NOTE – our November shop tour is NOT on the usual third Saturday of the month.
Please take note of the time and date below.

FRIDAY, November 22, 2019, 1:00 - 3 PM
Design Workshops, 486 Lesser Street, Oakland, California 94601, 510-485-7901

Design Workshops is one of the oldest Architectural Millwork shops in the Bay Area, in operation since 1946. They are hired by General Contractors to work in conjunction with Architects and Interior Design firms to assist in the design development, manufacture, finish, delivery and installation of woodwork and related finishes of high rise interiors for corporate firms in downtown San Francisco. Acting as a job shop, the bulk of their work uses similar building themes but every project is unique. They have done an impressive list of projects, including Davies Symphony Hall, Oracle Headquarters and the DeYoung Museum.

Our host will be Tad Beach, one of three owners of Design Workshops. In his 41st year as a woodworker, Tad’s main focus is on day to day operations. We can look forward to high energy and abundant enthusiasm. Here’s Tad in his own words: “I love my job and still get excited when I smell sawdust – especially walnut. My favorite thing is sweeping up the shop. I plan on working until either my wife makes me quit or I stop loving it.”

For a Sawdust Session, Tad will discuss the progression of veneer use over solid lumber in their sector of the industry over the last 40 years, including a slide show of some of their work with an emphasis on veneer work. Tad will cover veneer sourcing, trends in species selection, layout and veneering techniques. He plans to leave time for Q & A and may be able to work in a demonstration.

Curved Ribbing	Figured Wall
Paneled Closet	Flush Door

Sorry, no pets or minor children due to liability issues.

Google Map: Design Workshops

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November 7, 2019 WOODTURNERS, ROOM-108, 7-9 PM.
Richard Dietrich – Project Photography

Greeting Woodturners:

At our November Richard is giving a talk and demonstration on ‘How to Photograph Your Work’.

Items covered are:

• Camera basics
• Lighting
• Color correction
• Demonstration of digital processing

There should be ample time for questions.

Come join us at the Woodturning Center for an informative discussion.

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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.

PREVIOUS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 11th, 2019 DIABLO WOODWORKERS MEETING, with our own Wayne Stolte, MULTI-USE ROOM, PHEC, 7-9 PM. Ana saw it... Ana wanted it...so we needed it. Thus, began a 14-month adventure In this presentation I’ll discuss my 18th century sideboard project, the differences between my version and other reproductions of this piece, the planning required, and some of the design choices I’ve made. 09/21/2019 Everyone was on the edge of their seat anticipating Wayne showing the next impossible detail on the Sideboard. It was a great presentation of a complex piece by a determined and skilled craftsman. It’s also inspiring to see Wayne adopt a museum piece, but then introduce his own personality into the work. Thanks to Ana for choosing these challenging projects. Also thanks to Mark for his energy in helping arrange (and provide perfect photos). Tim Killen =========================

August 10th & 11th, Gary Rogowski Summer Seminar, Pat DiMaggio’s shop in Walnut Creek, CA, 8AM-4PM. Gary Rogowski Summer Seminar Workshop The Art of Inlay. See Rogowski Inlay Workshop Notes Bob and James David doing Inlay Banding Demo by Gary on Prov Gary being hunted? Golden Ratio plans Jim and Jim Group Shot 3 Huddle up Golden Rose plan Len and Dante Shellac Demo - Day 2 =========================