Advancing the art and understanding of fine woodworking!
"Introduction to CNC Woodworking"
The guest presenter for our March meeting will be John Hatten. John will demonstrate the basics of CNC machines and popular CNC design software. He will also design a simple project and complete it during the meeting using one of the CNC machines sold by Woodcraft.
If you are curious about CNC woodworking or have a CNC and learning how to better use it, this program should be very helpful!
The monthly meeting begins at 7:00 pm on March 14th at the Atlanta Woodcraft store on Holcomb Bridge Road.
February Guild Meeting Featured Brent Richardson
By Roger Moister
Guild member Brent Richardson presented the February program on Stanley bench planes. He touched on the history of the company, tips for restoration and comments on usage. To aid his talk, Brent brought a large collection of his planes.
The Stanley Tool Company was founded in New Britain, Connecticut in 1843. It got into bench planes shortly after 1869 when it acquired the patent rights for the cammed lever cap iron from Leonard Bailey. The Bailey bench plane become much more efficient than other planes and sales soared for Stanley through the rest of the century. By 1920, Stanley had bought out all its bench plane competitors and controlled the market.
In 1902 E. A. Schade developed the Bedrock bench plane design which is recognized by the flat, straight line portion at the top of each side of the body. The notable features of the Bedrock plane were that the fog and blade could be moved together making adjustment of the mouth much easier. Stanley bought out Schade and carried the Bedrock line until 1943. Later, the Bedrock design was taken up by Lie-Nielsen for its standard bench planes of today.
In 1922 Stanley started a new line of hand planes known as “Sweetheart” with a heart shaped logo on their blades. The Sweetheart line continued until 1934. About 10 years ago, Stanley brought back its Sweetheart line with improvements to make it a better plane.
During the years and after World War II, Stanley continued to sell planes based on the Bailey design, but overall excellence fell off due to a drop in steel quality and the growth of the power tool market which developed after the war. Brent opined that any Stanley bench plane made before 1942 was a solid tool.
When a collector is looking at a vintage plane, Brent said to determine its age and quality. This leads to determining the type of the plane which may be found from three sources: Hyperkitten.com, Supertool.com and Antique-used-tools.com. Additionally, Brent mentioned two books helpful to Stanley tool collectors: Stanley Tools - Guide to Identification and Value
by John Walton, and Hand Tools: Their Ways and Workings
by Aldren Watson.
Brent discussed several steps for restoring a vintage plane. The first step is to assess its condition looking to see if the mouth is deformed, checking that all parts (blade, chip breaker, lever cap and frog knob) are present, determining if any rust is light or pitted, looking at the black japanning on the body, noting the condition of the tote and the knob and determining whether the sole is flat. This is followed by determining the type of plane from one of the referenced sources above.
The next step is to disassemble and clean the plane starting with soap and water. Remove any rust by soaking the plane in a solution of Evapo-Rust, vinegar or Coca Cola. Follow the soaking by brushing the metal with a brass or nylon bristle brush to remove the rust and then apply a light coat of camellia oil.
Following the cleaning, it may be necessary to flatten the sole, especially at the mouth as well as the heel and toe. Then flatten the frog and sole so they mate perfectly by using valve grinding compound or various grits of fine sand paper. Flatten the chip breaker so it mates perfectly on top of the blade so no daylight shows through and polish the hump of the chip breaker. Refine both sides of the mouth to a 45 degree angle without widening the mouth to enable easy escape of shavings over the polished hump of the chip breaker. Ease the edges of the sole slightly so as not to be sharp.
Brent shared references on the subject as follows: on the web: Restoring Hand Planes
(Jay Bates); You Tube, Restoring a Bench Planes
(Paul Sellers); Taunton Press, Rebuilding Vintage Hand Planes
(Roland Johnson); tote and knob patterns on the Lee Valley website, parts and miscellaneous screws at The Tool Fool on the web. Brent noted screws and threading on Stanley planes are proprietary, so don’t lose the screws as you work.
The final step is reassembling the plane. Make sure all screw holes are dry and blow them out with compressed air as needed. Brent recommended spacing the chip breaker behind the edge of the blade 1/32 inch for a smoother, 1/16 inch for a No. 6 or No. 5 and 3/32 inch for a jointer plane. Center the blade in the mouth by eye and even up blade protrusion by sighting down the sole against a white background. The cap iron needs to be firm against the chip breaker and blade. The cammed lever on the cap iron should make an audible snap sound when depressed. The frog knob should be advanced to remove any slack and be slightly firm.
In terms of usage, Brent briefly summarized that smoother planes are Nos. 2, 3, 4, 4 1/2. Jack planes are Nos. 5 and 5 1/2. Fore planes are No. 6 and used to rough mill a board, and jointer planes are Nos. 7 and 8 used to flatten the face of a board and get its edges 90 degrees to the faces of the board.
Brent stated that Mid-WestTool Collectors Association is the main organization for collectors and their network for contacts and tool meets. Brent proudly shared pictures of his full collection of planes - very impressive.
Thank you, Brent, for your hard work in preparation and your excellent and informative presentation.
President’s Message
March 2019
Gary Fader
Getting Hurt Can Ruin Your Day or Your Life!
Several years ago, I was walking through an electric generating plant on an inspection and encountered a man jack hammering a concrete floor. I was shocked to see he wasn’t wearing hearing protection. I walked up and tapped him on the shoulder, whereupon he stopped the jack hammer. I looked him in the eye and asked rhetorically, “Why am I more concerned about your hearing than you are?” Not expecting an answer, I walked away but heard the jack hammer start up again. Do you think he hears well today?
The safety of members and visitors in personal woodworking shops and at the Woodworkers Guild of Georgia (WWG) events is of utmost importance to all of us. For that reason, your Board has drafted a guidance document, as follows, which sets out expectations for woodworking safety and certain precautions for our events.
The potential for injury exists when using sharp hand tools, power tools, or when exposed to loud noises and toxic chemicals. For these reasons, the WWG encourages using the following personal protection equipment (PPE) in applicable situations:
• Safety glasses or goggles
• Hearing protection
• Dust masks
• Breathing filters
Additionally, the WWG advises woodworkers to take the following precautions in their own shops:
· Install dust collection and room air filtration systems to minimize airborne sawdust
· Use aerosols or direct application of toxic finishes/chemicals outdoors or with adequate in-shop ventilation
· Maintain proper service and adjustments on tools to minimize potential malfunctions, including proper lubrication, belt tightness, and use of tool guards
· Be cautious about wearing gloves, sleeves below the elbow, or other loose-fitting clothing that can become entangled in operating machinery
For WWG events, observers of woodworking activities should be advised of the planned activity so they can make their own decision about participation and be offered PPE for their use. Additionally, presenters should be advised of safety considerations that may be applicable to woodworking demonstrations.
This document provides general guidance. Additional safety measures deemed appropriate to address the unique aspects of a situation or demonstration should be considered. Further if anyone would like to suggest additional guidance measures, please inform the Guild.
2019 Spring Symposium
Bob Van Dyke, frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking and director/owner of Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking will be the teacher/presenter at our Spring Symposium on April 6 & 7, 2019. Bob will be speaking on four subjects that will enhance the repertoire of every serious woodworker.
• Getting More from Your Tablesaw
• Cutting Dovetails by Hand (with machine assistance)
• The Basics of Using Handplanes
• Beyond the Basic Sand Shaded Fan
Registration opens on February 1st for Guild and SAPFM members.
We are expecting a full house - - so don’t wait to the last minute to register.
On March 1st registration will open to the general public.
PLAN & BUILD YOUR PROJECTS FOR THE WOODWORKING SHOW
March 15 - 17 at the Cobb Galleria
Bring your projects to The Woodworking Show.
We'd like to have your projects on display at the Woodworking Show March 15-17. You can participate by making projects available for display. There are sign-up forms on the WWGOFGA website (Activities > Woodworking Show > Entry Form) or send an email to John Champion for further details at jchampion@bellsouth.net
Shown below are some of the entries at the Woodworking Show from the 2018 Show.
Peach State Chapter - SAPFM
Fine New England Carved Furniture
with Cartouche Winner Al Breed
March 16-19
Allan Breed, master carver, cabinet and chair maker, will be our presenter and demonstrator at the 2019 Spring meeting of the Peach State Chapter of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers. He is the recipient of the 2012 SAPFM Cartouche Award. Al is also an expert furniture conservator and he repairs and makes reproductions of some of the most outstanding and expensive pieces of historic American furniture. He is also a very patient and skilled teacher of carving and furniture making.
During the weekend course weekend, he will focus largely on the furniture of Newport furniture makers Townsend and Goddard but will discuss other pieces of New England furniture as well. A special focus of Saturday’s presentation will be New England block front chests. Al will contrast the Boston and Newport style of block front desks, presenting both the similarities and the differences in the construction details for these pieces. He will demonstrate the carving of both concave and convex Newport shells for the Newport chest as well as the shaping of the Newport ogee bracket feet used on these chests. During the weekend, Al will also present a rectangular Newport tea table and will demonstrate the carving of the unique “Egyptian” style Newport knee and a Townsend ball and claw foot.
On Monday and Tuesday, March 18 and 19, Al will assist workshop participants with their own individual furniture carving projects. During this workshop, he will circulate among carvers and provide coaching on carving techniques applicable to their individual projects. If you need an idea for a carving project, check out Al’s website Allan Breed School of Woodworking. Tool lists are provided for each of his carving classes, and Woodcraft stocks carving tools.
Cost for the two day weekend demonstration is $120.00 (advance registration) for the entire weekend. Weekend walk-up registration is $130.00. Participation in the two day workshop will cost an additional $140.00, and registration for the workshop will be first come, first served.
All Peach State SAPFM events are conducted at the Woodcraft Store at 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta Georgia and will start at 9:00 am and end at 5:00 pm. Woodcraft is a well-stocked and gracious host and we strongly recommend you support their continued success.
Out of town participants may want to visit the 2019 Annual Wood Show at the Cobb Galleria, 2 Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA on Friday afternoon, March 15.
See Registration Below:
Show 'N Tell
Milton Miller, Gary Fjeld and Stephen Hegyesi shared their projects at the February Guild Meeting. Milton showed his heart within a heart box, Gary his CNC carved 3D bowls and Stephen his Nautilus Shell and his segmented and tapered bowls.
Great Stuff, Gentlemen!
Don't forget Show 'N Tell at the March
Guild Meeting
Upcoming Tool sale and Guild Picnic
Mark your calendars for Saturday June 15th, 2019.
The Woodworkers Guild of Georgia will be conducting a Woodworking Tool Sale, followed by a family style Picnic.
Families are welcome, but children must be supervised as there will be sharp tools on display.
Recently the Guild received a donation of a complete woodworking shop from the family of a life-long woodworker and former Woodcraft employee.
In addition to stationary tools like 2 lathes, dust collector, belt-disc sander, 14" bandsaw, sanding table, scroll saws, and others there are hundreds of hand tools, jigs and fixtures.
All items will be "priced to sell"
There will not be any "early bird" sales.
Plan to bring tools that you would like to sell.
The sale will be held at one of our members' shop in Cumming, just off of GA-400, exit #14.
Details will be provided as we get closer to the date.
For more information, email John_J1@bellsouth.net. We do not plan to create a list of the items since there are so many and we are not prepared for emails asking for information on specific items or prices.
ALABAMA WOODWORKERS GUILD
The Alabama Woodworkers Guild has waived the requirement of being a member of the Alabama Woodworkers Guild to members of the Woodworkers Guild of Georgia for any of their classes. Their link to their class schedule can be found at: https://wp.awwg.info/education/
Woodworkers Guild of Georgia
Upcoming Events
NOTE: Guild Monthly Meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursdays in 2019
Thursday, March 14
Monthly Meeting and Show 'N Tell Woodcraft - Alpharetta 7:00 PM
CNC Demonstration and Discussion with John Hatten
Wood Show - March 15, 16, 17 at Cobb Galleria
Guild's Annual Spring Symposium with Bob Van Dyke - April 6 & 7 at Woodcraft
Handplane Basics
Get More From Your Table Saw
Cutting Dovetails by Hand
Beyond the Basic Sand-Shaded Fan
NO MONTHLY MEETING IN APRIL BECAUSE OF THE GUILD'S ANNUAL SPRING SYMPOSIUM!!
Thursday, May 9
Monthly Meeting and Show 'N Tell Woodcraft - Alpharetta 7:00 PM
Sharpening / Hands-on Workshop
Saturday June 15
Tool sale and Guild Picnic
Note change of date for the June meeting.
Free Demonstrations
Rockler: 6690 Roswell Road / Sandy Springs
425 Ernest Barrett Pkwy / Kennesaw
Mar. 16: 11:00 ProEdge Sharpening
Mar. 23: 11:00 SawStop Professional Cabinet Saws
Mar. 30: 11:00 Cabinet Construction Techniques
Apr. 6: 11:00 Shaker Style Cabinet Door Construction
Woodcraft: 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road / Roswell
Mar. 16: 1:00 Outdoor Finishes
Mar. 23: 1:00 Making A Pen Using A Lathe
Mar. 30:
1:00 Spoon Carving
Apr. 6: 1:00 SawStop Demonstration
Trading Post - Buy and Sell
The Guild Website contains an interactive area for Guild members to place adds to Sell their woodworking related items, or Buy items that have been posted by others.
Trading Post - Buy and Sell is located on Message Board on the Resources Dropdown.
Click on http://wwgofga.com/forum/trading-post.html to go directly to the Trading Post
The Guild Board of Directors
Gary Fader President 770-977-7271
Art Sanders Treasurer 678-472-9117
Nuane Neely Community/Charitable Projects 770-922-1933
John Champion Woodworking Show 2019 404-307-0817
Tom Melcher Patron Sponsors 770-851-1098
Jim Milam Spring Symposium 2019 404-255-2314
Tom Risoli Website Administrator I 770‐335‐8962
John Champion Vice-President, Secretary 404-307‐0817
Roger Moister Librarian 404-355-5033
Ken Kraft Membership 262-894-1725
Brent Richardson
Scholarships 704‐995‐4920
Gary Fjeld Newsletter 404‐234‐5616
Jim Wright Audio Visual 404-644-9156
Michael Clark
Communications 219‐805‐4334
Support Your Woodworkers Guild of Georgia Patron Sponsors
Proof of Guild membership is required by
Patron Sponsors
that offer discounts. Your membership card can be printed from our Guild website. Login and go to Guild Info > Members Only, and click on Membership Card. If you would like to pick up your membership card at the next Guild meeting, email us
with your member name.
CAG Lumber - CAG Lumber is known for the largest selection of live edge slabs and unusual woods from all over the world.
We sell on the net, not the gross, so you take home what you pay for with no added on or hidden fees. We can saw your logs, kiln dry, resaw lumber, plane, straight line, and glue up ready. We are large enough to handle your needs and small enough to give one on one personal service. Guild members show membership card to receive 10% off most items, except items on clearance or discounted. Check out our web site, we stock a lot more than is listed. Website
Fintech Abrasives - For over 25 years, Fintech Technologies has been fabricating belts, sheets, rolls and other abrasives. They also have extensive experience with the application of the newest materials in coated abrasives. Family owned and operated in Belding, MI, Fintech is a highly respected company that takes pride in its excellent product quality, unmatched customer service, and superior technical support. Guild members are welcome to order products, as well as contact them with questions. Call them at 1-888-223-8768.Website
Highland Woodworking - Providing fine woodworking tools and project supplies since 1978, Highland defines itself as a learning community. The store has attracted nationally known teachers and authors including Tage Frid, Sam Maloof, Michael Dunbar, Rude Osolnik, Toshio Odate, Dale Nish, Mark Duginske and many others in Highland’s ongoing program of seminars and workshops. We have some great woodworking class opportunities coming up at Highland Woodworking! We have classes and seminars every week that include basic sharpening techniques, turning, finishing, project builds, and much more! Click to see our class schedule.
Their catalog of fine woodworking tools and workshops is available online, or visit its fully-stocked store at 1045 N. Highland Avenue in Atlanta, 30306. 404-872-4466. Website
Peach State Lumber Products - We are dealers of high grade/cabinet quality hardwoods, plywood, softwood, veneer and also carry a full line of cabinet grade plywood and turning blocks. We welcome small quantity orders and have a retail sales area open to the public. We also carry Hettich brand hinges and drawer slides. We have hardware screws and pocket hole screws. We now have live edge slabs in multiple species, great for bar tops, mantels, etc. Show your Guild membership card to receive their 500 b.f. price on any qualifying purchase.
Located at 4000 Moon Station Road, Kennesaw, 30144. 770-428-3622. Website
Peachtree Woodworking Supply -
Peachtree is a producer and retailer of high quality woodworking products with a goal of providing the woodworker with the hard to find tools and accessories. They stock over 6,000 different woodworking items. Those items include a wide selection of abrasives, books, DVD’s, clamps, router bits, glue, t-track, dust collection, and much more. Peachtree also carries the major brands. The store is located at 6684 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30071, 770-458-5539. Store Hours: Mon – Fri 9 am.- 5 p.m., Sat 9 am - 3 pm. Website
Redmond Machinery - Specializes in new and used woodworking and metal working machinery in a 25,000 square foot showroom. We stock machinery, accessories, and supplies from top-name manufacturers. Bargain hunters, check out our large inventory of used and scratch and dent machinery and accessories. We are a source for older American made Powermatic and Delta parts. We invite Guild members to stop by to visit us. We are located at 58 Weldon Rd., Palmetto, GA 30268, 770-683-7297 or 800-428-9898 Website
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
- (Two Locations) - Rockler began as a mail order woodworking supply company and today the retail chain stretches across the United States. Our magazine, Woodworker’s Journal, is dedicated to offering plans, techniques, product reviews and tips to woodworkers. Our goal is to be your go-to woodworking resource. Please mention you are a Guild members BEFORE your purchase to receive 10% OFF everyday (normal exclusions apply).
We invite you to visit us at 6690 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs 404-460-1000, OR 425 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy in Kennesaw 678-383-0087. Hours are Monday-Friday 9 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. On Saturdays we have free demos. Website
Suwanee Lumber Company – Is a specialty hardwood supplier for custom cabinet and furniture makers as well as the general public. Suwanee features hardwood lumber with matching plywood and other materials to make every project a work of art. Please show your Guild membership card when shopping to receive Level 4 pricing (1,000 b.f. pricing).
Their location is 540 Satellite Blvd. in Suwanee, GA 30024. 770-945-2102. Website
Woodcraft - (Two Locations) – Has been a woodworker's favorite source for quality hand and power tools, equipment and supplies (including wood). Cabinet makers, wood turners, carvers and woodworkers in general rely on our friendly, experienced staff that is always available to help with the selection of tools and supplies as well as provide helpful advice on individual projects. We have fully equipped classroom facilities. Guild members receive 10% OFF qualifying purchases during our monthly Guild meeting or Symposiums at the Alpharetta store.
Stop by our store at 8560 Holcomb Bridge Road in Alpharetta, GA 30022, 770-587-3372 OR our West side Store at 351 Thornton Road in Lithia Springs. GA 30122, 770-485-5636. Website
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