June 10 Virtual Meeting 7PM

Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 7PM.  This meeting will again be held virtually using the “Zoom” meeting platform.  We will proudly host guest artist / teacher Bob Van Dyke.  

After 18 years as an award-winning chef Bob left the business to begin a career in woodworking and teaching. Furniture making had provided an outlet to the pressures of the restaurant business until 1993 when Van Dyke started the Harris Enterprise School of Fine Woodworking. In seven years of operation the school gained national exposure and recognition.

In 2000 he formed a business partnership to open the Manchester, Conn. Woodcraft store and the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking. In addition to teaching, Van Dyke continues to build commission furniture pieces and new projects for upcoming classes.

Bob will share with us his method of creating a couple of different styles of Federal Fan Inlay to complement your piece.  He will discuss the process in cutting, sand shading, and installing this inlay.

Also on tap, CJWA member Matt Greco,  will share with us the bedroom furniture he made.  Matt is a resourceful and productive member who has built much of the furniture in his house.  

Please note that the CJWA is still accepting new members and there is still time to become a member and participate in this very interesting and informative meeting.  Just contact us and one of our officers will assist you in the process.

May 13th 2020 Virtual Meeting, 7pm

 Greetings everyone, this months meeting for the Central Jersey woodworkers association will be a virtual meeting  for our paid members only. 

      Mike Mascelli will be our first presenter. Mike is an accomplished finisher and upholsterer and will show us traditional methods of upholstering a seat cushion.

Our second presenter will be Charles (Chuck) Bender.  Chuck is one of the most highly regarded furniture makers in the country and the founder of the Acanthus Workshop.  Chuck will give a 45 minute interactive presentation on Three Centuries of Furniture Design, sharing with us the stylistic differences, tools  and methods that brought about the changes in furniture from late 17th Century to Early 20th Century.  Chuck will be giving his presentation live from his workshop in Jim Thorpe, PA.  We should have another interesting virtual meeting.

Please note that the CJWA is still accepting new members and there is still time to become a member and participate in this very interesting and informative meeting.  Just contact us and one of our officers will assist you in the process.

April 15, 2020 Meeting at the church is Cancelled

Our April 15 2020 meeting will be a virtual meeting for current members only.  Until the restrictions on large gatherings are over the CJWA will hold its meetings virtually.  Please check back with us for further updates.  Thank you.

Our next meeting is currently scheduled for April 15 2020 at 7 PM

     Usually we have our meetings on the second Wednesday of the month, however due to the Passover holiday we have moved our meeting to the following week which is April 15.  

     As we all know, the coronavirus has created a dangerous situation for all of us .   That being said, we are really not sure when we will be able to hold meetings again.  It is our number one priority that our members and their families stay safe.   As more information becomes available we will further advise our membership regarding future meetings.  So please check your emails and check this website, and we hope to be back together as soon as possible.  Stay safe!

OUR NEXT MEETING IS MARCH 11, 2020 AT 7:00 pm

For the March meeting, we will again have 4 club members presenting their projects.

Jim Braun – Small Shaker wall cabinet built with hand tools

Robert Hemsen – Reproduction of an Escherick Ladder

Rich Hyers – Previous projects and his experience with his WW business

Jason Stark- Large Maple Cabinetmakers 300 lbs workbench.

     Last month we had a great meeting where our members showed their talents and this month looks like we will have another.

Don’t forget that this weekend is the woodworking show, and we will be there representing the CJWA.  Stop by the booth and say hello.