Diablo WoodworkersACTIVITIES. Club meetings at PHEC are the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm and Shop Tours or Sawdust Sessions are the 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-Noon.
Meeting Schedule
Sept 4
Turning SIG
Sept 8
Router/Shop Tips SIG
Sept 10
Shawn Lovell Metal worker
Sept 20
Shop Tour, Gordon Fry, Concord
Oct 2
Turning SIG
Oct 6
Router/Shop Tips SIG
Oct 8
John Lavine Woodwork magazine
Oct 18
Shop Tour, Jim Wharry, Concord
Nov 6
Turning SIG
Nov 10
Router/Shop Tips SIG
Nov 12
Ken Byers Miniature Furniture Artist
Nov 15
Shop Tour, John Stout, Concord
Dec 4
Turning SIG
Dec 8
Router/Shop Tips SIG
Dec 10
Member's Projects Meeting
Dec
NO SHOP TOUR
NEXT MEETINGS
SEPTEMBER 10th 7-9 PM AT PHEC, ROOM 112 SHAWN LOVELL METAL WORKER
After graduating from California College of Arts and Crafts with a degree in sculpture and working as an artists assistant, Shawn Lovell started Shawn Lovell Metalworks in 1996 setting up shop in Oakland, California. Shawn specializes in making one-of-kind and commissioned work both commercial and residential using both traditional and modern forging techniques. Her work has ranged from large scale railings, gates, and arbors to fire screens and surrounds, lighting, furniture, hardware and much more. Shawn is going to discuss the creative process, since that unites all crafts people regardless of their medium. You can see more of her work at www.slmetalworks.com.
OCTOBER 8th 7-9 PM AT PHEC, ROOM 112 JOHN LAVINE, WOODWORK MAGAZINE
John Lavine has been involved in furniture and woodworking for more than 30 years as a maker, teacher, magazine editor and writer. In 1980 he started Kodama Woodworks, combining contemporary furniture with his training in Japanese woodworking. He has exhibited his work nationally and is a master member of the Baulines Craft Guild. He taught furniture making part-time at Laney College in Oakland, California, for seven years, and has been the editor of Woodwork magazine since 1997. John will share his thoughts on woodworking magazines, the challenges of producing a quality magazine, the direction various magazines are taking, the audiences they are trying to reach, and what the future may hold for those who look to these magazines for inspiration and enjoyment.
NEXT SHOP TOURS/SAWDUST SESSIONS
SEPTEMBER 20th SHOP TOUR, 9 AM -NOON GORDON FRY'S SHOP, 4625 CANDLEWOOD CT., CONCORD 925-685-1676
The last time we visited this shop was 2006. At that time it had just been completed. Gordon now has it going full bore making Flag Cases and many other things. It should be great to see how far along it has come and maybe to give some help to the Flag Case Project.
Directions: Take the Treat/Geary exit off I-680 and drive East on Treat about 5 miles to Clayton Rd. Turn right on Clayton Rd. and then left at the first light, Thornwood Dr. Travel 6 blocks on Thornwood Drive to Candlewood Ct. on the right. Gordon's house is on the left about half way down the court.
OCTOBER 18th SHOP TOUR, 9 AM -NOON JIM WHARRY'S SHOP, 1797 MEADO PINE CT., CONCORD, 925-685-4987
Jim's shop is about 240 square feet. Jim has spent his time since his third retirement trying to gain shop space. Every inch of wall space is used to store something. Jim has been taking Brian's Masters Woodworking Classes and is giving the hand tools a workout but the power tools are still getting their share of use. The dust collector is activated by an unusual trolley switch that Jim invented.
Directions: drive east on Treat Blvd. from I-680 to Clayton Rd. Turn right onto Clayton Rd. and left onto Ayers Rd. Turn right on Concord Blvd. and right onto Meadow Pine Ct. Jim's house is the first house on the right.
TOY Special Interest Group: Bring your finished toys to the meetings.
A Big Thanks to the volunteers to build toys for the 2008 Toy Program. For those Toy Makers who were unable to sign up at the Wednesday meeting, a sign up sheet will be available at coming meetings.
Wood Available from Bill Tarleton.
What happens to the toys? All donated to charitable organizations. We are currently building for:
Monument Crisis Center
Christmas for Everyone
Foster a Dream
To volunteer or for additional information contact: Bill Tarleton, 925-939-8052
Toy Project is about 1/3 toward out Goal!
209 have been completed Toys toward our goal of 600.
525 Toys have been committed by members.
More help is needed!
Router/Shop Tips Special Interest Group - Meetings at John Summers' Shop, 1672 Clayton Way, Concord, 925-681-1407, the Monday before Wednesday DW meeting. Don't forget your hearing protection!
TURNING Special Interest Group: - Meetings in room 207 of the Woodshop at Pleasant Hill Adult Ed. at 7pm the first Thursday of each month. To join in the Turning SIG call George Lucido at 925-254-3659.
Memorial Flag Case ProjectWe have Memorial Flag Cases, for a donation of $35 to the club, to families that have received a Military or Public Service Memorial Flag after the passing of a loved one. These cases will also be given out free to any local Fire or Police family member that is lost in the line of duty. Plans for these cases are on our club web site. Gordon Fry, 925-685-1676 is the Chairperson for this project. Call him if you know of someone that would like a Flag Case or would like some help building them.
Flag Cases were given to several local police and fire fighting families in the last couple of years. It is our honor to help in memories of these men who lost their lives in their community's service.
Sign Up for Wooden Name Badges and Reminder: If you don't have a Name Badge, contact John Stout 925-676-7271 and get one. They will be very important in getting discounts at local lumber yards and other stores in the area. While we are on the subject of discounts, if you can, the next time you find a convenient supplier ask if the club can get a club discount. We will gladly add them to our Favorite Supplier's list and mail them a Newsletter. Wooden Name Badges sign up is ongoing. Contact John Stout to get on the list. The Wooden Name Badges will cost $5 each. Please contact John Stout at 925-676-7271.
TOOLS FOR SALE/SWAP, JOBS, WANTED: - 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. Call Bill Tarleton 925-939-8052 or email to get it in the Newsletter.
For Sale: DeWalt 12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw, 60 and 80 too saw blades, manual, $300. Rousseau Downdrafter Hood and Stand and manual, $75. Chop Saw Stand, for up to 20' board, $50. Rockwell Wood Lathe, ½ hp motor, stand, 3 turning tools and 3 tool rests, $150. Call Stan Armstrong, 925-787-6786.
For Sale: Delta/Milwaukee 8"x60" jointer, a 1953 ish model. Three blade cutting head, with new blades 200 lf of timber ago. Contact Glenn Madsen, 925-997-7176.
For Sale: Fully restored 1954 Delta 14" Bandsaw, $385. Contact Jeff Traeger, 925-254-3810.
For Sale: MAKE OFFER. Delta 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Quickset II blade changer (Model SS250) installed on vibration pad and wood top table, with manual, and extra (replacement) Quickset II Clamp. Excellent condition barely used. Contact Rosie Rosenthal, 415-282-2500
Diablo Woodworkers Library - See Andrew Baxter before or after the meeting. No videos will be given out during the meeting unless there are break periods. There is a $1 charge for borrowing a video or book. The videos and books must be returned at the following meeting.
FOR MORE ABOUT THE DIABLO WOODWORKERS Phone Bill Tarleton at 925-939-8052 or email . Please let us know if you move out of the area, or are no longer interested in the club activities so we can take you off the mailing list.
