San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

Yellow Cedar Patio Table

Tim Peachey is a cherished member of our community who moved far away but still contributes to our talent pool. Learn how his Design and CNC skills were applied to build this patio table.

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Digital Updates

Changes come quickly to digital tools. Our Digital Special Interest Group (SIG) is here to keep you current with an occasional “Updates” agenda. Learn what's new with our digital tools.

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Advanced CNC Topics

We tested topics that our 145 CNC-trained members want to learn more about: end joinery milling, vcarve inlay milling, topographic milling, multi-pour epoxy milling? Watch the pitches and tell us your preferences.

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3D Laser Engraving

Laser cutters were considered 2D cutting and etching tools. That was before David unlocked the potential of our lasers and introduced us to 3D engraving.

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Our Laser Story

Five years after opening the Shop we've completed a major upgrade to our laser cutters. This is the story of our journey.

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Questions?
 
Write us at:
                
CNCShopCNC@sdfwa.org 
Laser Cutter   ShopLaser@sdfwa.org
3D PrinterShop3DPrinter@sdfwa.org
Digital Tools SIGDigitalTools@sdfwa.org

Mission

  • We will foster a community of woodworkers who use computer-controlled tools. 
  • Our goals are to educate, collaborate, and support members' projects.
  • We will grow our community from inside and outside SDFWA. 

Meetings are held at SDFWA's Member Shop

Nova 35 and Nova 51
Thunder Laser Nova 51
Shapeoko HDM
Shapeoko XXL with VFD
Bambu Labs X1 with AMS
Shaper Origin
New Special Interest Groups – Join The Discussion 
 
SIGs are a varied as colors in the rainbow.
We recognize that and are working to address the opportunity.
Below is a list of SIGs under consideration … write if you'd be interested in joining one.
  • Inlays and Marquetry
  • Craftsman Furniture
  • Chair Making
  • Caning / Rush
  • Live Edge
  • Box Making
  • Epoxy Resin
  • Turning
  • Hand Tools
  • Period Furniture
  • Design
  • Scrolling
  • Holiday Gift Builds
  • Toy Building 
 
Examples of Laser and CNC Work