A Video of Saturday's OWA Meeting

For years, the OWA has not met face-to-face. We held a 2023-24 season opener as an in-person meeting on Saturday, October 14th. Rob Suarez demonstrated the use of Lee Valley's combination plane, while Don Duchesne briefed

us on the history of the Stanley 45, 50, and 55. And there was a special surprise for the members. On a lark we recorded the meeting. The footage -- Should we say bittage? -- was then edited, blended with Don's slides, and uploaded to YouTube. If you would like to view the video -- it's about an hour -- just stomp here. (You may have to click READ MORE first.)

Comments

Lee Valley/OWA Hand Tool Event Aug.15-16, 2025

A big thank you to everyone who volunteered and attended the 2025 OWA/Lee Valley Hand Tool Event this past Friday/Saturday Aug. 15-16, 2025. Ideal weather conditions brought a steady stream of visitors to the OWA booth. Other vendors lined the path and drew many more visitors to the LV Hand Tool Event. Hand tool demonstrations were provided by Norman Pirollo, Don Duchesne and Charles Robideau. Norman created intricate bridle joints using only hand tools, Don Duchesne provided excellent dovetail making demonstrations with visitor participation. Joe Federer, demonstrated his hand made violin and 3-D parts. Charles Robineau presented and demonstrated his sharpening skills using an elaborate water stone setup. Engagement with visitors to the OWA booth was encouraged and many woodworking related questions were answered. Bob Testa provided intricate turnings and carving pieces. Tim Booth provided several live edge tables of assorted sizes. Don Duchesne discussing his dovetail making The l...

Lee Valley/OWA Hand Tools Event, August 16 & 17, 2024

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...

Lee Valley & Ottawa Woodworkers Upcoming Event

Save these dates: August 16th and 17th, 2024. Why? Lee Valley Tools and the Ottawa Woodworkers Association are hosting a free, two-day gettogether in the parking lot of the Lee Valley Tools store that will be of interest to new and experienced woodworkers alike. Prizes, wood-objects contests, and free demonstrations all day are some of the activities that will take place. Click "Read More" below to obtain access to Lee Valley's detailed descriptions in English or in French .

Search This Blog