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A woodworking community of learning and craftsmanship.

Special Interest Groups

We have several active Special Interest Groups that meet at the shop. 
Anyone is welcome to drop in to see what's going on.

Digital Tool Projects

Digital Tools SIG

A community of woodworkers who use computer-controlled tools. We learn from each other, support our member's projects and become inspired by the work of others.

Our interests cover lasers, CNC, and 3D printers as well as specialty tools like Shaper Origin and vinyl cutter. Meetings are at 10:00 on the last Saturday of the month.

Contact: Pat Duffy (pat.duffy.45@gmail.com); Digital Tools SIG 

Hand Tools

New and experienced woodworkers gather to share their knowledge, skills and passion for hand tool work. Learn how to enhance your work by using hand tools to carry on where the machines leave off. All members of SDFWA are welcome and we meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm at the shop. (NO MEETINGS in July-August)

Contact: David Weissman dweissman38@gmail.com

Epoxy SIG

The Epoxy Special Interest Group is for those who are interested in incorporating epoxy into their projects. Rob Sandstrom leads discussions and demonstrations about all things related to epoxy.  Members show off some of their latest projects and the group helps each other resolve the challenges that develop when using epoxy.  
 
Participants of all skill and experience levels are welcome. The group meets on the third Saturday of each month in the shop classroom at 9:00.  Join us to become inspired and learn how you can make some amazing projects with epoxy.   

Contact: Rob Sandstrom (robsandstromdesigns@gmail.com) 

Click here for Epoxy SIG’s resource files.  

Toys SIG

One of the on-going Community Services of SDFWA is our toy-making program. The program provides materials with which
our members make hand-crafted wooden toys. Meetings are at 9:00 on the third Tuesday of each month.

Contact: Jim Strawn (jlstrawn@cox.net)

Luthiers SIG

The Luthiers Special Interest Group is for those who are interested in making stringed instruments. Mike Davis leads the group in discussions and demonstrations about all things related to the creating of stringed instruments. The Luthiers meet on most Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the classroom at the shop. Drop by to share your interest or be inspired.

Contact: Mike Davis (davism858@gmail.com)

Holiday Gift Sale Workshop 

Socialize while creating beautiful objects to be sold at the Holiday Gift Sale each November. Suitable for a variety of skill levels. You can work on your own project or join a community project that’s underway. Meetings are on Fridays from 8:00 to noon.

Contact: Alan Lewis (alewisca@gmail.com)

Women Of Woodworking

Women interested in meeting and collaborating with other women woodworkers are encouraged to contact WOW. It doesn't matter if you are experienced or just beginning, a member of SDFWA or not –WOW is open to all women.

Our goal is to support and encourage each other while gaining new woodworking knowledge and skills.

Contact: Sasha Bunyak (sdfinewow@gmail.com)

Fundamentals SIG

Learn about a variety of fundamental woodworking skills. New topics every month. For both beginners and the more
experienced. Meetings are the last Sunday of each month at 3:00.

Contact: Wes Berneberg (wesly@cox.net)

San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association
5360 Eastgate Mall, Suite E
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 230-7593
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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.

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