Front Page Archive – San Diego Fine Woodworkers

A woodworking community of learning and craftsmanship.

(All Feature Articles)

Toy: Helicopter

Editor December 1, 2024

The plans for building a Helicopter, a chapter from our book entitled “Constructing Wooden Toys”.

Ugoretz: Sharpening Stones

Editor November 15, 2024

Let's share some insights on the wide variety of abrasive surfaces we call “sharpening stones.”

Ugoretz: Sandpaper

Editor October 15, 2024

Sanding may not be your favorite activity. But where would we be without it?

Toy: Hippo

Editor October 6, 2024

The plans for building a Hippo, a chapter from our book entitled “Constructing Wooden Toys”.

Ugoretz: The Shakers

Editor September 15, 2024

A unique society of great furniture makers. Learn their story.

Toy: Mouse

Editor September 1, 2024

The plans for building a Mouse, a chapter from our book entitled “Constructing Wooden Toys”.

Ugoretz: Samuel Maloof

Editor August 15, 2024

A world famous California furniture designer and woodworker who many of us knew and admired.

Toy: Grasshopper

Editor August 1, 2024

The plans for building Grasshoppers, a chapter from our book entitled “Constructing Wooden Toys”.

Old Tools; Old Tradition

Editor July 25, 2024

Great deals can be had at this thrice-per-year swap meet of old tools. We've worked in partnership with Rockler for years to keep this event going as a member benefit. Click to learn more details about August's event.

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.