About the meeting
Latest meeting information is posted in a list at the bottom of this page.
If you are interested you may attend some meetings before joining. Check our .
Why don’t you come by and visit for a meeting or two!
The usual order of events for the meeting is:
- 9 AM -10 – Assembly and social, stop by the membership table, drop of show-n-tell items;
- 10 -11 – Demonstration;
- 11 – 11:15 – Break;
- 11:15 – 12 PM – Announcements, guild business, treasurer’s report, 50:50 & door prizes.
See a list of meetings and details below the map…
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| Ruth Keeton Way runs between the Harpers Choice Safeway and the Columbia Athletic Club on Beaverkill Rd. |
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Latest Meetings Information
2020-03-07 April Monthly Meeting on the 4th CANCELLED Due to Corona Virus
The April 2020 monthly meeting was cancelled by the Board due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 corona virus community spread, and our membership comprised mostly by the highest risk age group.
2020-03-07 March Monthly Meeting on the 7th @ HoCo Elkridge Library, Elkridge
The March 2020 monthly meeting is the FIRST Saturday on the 7th. The demonstration is by Fred Schock with Brad Myers: “Sam Maloof and Hal Taylor Rocking” Chairs. We will focus on: Maloof & Taylor overview Similarities / Differences in concept and approach Mentor / Mentee Chair Build Chair parts samples Maloof and Taylor style rocking chairs will be on display (if weather permits) Members are invited to preview pdf file of slides related to the presentation Vew PDF Presentation (PDF). Webmaster’s Post-demo notes: I was struck by the artistry of Maloof’s and Taylor’s chair design, made even more palpable … Read full text…
2020-02-01 February Monthly Meeting on the 1st @ HoCo Elkridge Library, Elkridge
The February 2020 monthly meeting is the FIRST Saturday on the 1st. The demonstration is by Brian Graham and Gene Torrey – Tuning a PorterCable 14” Bandsaw with 6” Riser Block. We will focus on these key items: Saw frame alignment after adding the riser block. Checking tires for out of round condition and correcting same. Wheel alignment. Balancing the wheels. Upper saw blade guide fit after adding the riser block. Please note at the page bottom the image gallery Brian uses during the presentation. The LOCATION IS Howard County Public Library, Elkridge branch Room: Belmont and Hockley Rooms … Read full text…
2020-01-11 January Monthly Meeting on the 11th @ HoCo Miller Library, Ellicott City
The January 2020 monthly meeting is the SECOND Saturday on the 11th. The demonstration is by Joel LaFerriere, Riffing on Files and Rasps, using rasps and files in woodworking. The LOCATION IS Howard County Public Library, Miller branch Room: Ellicott and Patapsco Rooms Address: Howard County Library System, Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Rd Ellicott City, MD 21042 Start Time: 10:15 AM End Time: 1:00 PM 1015 – 1030: Social, Membership, Swap Meet, Greetings 1030 – 1130: Demonstration 1130 – 1140: Break 1140 – 1230: Announcements, Guests and New Members, Safety Tips, Show and Tell, Door prizes. 1230 – 1300: more … Read full text…
2019-12 December Monthly Meeting on the 7th @ Roger Carter Community Center, Oella Room, Ellicott City
The December monthly meeting is the first Saturday on the 7th. Check out Greg Knoll’s great minutes, with more pictures of Ed’s demo – CLICK HERE. The demonstration is by Edwin Keath – Wooden Threaded Rods, & Hot Wax Finishing. The LOCATION IS Roger Carter Community Center, Oella Room 3000 Milltowne Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 (410) 313-2764 Google Map Link Start Time: 9 AM End Time: 12 PM 9 – 10: Social, Membership, Swap Meet, Greetings 10 – 11: Demonstration 11 – 1110: Break 1110 – 1200: Announcements, Guests and New Members, Safety Tips, Show and Tell, Door … Read full text…
2020-03-07 April Monthly Meeting on the 4th CANCELLED Due to Corona Virus
The April 2020 monthly meeting was cancelled by the Board due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 corona virus community spread, and our membership comprised mostly by the highest risk age group.
2020-03-07 March Monthly Meeting on the 7th @ HoCo Elkridge Library, Elkridge
The March 2020 monthly meeting is the FIRST Saturday on the 7th. The demonstration is by Fred Schock with Brad Myers: “Sam Maloof and Hal Taylor Rocking” Chairs. We will focus on: Maloof & Taylor overview Similarities / Differences in concept and approach Mentor / Mentee Chair Build Chair parts samples Maloof and Taylor style rocking chairs will be on display (if weather permits) Members are invited to preview pdf file of slides related to the presentation Vew PDF Presentation (PDF). Webmaster’s Post-demo notes: I was struck by the artistry of Maloof’s and Taylor’s chair design, made even more palpable … Read full text…
2020-02-01 February Monthly Meeting on the 1st @ HoCo Elkridge Library, Elkridge
The February 2020 monthly meeting is the FIRST Saturday on the 1st. The demonstration is by Brian Graham and Gene Torrey – Tuning a PorterCable 14” Bandsaw with 6” Riser Block. We will focus on these key items: Saw frame alignment after adding the riser block. Checking tires for out of round condition and correcting same. Wheel alignment. Balancing the wheels. Upper saw blade guide fit after adding the riser block. Please note at the page bottom the image gallery Brian uses during the presentation. The LOCATION IS Howard County Public Library, Elkridge branch Room: Belmont and Hockley Rooms … Read full text…
2020-01-11 January Monthly Meeting on the 11th @ HoCo Miller Library, Ellicott City
The January 2020 monthly meeting is the SECOND Saturday on the 11th. The demonstration is by Joel LaFerriere, Riffing on Files and Rasps, using rasps and files in woodworking. The LOCATION IS Howard County Public Library, Miller branch Room: Ellicott and Patapsco Rooms Address: Howard County Library System, Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Rd Ellicott City, MD 21042 Start Time: 10:15 AM End Time: 1:00 PM 1015 – 1030: Social, Membership, Swap Meet, Greetings 1030 – 1130: Demonstration 1130 – 1140: Break 1140 – 1230: Announcements, Guests and New Members, Safety Tips, Show and Tell, Door prizes. 1230 – 1300: more … Read full text…
2019-12 December Monthly Meeting on the 7th @ Roger Carter Community Center, Oella Room, Ellicott City
The December monthly meeting is the first Saturday on the 7th. Check out Greg Knoll’s great minutes, with more pictures of Ed’s demo – CLICK HERE. The demonstration is by Edwin Keath – Wooden Threaded Rods, & Hot Wax Finishing. The LOCATION IS Roger Carter Community Center, Oella Room 3000 Milltowne Drive Ellicott City, MD 21043 (410) 313-2764 Google Map Link Start Time: 9 AM End Time: 12 PM 9 – 10: Social, Membership, Swap Meet, Greetings 10 – 11: Demonstration 11 – 1110: Break 1110 – 1200: Announcements, Guests and New Members, Safety Tips, Show and Tell, Door … Read full text…