Our feature presenter in our first Tuesday of October meeting is none other than Jack Forsberg, host of the Great Canadian Rust Junkie Fest held almost annually at the Wadkin Temple. Jack comes to us unscripted, ready to talk about anything, any time, any place. He makes a living working wood, and is well apreciated for custom commercial doors. Known for his passion for industrial shop equipment and its restoration, he is your goto resource for "they don't make them like this any more" restorations. Want to prepare for this meeting? Bring questions, about anything.
Look to your email box for an invitation to Tuesday's Zoom meeting, October 4th at 7 PM.
A Weekend of Woodworking Goodness. A big thank you to everyone who volunteered and attended the inaugural OWA/Lee Valley Hand Tool Event held on Friday and Saturday last week, August 16-17. We had superb weather on Friday which allowed us to set up, as planned, in the demonstration tent next to Veritas Tools. Presenters included: Jack Forsberg, who showed up with his old-timey, custom made, tool boxes replete with a traditional hand tools; Joe Federer, who demonstrated violin neck and head carving; George Fouriezos, with his box glue ups along with his 3 D printed corner clamping jigs; and Norman Pirollo, who employed a traditional miter jack and Japanese hand saws to create precision tenons. Jack Forsberg background, Ryan Walsh on right. Jack’s dovetail tool boxes. Note drawer on right. 2nd from left: Charles Anderson, Jocelyn Plourde. Far right: Norman Pirollo. Joe Federer carving a violin head and neck. Saturday’s weather was...
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