Our membership reflects a cross section of woodworking interests and skill levels - both hobbyist and professional. This is an open (not exclusive) club; anyone interested in woodworking is encouraged to attend, ask questions, become a member, join in discussions and enjoy the experience.
Our members come from all around the Los Angeles area
and, of course, all are very welcome.
Next meeting
Thursday, August 19th
7:00pm
(Location: See link to map below)
Newsletter for August:
Next Program:
August:
Allan Boardman, a woodworker extraordinaire. Small work in a very big way. See picture inset.
Upcoming Programs
August 19 – Jigs, fixtures and appliances. If you don't know the differences, you'll want to see this. If you do know the difference, you will still want to see the practical and creative ways these things can work in your projects! September 16 – Lon Schleining on the Jefferson writing desk October 21 – Chuck Nickerson on making post-and-rung chairs November 18 – Annual toy contest December 16 – Annual holiday banquet
WHAT KIND OF WOOD IS THAT?
By Ed Sheanin
One way to answer that question, is to go to: The Wood Explorer, at
http://www.thewoodexplorer.com It claims to be "The Internet's most
comprehensive database on the world's commercial wood species.
Now covering 5,000 species and counting. Free. Interactive.
Explore!" Interesting site!
The Back Fence
Member personal news and announcements
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM,
at the Balboa Park Sports Complex, Gym Building, at 17015 Burbank Blvd, Encino
(just west of Balboa Blvd). Click here for a Google map for its location.
