An Open Invitation To all HCWG members: I invite you, either new or seasoned, to come visit my home shop, look around, have a chat, share ideas and perhaps woodworking “war stories”, or anything else that may be on your … Continue reading →
For health and compliance with Howard County Safety Rules, no pressure treated wood may be worked in the Guild Workshop at Bain Center.
Continue reading →Joe Kramer recently demonstrated for Capital Area Turners his techniques for making bowls from boards. The view is 1:20 minutes in length and packs a great deal of tips and techniques, including a neat wedge sled and sawing methodology. I … Continue reading →
The first thing required in any wood working project is the quality of the surface preparation and takes the most time and work if done right. See links at the bottom. (editor) That’s where I start. On live edges I … Continue reading →
The Guild workshop at Bain Center is without a monitor volunteer for Wednesdays. The shop is not allowed to open if there is no monitor present. View the workshop info page here, and view the workshop policy here. A volunteer … Continue reading →
Finishing is the final step in making your project. Finishing gives wood surfaces desirable characteristics, including enhanced appearance and increased resistance to moisture and other environmental agents. This category seeks to provide members with insight, opinions, a place to ask … Continue reading →
If you’re a woodworker, I bet you have a strong opinion about tung oil. As a rookie, I became preoccupied (okay, obsessed) with tung oil because I heard so many different opinions about it from veteran woodworkers. Some loved it … Continue reading →
I published a new help topic explaining the new Calendar page and right side bar widget. Check it out. Click HELP on the top menu, then Website Help, then the Calendar Help page.
Continue reading →Category: Circular Saw Blade Sharpening, or just Blade Sharpening Can anyone recommend a source for carbide circular saw blade sharpening? A quick Internet search would lead me to believe the best place around might be Oella/Ellicott City, Oella Saw and … Continue reading →
Volunteers are needed in several categories. Demonstrators: The Guild’s popularity is influenced by our demonstrations across a wide range of wood craft. Won’t you consider showing off your skills? Please visit our Demonstrations Schedule page and volunteer… Backup Webmaster: The … Continue reading →