Lee's Summit Woodworker's Guild https://lswoodguild.com Striving to promote the exchange of woodworking information and further the craft. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:09:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 March 2024 Guild Meeting Highlights https://lswoodguild.com/march-2024-guild-meeting-highlights/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:04:27 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5284
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Roy Wall, Guild President, opened the first meeting of 2024 by welcoming new members and guests. During the meeting, several members offered various tools for sale, with the proceeds going toward the “Tools For Teens” program.

Roy solemnly shared the news of the passing of our esteemed long-time guild member and dear friend, Mike Gray, who bravely battled cancer. In accordance with his final wishes, there will be no formal services held. Mike’s absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him. 

Phil Morgan shared with our guild members that the Sawdust Festival is coming to King City, Missouri! On Saturday, June 15th. Attendees can explore wood slabs for sale, browse offerings from local vendors, and even witness thrilling belt sander races. If you’re up for a short road trip and want to be part of the festivities, don’t hesitate to give Phil a call.

2024 Membership Dues

We are now collecting dues for 2024 and the dues remain at $20 for 2024. If you haven’t had your picture taken for our membership directory, please see Roy Wall, Phil Morgan or Randy Stone at a future meeting.

Phil brought in a Clarke Brothers wheel marking gauge.   This gauge is unique due to it has a flat edge on the brass fence that prevents the gauge from rolling off your work bench.   The gauge is on $23.00 on Amazon

Daniel Clay, a skilled woodworker, is not only a chip carver but also a dedicated teacher. He began teaching classes out of his business in Kentucky. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, he has continued to travel and teach chip carving since 2017. His expertise caught the attention of Fine Woodworking, who invited him to write an article on chip carving. Additionally, The Blue Hill Press approached him to write a book, which he diligently worked on for a year. In this book, Daniel Clay shares his wealth of experience, designing all the projects and capturing them through photography. His unique teaching style, developed over years of chip carving and instruction, is beautifully translated into the book.

If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend picking up his book—it delves into the intricacies of getting started with chip carving and provides valuable insights for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike.

The guild members once again brought in their incredible creations and shared the stories for how they created the projects with the members.  The pictures of the show and tell projects can be viewed here.

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March Guild Meeting – Chip Carving https://lswoodguild.com/march-guild-meeting-chip-carving/ https://lswoodguild.com/march-guild-meeting-chip-carving/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:42:29 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5260

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February 2024 Guild Meeting Highlights https://lswoodguild.com/february-2024-guild-meeting-highlights/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 01:10:05 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5248
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Roy Wall, Guild President, opened the first meeting of 2024 by welcoming new members and guests. During the meeting, several members offered various tools for sale, with the proceeds going toward the “Tools For Teens” program.

The guild leadership is encouraging members to explore projects beyond their comfort zone—venturing into uncharted territory. To facilitate this, we’re introducing a special table at every meeting this year called ‘Explore More’. This table will serve as a platform to showcase these novel projects during the Show and Tell segment of our guild meetings.

Additionally, Randy Stone introduced a new feature on the guild website in January: an instructional videos page created by our membership. This page features videos from Larry McferrenJay Helland, and others. All guild members can access these videos through the Members Only section of the website.

2024 Membership Dues

We are now collecting dues for 2024 and the dues remain at $20 for 2024. If you haven’t had your picture taken for our membership directory, please see Roy Wall, Phil Morgan or Randy Stone at a future meeting.

David Clark, during a captivating program, delved into the intricate world of timber frame joinery. He explored various types of joinery and their application in the timber framing process. Additionally, David shared a video featuring himself and Jay Helland interviewing Cameron Clover, who is currently constructing a Timber Frame home. In the interview, Cameron provided insights into the tools he employs for cutting joints and the specialized rigging necessary for moving trusses within his workshop single-handedly. You can watch the interview video here

The guild members once again showcased their remarkable creations and shared the stories of how they brought these projects to life with fellow members. Jay Helland presented a video featuring a wall-hanging tool chest crafted by fellow guild member Randy Stone. You can watch the video here and explore pictures of the other Show and Tell projects here.

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January 2024 Meeting Cancelled https://lswoodguild.com/january-2024-meeting-cancelled/ https://lswoodguild.com/january-2024-meeting-cancelled/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:57:18 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5215
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The January 2024 Lee’s Summit Woodworkers’ Guild meeting was cancelled due to a winter Storm. Hope to see everyone in February.

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December 2023 Meeting Highlights https://lswoodguild.com/december-2023-meeting-highlights/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 02:09:30 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5160
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NEWS

Roy Wall, Guild President, opened the October meeting by welcoming new members and guests.  There are several members who had various tools for sale and details would be coming out later in the week.  Be watching for an email from the LSWG mailbox with the details.

Roy also spent time reminding all of us of those members we lost this year.   He talked about how precious life is and how blessed we all are to have a supporting community of craftsmen and women that are willing to share their skills and knowledge with the members of the guild.

Roy announced that Randy Stone will be adding a new page to the guild website in January specifically for instructional videos created by our membership.  Several videos for Larry Mcferren, Jay Helland and others will be located there.  The new page is scheduled to be available by the January Guild meeting.

2024 Membership Dues

We are now collecting dues for 2024 and the dues remain at $20 for 2024. If you haven’t had your picture taken for our membership directory, please see Roy Wall, Phil Morgan or Randy Stone at a future meeting.

SHOW AND TELL

The month of December was dedicated to the craftsmanship of the guild members so no program was scheduled.  The theme of the Show & Tell was Gifts, Gadgets and Gizmos and the membership did not disappoint. Some of their work can be viewed here.

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December 2023 Guild Meeting – Gifts, Gadgets and Gizmos https://lswoodguild.com/december-2023-guild-meeting-gifts-gadgets-and-gizmos/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:46:02 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5102
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Come join the Lee’s Summit guild members as they show off the Gifts, Gadgets and Gizmos they made for Christmas this year.

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November 2023 Meeting Highlights https://lswoodguild.com/november-2023-meeting-highlights/ Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:37:16 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5097
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NEWS

Roy Wall, Guild President, opened the October meeting by welcoming new members and guests.  Elections for the President, Vice President and all board members were held with all previous members of the Guild Leadership being reelected to their current positions. 

Roy also announced that we had several tools for sale.  Phil Morgan has a Duracraft Drill Press (16 speed, ¾ horse motor) for $195. Mel Bryan has a Delta Lathe that needs new bearings and is free to anyone who can come get it.  Michael Straughn is helping a friend of his sell her deceased husband’s woodworking tools and has a Jet Lathe with a few smaller tools of good quality remaining.  Give Michael a call if interested.

2024 Membership Dues

We are now collecting dues for 2024 and the dues remain at $20 for 2024. If you haven’t had your picture taken for our membership directory, please see Roy Wall, Phil Morgan or Randy Stone at a future meeting.

PHIL’S FINDS (Shawn’s STUFF)

Shawn brought in a Fastcap Fatboy Mechanical Carpenter Pencil that has three colors of interchangeable lead perfect for marking any color of wood.  Only $16.89 on Amazon.

PROGRAM

Our own Ben Simmons and Phil Morgan presented on seven key points every woodworker needs to consider when pricing and selling their work.  One of the overall things to remember is to not let your hobby become a job if you’re not ready to start pricing and selling your work.  To recap the presentation, here are the main points;

  1. Don’t Let Love Get in the Way – That is to say don’t fall in love with every piece you make and don’t under estimate its value, just because you enjoy something doesn’t it mean it doesn’t have value.
  2. Break it Down to Hourly – Relate what you’re earning to an actual salary.
  3. Act Like a Company – You’re in charge of your own raise
  4. Some Numbers are Similar – $35 doesn’t feel that different than $25.  So don’t be afraid to raise your price.  If it doesn’t sell, you can always lower it later.
  5. Unique Items Deserve Unique Prices – Pricing comparison shopping won’t be a problem if there are few similar products.
  6. Experiment with Your Price – Try adding 10% to your price.  40% of the people are going to be turned away from your product due to pricing and that is OK.  If you are selling everything to everyone who comes along then you are working too cheap.
  7. Go Fast with New Business, Slow with Old – New customers assume your price is the going rate.  Spend time with your established customers and its good to price things differently with them to show your appreciation.   Friends should pay full price; you shouldn’t feel pressured into giving them a discount.
    1. When friends or family ask you to make something for them there are three non-threatening words you can ask to establish that you will do the work but it won’t be for free.  Those three words are “What’s Your Budget?”

SHOW AND TELL

The members once again brought is some of their own creations for show and tell including some remarkable Christmas Ornaments, segmented bowls and character carvings.  It once again showed us all just what a talented membership we have. We are very blessed to be in the company of so many talented men and women. Some of their work can be viewed here.

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October 2023 Meeting Highlights https://lswoodguild.com/october-2023-meeting-highlights/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:16:16 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5061
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NEWS

Roy Wall, Guild President, opened the October meeting by welcoming new members and guests.  Roy also announced that we had several tools for sale in the back of the meeting hall and Bob Perry is downsizing and needs to liquidate his woodworking supplies.  He has Oak and Ash for sale.  Glenn Lampton was interested in knowing if any of the members are interested in taking a road trip to Springfield to go to Grizzly and have some authentic Springfield Cashew Chicken.  Reach out to Glenn if interested.

2024 Membership Dues

We are now collecting dues for 2024 and the dues remain at $20 for 2024. We still have new membership cards printed for existing members that have not been claimed yet. Dues for 2023 are now only $10.00 for the remainder of the year.  If you haven’t had your picture taken for our membership directory, please see Roy Wall, Phil Morgan or Randy Stone at a future meeting.

PHILS FINDS

Phil Morgan brought in a set of C CASIMR 90 degree corner clamps.  They are adjustable to fit 3/16” to ¾” stock and can allows you to clamp with one hand while holding the pieces together with the other.   They can be found on Amazon for $9.99…what a find!

PROGRAM

Our own Harold Young presented several shop tips for how to use everyday items such as a laundry detergent jug or shelf brackets in ways they were not intended but improve the storage capabilities or work efficiency of your shop.   A video of the Power Point featuring all of Harolds tops can be found here.  Harold also gave a presentation on how he uses hand made wooden cones to glue up the segmented rings and ensure they are always centered on his turnings.  A full video of Harold demonstrating the cones and other tips for creating segmented bowls can be found here.

SHOW AND TELL

The members once again brought is some of their own creations for show and tell including some remarkable scroll saw clocks, wood and epoxy bowls, beautiful table and a pirate carving.  It once again showed us all just what a talented membership we have. We are very blessed to be in the company of so many talented men and women. Some of their work can be viewed here.

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September 2023 Meeting Highlights https://lswoodguild.com/september-2023-meeting-highlights/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:10:14 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=5035
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NEWS

2023 Membership Dues

We are still collecting dues for 2023 and still have new membership cards printed for existing members that have not claimed theirs yet. Dues for 2023 are now only $10.00 for the remainder of the year.  If you haven’t had your picture taken for our membership directory, please see Roy Wall, Phil Morgan or Randy Stone at a future meeting.

PHILS FINDS

Phil brought in a Milescraft Scribetec Compass.

PROGRAM

John Freeland – Shellac
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-shellac-wood/

Shawn Waskiewicz – Milk Paint

Old Fashioned Milk Paint – https://www.milkpaint.com/

The Real Milk Paint Company – https://www.realmilkpaint.com/

General Finishes ready mixed milk paint is available from local retailers – Metro Hardwoods and Woodcraft, among others. 

https://generalfinishes.com/wood-finishes-retail/water-based-paints-glazes/milk-paint

A quart from each brand is around $30 and will paint around 70 square feet. 

Phil Morgan – Chemical Wood Aging

https://www.google.com/search?q=varathane+wood+accelerator
https://www.joann.com/speedball-super-black-india-ink-pint-bottle

Bob Pressly – Ebonizing

These are links to the two youtube videos I referenced in my talk last night on ebonizing wood

https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/35351/iron-chemistry-acetates-for-ebonizing-wood

For the chemists in the group, a link where the reaction between the steel wool and vinegar (acetic acid) is explained.

https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/35351/iron-chemistry-acetates-for-ebonizing-woodhttps://www.rxlist.com/tannic_acid/supplements.htm#:~:text=The%20FDA%20has%20asked%20for,%2C%20vomiting%2C%20and%20liver%20damage

SHOW AND TELL

The members once again brought is some of their own creations for show and tell including some remarkable jigs for cutting splines in boxes, beautiful wood and epoxy bowls, scroll saw work and small storage chest.  It once again showed us all just what a talented membership we have. We are very blessed to be in the company of so many talented men and women. Some of their work can be viewed here.

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November 2023 – Pricing your work https://lswoodguild.com/november-2023-pricing-your-work/ https://lswoodguild.com/november-2023-pricing-your-work/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:00:13 +0000 https://lswoodguild.com/?p=4999
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Come join the Lee’s Summit Guild Members Phil Morgan and Ben Simmons as they present on how to price your work. It is common for wood workers to underprice their work when selling at craft shows or to friends. Phil and Ben will help us better understand and develop pricing strategies, so we get the most value from our creations.

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