Front Page Archive – Page 4 – San Diego Fine Woodworkers

A woodworking community of learning and craftsmanship.

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Toymaker Don Riley – master of the animated music box

Tom York September 28, 2023

Don's wooden toys are brought to life with LEDs, lighting systems, motor circuits and more. For 30+ years he's been building animated wonders of joy.

Jim Strawn: Super Volunteer

Tom York August 8, 2023

Dedicated Super Volunteer Jim Strawn brings joy through woodworking and community outreach at SDFWA.

Ed Gladney, Design in Wood

Editor July 2, 2023

After his 26-year involvement with SDFWA’s Design in Wood competition at the San Diego County Fair, Ed Gladney is stepping down.

Marines Help Design in Wood

Tom York June 5, 2023

A 300-strong Marine contingent help set up Design in Wood and other exhibitions at the San Diego County Fair.

Holiday Gift Sale Update

Editor May 18, 2023

Our greatest community and fundraising effort is in full swing. Learn more and get involved!

Big Table Built in a Small Space

Tom York May 13, 2023

Catherine and Brian went the extra mile to get their 62″ river table built in a two bedroom condo using a little ingenuity.

Setting up for the Fair

Editor March 15, 2023

Each year, lots of work goes into preparing for the Design in Wood Exhibit. Watch this slide show and appreciate the effort!

Your Design in Wood – Get Involved!

Tom York February 25, 2023

DiW is the SDFWA's signature event, our fine woodworking exhibition. There are many ways for you to get involved. Learn more and expect to have fun!

Rick VanHatten – Super Volunteer

Editor February 10, 2023

A super volunteer who—with a team of dozens over the past 18
months–has made the Member Shop. 3.0 expansion a rousing
success.

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.