Mike Lewis, Author at San Diego Fine Woodworkers

SDFWA

San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

Shop Tour Japanese Family Garden

Japanese Family Garden Architectural Tour Location: 2215 Pan American E Road San Diego, CA 92101 (Map) Date: Sunday July 12th 10am – 1pm Notes: Limited to 15 SDFWA members Self-pay public parking in adjacent lots There will be a 60-minute slide show, followed by a 90-minute walking […]

Hugh Elliot’s Home Shop Tour

Saturday, June 13, 2026

It’s always interesting to see how someone organizes their shop… an opportunity to learn something new or see a different approach. Hugh Elliot has graciously opened his home shop for a tour this Saturday. Come check out the shop and some beautiful gates that he has built.

March 2026 Eye Opener

March 2026 Eye Opener Patrick Edwards is the owner of the American School of French Marquetry in San Diego. He is nationally known for his knowledge and woodworking craftsmanship…especially in marquetry. He is often hired by private owners and institutions such as the Getty museum for furniture restoration and repair. Patrick will be sharing tips and tricks for marquetry of […]

Editing Posts with WP

By default there is a paragraph block on the new post screen. You can add more blocks using the blue plus sign in the upper left corner, next to the WP logo. I added a separator and made it full width. Also a new paragraph to say this. Next I’ll insert an image, open the […]

Craftsman Referral Terms

BACKGROUND
The San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association (SDFWA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the education, promotion, and execution of the principles of fine woodworking.
The SDFWA frequently receives requests from people seeking the service of a woodworker. Therefore, although custom woodworking for hire is not the purpose of our organization, we offer this referral service to the public so that they might connect with a woodworker.

SCOPE
SDFWA does not screen or warrant the skills or work of any craftsman. The public should use their own discretion and due diligence before hiring any craftsman, from any source, including this one.
The sole role of SDFWA in this referral service is limited to providing our member woodworkers with your completed form. It is up to each craftsman to initiate a contact with the requester.

PROCEDURE
After a requester submits a project, the form will be emailed to our list of participating craftsmen. If a craftsman is interested in the project, they will contact the client directly, and a two-way conversation can begin.

As the craftsmen themselves choose which projects to respond to, this means that it is probable that some project requests will receive no response. If you do not receive a response in a reasonable time, please submit your request again, using the provided referral form.
Note that contacting SDFWA directly will not achieve the desired results.

DISCLAIMER
By agreeing to these Terms, and by continuing to submit this Referral Form, and by utilizing one or more of the services of any of these craftsmen, you are agreeing to contract exclusively with that individual craftsman and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the SDFWA Organization, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this agreement, and any and all failures, damages, or otherwise negative outcomes caused directly or indirectly by the craftsmen you employ to do any project initiated by this Form. This does not preclude you from pursuing legal remedies from the individual craftsman that you employ. But any remedy you pursue is restricted to that individual craftsman, and does not include the SDFWA organization or any of its volunteer members.