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Posted the June 2024 Tip of the Month - Carving Gouge Sharpening Jig by Ken Zoller.

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Have you ever wanted to build yourself a shave (or shaving) horse?  Rob Carver is looking for members interested in coming together to make one. We would convene just a few times, select a basic design, discuss construction issues, and then go off on our own independently to fabricate the parts and ultimately assemble the horses. At the end of the project, we can saddle up and hold our own rodeo. The entire project can be made from construction lumber and cutoffs that you probably have in your shop. Depending on interests and preferences of the participants, we can begin this summer or in the fall.

Please email Rob at  robert.carver@comcast.net with expressions of interest and questions.

Presentation was by Matt Wajda, who demonstrated the making of rule and finger joints.

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Thinking in Three Dimensions

by Rob Carver

Lessons in Metallurgy (for the Woodworker)

by Andrew Davis

There is no April Fool's article here.  This is a serious treatment about something that has concerned woodworkers when purchasing blades for hand planes to saw blades.  Andrew lays out the issues when deciding the type of steel you want in your tools.  Each type has its advantages and disadvantages.  Andrew provides a broad explanation of the tool steels including a useful comparison.  This is an article to add to your reference files.  Read Lessons in Metallurgy (for the Woodworker) and then save it for later.

Andrew welcomes your feedback.

by James Goodwin

This month brings a fun contribution by relatively new member James Goodwin.  In his article, James introduces us to surface carving with a dremel. Superficially, the frames, especially when containing unlinkely subject matter as seen here.  Birds with butts. But the more you read, the more you understand his work is an art form.

James gives a tutorial on how to take plain wood and produce this distinctive appearance.  It helps to have a steady hand but when I saw him at the auction, James insists that patience is the key.  Have a look.  I don't normally describe Featured Pieces as cool but these frames are just that, and they're clearly Featured Piece worthy.  Check out Carved Frames.

Further information can be requested from James Goodwin.

Details of the agenda: News, Elections, Show & Tell, and Complimentary Lunch were provided, including the required pre-registration process. 

Posted pictures of the April 2024 meeting - EMGW Auction at Needham Furniture Makers.