The biggest crowed ever showed up for this years spring picnic. Everyone kept moving around, so it was hard to get a count, but there were approximately 55 people there. Several changes since last years. First was a new venue. We moved to the Farm Bureau pavilion off Palmer Blvd. after out growing our last […]
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President Peasley called the meeting to Order at 7:04 PM Total of 63 in attendance with 12 guests! Announcements: A big thank you to the State Fair volunteers. The PICNIC and 2×4 contest is March 31st. at 7289 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota. Last chance to sign up sheet passed around can also e-mail or call
General Meeting March 2019 – Ralph Bagnall- Sand Shading Read More »
A good group showed up at Greg’s shop to find out how to stretch wood. He is almost finished making a 16’plywood boat; the problem is plywood is only 8′ long. The answer a scarf joint that is stronger than the plywood. It took him several times to master this joint so the boat is
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President John Peasely called the meeting to order. There were 59 present at the meeting on January 9 at Advantage Lumber. Our best attendance last year was 62. It was great to see so many old friends and new faces. Announcements: A Representative from advantage lumber got up in front of the group to remind
General Meeting January 2019 – Parker Converse – Maloof rocking chair Read More »
The Holiday Party this year was the best ever. There were about 60 people present. The emphasis was on eating and bidding on gifts made by our many talented members. The auction is the only regular fund raiser other than dues that we have. Thanks to our auctioneer, Denny Wetter, and his grench assistant, Mike Swart,
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President Joe Mannke called the meeting to order. There were 3 guest. A spokesman from Advantage told us about some sales they have going on. Natural edge slabs are on sale for 15% off. They also have some 2×6 shorts of Amgelium Pedra (I’ve never heard of it before) from Brazil. There is going
General Meeting November 2018 – Chip Carving & Instagram Read More »
There was a good turn out on a drizzly night for Neil’s shop meet. Who knew Neil had such a nice shop in his 3 car garage, or that he is such an accomplished craftsman. The refreshments were great: pigs in a blanket, cheese sticks with
Shop Meet – November 2018 – Neil McCullough’s shop Read More »
Sorry for the delay in posting this. This is going to be mainly pictures. But a picture is worth a 1000 words, right? As some of our snow bird members have returned, we had a pretty good attendance. This was the last meeting to turn in all the bowls that were made by our members
General Meeting Oct. 2018 – Raul Darriba, Straw Parquetry Read More »
At 7 PM President Joe Mannke opened the meeting at Advantage Lumber. Joe said that by his count 24 woodworkers were at the memorial service for John Philips, and Joe briefly recounted some of the past achievements of our former Treasurer. Joe gave the night’s guests members a minute to speak and allowed new members
General Meeting September 2018 – Old Masters Finishes Read More »
Last Saturday 3 of our members attended the simi annual meeting of the Florida chapter of SAPFM at the School of Woodwork in Tampa (schoolofwoodwork.com). Whether you like period furniture or not, you have to admire the skill and patients involved in making this kind of furniture. There were demonstrations, and show and tell.
Special Meeting -Society of American Period Furniture Makers Read More »