NEXT MEETING DETAIL Wednesday, January 13th virtual ZOOM meeting, at 7:00 p.m.,
![]() He started his career making and selling small wooden items at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. To broaden his experience, he then worked for many years in various high-end custom shops throughout the Puget Sound area gaining an extensive background in both commercial and custom furniture making. The influence of Greene & Greene can clearly be seen in Darrell’s work, but he rarely does exact reproductions anymore. Exploring new design work is where his passion lies, and it has brought him acclaim in the woodworking world.
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Saturday, January 16th Shop Tour at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Via Zoom. Gary Johnson's Shop
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Go here to download the Zoom application: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360034967471-Quick-start-guide-for-new-users Here are two links that will help you with Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ygZ96J_z4AY?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1 https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360034967471-Quick-start-guide-for-new-users ================================== |
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![]() Diablo Woodworkers ACTIVITIES. Club meetings at PHEC are the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Shop Tours are the 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to Noon. The Mt. Diablo Woodturning Center meets in Room 208 at PHEC, 7pm the first Thursday of each month. Just drop in. There is no need for advanced registration. Just show up and join the fun.
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2019 Community Project - Girl Scout Woodworker
photos - updated 06/10/2019.
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Flag Case History - Officer David J. Neece, Sergeant Is 10-42, End of Duty 9/31/2019. That was the call that went out to his fellow officers, as, San Jose Lost one of their officers. Thank you for supporting the many programs we do, to make a difference.
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A DIABLO WOODWORKERS WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS The Diablo Woodworkers would like to extend a hearty welcome to the following new members attending our February 2020 meeting. We hope to see all you on a regular basis. New members:
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![]() Tom Baily - Small Sheraton Chest - to hold silverware. See Tom's page for full description of Sheraton Chest. ![]() ![]() Ryan Evans - The first ring was black walnut, orange wood, and three layers of .01" brass sheet metal. The second "X" ring and the fourth were also black walnut and orange (no brass). The third was madrone burl and paduak. I had one more (not pictured) that I made out of basswood. I saw people online using CA glue as finish. That was a surprise to me. The guy at Rockler confirmed it makes a great finish for pens too. I used it and i was very satisfied with the results... except the occasional piece of towel stuck to my finger. ![]() John Dzenitis - Part 1. I finally completed the piece that took me down the many new roads of bent lamination, steam bending, wood-drying kiln, aluminum-based L tenons, shop-sawn veneer (including drum sander), and fine-woodworking-level hinges, catch, and glass pane! I have reported on several of those over the last year, but not yet the final product. This is for displaying some nice carved chess pieces (NOT by me). I wanted it to have an arch or some kind of curve because a rectilinear box didn't seem right for these pieces. See Part 2-3 on John's page. ![]() Phil Duncan - Just finished this garden chair designed by Michael Fortune. Great learning experience with first time doing bent laminations for the arms, seat, and back slats. African mahogany with spar varnish finish as it will be outside year round. I’ll be adding a matching ottoman soon. ![]() Mike Mays - Cabinet made in Brian Condran's Master Series Class to hold Judo sashes and awards. Front view with cabinet doors closed. See Mike's page for more views. March 2020. ![]() Don Husslein I started making Christmas gifts. This year I tried something new using the Rockler Wireless Speaker kit. The lighter one is Spalted Tamarind just buffed and waxed. The darker is Lacewood finished with Maloof 3 coats of Poly/Oil and 2 coats of Oil/Wax. Virtual Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Come and join us for our Christmas Party on Zoom. Although we won’t be able to be together in the same room, we can still raise a glass and share some festive spirit. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 sharp, followed by our annual Show and Tell slide show at 7pm, featuring member projects built during 2020. Oh, and did we mention prizes for the best festive attire and the most outrageous holiday drink? So put on your party hat, pour your favorite holiday beverage and click the Zoom link for our December Christmas meeting, Wednesday December 9th at 6:30pm.
================================== ![]() Heather Stewart - Sushi and Saki caddy I built these for a couple of friends who love Sushi and Saki. Made from Bubinga, Ebony, and Figured English Sycamore. ![]() Heather Stewart - Canarywood Cabinet. This is a cabinet I made in Brian's class from Canarywood with a Padauk base. Back is Pyinma. ![]() Gary Johnson - Machinist chest derived from a classic Gerstner model 2610. 26 x 17 x 11. Made from some planks of goncalo alves that I bought at Handloggers on their very final day of existence (I hope Tim is doing well; it was my favorite lumber yard for many years). Everything was resawn and the grain wraps around the chest. Finger joints on the main cabinet and lil’ thru dovetails on the side-hung drawers. Finish is wipe-on poly to resist oily fingers. Blue felt liners. I found some nice self-adhesive acrylic felt (Benco, from Woodcraft) that was easy to apply and is pretty tough. After 40 years without such a toolbox, all my little precision tools finally have a comfy home. See more photos of this on Gary's page. ![]() Duke Herrero. - Home Gym Organizer. With the gym closed, my home gym was expanding. Jill was very tolerant for awhile, then the subtle hints about the family room turning into a gymnasium began. With the help of Tim and my developing skills on sketchup, I designed an organizer (kept in my study) that I can wheel to the family room or outside depending on the weather. Cherry plywood back which allowed me to glue everything for strength and rigidity. Oil/poly finish. ![]() Jerry Lambden. - Puzzle. Christmas gifts for the great great grandchildren. Bubinga and maple with a lacquer finish. ![]() Jerry Lambden. - Puzzle. Christmas gifts for the great great grandchildren. Bubinga and maple with a lacquer finish. ![]() Bob Hoellwarth. - I've made another video in my Hand Plane Parts series. This one is entitled All About the Lever Cap. It goes over some of the basics of how a lever cap works, and how to tune and hone it. ![]() Bob Hoellwarth. - My latest project and video is a leaning planter box. It uses one 8-foot redwood 2x6 and three redwood fence boards. The boxes are housed in dado joints in the legs. Video: https://youtu.be/tK93oWPhNmA. March 2020. |
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![]() to get it in the Newsletter or emailed to members. - Here is a place to advertise a job or your need to get rid of that little used but beautiful tool or supply or ask for something. Email Jeff TreagerMarlene's Embroidery & Designs - The place to get your embroidered Diablo Woodworkers' shirt and many other embroidered designs. Please call to make an appointment: 925-682-3919 |
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