January 18th
Workshops February 26th, 27th
Leon Harkins
Discussion: Chip Carving
Presentation and $25 workshop
Leon Harkins, a TWA member and gifted carver, will compare chip carving vs. carving in the round vs. relief carving. He will cover the
tools and techniques used in chip carving, discuss design considerations and show some examples of his handwork.
Host: Rick McQuay
February 15th
Bruce Wren
Discussion: Workshop Operations: Setup, Wiring, And Safety
Bruce will discuss how to properly set up and wire a workshop considering size and workflow.
Host: Fred Ford
March 18th (Friday)
Workshops March 19th, 20th
Lon Schleining
Discussion: Router Presentation
At
Woodcraft, 6582 Glenwood Ave.
Map
Presentation and 2 workshops: $30 each or $50 for both
The router is one of the most affordable and versatile tools available to the woodworker. We are pleased to have Lon Schleining, a profes-
sional woodworker; author and instructor return to the TWA Program lineup this year and present a program and two workshops on the
router. Lon uses the router extensively in his staircase construction business and will share his vast knowledge of its use with us. When
Lon isn't building stairs, he's writing a book or woodworking article, lecturing to a Woodworker's Guild or teaching at a woodworking school
or show. His programs and workshops are well suited for all skill levels and are presented in a very enjoyable manner.
Host: Bob Gabor
April 22nd (Friday)
Workshops April 23rd, 24th
Alan Noel
Discussion: Hand Finishing
Presentation and 2 workshops: $30 each or $50 for both
We are pleased to have Alan Noel presenting a topic on finishing at the Friday meeting. On Saturday April 23 Alan will host a hand finish-
ing workshop and Sunday April 24 he will host a workshop on spray finishing. Alan has a furniture refurbishing business in Atlanta and
teaches at a number of woodworking schools including Highland Hardware and The Marc Adams School of Woodworking.
Host: Cecil Raynor
May 17th
Alan Leland
Discussion: Bowl Turning
Alan graduated from East Carolina University in 1974. He spent 19 years making furniture and helping to build This End Up Furniture
Company. His interest in finely crafted furniture continues today and includes very finely crafted lathe turnings. He is a member of several
local woodworking organizations including a term as Vice President of the Woodturners Guild of NC. He has attended and taught at Na-
tional and State Symposiums and demonstrated turning at the 2004 National Woodturners Symposium in Orlando, FL. Alan is currently
teaching at the Woodcraft Store in Raleigh and will be conducting a class at the John Campbell Folk School during April 2005.
Alan is a professional woodturner and an active member of TWA. He has demonstrated turning very finely crafted tree ornaments at a previous TWA meeting and in May 2005 will be demonstrating bowl turning. Host: Dave Mackie
June 21st
George Holmes
Discussion: Spray Finishing
Mr. George Holmes, a representative of the ML Campbell Co., will be giving a demonstration on spray finishes and techniques with a
heavy emphasis on water-borne finishes.
Host: Bruce Wren
July 19th
Workshops: July 23rd, July 30th and August 6th - 9 AM to 4 PM.
Jim Smith, Paul Roth and Kevin Pearce
Discussion: Sharpening, stones, sandpaper, machines
Presentation and 3 $15 workshops
Jim Smith operates a business constructing traditional Japanese furniture, using traditional Japanese methods. Working in the furni-
ture business since 1975, Jim began his venture into Japanese methods in 1977, tutored by a West Coast artisan. Since most of his work
involves extensive use of hand tools, sharpening is an important part of Jim's work.
During the general meeting Jim will describe the various tools that go into sharpening chisels and planes in the traditional Japanese way. Although not well known in the handyman market, water stones, the basic Japanese sharpening tool, are probably used by 90% of professional cabinetmakers.
Three workshops will be scheduled, accommodating five people each. All three workshops will be the same and will focus on prepara- tion of wet stones for use on sharpening chisels. These workshops will be very much hands on. The workshops are now set for July 23rd, July 30th, and August 6th, and will go from 9 AM to 4 PM.
If members want to follow up with additional subjects; Jim has other workshops he features.
Paul Rolfe is a professional wood carver, the manager of the Woodworking Store, and a TWA member. Paul will discuss and demonstrate sharpening the Tormek sharpening system. He will show and explain various jigs used to sharpen tools. The jigs bring accuracy and repeatability to the sharpening process.
Kevin Pearce hails from England, where he apprenticed and graduated from the London College of Furniture in 1977. Since then, he has been a professional cabinetmaker, now residing in Raleigh.
Kevin will demonstrate how to get a razor sharp edge on your scraper. The scraper is a simple but versatile tool and is used many professional cabinetmakers. If you do not have a scraper in your shop, you should! Host: Fred Ford
Aug 16th
Russ Brenner, Freud Account Executive
Presenting Saw Blades
The circular saw used in table saws, compound miter saws, radial saws etc has
undergone major developments in recent years making it one of the most
improved aspects of woodworking, Russ will discuss these developments, and
explain how to maximize your use of these new developments. Come and learn
about the ripping, crosscut, combination and other blade configurations.
Sept 20th
Workshop September 24th
Ron Johnson
Discussion: Shaker Boxes
Presentation and $40 workshop
Ron Johnson is past president and long-time contributor to TWA. Ron's presentation will be a new edition of his popular "Introduction to
building Shaker boxes". Ron will explain and demonstrate how to construct these popular craft items. After watching Ron, I'm sure that
you would consider giving boxes as gifts to those special family members.
For those who want more information and guidance, Ron will offer a Saturday workshop where he will lead us through the construction of our own Shaker box. Host: Jeff Leimberger
October 21st (Friday)
Workshops October 22nd, 23rd
Frank Klausz
Discussion: Hand Tool Techniques
Presentation and 2 workshops
Workshop cost: $75 for both
Frank Klausz is the owner and president of Frank' Cabinet Shop Inc. in Pluckemin, New Jersey. A European trained Master cabinetmakmaker, his shop specializes in fine furniture reproductions and custom architectural fixtures. Frank has published many articles in wood- working magazines and appeared in several videos that have showcased his skills. He is perhaps best known for his video "Dovetail a drawer with Frank Klausz" .
Frank has given many teaching seminars around the country in recent years. He will give a Friday night presentation on his work and woodworking methods and a workshop on Saturday and Sunday. If interest is high enough, the workshop may be a two-day class on making a dovetailed jewelry box. Other possible workshops include hand tool joinery and finishing. Host: Jeff Leimberger
November 15th
Phil Bright, and Dick Snow
Annual Auction
Phil Bright, and Dick Snow presenting an auction
Annual Auction Phil Bright, a licensed professional auctioneer, and Dick Snow, a computer expert who will coordinate the auction on his laptop, will present the third annual auction at our November meeting. They have conducted many auctions and are very knowledgeable woodworkers
This is the time to not only get rid of all those tools that have been sitting around in your shop for years that you know you will never use, but also pick up a little money at the same time. Also, this is a chance to pick up someone elses treasure. As they say one mans trash (tool) is another mans treasure (tool).
December 13th
Hal Liberty
Toys For Tots, Show and Tell, Social
The December meeting is going to be a meeting and social. We want everyone to
bring a spouse or friend. We are going to have coffee, soft drinks, and
dessert. We will have some time to socialize, a brief business meeting,
and a show and tell featuring the Toys for Tots donations. Everyone is
also encouraged to bring items they have made to show to the members and
guests. The Marine Corps will be there to receive the toys and to add a
spot of color to our meeting.