Volume 27 Issue 2 February 2011

Wood Words The newsletter of the Kansas City Woodworkers Guild LEADERSHIP: PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS WHO OFFER DISCOUNTS OFFICERS Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 16, 2010 UP TO 10% WHEN YOU SHOW YOUR President: Kevin Thomas Boulle work marquetry inlaying. With David Roth MEMBERSHIP CARD. (816) 941-8865 Program Starts at 7:00 PM Schutte Lumber President (816) 753-6262 @kcwoodworkersguild.org Sawdust: over the next few years, to Woodcraft Supply Vice President: Cliff Bell include tables and benches for (913) 599-2800 (816) 582-9442 The Presidents Corner Andre’s. For the first time, we Vicepresident Metro Hardwoods, Inc. Whew! It’s been quite a month had money in the bank and it (816) 373-1710 @kcwoodworkersguild.org since I last sat down to type out was a good feeling. Secretary: Larry Morse this column. It all started when America Grinding & Sales When the congregation at (816) 561-1776 (913) 764-4879 we were informed that we had Jacob’s Well Church began to Secretary lost our lease. The search began Overland Tool, Inc. @kcwoodworkersguild.org grow, we had to look for 7905 Nieman Road, 66214 immediately for a new home. Treasurer: Jack Gregg Vice-President Cliff Bell and somewhere new to meet. As 913-599-4044 (913) 287-0808 Treasurer Jack Gregg took the luck would have it, the Kansas Merit Industries Treasurer lead in that search. They have City Woodturners Association 913-371-4441 or 800-856-4441 @kcwoodworkersguild.org looked at everything from a for- was renting a large space and had plenty of room for us to DIRECTORS mer cabinet shop to a former All six locations join them. This was a big step, Assets : Bill Evans restaurant to find us a suitable 800-371-4527 home. It looks like that home but we made the move. And (816) 228-9048 that was the beginning of our Assets has been found. I hope to be able incredible growth. @kcwoodworkersguild.org to give you a definitive answer

Communication: at the February Membership We now had the space to do Bill Johnston Meeting. what we had always wanted to Strasser Hardware

(913) 492-6942 (816) 236-5858 It was pointed out to me re- do, Make Sawdust. So began Communication the building of our shop and @kcwoodworkersguild.org cently, that we have been in the Woodline all that comes with it. (800) 472-6950 right place at the right time dur- Membership: ing our recent growth as a Guild. Monthly programs could now Diana Rickel include actual sawdust, not Cedar Creek Sawmill (913) 449-1668 Others would say we’ve been (913) 638-1173 lucky. While even others say just pictures. We brought in Membership White Crane Images that God’s son was a wood- Kelly Mehler as our first out- @kcwoodworkersguild.org side presenter, with more to Neal Shoger worker and he’s smiling on us. (816) 781-4000 Events: come. Open shop became a Which ever cases you prefer, we Chuck Saunders real deal, not just a dream. Wood By Design (816) 729-3793 have been fortunate. (913) 962-0159 And Special Interest Groups Events@ When we were stagnant and (SIG’s) took on a life of their kcwoodworkersguild.org www.MontereyWoods.com looking for ways to sustain our- own. We were on a roll. (816) 582-9442 Sponsorship: selves, member Chris Kunzle Kevin McAndrew introduced us to Marcel of An- When we began to look for (913) 381-5714 dre’s Confiserie Suisse on the new revenue generating possi- Sponsor Plaza. Marcel needed new chairs bilities, former Guild Presi- @kcwoodworkersguild.org dent Mike Jones came to our and we knew how to build them. rescue. Andre’s Tearoom Training: Kara Paris Thus was the beginning of a 5018 Main St (816) 682-5622 beautiful relationship that grew, Continued on pg. 2 Kansas City, MO 64112 Training (816-561-6484 @kcwoodworkersguild.org Birdie’s Pub & Grill Eagle Jigs, L.L.C. 8889 W 75th St 14221 Peterson Road Re-View Programs: Bob LaDue Overland Park, KS Kansas City, MO 64149 1235 Saline St (816) 761-7972 N. Kansas City, MO 64116 Program Van-Ton John Van Goethem Custom Woods LLC @kcwoodworkersguild.org Machine 1-800-BUNKBED 913-631-1094 Www.1800bunkbedkc.webs.co Additional Contacts on Website

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Mike works for the Field Turf Company as a sales representa- ShopSmith — Special Interest Group tive. Part of his sales pitch includes a box, large enough for a normal person’s foot, with Field Turf in it. This box also con- tains sand and granulated rubber that forms the base for the turf. For additional information please contact: William After cleaning up a few messes, caused by sub quality boxes, Johnston, Director of Communica- Mike proposed to his bosses that we make them a quality box. tions, [email protected] , 913-492-6942. And the rest as they say is history.

Now, you can see, the Field Turf Box project came along at just the right time. Between it, an auction, and educational seminars, KCWG Elections like Christopher Schwarz, we can continue to bring you, the of member, the benefits you’ve grown accustom to. Ain’t it COOL! Officers and Directors

Kansas City Woodworkers' Guild Officers and Direc- So till next month, tors serve a two year term. Half have terms expiring I hope you’re making sawdust. every other year. You have an opportunity to partici- pate and be further involved in you Guild. Kevin A slate of officers and directors has been established for the April election. Hand Tool — Special Interest Group The slate is as follows:

February Hand Tool SIG February 27 "Basic Chisel Technique" OFFICERS

Bring your newly sharpened chisels and test them out. We will Treasurer-Jack Gregg be discussing and demonstrating bench chisels, butt chisels, Secretary-Gary Creek paring chisels, mortise chisels and more. Sharpen your paring skills and learn to beat that mortise chisel like it owes you DIRECTORS money! Assets-Chuck Saunders For additional information please contact: Rob Young, Events-Christine Gault [email protected] 785-218-5636 Programs-Bob Ladue Sponsorship-Darin Beechner CNC — Special Interest Group

First Tuesday of each month Your nominating committee wants to thank these For additional information please contact: folks for their commitment and willingness to serve Chuck Saunders , [email protected] the Kansas City Woodworkers Guild.

It is important to state that nominations are still Scroll Saw — Special Interest Group open should there be any interest by any mem- Next Meeting is Wednesday, February 9, 2011 ber. Feel free to contact any nominating committee member with your suggestions. We will be talking about the toy project. And we will spend the last 30 to 40 minutes of the meeting cutting out toy Respectively submitted, cars. The advantage of this is to those who are new to The nominating committee. scroll sawing can improve their skills at the scroll saw. Plus they will learn how to make a really cool little car John Tegeler Gary Creek For additional information please contact: David A. Chuck Lynn Roth [email protected] 913-338-2433

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A few words about Chris Schwarz from our President

One evening, Our Guild’s library has benefited from some recent donations. about 3 years ago, I would like to call your attention to a few of our new books. I was sitting at my computer, surfing We have received two new books on designing and setting up the web. You see I a woodworking shop. was on a mission Setting Up Shop , The Practical Guide to Designing and Build- to find just the ing Your Dream Shop by Sandor Nagyszalanczy, 220 pages right woodworking The Workshop Book by Scott Landis, 216 pages class to take for These two books contain hundreds of color photos of wood- my 50 th birthday. working shops from home and abroad, used to illustrate practi- My wonderful cal ideas for your shop. Both books were published by The wife, Vickie, had given me permission to find a class that I Taunton Press. wanted to attend, as a birthday present. I wanted to find one quick, before she changed her mind. Gift Projects by the editors of Woodsmith magazine. There are three sections to this book: Especially For Kids, Scroll I looked at Marc Adams website and then Kelly Mehler’s. That Sawn and Keepsakes. Each section includes plans and in- was when a class caught my eye and I knew this was the one for structions for five to seven projects. me. “Building a Holtzapffel Workbench with Christopher Schwarz” at the Kelly Mehler School of Woodworking in Children’s Furniture You Can Make by Paul Gerhards. Bunks Berea, Kentucky. It was perfect. Not only would I be seeing a & bureaus, toy chests & high chairs, cradles & computing ta- part of the country that I hadn’t seen before, but I would bring bles and etc. back a desperately needed workbench for my newly built shop. The other thing that was great about it was it was taught by The Art of Making Elegant Wood Boxes by Tony Lydgate. Christopher Schwarz. Twenty-three projects from Tony and other craftsmen, none of

In my quest to read and learn all things woodworking, I had which require the use of a radial arm saw. become quite familiar with the writings of Mr. Schwarz. In fact, I had read and reread his article in Woodworking Magazine on Between now and our move at the end of March the library will building the Holtzapffel workbench. I had first read his articles be somewhat in disarray. If you are interested in any of the in Popular Woodworking when I first started my journey into above books please look me up at the next meeting and I will the world that is woodworking. I found his writing insightful, try to help you locate them. knowledgeable, and with a dose of humor thrown in every now and then. When I finally met him, I found that everything I saw Chuck Lynn, Librarian in his writing was what I saw in the man. Chris is the perfect mentoring woodworker; he is always willing to share what he knows. He taught me the joy of the use of a well tuned smooth- Kansas City Woodworkers' Guild ing plane, as well as what happens when you don’t tighten down the fence on a Felder table saw when making shoulder cuts for Statement of Financial Condition 31-Dec-10 tenons. But that’s another story for another time.

Chris has an undying thirst for the very history of working ASSETS wood. You can read it in his books and on the pages of Popular Woodworking Magazine , of which he is the editor. Thanks to him a whole new generation of woodworkers knows about his- Checking account $ 6,133 toric woodworkers, like Andre Roubo. Even if Kara Paris can’t pronounce Roubo, I’m sure she will learn who he was. Investments 9,659 So, if this looks like an advertisement for “Weekend with Chris- topher Schwarz”, well it was. I can’t think any better way to Building fund 15,001 spend a weekend of woodworking learning. If you haven’t bought your ticket for March 18 th , 19 th , & 20 th , you really should. I think you’ll find it the popular woodworking thing to Shop equipment & tools 31,361 do. Remember Friday night the 18 th is free and open to every- one. If after meeting Chris you get the urge to come back Satur- TOTAL 62,154 day and Sunday, we’d love to have you. I hope to see you there.

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http://KCWoodWorkersGuild.org/ Page 4 Wood Words Kansas City Woodworkers Guild All Things Education 2011 February Orientation Safety Training Tablesaw Techniques Clinic Saturday, February 5 Wednesday, February 23, 7 PM 9 AM - 12 noon. Dates for all year are listed on the web! Roubo Workbench Clinics February 12, 12 - 4 PM Please sign up at: February13, 10 AM - 4 PM, February19, 10 AM - 4 [email protected] PM, & February 20, 10 AM - 4 PM. Finger Joint Tray Workshop Friday, February 25 Additional 2011 Clinics, Classes, & Tuition $30 plus $15 materials fee. Basic Chisel Techniques Clinic Workshops Coming Soon! See Web Site Hand tool SIG - Sunday February 27, 2 PM for Details or Email March [email protected] Router Basics & Joinery Workshop with Scott

Roubo Workbench Clinic Kevin Thomas/Rob Young Englemann Build a Router Table Workshop with Ken Sokol Router Handheld Workshop March Scott Englemann Faux Dovetail Clinic with Rob Young Sunday, March 27, 2 - 4 PM Simple Router Table Workshop 3-11 & 3-25 Ken Chris Schwarz Workshop, Popular Woodworking Sokol Editor & Author. March 18, 19, & 20, 2011. Hand Plane Essentials, Sawing Essentials, Table Router Basic Joinery Clinic March Dovetail Joinery, & Workbenches & Tool Chests. Non-Member Tuition $100 for per day or $200 all Chris Schwarz Workshop 3-18 thru 3-20 Chris Member Tuition $80 for per day or $150 all Schwarz Powermiter Techniques Clinic April Early Bird Special Pay by February 16, KCWG Members Only Tuition $125.00 all Powermiter Set up clinic April Bring your money to the meeting or enroll now http://www.kcwoodworkersguild.org/Education/ Frame Workshop April EnrollmentChrisSchwarz.htm

Intarsia Workshop 5-5 & 5-6, 7 - 10 PM David Roth April Power Miter Saw Tune up Clinic Intarsia Workshop 5/7/2011, 9 AM - 4 PM David Roth Power Miter Techniques 101 Clinic Cutting Crown, Chair Rail, & Molding Clinic Sanding & Shaping Clinic May

The Rough to Ready workshop Cliff Shutte at the Tool Tote work shop

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Page 8 Wood Words Kansas City Woodworkers Guild Calendar Leadership Meetings, 7:00 pm, 9701 W 67th St, Renew your Merriam, Kansas 66203

KCWG Membership Guild meetings, 7:00 pm 9701 W 67th St, Merriam, Kansas 66203, enter from west, go downstairs, Now come at 6:15 to share and visit. Be sure to meet some our New to You Executive Meetings 2010/2011 Guild Meetings New to You members at each meeting Feb 1 Jun 1 Feb 16 Jun 15 Mar 2 July 6 Mar 16 July 20 Apr 6 Aug 3 Apr 20 Aug 17 Watch for the Guild Show Case at May 4 Sept 7 May 18 Sept 21 the Woodworking Show Upcoming Programs

Coming Programs and events Popular Woodworking Editor & Author

Chris Schwarz, March 19 & 20, 2011 March Meeting Box maker and Author, Doug Stowe Boyko Varney June 16-19, 2011 & Ornamental Turning Lie Nielsen Hand Tool Event March 4-5 2011

Kansas City Woodworkers Guild 9701 W 67th Street, Suite 100 Merriam, KS 66203

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