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Programs for 2007

Unless otherwise noted all meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm at the Woodworker's Supply Store, 3141 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh.

January 16
Program Topic: Wooden Hand plane
January 19 & 20
Workshop Topic: Making a Hand plane.
Host: Bruce Wrenn
Speaker: Bill Anderson

The program on Tuesday will be an overview of the process for making a hand pane. While the emphasis will be on Krenov-style hand planes, tools and methods for making traditional molding planes will also be discussed and demonstrated.

The workshop on Saturday and Sunday is titled Making a Krenov-Style Hand plane. In this 2 day workshop we will make a smoothing plane. This style of plane is based on that made popular by James Krenov of the School of the Redwoods in Mendocino, CA. This style of construction lends itself to adaptation to meet many needs of the hand tool woodworker. The plane will be made of maple with an exotic hardwood sole. The blade will be a Hock blade with cap iron. There will be instruction on smoothing plane technique. All participants will leave the class with a completed plane but which will need final shaping to their hand and a finish.

February 23, 2007
Program Topic: Furniture Restoration
February 24, 2007
Workshop Topic: Furniture Restoration
Host: Cecil Raynor
Speaker: Paul Gianino

Paul Gianino is a second-generation woodworker with a successful furniture restoration business in Greenville, N.C. Paul both builds high-end antique reproductions and restores antiques. For the Friday night program Paul will discuss the various techniques he uses to restore damaged antiques including determining the correct process and finish to use. For the Saturday workshop Paul will demonstrate these techniques on an actual piece of furniture. Paul is expecting lots of questions both in the evening program and the workshop. So, if you have inherited that prize piece from Aunt Sally and have been afraid to do the needed repairs, now is the time to get some expert advice.

March 20, 2007
Program Topic: Show and Tell
Host: Fred Ford
Speakers: Various Members

The program will be our chance to show our work and share methods and techniques with fellow members. Bring any item you have made, it need not be new, it need not be complete. Jigs have been some of the more interesting entries.

Members with items to enter are asked to come at 7:00 PM to give us some time to organize the flow of the presentations. This is an excellent opportunity to pass along good ideas. Take a moment and think of what YOU can bring.

April 17, 2007
Program Topic: Violin Making
Host: Bill Anderson
Speaker: Sally Mullikin

Sally Mullikin can't remember a time when woodworking and music were not a part of her life. When she was in college she decided to combine the two activities and become a violinmaker. After earning a music degree she moved to Nottinghamshire, England to train at the Newark School of Violin Making. Now she works as a maker and restorer of instruments and bows at Pasewicz Stringed Instruments in Raleigh. Her presentation will cover the centuries old process of making violins by hand. She will demonstrate several techniques and talk about her experiences in the trade.

May 15, 2007
Program Topic: Making a Cabriole Leg
Host & Speaker: Cecil Raynor

Cecil, who is a TWA member and current Vice President and Program Chair of the club, will demonstrate how to make a cabriole leg. His mission will be to convince members who may be a bit apprehensive that it is really not so difficult.

June 19, 2007
Program Topic: Solving Problems With Jigs
June 23, 2007
Workshop Topic: Build Your Own Jigs
Host: Leon Harkins
Speakers: Various Members

At the Tuesday meeting the Program will be provided by various members showing their favorite Jigs. At the Saturday workshop selected members will lead workshop participants through the process of building their own jigs.

July 17, 2007
Program Topic: Band Saw Boxes
July 21 & 22, 2007
Workshop Topic: Build a Band Saw Box
Host: Kay Baker
Speaker: D. L. Ames

D L Ames, a TWA member and Administrator for www.ncwoodworking.net describes himself as an avid woodworking hobbyist with a broad range of interests in the craft. Currently residing in Fayetteville, D L has been serving our Nation as a member of the U.S. Army and will retire in January 2007 after 30-1/2 years of service. During our July membership meeting D L will discuss design considerations and techniques for building and finishing various styles of band saw boxes ranging from traditional to freeform. He will follow this presentation with a 2-day workshop on Saturday and Sunday (7/21 & 7/22) where participants will have the opportunity to design and build a band saw box in either the traditional or freeform style. His workshop will cover material selection, design considerations, stock preparation, layout, cutting, and assembly with a closing discussion on finishing techniques.

August 21, 2007
Program Topic: Woodworker Safety
Host: Cecil Raynor
Speaker: Jim Duxbury

Jim Duxbury will present a program on hearing, eye and respiratory safety for woodworkers. He will discuss the various options for equipment and their price ranges. For example, are you aware that ear plugs are more effective ear protection than are earmuffs? And the earplugs are cheap. Jim is a diver, certified in underwater research, a field that led him to invent the Mouthpiece Respirator for woodworkers. He is wood turner and a member of both the Triangle and Piedmont Wood Turners clubs and the current Program Chair for the Piedmont club.

September 18, 2007
Program Topic: TWA Pig-Pick'n
Host: Jane Main

We have decided to bring back this once popular event. Now is the time to bring your family for good fun and eats. We hope to have a surprise speaker, which we may announce ahead of time. Reserve this date on your calendar now!

October 16, 2007
Program Topic: TBA

While a specific speaker has not yet been secured, we plan to invite a product representative from one of the woodworking equipment manufacturers to present this evening's program.
October 20, 2007
Workshop Topic: Sharpening
Program Host: Jimmy Burns
Instructor: Bill Anderson

Once again we call on the talented Bill Anderson who will conduct a sharpening workshop.

November 20, 2007
Program Topic: Annual Auction
Host: Ed Karolak

Phil Bright and Dick Snow will conduct the annual TWA auction. Phil is a retired professional auctioneer and Dick is a computer expert, who will record the auction proceedings on his laptop computer. They have conducted many auctions and are very knowledgeable woodworkers. We are fortunate to have their services.

December 11, 2007
Program Topic: Toys For Tots
Host: Fred Ford

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.