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  • Posted October 2023 Featured Piece "Sunburst Cabinet" by Bob McKee

    October 01, 2023 12:33 AM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Bob McKee is a frequent contributor to the Featured Piece of the Month column.  This month Bob brings to our attention a delightful piece highlighting the door panels using a bookmatched sunburst design.  But that wasn't enough.  When the doors are open the sunburst design is seen inside the cabinet because Bob creates the same effect in the back of the cabinet.

    Another nice feature is the top edge of the cabinet.  Bob used a creative process for installing inlay and banding with the help of his "lovely old Stanley No. 46 skewed plow plane".  This is a person who built a display cabinet, which was featured in this column last year, for some of his prized hand planes.

    Perhaps the best part of making this Sunburst Cabinet, however, was his enjoyment.  Bob seemed to surprise himself upon reflecting that the final work "pretty much" matched his original concept.

    Further information can be requested by clicking Bob McKee.

  • Posted photos of September 2023 Meeting with presenter Mike Zwolinski

    September 11, 2023 11:09 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Topic: Starting and running a small custom furniture shop

  • Posted pictures of Old Schwamb Mill tour

    September 02, 2023 5:31 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Old Schwamb Mill Tour in Arlington on August 15, 2023

  • Posted September 2023 Bevel Cut article "Dovetails with ChatGPT" by Andrew Davis

    September 02, 2023 9:11 AM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Dovetails with ChatGPT

    by Andrew Davis

    At the risk of adding another article about dovetails, Andrew presents, yep, another one.  Many of you have already formed your opinions of pins first or tails first and your process is well regimented and religiously followed.  But you can find a refreshing and comical approach to cutting dovetails if you understand the right language.

    So, try navigating the high seas and treacherous times of buccaneer woodworking or perhaps you have discarded modern dovetail instructions as you prefer the Medieval approach to cutting dovetails.  All it might take is to connect with the language that suits you.  Allow Andrew to be your guide using AI techniques to convey the dovetail basics.  Read Dovetails with ChatGPT.

     Andrew welcomes your feedback.

    All past "Bevel Cut" articles through June 2023 have been made available from the Resources tab on the website Home Page.

  • Posted September 2023 Featured Piece "Demilune Table" by Dave McCormick

    September 02, 2023 9:08 AM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    Demilune Table

    by Dave McCormick

    Dave kicks off the first Featured Piece of the season with his Demilune Table.  The piece is loaded with features from many skill sets, including bricking, inlay, sand shading, veneering and stringing to name a few.  Dave provides an orderly and succinct description that will be easy to follow with the aid of several pictures in the development process.

    The piece was inspired by classes taken at Phil Lowe's Furniture Institute of Massachusetts, which triggered a collegial relationship between the two.  In fact, it was at Phil's workshop where Dave took on this project.  Dave made the Demilune Table as a tribute to Phil.

    Further information can be requested by clicking Dave McCormick.

    All past "Featured Piece of the Month" articles through June 2023 have been made available from the Resources tab on the website Home Page.

    The Newsletter and website are open for Featured Piece contributions for the 2023-2024 season.  Send me any questions or what you may have to me to engage in publishing your piece. 

    Remember this column is not necessarily dedicated to furniture pieces.  Tools, jigs, processes, and other woodworking related themes are also relevant.

  • Added Slideshow of Old Schwamb Mill Tour

    August 30, 2023 11:34 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    August 15, 2023 in Arlington, MA.

  • Posted Spoon Carving Non-Guild Event at Needham Furniture Makers

    August 27, 2023 9:34 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)
    • September 16, 2023
    • Needham Furniture Makers

    Spoon carving on September 16th (one-day)

    Show an updated guild membership card for a $15 discount off the normal price of $175.

    For more information contact Hank Wyman at hank@needhamfurnituremakers.com.


  • Updated Archive Articles for Perpetual Novice articles.

    July 30, 2023 2:00 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    The Perpetual Novice archive is up to date as of June 2023.

    The archive has been reformatted and linked to the EMGW Google Drive.


  • Updated Archive Articles for Bevel Cut

    July 30, 2023 1:30 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    The Bevel Cut archive is up to date as of June 2023.

    The archive has been reformatted and linked to the EMGW Google Drive.


  • Updated the Featured Piece of the Month Resource Archive

    July 27, 2023 3:29 PM | Vincent Valvo (Administrator)

    The Featured Piece of the Month Resource archive is up to date as of June 2023.

    The archive has been reformatted and linked to the EMGW Google Drive.


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