Learn A Little About Us
Purpose
To foster the interest in all facets of woodworking, share ideas and experiences, sharing projects for show and tell, woodworking stories of how-to-do, group tool purchases, trading and individual tool and machine sales, Christmas toy project for kids, fellowship, newsletter of upcoming meeting and news, AND JUST PLAIN FUN!!!!
Information on Meetings
Monthly meetings from September thru April. Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon at McAllister Center (some road trips). Meeting subjects have included scroll saw techniques, chip carving, finishing, sanding procedures, sharpening, project planning, lathe work, cabinet construction, bowl carving, band saw boxes, jig and fixture construction, tours to shops, and many other subjects. Most of the meetings are conducted by members sharing their ideas and projects. For one Meeting each year, a professional presenter is brought in. This event is usually an additional fee to attend above the normal dues.
Club Dues
$30.00 Annually (September thru August). Anyone attending will join by paying $30.00.
Pro Presenters
Once annually a nationally known woodworking professional is brought in.
1992 - Ernie Conover - Hand Tool Joinery
1993 - Kelly Mehler - Table Saw Techniques
1994 - PBS Scott Phillips - Router Techniques
1995 - David Wright - Windsor Chair Making
1996 - Marc Adams - Joinery and Veneering
1997 - Tod Herrli - 18th Century Wood Plane Making
1998 - Tom Flack - Wood Turning Techniques
1999 – Nick Engler – Tips, Tricks, Techniques
2000 – Randall O’Donnell – Oval Foot Stool
2001 – David Wright – Furniture Making
2002 – Ernie Conover – Lathe & Hand Tools
2003 – Frank Klausz – Cabinetry
2004 – Dale Barnard – Mission-Style Chair
2005 – Nick Engler – Tool Shrine
2006 – Randall O’Donnell – Carving / Dovetailing / Lathework
2007 – Glen Huey – Tips, Tricks, Techniques, Jigs and Fixtures
2008 – Doug Stowe – Box Making
Perks-a-Plenty
Great door prizes every meeting. Everything from glue to clamps (A wise woodworker was once ask "How many clamps does a woodworker need?" He answered, "One more than he has.") There is also a yearly raffle for what is always a very fine item or tool. Not to mention a club discount at Rockler in Indianapolis.
Steering Committee Members
Jack Bogan, Dan Bollock, Pete Branson, Phil Conlon (Vice President), Scott Culver (President, Web Coordinator), Leon Dickson, Jim Harper, Bob Leavitt, Jim Leverenz, Dave Redlin, Mike Weber
WABASH VALLEY WOODWORKERS; P.O. BOX 6, LAFAYETTE, IN 47902