Chris and Brian introduced this month’s session on Profile Routing with a project to create a useful (and beautiful) router storage cabinet.
Aug 042023
Jul 112023
At our regular meeting for July members looked at all aspects of drawer design and construction as we returned to our current theme of Make a Table.
Members were given an excerpt from “Chest of Drawers” by Bill Hylton, an excellent overview of the subject, as well as a comprehensive range of videos and handouts.
Jun 122023
There were some great entries at our June woodwork photo competition.
The photo competition is intended for large or fixed items which could not be brought to the May competition, including items from our distance members.
Contributors were invited to present their items with a Powerpoint presentation, so further details are available for any member who could not attend on the day.
Here are the entries!
 Graham’s Range Trailer – 2nd Prize |
 Graham’s Ute Fitout |
 Ron’s Bed No.1 |
 Mick’s Desk – side view |
 Mick’s Desk – front |
 Ron’s Bed No.2 |
 Mike’s Queen Bed – 3rd Prize |
 Grant’s Lattice |
 Ian’s Workbench – 1st Prize |
 Peter’s Welding Bench – closed |
 Peter’s Welding Bench – open |
 Peter’s Workbench |
Well done everyone!
May 052023
We held our delayed December woodwork competition at our regular meeting in May.
This year members undertook judging in lieu of external judges.
Scoring was based on a simple allocation of points according to the number of entries in a category.
The categories were as follows:
- Indoor, including furniture, ornamental items and toys – excluding tables, desks & boxes
- Workshop and outdoor items
- Tables and desks
- Boxes
Prizes awarded were $50 (1st), $35 (2nd), and $20 (3rd) in each category.
And here are the entries!
 Chris’s Cutting Board – 1st prize |
 Hugh’s Clock |
 Peter’s Montessori Shapes |
 John’s Learning Tower – 2nd prize |
 Mick’s Puzzle |
 Trevor’s Learning Tower – 3rd prize |
 Chris’s Drum Sander – 1st prize |
 John’s Garden Bench – 2nd prize |
 Chris’s Glass Top Table – 1st prize |
 John’s Table – 2nd prize |
 Ron’s Table – 3rd prize |
 Chris’s Swing Lid Box – 1st prize |
 Ron’s Box #1 |
 Ron’s Box #3 – 3rd prize |
 Chris’s Box Open |
 Ron’s Box #3 Open |
 Mick’s Box |
 Hugh’s 16 Sided Box – 2nd prize |
 Ron’s Box #2 |
Well done everyone!
Apr 132023
Members had a very busy night at our regular meeting for April, looking at all aspects of veneering.
The evening began with a warm welcome by John, discussion on the May Competition, and an overview of the latest edition of the Australian Woodworker Magazine by Chris.
We then got straight into our first session on basic veneering.
Apr 132023
Our March meeting covered hardware connectors, pocket hole joinery, curved aprons and a whole lot more.
We began the evening with discussions by Chris and Bob on the March edition of the Australian Woodworker and a visit to the Railway Museum.
Brian then introduced members to a whole range of hardware connectors.
Trevor followed with a great presentation on Pocket Hole Joinery. Click on the picture below for a bit more information.
After tea break and the raffle draw Chris continued our theme of Tables with an introduction to Curved Aprons.
Apr 132023
We began our first meeting of 2023 with a remembrance and farewell of former member Peter Croker.
John then mentioned the club’s two page spread in the February issue of Australian Woodworker – grab a copy from your newsagent if you can.
Bob then showed members how to preserve the scales on Workcentre arms, and Chris showed us how to make a drill powered drum sander – there’s always something new to learn!
Chris continued with the main subject for the evening – Glue – truly a sticky subject!
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Oct 202022
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
7pm sharp
Stromlo Forest Scout Hall
Duffy
Agenda
1. Opening
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of the previous AGM
4. Matters arising
5. Minutes of the December 2023 Special General Meeting
6. Matters arising
7. President’s Report
8. Financial Report
9. Committee’s Annual Report
10. Election of Office Bearers
11. Election of Public Officer
12. Appointment of Reviewer of Accounts
13. Member Discussion
14. Close
May 262022
The Club had its own stall, and on display was the computer desk that Chris made. This is the prototype for the workshops we will be running after the Expo.
Feb 172022
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