Eric Stacey has developed a router jig to carve columns.
Creative Routing
Presented by: Eric Stacey
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Meetings and Events
An Archive of the Club's Meetings and Other Events
May 2016 Meeting – Bill James On Quirk Beading
Presented by: Bill James
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Quirk Beads For Doors & Face Frames — Joinery Methods For Butt Joints
Quirk beads are a common design element used to create a nice shadow line detail around the inside edges of door rails and stiles, or face frame openings. These beads are often found in “traditional”
Continue reading: May 2016 Meeting – Bill James On Quirk Beading ...Jonathan Shapiro Sculpture
Presented by: Jonathan Shapiro
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Jonathan Shapiro is going to do a presentation on sculpture. Jonathan is a well known Pittsburgh and national sculpture (wood) mostly.
Our speaker will be Jonathan Shapiro, a Pittsburgh-based artist in many mediums, including wood sculpture. Jonathan likes to think of himself as being a “lifelong artist,” having been exposed to art in many forms by his mother,
Continue reading: Jonathan Shapiro Sculpture ...Carving Letters and Numbers
Presented by: Bill Doughty
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Bill Doughty will show the members how to carve a letter and a number. Bill will use primarily 3 tools: a “V” parting tool, a 1/2″ no. Gouge. and a 1/2″ straight or skewed chisel.
Members are reminded that this hands on program necessitates that you provide your own carving tools.
Continue reading: Carving Letters and Numbers ...Finishing
Presented by: Mike Long
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Mike Long will be doing a program on finishing. Mike will present material about varnish and lacquers. His technique is brushing both materials. Mike will also show how to make your own varnish (not to be confused with shellac). This will be part 1 of 2 programs that Mike will present.
Continue reading: Finishing ...Bamboo Fly Rod Building
Presented by: Tim Zietak
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Tite-Bond and Adhesives
Saturday, December 12, 2015
A representative from Tite-Bond, maker of many types of wood glues, will join us to talk about adhesives and answer questions.
2015 Annual Show and Tell
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Bring in current or past projects. Show off your skills.