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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2025-04-05 April Monthly Meeting

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

The demonstration for the meeting will be  “Overview of Six Finishing Techniques”, by Joel Laferriere.  Come and learn about Joel’s  finishing techniques that are applicable to a wide range of projects.

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After building a project, have you ever been stymied by what finish to use?  The wide array of finishing options can make it difficult to choose the right one for a project.  Some finishes are attractive and easy to apply but may not offer the level of protection that a particular  project warrants.  Another finish might offer the durability needed but may add an undesirable color.  Joel Laferriere will share his wisdom after years of experience trying finishes and products of all types.  He will overview five finishing techniques-wax, oil, varnish, lacquer, and synthetics.  And then, Joel will take a deeper dive into shellac, a time-honored finishing method.

Meeting details:


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AGENDA:

0900 – 0945 – Social, Raffle & Door Prize Ticket sales
0945 – 1005 – 20-minutes Call to Order, Welcome, Reports and Announcements
1005 – 1035 – 30-minutes Show-n-Tell
1035 – 1050 – 15-minute Break
1050 – 1150 – 60-minute Presentation
1150 – 1200 – Raffle
1200 – Adjourn
1200 – 1225 – Restore room to pre-meeting condition

PROGRAM

09:45 – Opening – Paul M.

New Members and Guests Welcome – Paul M.

Reports

 

Announcements – Paul M.

  • Support Bain Center Celebration of DCRS 50th Anniversary, May 14th – Paul M.
  • Toys for Tots will be meeting on April 8th and 15th from 1230 – 4 pm – homepage – Diane F.
  • David Hickson will be selling the bulk of his rough hardwood inventory.  It is being offered first to HCWG members in good standing.  An inventory list is not available; interested buyers should attend one of the “open shed” times described below – first come, first served.
    Saturday, April 26th 2-6 pm and Sunday April 27th 1-5 pm.
  • Belmont Manor Spring Open House, April 27th, 11am to 3pm, two volunteers needed, opportunity to sell crafts – Mike Meehan 

10:05 – Show-n-Tell – Paul M.

10:35 – Break

Guests and New Members Are Invited to the Lobby to Meet the Vice President, and join Jay (Workshop Coordinator) for a Shop Tour

10:50 – Presentation – Kathy P.

Overview of Six Finishing Techniques by Joel LaFerriere

11:50 – Raffle Prizes Results for In-Person Attendees

12:00 – Adjourn

12:00 – 12:25 – Restore room to pre-meeting condition

Next Meeting – May 3rd – “Spindle Turning”, by Matt Radtke

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