’s Guild listed in FineWoodworking Thanks to Bob Pressly, our guild is now featured in the Woodworking directory at FineWoodworking.com. Thanks Bob! Five Minutes In Woodworking History Our own Glenn Lampton will be sharing a segment at our monthly meetings to inform us about people and events that have influenced our favorite pastime! This month the spotlight was on Andre Jacob Roubo. Thanks Professor Glenn! New LSWoodGuild Marketplace Have something to you want to buy or sell? We are considering a new MARKETPLACE link in the menu at the top of this page. To place a listing, text a photo/photos, brief description, asking price, your name and phone number to Phil Morgan at 816-536-1370. Please also let us know when it is sold to keep the listings current. PHIL’S FINDS PEN PAL Self-Stick Pencil Holders – Several members including our January guest Colin Knecht have suggested these handy gadgets. Available in a three pack at Walmart for $2.88.
FREE Fraction/Decimal/Metric Conversion Chart – Phil designed this for his shop wall and is happy to share it with the group. SHOW AND TELL
PROGRAM We had a double video treat this month. First Phil Morgan and John Kuiper brought us a review of the January KC Woodworking Show, then we took a virtual tour of Harold Young’s workshop.
NEWS The Woodworking Show coming to KC The Woodworking Show will be held at the KCI Expo Center near KCI Airport on January 17-19, 2020. Tickets are $14 ($12 in advance) and good for all three days. Activity duty Military/Fire/Police free with ID (That may also apply to veterans, but website isn’t clear on that). More info at http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/kansas-city.html Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event at KC Guild The Kansas City Woodworkers Guild will be hosting a Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool event on January 17-18. It will be at 3189 Mercier St, Kansas City, MO 64111 and the hours will be Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. PHIL’S FINDS DIY Tall Featherboard – Member Joe Fuller shared his idea for a tall featherboard by combining two standard ones. Great idea Joe!
FREE book on organizing your shop and beyond – Ready to simplify and organize your woodshop, home and life for 2020? Here’s a great resource from FastCap founder, Paul Akers. Free download at PaulAkers.net SHOW AND TELL
PROGRAM Our guest this month was Canadian YouTube woodworker Colin Knecht. There was a great turnout to hear Colin share his story and some favorite tools and jigs. Links to the tools he mentioned are below. Thanks Colin for sharing your time and expertise with us!
Tools that changed Colin’s Woodworking experience: (Fastcap also has Lefty/Righty options on many of their tape measures) Analine stain – There are many companies that make this, Google search for others. Find/follow Colin at www.woodworkweb.com and YouTube. NEWS The Woodworking Show coming to KC The Woodworking Show will be held at the KCI Expo Center near KCI Airport on January 17-19, 2020. Tickets are $14 ($12 in advance) and good for all three days. Activity duty Military/Fire/Police free with ID (That may also apply to veterans, but website isn’t clear on that). More info at http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/kansas-city.html Colin Knecht of WoodWorkWeb.com at January meeting YouTube woodworker Colin Knecht from Canada will be presenting our program in January. He will share his background and how he got to where he is now, including what it’s like to be a YouTube woodworker, plus some of the tools and things that changed his woodworking life. There will also be time for Q&A. Invite your friends January 14th at 7PM. In the meantime, check him out and subscribe on youTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/knecht105 PHIL’S FINDS HARDY Mechanics’s Gloves – Heavy duty gloves perfect for keeping splinters away from your fingers. Comes in 5 sizes from Harbor Freight. (Link below is for large size, search for others) MAGSWITCH Universal Featherboard – So easy to use, it makes safety fun! Use coupon code 11U825 for 20% off one item thru Dec 24. SHOW AND TELL
PROGRAM A great time was had by all at our annual Christmas Dinner. Thanks to all the extra family members who attended and helped with the food! No one went away hungry. Have a safe and happy holiday! NEWS 2020 Dues are due by the end of December! If you want to mail in your 2020 dues, send them to John Freeland. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and he will mail your membership card. The dues are $20.00, $5.00 of which goes to Tools for Teens. Make out the check to LSWG. Welcome to our new and returning Guild Board members President – Roy Wall PHIL’S FINDS With the DeWalt demo this month, no Phil’s Finds for November. More goodies coming in December! There were several requests for links to the finds for September, so here you go. JLAB AUDIO – JBuds Air True Wireless Earbuds – Long charge time, no wires and good hearing protection with correct size Eartips (included). CATEYES Safety Glasses with reading magnifiers – because that print is getting smaller every year. SHOW AND TELL
PROGRAM DeWalt/Lowes tool rep Jacob Martin shared new offerings in cordless tools from Dewalt, especially the new 12V MAX XTREME line. He let us have some hands-on time trying out a variety of DeWalt Tools. Christmas ideas??? Thanks Jacob! NEWS 2020 Dues are due by the end of December! If you want to mail in your 2020 dues, send them to John Freeland. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and he will mail your membership card. The dues are $20.00, $5.00 of which goes to Tools for Teens. Make out the check to LSWG. New Searchable Member Photo Directory is online Take a minute to check your listing for accuracy and information in the members-only area. If you don’t have a recent picture or haven’t filled out the recent member survey, please take care of that at the next meeting. For any corrections, additions or questions, contact Phil Morgan. PHIL’S FINDS KAPRO 313 Measure Mate – Phil shared the ultimate ruler for picture hanging and so much more. Member Leonard Pearce brought in a super bright adjustable LED sewing machine light with magnetic base. SHOW AND TELL
PROGRAM We were treated to a video and slide tour of Master Woodworker David Clark’s impressive workshop. |
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