September meeting: Spice cabinet and entertainment center projects, and how chipbreakers work

CJWA is coming back from its summer vacation with a bang. The September meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 12, and will feature two excellent projects and a fascinating video. Robert Hemsen will discuss the spice box that he built.

Marc Gaertner will talk about this entertainment center that he made. And Wilbur Pan will be showing an interesting video of how chipbreakers work in planes. Hope to see you there!

19th century woodworking demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm

There is a free demonstration on 19th century woodworking and hand tools at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel on Saturday, August 4, from 1:00-3:00 PM. This is part of the summer programs sponsored by the Monmouth County Park Sysem. More information can be found on the Monmouth County Park System website.

Fine Woodworking Live registration discount for CJWA members

The Fine Woodworking Live conference will be held on August 2-5, 2012, at SUNY New Paltz, located two hours north of New York City. CJWA is very happy to announce that CJWA members will be eligible for a $100 discount off the registration for the conference if you register before July 9.

To take advantage of this offer, register for Fine Woodworking Live by phone at 888-304-6051, and tell the representative that you are a member of the Central Jersey Woodworkers Association. The $100 discount is off the current published price for the conference ($449.95) and/or the conference-banquet combo ($529.95). The discount is not available for online registrations, and is open for CJWA members only.

More information on the Fine Woodworking Live conference, including a schedule of classes and events, and a list of presenters and exhibitors, is available at the Fine Woodworking Live website. 

June meeting: Brusso hinges

Did you know Brusso Hardware is located right here in New Jersey? Well now you do. Our June meeting will feature a presentation from the folks at Brusso Hardware. Installing hinges can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of any project. We will learn techniques and tips on how to get the most out of your hardware. And if you’ve made a project using Brusso hardware, please feel free to bring it in to show how you incorporated Brusso hardware into your project.

We will also have updates from the veneered box and Shaker table group build projects. And Matt Greco will talk about the completion of his cupboard.

One housekeeping note: please return all library items at the June meeting so that they can be inventoried over the summer.

CJWA Member Exhibition

The 2012 CJWA Member Exhibition was a great success, with 28 projects being brought in to show.

The winner of the Lie-Nielsen 9-1/2 block plane giveaway for members who entered the exhibition was Paul Dzioba.

The winner of the wine bottle holder contest was Sung Soo Youm, and he won a pair of Ashley Iles skew chisels.

Here is Sung’s very unique take on a wine bottle holder. Sung explained that you need to hold more than the bottle. You also need a corkscrew and a glass, and his holder holds both.

Thanks to all the CJWA members who brought a project to display, and thanks again to Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and Frank Vucolo for their generosity in donating the block plane and skew chisels for the exhibition.

More photos from the exhibition can be seen in the members gallery area.