April’s
meeting will be a presentation sponsored by and held at the Charlotte Hardwood
Center, located at 4250 Golf Acres Drive in Charlotte. Although it hasn’t been long since we met
there last, this promises to be a more in-depth presentation. With the Association’s increased membership,
there are many who may not be familiar with this fine facility. CHC supplies not only domestic woods, but
also a wide variety of imported rare and exotic woods, plywoods, veneers,
plastic laminates, and other woodworker’s needs.
CHC will
provide refreshments and prizes for our raffle. We will meet at 6:00 as usual (5:30 social). Come early and look around. If you are not familiar with the store’s
location, a map is provided here, or you can contact Ron Davis (CWA
representative at CHC) at (704) 394-9479.
We would
like to thank Jack Coobs for March’s presentation on cutting dovetails by
hand. About 65 members and guests
attended. Jack demonstrated the steps
required for producing through dovetails and half-blind dovetails.
For
through dovetails, begin with the pin board and scribe the thickness of the
tail board along the end. Set the
dovetail angle (usually 80o) with a T-bevel and protractor, then
mark two half pins from the edges of the board. Using a ¼” chisel, mark two spots of chisel-width, spaced in the
center. Use a Japanese saw to cut along
the marks, then cut the end pieces.
Chisel out the center pieces to form the pins. Clean up the joints with the chisel.
To make
the tail board, begin by lining up the inside corners with the pin board, then
mark the pins on the tail board. Be
sure to scribe the thickness of the pin board across the tail board. Cut the tails with the saw, leaving the line
visible. Chisel out the waste, working
halfway through then flipping the board over to complete the cuts from the other
side. This will prevent tear-out. Clean up the joints with the chisel.
In making
a half-blind dovetail, first use the pin board to lay out lines on the drawer
font. Cut along the side lines at a 45o
angle. Use a chisel to chip out the
edges of each tail, then chip out the middle of the tails. This will prevent tear-out.
As for the
proper chisel technique, Jack says to use what is best suited for you. The joints should be tight enough to tap
into place. Then use a brush to spread
the glue. When producing case goods,
Jack uses alder woods for secondary and drawer parts.
For Sale: Over 420 board feet of various species of hardwood
(mahogany, walnut, white oak, maple, zebrawood, red oak, quartersawn oak). Ted Sellers is closing up shop and needs to
liquidate. Must purchase entire
lot. Complete listing available. $1330.95.
(828) 465-1497. Ted also has
tools available, but would like to give preference to whoever buys the wood.
Wanted: The Charlotte Woodworkers Association is still looking for a librarian.
This position needs to be filled soon. Please see any of the officers at the next
meeting if you are at all interested.
Your help would be greatly appreciated by your organization!
Wanted:
Ted & Alice Genest are looking for a 10” Table Saw. A cabinet saw of good quality (any age) is
preferred. Contact them at (704)
597-2952.
Wanted:
John Graham and Carl Hedberg are looking for use of a portable saw
mill. See John at Monday’s meeting.
Help Wanted: Maxine Pennell
is having a problem with a Shopsmith
she just recently purchased. If anybody
has one (or used to) and can help, please call her at (704) 541-0805. Her trial period is almost up and she needs
help fast!
A note
of thanks to Don Ligon for contributing photographs of some recent projects
(Walnut Corner Hutch and a Bald Cypress Armoir) to the Member’s Gallery
Notebook and the Web Page Gallery.
Check them out at the next meeting or on the web at:
www.charlottewoodworkers.org.
Your fellow
members are doing some very interesting work.
Take a look for ideas and share photos of your projects with us.
Storage Space Rental Defeated
by Jeffrey Hollis
The CWA was approached back in January with the idea of
renting a storage space to store bulk quantities of lumber, allowing the
membership to acquire large volumes of lumber at a significant cost
savings. Following a brief discussion
at March’s meeting, the motion to proceed with the rental was defeated.
Welcome!
by Jeffrey Hollis
Since the
beginning of March, the CWA has attracted an additional three new members. We’d
like to welcome Andy Brafford, Joel Patterson, and William Studley.
Please stop by the secretary’s
table before or after the next meeting if you have not filled out an
application. This will allow us to
better know your interests and skills, which helps us to plan a better schedule
of programs for you. In addition,
you’ll need your membership card to receive sponsors’ benefits. Please see Dave Terpening, CWA Treasurer,
for your card.
Looking for Artists & Craftsmen
by Robert Reading
In March, there was a meeting held by some North
Carolina craftsmen who are interested in setting up a co-op to sell their
products. The idea is to sell their products directly to the consumer
through their own outlet. The store or gallery would be in the Charlotte
area but the craftsmen could be from anywhere in the area. There is a
successful co-op in the Seattle, Washington area, and the idea is to follow
their lead. They have been doing this for 15 to 20 years and now have
three galleries. This is not close to happening in the Charlotte area but
the talks will be ongoing. The products would be anything from furniture
to cutting boards, but your items will have to be judged by the directors
before they can be placed in the gallery. Anyone who thinks they would
have an interest in selling their products this way are requested to please
call Bob Reading at (704) 821-7868.
Shop Sharing
by Jack Coobs and Jeffrey
Hollis
Have you
ever been frustrated by your equipment’s lack of capacity when you need it
most? Many of us who work in a small
shop occasionally have the need of a larger and better equipped shop to handle
certain tasks. Coobs, Inc. has opened
their workshop doors for several days and nights every month for woodworkers to
rent space and equipment. In addition
to the use of the workshop and machines, an instructor will always be on hand
for safety, answering questions, and giving advice when wanted.
Scheduling
allows for five renters per month of intermediate to advanced skill
levels. The cost is $150, with an
average of 75 hours of shop time available per month. (That’s only about $2.00 an hour!) Available equipment includes: a 10” (5 hp) tablesaw, 20” planer,
lathe, 8’ stroke sander, 30” bandsaw, 8” joiner, a pin router, veneer press,
spraybooth, and a Legacy ornamental mill.
The available schedule for
April and May is as follows:
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Jack’s shop is located at 3656
Smith Farm Road in Matthews, NC. For
scheduling information and other questions, call (704) 821-9737.
Remember –
April’s meeting will be at Charlotte Hardwood Center!
CWA Supporters
a Complete Listing
CHARLOTTE
HARDWOOD CENTER
Mr. Ron Davis
4250 Golf Acres Drive
Charlotte, NC
28208
704-394-9479 (contributing
/ sponsor)
CHARLOTTE SAW
AND KNIFE
Mr. Richard Williams, President
420 West Palmer Street
Charlotte, NC
28203
704-333-0527 (sponsor
– sharpening only)
CUSTOM
RESTORATIONS
Mr. Larry Hinshaw
3230L Piper Lane
Charlotte, NC
28208
704-357-9929 (contributing
/ sponsor)
H&S LUMBER
Mr. Robert Boland, Manager
4115 Monroe Road
Charlotte, NC
28205
704-333-3130 (sponsor)
WOODCRAFT
Mr. David Boyuka
1725 Windsor Square Drive
Matthews, NC
28105
704-847-8300 (contributing)
THE
WOODWORKING SHOP of Charlotte
Mr. Marc Saunders, Manager
116M Freeland Lane
Charlotte, NC
28217
704-521-8886
(contributing / sponsor – except power tools &
lumber)
WT TOOL
Mr. Martin C. Dowdy, General Manager
4200 Barringer Drive
Charlotte, NC
28217
704-527-4071 (sponsor)
Show your CWA membership card
at any of the listed places to receive benefits (except for Woodcraft, which is
unable to provide sponsorship in the form of discounts).
Remember to support our
supporters!
