The purpose of this Workshop is to teach the basics of shaping and sharpening carving gouges (and other curved-edge tools). The Workshop will cover (1) creating the proper geometry of the cutting edge, (2) honing the edge, and (3) polishing … Continue reading →
Are you ready to move beyond the big box lumber supply? Do you want the skills to be able to covert rough kiln dry lumber into project ready boards at any thickness you need? If so – David Knipfer will … Continue reading →
Students will learn all the steps necessary to build a Shaker Side Table using Traditional methods including the Mortise and Tenon Joint. This course will cover using woodworking machines and the use of hand tools. An emphasis will be made … Continue reading →
Member – In the past we offered a course called Fundamentals of Fine Woodworking during which students built a Shaker side table. The Education Committee, through the experience of teaching that course five times, found that it is really … Continue reading →
This hands-on workshop is for those members that have their own sharpening equipment, but are not producing truly sharp edges. We will review the basics of sharpening and honing edge tools that include chisels, plane irons, and card scrapers. After … Continue reading →
The mortise and tenon joint is one of the most important joints used in building high quality furniture that can last generations. You will learn: the anatomy of this important joint, how to design and layout the correct size for … Continue reading →
Instructors Needed – The HCWG Education Committee is seeking volunteer instructors for a new program to teach beginning woodworkers the fundamentals of our craft. At a minimum, volunteers for this program should be competent in all aspects of fine woodworking at an intermediate level … Continue reading →
This document establishes the defining characteristics of Guild Business Financial Condition Committee, the Committee; e.g., Charter The Guild Board of Directors at its July 5th, 2022 regular board meeting created the Guild Business Financial Condition Committee, the Committee, and appointed … Continue reading →
The Workshop Reorganization Committee had its first meeting this Tuesday morning, 25 February 2020. We did a careful review of all shop activities including: frequency of usage by members, equipment maintenance and repairs, and the physical improvements put in place … Continue reading →