The Saturday, June 4th, monthly meeting was virtual using Zoom technology.  

The presentation What’s on Your Bench – 

• Ron Fico: Decorative box that also serves as phone holder.
• Joel Lafferriere:  Wall mounted bow-front cabinet
• Greg Doyle-Wandell: Walnut and brass plane hammer

Meeting details:

Date: June 4th
Start Time: 10 AM
End Time: 12 PM

• 239 Active Members (Who’s Who) (+3 from 236 at the May meeting)
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1. Workshop – Ron (shop schedule) – asking for additional monitor volunteers
2. Monthly Meetings Presentations – Kathy Paez
   Premium presentations are pending such as finishes, staining, coloring, and introductory turning.
   Also, a member survey has been prepared and is being transcribed to a web form.  Members should a personal email soon.
   Visit the Presentation Schedule
3. Education Programs Committee – Joel – asking members to sign up for SME and Mentor
4. Recognition Committee – Jack (homepage)
5. Other Announcements
   1. 1. The Matt and Gene wood sale date is to be determined.
      2. Fred Grosse Wood Sale – the long awaited sale has finally kicked off.  These data will not be published on the guild website because the sale producers have elected to use third parties to facilitate communication.  This is not consistent with HCWG Privacy Policy.  Members who wish to know more, please Mike Heavner, Fred Grosse, or  and we’ll put you in touch with Fred.
      3. Randy – Introductory Pen Turning Classes (sign up)
      4. Gene – Picnic on September 17th, 2022 (read more)
      5. Gene – Howard County Bain Center update – two opportunities: 1) awaiting staffing resolution at Bain Center, and 2) HoCo Recreation and Parks community center rental at North Laurel facility.

Presentation – What’s On Your Bench – Kathy Paez

• Ron Fico: Decorative box that also serves as phone holder.
• Joel Lafferriere:  Wall mounted bow-front cabinet
• Greg Doyle-Wandell: Walnut and brass plane hammer
  • https://www.mikes-woodwork.com/BrassHammer.htm
  • https://www.pinterest.com/bbillsberry/plane-hammers/
  • https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/woodworking-hand-planes/how-to-set-up-a-wooden-bench-plane
  • Making  & Mastering Wood Planes, revised 2009, David Finck,  ISBN 978-0-615-27353-2, pages 102-103
  • Youtube.com – lots of videos

To be provided at a future date:  The recorded What’s on Your Bench Session – hosted on our YouTube Channel, Presentations PlayList – the video)

Adjourn