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 used woodworking related items to resell.  We do sell our own used 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).

David Knipfer, President
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2024-10-05 October Monthly Meeting & Minutes

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October 5th, the first Saturday, our monthly meeting was in person at Bain Center (info link) and virtual using Zoom technology.

The demonstration for the meeting is “What Are your Finishing Options?”.  Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the finishing options and not sure what will work best on your project?  Three of our Guild’s accomplished woodworkers, David Knipfer, Keith Frampton and Bill Skinner, will share their approaches to produce a finish that is both beautiful and functional.

The panelists, with audience participation, will discuss the gamut from types of finishes, their advantages and disadvantages and how to apply them. Practical advice will be offered on how to prep the wood surface and how to care for the finish to keep your masterpiece looking good over time. Come prepared to ask questions and to share your own finishing challenges and successes.

2024-10-05 Presentation Wood Finishing Panel Presentation Notes (PDF File)
2024-10-05 Panel Discussion Video

Meeting details:

AGENDA:

0900 – 0945 – Social, Raffle & Door Prize Ticket sales
0945 – 1005 – 20-minutes Call to Order, Welcome, Reports and Announcements
1005 – 1025 – 20-minutes Show-n-Tell
1025 – 1035 – 10-minute Break
1035 – 1150 – 15-minute Presentation
1150 – 1200 – Raffle
1200 – Adjourn
1200 – 1225 – restore room to pre-meeting condition

PROGRAM

09:45 – Opening – David

New Members and Guests Welcome – David

Reports

Announcements – David

  • Howard County Fair Video – Randy Dalnekoff
  • Volunteers Needed – David Knipfer (homepage)
  • Photo Montage of Picnic Volunteers
  • Toys for Tots – Diane Frankenfield (homepage)
  • Woodworking Shows of Baltimore – Ron Lambert, (homepage)
  • Beads of Courage – Marti Simpson (homepage)
  • Home Shop Tours – David Hickson (homepage)
  • Marketing and Communications, an ad hoc committee – Paul Mermelstein, VP
Show n Tell – David
Break
Presentation – Kathy
“What Are Your Finishing Options?”
11:50 – Raffle Prizes Results for In-Person Attendees, by TBD
Next Meeting – November 2nd – Presentation: Enhanced Show-n-Tell
Adjourn
1200 – 1225 – restore room to pre-meeting condition
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