Last month we saw how two pieces of furniture were designed, created and delivered to the cabinet room.
This month we will learn how two different style cabinets are made. In this case European and Face Frame cabinets.
Charlie will share his knowledge on the the different style of cabinets and present the different types of hinges that can be used.
See you Thursday evening at 7.
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Members,
In our last meeting we discussed Paul Sellers’ and Frank Strazza’s (et. al). ultimate commission for two sideboards that now in the permanent collection at the White House. Yes, the White House. Frank and his apprentice Jonathon plan to visit us Thursday for our monthly meeting and present the work they created followed by a demonstration or two (time permitting).
Tell your woodworking friends. This will be a special presentation.
P.S. Take a look at the current Fine Woodworking magazine for a photo of Frank’s piece that was entered in the Texas Furniture Show.
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As discussed at the last meeting, we can not have our regular monthly meeting due to the holiday. However, we will have a informal meeting a week later on January 8th at the Ruiz Public Library Branch, This will be a meeting not to miss. Here is why.
John Economaki, president and founder of Bridge City Tool Works, will be in from Portland, Oregon for the Lie Nielsen Tools show event. John will present furniture design.
January 8 2009 - 7pm
Ruiz Public Library
(512) 974-7500
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This is just down the street from the Riverside ACC campus where the Lie Nielsen Hand Tool Event will take place Jan 9-10. Representatives from Lie Nielsen will also be at our informal meeting!
Special thanks to Cory Krug for arranging the location and speaker.
See you next week and Happy New Year!
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Frank Strazza will be our guest for our December meeting this Thursday. Frank has had several winning pieces at the Texas Furniture Makers Show including this year’s writing desk entry. Frank will detail the construction of his pieces and demonstrate some of the finer details that we might choose to include in our project.
By the way. The Texas Furniture Makers Show ends Saturday afternoon. Don’t miss it!
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