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Sep
25
2019
Annual Meeting—2019
We had an outstanding Annual Meeting on Saturday, Sept 21, 2019.
The auction was back and was a big hit with over 100 registrations (bid cards) and pulling in a record $2,600+. John Siegel returned as the auctioneer. You can see a short video here. And thanks to all who worked to make this a success.
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Aug
28
2019
Aug
17
2019
IPG Meeting Summary & Photos from Session 5, 7/27/2019
- Session 5 will cover table top considerations and construction techniques. But first, we began this session with our first view and review of an assembled table frame with legs joined to the apron pieces. The legs are shaped and ready for light sanding. The back legs are attached with mortise and tenon joinery to both front and back apron parts. As described in Session 3, twin floating
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Intermediate Projects Group
Aug
16
2019
IPG Meeting Summary & Photos from Session 4, 7/06/2019
- Drawer Frame Component Layout - The drawer runners make one integrated piece for the drawer frame.
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Intermediate Projects Group
Aug
14
2019
Summer Trip to Andrew Pearce Bowls in Hartland, VT
Guild Summer Trip to the workshop of Andrew Pearce Bowls in Hartland, VT.
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Aug
06
2019
Guild Sponsored Awards at League of NH Craftsmen Fair—2019
The Guild sponsor two awards each year for Best in Wood Furniture and Best in Wood Turning. Judging is not done by the Guild.
This year's awards go to:
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Sunapee
Jun
06
2018
Aug
11
2017
Sunapee Photos—2017
The Guild sponsors woodworking demonstrations for the public at the League of NH Craftsmen’s Annual Fair in Sunapee each August. Items are made and sold through a raffle to raise money for the Guild Grant Program.
The League has a Living With Craft Exhibition for which the Guild awards prizes for "Best in Wood" and "Best Turned Piece."
Sunapee
Jun
21
2017
We Need You—Sunapee Fair 2017
We need you at one of our big and fun events of the year—the Guild’s tent at The League of NH Craftsman Fair.
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Sunapee
Aug
10
2016
Sunapee Photos—2016
The Guild sponsors woodworking demonstrations for the public at the League of NH Craftsmen’s Annual Fair in Sunapee each August. Items are made and sold through a raffle to raise money for the Guild Grant Program.
Sunapee
Aug
09
2015
Sunapee Photos—2015
The Guild sponsors woodworking demonstrations for the public at the League of NH Craftsmen’s Annual Fair in Sunapee each August. Items are made and sold through a raffle to raise money for scholarships and other activities.
Sunapee
Jul
05
2019
IPG Meeting Summary from Session 3 on 6/15/19
IPG 6/15/19 meeting summary – Demilune Table Project
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Intermediate Projects Group
Jun
27
2019
WFG Meeting 6/22/2019 Summary - Hand saw maintenance
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Woodworking Fundamentals Group
Jun
04
2019
Student Woodturning Competition a Stunning Success!
Holy WOW! Sixty (60!) students enjoyed a terrific woodturning day-out-of-school, complete with contemporary and traditional woodworking demonstrations, a farm tour and lots and lots of prizes!
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Granite State Woodturners
May
30
2019
Notes from IPG Meeting #2, May 18, 2019
1. After removing the bent laminated demilune table apron from the mold, Owain removes the sharp bumps of dried glue with a belt sander. The glue is too hard for saw blades or router bits.
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Intermediate Projects Group
May
17
2019
Notes from IPG meeting #1.
Session 1 - 04/27/2019
Demilune Table Project - Topics of discussion
Design process - see handout
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Intermediate Projects Group
Apr
29
2019
BIG 2017-18, Sessions 1-2 (Woodworking Fundamentals Group)
Beginner – Intermediate Group (BIG) Workshop Demonstration – 10/07/2017
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Woodworking Fundamentals Group
Sep
19
2014
Drills and skills
Why some educators are putting a new emphasis on woodworking class.
NEAWT
Sep
19
2014
Sep
19
2014
Power Tools In The Hands Of 5-Year-Olds
Seven-year-old Penelope Day needs both hands to pick up the power drill.
NEAWT