Howard County Woodworkers Guild (HCWG)
The Guild creates, educates, and inspires woodworkers. We provide a supportive community where woodworking enthusiasts of all skill levels come together to share knowledge, hone their craft, and promote the artistry of woodworking. Through workshops, educational opportunities, our well-equipped wood shop, monthly presentations and networking, and community outreach, we strive to cultivate creativity, craftsmanship, and camaraderie.
Whether your interest is in turning, fine woodworking, carving, finishing, lumber, trees, or camaraderie, all of the above, or you’re not sure; our Guild is for you. Come to a meeting or two and get acquainted.
David Knipfer, President
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HoCo Fair – Greg Knoll Preparations
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Just a quick share – worked on a couple of diamond willow carvings while on vacation – ready for the county fair…. made a spoon and staff. Still working on the cane topper wood spirit for the staff…
The blanks were a lucky find at an estate sale – I got a couple of these Alaskan Diamond Willow branches; ideal for staffs. They are formed when a willow grows around diseased patches and forms swirls and bends in the grain. Strip and follow the grain with a hook knife to bring out the form… 🙂 Then about a week of sanding later you have this very unique stick.
