Hand Tools – San Diego Fine Woodworkers

A woodworking community of learning and craftsmanship.

Tool Lead – Paul Duffield

Tools

Sharpening

The shop has a number of basic and not so basic tools that are located on the wall next to the bandsaws. We try to keep these tools in good condition by checking them weekly and tuning them up as needed. These tools are meant to be used and wear and tear come with the territory.

We also have a locked closet that contains premium quality hand tools that are also kept in premium condition. These tools are available to all members but, as with the band saws and some other tools, we like to know that you are able to use the tool correctly or willing to be taught.

We intend to continue to improve both sets of hand tools as the opportunity arises. For example, we were recently given a donation of used bench and block planes. Some of them have been restored and/or tuned up to good working condition and are listed below. The Record is superior to the modern Stanley #4 that we had and has replaced it. The block planes will be spares and available for some classes.

#4 Record smoother.
#3 Stanley smoother
2 x Stanley Block Planes
1 x Wood River block plane.

The sharpening area is a countertop with a closet that is opposite the “wall of tools”. The area is still under development and we hope that when the shop reopens we will have significantly upgraded our equipment. We currently use diamond and ceramic plates for hand sharpening, although we do have some oilstones available.

For sharpening of lathe tools we have a slow speed dry grinder and for initial shaping of hand tools we have a Tormec sharpening system.

We hope to be holding in person sharpening tuition in the future. Meanwhile on Saturday May 2 we will be holding a ZOOM SIG at 10.00am with a focus on sharpening.

Maintenence and Repair Log

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.