Help Wanted: Guild Needs Woodworking Instructors
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 →
2023-07-28 to 30: Japanese Woodworking Festival In Maine
I have some exciting news to share. This summer the first annual Maine Japanese Woodworking Festival will be held at my family’s “new” home in Mercer, Maine. Each year the festival will have a unifying theme, and what better theme … Continue reading →
Wood Donation or Commission: Salvage Family’s Old Piano Wood
I’m reaching out because I am searching for a craftsman that is able to make custom furniture in the Howard County area. I have an old family piano that is in good condition, but sadly the market for used pianos … Continue reading →
2023-04-01 April Monthly Meeting & Minutes
The first Saturday, April 1st, monthly meeting was in person at Bain Center (info link) and virtual using Zoom technology. The presentation was Refurbishing Hand Planes – Paul Mermelstein. Meeting details: Timing: 0900 – 0945 – Social, Raffle & Door … Continue reading →
2023-05-05 Tom McLaughlin, Creation of a Contemporary Bow Front Sofa End Table
Tom McLaughlin, an accomplished woodworker and YouTube woodworking entertainer, who previously presented in our virtual May 2022 monthly meeting will attend in person for a new 1-Day class, Creation of a Contemporary Bow Front Sofa End Table. About our presenter: After a … Continue reading →
2023-04-12 Don Williams 3-Day Shellac Class
Don Williams, retired Smithsonian restorer, will expand on his previous shellac presentation at our December 2022 monthly meeting with a new 3-Day hands on Advanced Shellac, materials included, restricted registration class. Wait-List Register – First Come, First Serve Limited to … Continue reading →
2023-02-21 Special Executive Board of Directors Meeting
SOLD: Delta Sharpening Station Model 23-710 $75
SOLD Delta sharpening station lightly used. Both water stones in excellent condition. Also have attachment for sharpening knives as well.
Continue reading →For Sale: PATINA Annual Tool Show and Auction – March 10-11, 2023 in Damascus, Maryland
PATINA will be holding its annual auction on Saturday March 11, 2023 in Damascus, Maryland. The auction takes place on the same day as the dealer tool sale and starts at 2:00 pm. You are invited to consign tools or … Continue reading →