Total # of Attendees: 31
Notes:
Jim opened the meeting at 7:26 PM.
Jamie (new attendee)
Semi-retired, looking to learn
Looking for groups, suppliers
Bill (new attendee)
Been here a couple of times, ready to join when treasurer arrives
Larry presented
Background, was high school social studies teacher & principal (36 years) then 5 years of college
Started playing with wood once he retired, started doing shows, etc.
Looks at YouTube, other items, tries to figure out how he can do it
Found out about Nakashima furniture, and was knocked out – really loved it
Really picky about his wood – “it has to knock me out”
Passed around his book with pictures of what he’s made
His pricing is an issue – his friends say he does not charge enough. Philly furniture show costs $2K to get in. Did well, got commissions from show
For a board that was twisted, he clamped it down, and then butterfly’s it and epoxied it. This seemed to stabilize it and keep it flat
He sands, planes, etc. to flatten tops. He has 20” planer, a Jet drum sander, and a 14” Laguna band saw.
Typically sands to 300, and then puts first coat of wipe-on poly/mineral spirits; then 400 grit and next coat, working up to 600 grit or more.
Does not work with 9/4 or 8/4 boards. Most dining room tables, etc., he does now are 6/4
Uses a Domino for mortise & Tenon – increases speed & accuracy
One of the tables shown had a book-matched top (very nice)
Kevin brought in the guild’s library of DVDs and books
Plan is to bring it to every meeting, if possible
Members can check out for free for 1 month (Kevin has sign-up sheet)
Have to pay penalty if you don’t bring it back at next guild meeting ($3 for book or DVD)
William had a demo on a square he dropped
Mark talked about Collingswood Millwork (Bob)
CAD machine & CNC machine
Invited us to hold meeting at his shop
Potential to do a project and sell it for charity
Guild voted to hold March meeting at Collingswood
Dave & Mark talked about Williamsburg show
Thu-Sun; theme was “as furniture moved West”
Had all four (4) shops in Williamsburg showing stuff
Cherry Hill arts & crafts show
May 9, 2020. Setup 8 AM – 9:30 AM
Cost $35
8 ft tables available for rent
Direct sales to one (1) rep for each company
Booths outside on grass, 10x10
Mar 31st decision date
Show 10 AM – 3 PM
Frank
Box based on Woodsmith’s show – how do you open?
Puzzle box takes 5 steps to unlock
Upcoming Shows in area
Lie Nielsen event at Independence Seaport Museum in Philly (Feb 28-29)
New Jersey Woodworking show in Secaucus NJ (Mar 6-8)
Fine Woodworking Live event –Southbridge Mass (Apr 17-19)
Dave Potts gave treasurer’s report: $2,674.87 remaining in account.
Nine new members tonight (not included in that number)
29 Paid members as of tonight
Auction proceeds $136
Looking for a good speaker in April or May
Congrats to Mike for another great speaker!
Next Meeting will be on Thursday, March 5, at 7:20 PM. It will be held at the Collingswood Millwork (Mark will send address in advance)
The meeting concluded at 8:55 PM.
