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  • March 03, 2021 2:53 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    When you're good, you're good and you have continual requests for work pieces.  This column has seen several superb pieces by Dave McCormick.  (Visit the Resources > Featured Pieces of the Month for previous submissions.)  Dave continues to produce marvelous pieces but some are more special than others.

    The piece featured here is a gift to Dave's first grandchild, Jackson.  So you get the idea why the request from his son and daughter-in-law for a crib would occupy a special connection.  Dave had about two and a half months to finish it because he needed to complete a desk piece already occupying space in his workshop.  Without cutting any corners Dave finished the crib (expandable to a bed when needed) by delivery time - Thanksgiving Day, 2020.  Jackson is in a happy place.   Read about it here.

    You can send your congratulations and appreciation to the proud woodworking grandfather here.

  • February 16, 2021 4:00 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Posted pictures from the February 2020 Guild meeting "Wood Hinges" by Rob Cosman.

  • February 14, 2021 8:07 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Listed two upholstery companies in new Resource Links tab called "Upholstery".

    If you are aware of additional upholsteries in our coverage area, forward the name with contact information to the Web Master by clicking the bottom tab CONTACT on the HOME page. 

  • February 14, 2021 7:00 AM | James Russell (Administrator)

    A video of the presentation made my Rob Cosman to the Guild has bee posed to the Video Library

    Wooden Hinges

  • February 01, 2021 4:55 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Andrew Davis, writer of the Bevel Cut column, is at it again.  (Don’t worry it has nothing to do with math.)  This time Andrew raises a different set of questions.  What purpose do some commercially advertised tools have?

    For woodworkers who have not unsubscribed to their websites and given the marketing push of these retailers, it’s hard to escape the two tools that Andrew assesses and looks for answers from you.

    Check out a couple of Useless Tools.

    Andrew welcomes your feedback.

  • February 01, 2021 4:51 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    This month the Featured Piece is so encompassing that it is segmented into four parts.  Many of you know Neal Carey and his mission to build a 1640 Ruckers Single Manual Harpsichord.  For approximately twelve years Neal has been on this mission.  That’s not to say this has been a continual process.  During this time Neal has built and refurbished other musical instruments such as ukuleles, guitars, Tzoura, and a sitar.  Neal has also completed other more standard woodworking projects.  But like Neal, we should get back to the harpsichord.

    Neal is nearly finished with the harpsichord as you can see in the picture above.  But in his limited free time, Neal has compiled a thorough set of presentations documenting the motivation, design, help, and step by step build along the way.  It is a wonder to witness this massive work through his presentations.  I certainly did, as we planned the presentations for this and subsequent Featured Pieces.  When you click each video presentation be sure to turn on your audio.  This is not just a visual slideshow.  There is enchanting background music of a type to get you in the mood.

    Part I:  Introduction of the Project, Motivation, Planning, Assistance, and Building the Keyboard

    Part II: Building the Case

    When he's not buried in work you can reach Neal here.

  • January 08, 2021 8:56 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Phil Lowe passed away on January 6, 2021.

  • December 30, 2020 11:05 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    The new year brings a Featured Piece by Jim Allen.  Noted for his interest in period furniture, just a couple of months ago this column published his article on Arts and Crafts, Jim has modified the design of a bed frame to be far from that age.  However, with hints of Asian, Scandinavian, and Shaker design, Jim has blended a contemporary piece of furniture – sleek, sturdy, and well-crafted. From the look of it, I’m sure Jim sleeps well at night.  Read the Evolution of a New Bed Frame article here.

    You can reach Jim at here.


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