Recent Posts – Page 93

Tenoning jig

Posted on May 17th 2018 by GTorrey WebmasterMay 17th 2018

I have changed how I make tenons- I am making shoulder cuts on the table saw and cheek cuts on the bandsaw (technique described in Fine Woodworking by Tim Coleman – no relation.) so I am not using my Delta … Continue reading →

Maple Burl Live Edge Bowl Project

Posted on May 14th 2018 by Gene TorreyJan 24th 2021

Thanks to Tim Jackson, I was able to score several pieces of maple burl he sourced from Oregon. Because they were spiny on the rounded face like a sea urchin, I decided the only way to preserve that pointy character … Continue reading →

Last Night’s Handcarved Burl Bowl

Posted on May 12th 2018 by GTorrey WebmasterMay 12th 2018

Inspired by live edge bowls and the beauty of burls, and being blessed with ample woods on property from which to source and harvest burl, I set about the task last evening. And here is the result of my latest … Continue reading →

President and Vice President Election – Nomination Committee Chair Needed Now

Posted on May 9th 2018 by GTorrey WebmasterJun 4th 2020

Bi-Annual Election of the President and Vice President will occur this coming September. In accordance with our by-laws, a nomination committee is needed to conduct the nomination and election process. A Nomination Committee Chair Person is needed now. To volunteer, … Continue reading →

HoCo Fair 2018 Woodworking Contest and Rules

Posted on May 9th 2018 by GTorrey WebmasterJun 12th 2018

The annual Howard County Fair is celebrating 73 Years! Will be held August 4-11, 2018. This year Ron and Pat Clements are chairpersons for the Woodworking section in the Home Arts Building. Please be sure to enter your item completed … Continue reading →

GE 3/4 hp motor

Posted on May 3rd 2018 by GTorrey WebmasterDec 21st 2018

Motor is like me – old, beat up, works fine. 1725 rpm, wired for 110 but can be changed to 220 (directions on motor-plate, 5/8 keyed shaft. $35 obo

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2018-04-28 New Membership Badges for FY2018-2019

Posted on Apr 28th 2018 by Gene TorreyApr 28th 2018

The membership renewal drive for next fiscal year (FY2018-2019) has started! Our brand new badge design is complete. Guild Officer and Shop Monitor badges are all printed. Members who have already paid, or I receive your renewal by Thursday, 3 May, will also have their new cards printed for the May monthly meeting on 5 May.

Members are urged to pay by personal check. Please bring your check to the May, June or July meeting. Make your check out to HCWG in the amount of $35 and write in the note field “Renewal 2018-2019”.

Please hand your membership check ONLY to Gene Torrey, Membership Chair.

You may also mail your check to Gene at:
HCWG ? Gene Torrey
12121 Flowing Water Trail
Clarksville, MD, 21029