2002 TWA Calendar

2003 TWA Calendar

2004 TWA Calendar

Programs for 2005

Meeting are held 7:30 PM at "The Woodworking Shop" 3141 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC unless stated otherwise.
  • January 18th Chip Carving - Leon Harkins
  • February 15th Workshop Operations: Setup, Wiring, And Safety - Bruce Wren
  • March 18th (Friday) Router Presentation - Lon Schleining At Woodcraft, 6582 Glenwood Ave. Map
    Workshops March 19th, 20th
  • April 22nd (Friday) Hand Finishing - Alan Noel Workshops April 23rd, 24th
  • May 17th Bowl Turning - Alan Leland
  • June 21st Spray Finishing - George Holmes
  • July 19th Sharpening, stones, sandpaper, machines - Jim Smith, Paul Roth and Kevin Pearce
    Workshops: July 23rd, July 30th and August 6th - 9 AM to 4 PM.
  • Aug 16th Saw Blades - Freud Factory Rep
  • Sept 20th Shaker Boxes - Ron Johnson
    Workshop September 24th
  • October 21st (Friday) Hand Tool Techniques - Frank Klausz
    Workshops October 22nd, 23rd
  • November 15th Annual Auction - Phil Bright
  • December 13th Toys For Tots, Show and Tell, Social - Fred Ford

    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.