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The Wood Rack
May 2000
Volume 11, Number 9

President's Message
Secretary's Report
Mario Rodriguez: Planing difficult woods
Note's From The Program Committee
Seminar Report: John Gray of Stickley Furniture Manufacturing Co.

A Call for Articles for Print & World Wide Web
Tool Review: 'Vortex' Brad Point Bits
Membership Report
LIWC Member Profile: Armor Products

 

June 3&4: It's almost here, and thanks to a great show committee we will be producing a first quality woodworking show. There is still plenty to be done, and we are calling on all members to step up and help out. Volunteers are needed in all areas. It is VERY important to have job assignments well in advance of the show. Please contact Charlie James, 739-2443 or Brian Monks, 582-9027 to receive job and time assignments.

Seminars and Demonstrations
Seminars and demonstrations will be going on all day Saturday and Sunday.

Confirmed special guest speakers are Ian Kirby, Sal Marino, Bill Boxer (Apollo), and Doug Kenney.

We will have 10 seminars each day and continuous demonstrations by the following organizations:

  • Long Island Woodcarvers
  • Long Island Woodturners
  • Long Island Woodworkers

In addition, Mario Rodriguez will be at the Lie Nielsen booth both days.

Other events include:

  • Toy Workshop (Wood has been donated by J&A Lumber of Ronkonkoma.
  • Tool Garage Sale
  • Craft area

See last month's newsletter for more information.

Look for final details in next month's newsletter, and check our website frequently for updates.

Vendor Area:
We expect to have a full house on show day. Remember: Save your dollars and support our vendors. The success of our show depends upon your participation. The product selection will be diversified and covers all aspects of woodworking. Here is a partial list of exhibitors and product lines for our upcoming show. Check our website for an up-to-date listing.

Antique Tool Wear In-Line Industries
Constantine's Quality Vakuum Products
U.S. Mahogany Long Island Woodcarvers
Ridge Carbide Dynamite Tools
Kreg Jigs Jet Equipment
Peels Plus Porter Cable
Forrest Blades Long Island Woodturners
Fisch Lakeshore Hardwoods
Apollo Legacy Woodworking
Hegner Hardwood Warehouse
Kehoe Jigs Lie-Nielsen
Cambium Press R.B.I.
International Wood Collectors Society Handi Disc/Handi Bits
Bob Dedrick Presents Powercrafters
+ many others

June 7:
Don't miss the LIWC Annual Picnic.

 

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In the Spotlight

LIWC December Newsletter - Now Available within the members section.
 
Steve Eftimiades' tool box was featured in Fine Woodworking magazine
 
Ed Kelle's Coral Bowl was featured in Woodcraft, Woodwork and Fine Woodworking magazines
 
LIWC Show featured in WAD Newsletter
"Long Island Woodworking Show"
LIWC in Newsday March 30, 2006
"Carving a new generation of woodworkers"

LIWC Members in Newsday January 12, 2006
"For the truly serious, work spaces that rival the rest of the house"

LIWC In Newsday July 7,2005
"Dispose of old tools with the Woodworkers Club"
Long Island Woodworkers Club Has Made Small Rockers For Children With Health Or Need Problems. If you know of anyone who can benifit contact scostel@optonline.net

 

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