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Joinery with Shaper Origin
A new tool doesn't impress until someone makes it sing. Jeff Bratt has taken our new Shaper Origin and applied it to a favorite theme: joinery. Check out the beautiful music he makes with this wonderful tool.
Saturday Morning Line-up
Digital Tool SIG? Eye Opener? Lumbercycle Themed Wood Sale? These are the building blocks of our special last-Saturday agenda. Click above to learn more.
New Classes for Shaper Origin
It's a computer-assisted CNC plunge router. A what? It's an easy to use CNC that's really good at joinery, inlays, hardware instalations, and much more. Oh, and both tool and training are available to members.
Back Together Again
As the pandemic ebbs, SDFWA is bringing face-to-face programs back … and our members are loving it!
Hand Tool Happenings
At 6:30 before the start of our first in-person General Meeting in over a year, you're invited to hear Paul Duffield talk about hand tools and how they feature in the life of the SDFWA shop
Hand Tool SIG: Luther Shealy on Marking Gauges
Marking with precise lines, these hand tools are a big step up from fuzzy pencil marks. Learn about them from Luther Shealy, the newest member of our teaching team.
Education for All
Education is a benefit to all SDFWA members. As our efforts become more professionalized members will receive greater value. Learn more and prepare to take advantage.
Design in Wood History – Part 2
Bob Stevenson continued to develop the stature of the Exhibition, and growth continued as Ed Gladney took over the coordinator's role. Major awards by national woodworking magazines were added, and the number of entries continued to fill the exhibit space.
Staked Furniture and Tapered Tenons
Staked furniture is one of the most durable and ancient methods of table, benches, stools and chairs. Learn the how and why. Join us at Saturday's SIG meeting.