Howard County Woodworkers Guild (HCWG)
The Guild is a collegial organization of like-minded and creative individuals, dedicated to sharing in the art of fine woodworking craft, nurturing newcomers, and giving back to our community.
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.
Our Guild does not buy or make anything for retail sale. We do not buy and sell used woodworking related items. We do provide a marketplace where buyers and sellers, or those seeking help, may post an ad for that purpose.
We offer with limited capacity educational opportunities provided by dedicated and skilled senior craftsmen and women (SME program & Classes). Our monthly meeting is highlighted by impressive show-n-tell reviews of finished projects, and a 60-90 minute skill presentation (Monthly Presentations Schedule).
2023-10-07 October Monthly Meeting
October 7th, the FIRST Saturday our monthly meeting will be in person at Bain Center (info link) and virtual using Zoom technology.
The presentation is, “Hand Saws – David Hickson“.
Meeting details:
Must be logged in to view. Members and invited guests may also check their email inbox Thursday before the meeting.Timing:
0900 – 0945 – Social, Raffle & Door Prize Ticket sales
0945 – 1020 – Call to Order, Welcome, Reports and Announcements
1020 – 1035 – Show-n-Tell
1035 – 1045 – Break
1045 – 1155 – Presentation
1155 – 1200 – Raffle
1200 – Adjourn
1200 – 1225 – restore room to pre-meeting condition
Opening – Mike
New Members and Guests Welcome – Mike
Treasurer’s Report – Frank
Membership Report – Gene
- 213 Active Members (Who’s Who) (+2 joined in September)
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Announcements – Mike
- Workshop – Ron (shop schedule)
NOTE: Fundamentals class on Mondays, new Wednesday evening hours and some Saturdays.
** Need additional monitors to cover expanded hours. Monitors get membership dues waived. - Monthly Meetings Presentations – Kathy
Visit the Presentation Schedule
Members get compensation for presenting. - Education Committee – Joel
- Recognition Committee – Jack (homepage)
- Other Announcements
Show n Tell – Mike
Break
Presentation – Kathy
“Hand Saws – David Hickson“.
- Video (hosted on YouTube) will be attached at the bottom of this page after it is published.
- Hickson Demo 20231007 Handsaw Sharpening Tips and Resources