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June 2018
August 2018
Annual MWG Picnic (Members Only)
Members bring a dish.
Find out more »September 2018
MWG Theater “Sam Maloof”
Free Popcorn
Find out more »Chip Carving
Speaker: John Sabina John is a member of Metro Carvers. He will demonstrate Chip Carving with some emphasis on application to furniture.
Find out more »October 2018
MWG Theater “Sharing Secrets, Methods of Work ” by Marc Adams
"Sharing Secrets, Methods of Work", shows over 100 different methods of work that will surely make the process of woodworking easier for you..
Find out more »Turning
Speaker: Ray Fraze. He will demonstrate Lathe Turning. Ray is a master turner. Don’t miss this one.
Find out more »November 2018
MWG Theater-“Finishing Techniques” Marc Adams
Marc Adams answers all your questions about finishes, how they work, and how to apply them. Check out the DVD Library on the website, under "Photo" and look for DVD library. Marc Adams "Finishing Techniques" is No. 425
Find out more »Various, Round Robin
Round Robin program includes: Clay Bolduc--Box Making, Tony Gigliotti--Tool Maintenance, Pete Goddard--Scroll Saw, Bill Rigstad--1/2 blind dovetails, Ken Wolf--Using the “Drill Doctor” to sharpen drills, and Bill Gayde--Video of Fox Run Hobby Shop
Find out more »December 2018
” MWG Theater” for December is “Master Your Bandsaw”
The " MWG Theater" for December is "Master Your Bandsaw" Marc Duginske shows you how to precisely tune and accurately use your bandsaw to achieve optimum performance.
Find out more »Xmas Meeting (Members and Spouses) “Old Time Radio”
Speaker: Al Eicher
Find out more »January 2019
MWG Theater “Mastering Woodworking Machines”
Mark Duginske shows how to achieve zero-frustration, complete-control woodworking with machines.
Find out more »Shaker Box Making
Jim Kudej will demonstrate Shaker Box Making.
Find out more »February 2019
March 2019
MWG Theater “Joinery” by Marc Adams”
Marc Adams Joinery illustrates the basic ways of joining wood, selecting a joint and what joints to use.
Find out more »April 2019
MWG Theater “Router Joinery” by Gary Rogowsk
In "Router Joinery" Gary Rogowski shows how routers can be used to cut a wide variety of joints quickly and accurately. He demonstrates how to set up both hand-held and table-mounted routers for joinery operations.
Find out more »How to Make Band Saw Boxes and Passive Amplifiers
Ragnar Bergethon will demonstrate how to make band saw boxes and passive amplifiers.
Find out more »May 2019
MWG Theater “Cabinets” by Mark Adams
"Cabinets" Mark Adams - Cabinet Making takes you through the design and layout of both kitchen and furniture cabinets as well as the build process
Find out more »Tool Sharpening
-Sharpening Work Stations -Sharpening Carving Tools presented by Ed Stuckey -Water Stones presented by Ed Thomas -Join Tec Jig presented by Clay buldoc
Find out more »June 2019
Visit Yankee Air Museum
AN INVITATION TO THE YANKEE AIR MUSEUM AT WILLOW RUN Spend a day at the Yankee Air Museum and enjoy a guided tour of the museum at 11:30 a.m. followed by a 45 minute historic film of Willow Run at about 12:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the gift shop entrance. (North side of building) Please have your tickets in hand before 11:30 a.m. You are welcome to come early and/or stay until closing to further explore the museum.…
Find out more »August 2019
Annual MWG Picnic (Members Only)
Swap Meet Noon to 1:00pm and Members bring dish to be shared.
Find out more »September 2019
MWG Theater “Reparing Furniture” by Bob Flexner
Bob Flexner demonstrates straightforward techniques you can use to achieve professional results in reparing furniture..
Find out more »Making Electric Guitars
Lee Calkins will demonstrate the process, tooling and production of a solid body electric guitar. .
Find out more »October 2019
MWG Theater “Sanding and Finishing Hardwood Floors” by Don Bollinger
Don Bollinger shows how to get professional results when finishing a hard wood floors.
Find out more »Jigs & Fixtures
Various Jigs & Fixtures presented by Guild Members
Find out more »November 2019
Finishing
Presented by Tim Puro
Find out more »January 2020
MWG Theater… “Chairmaking Techniques” by Jeff Miller
Jeff Miller demystifies the art of chair making. He shows how to build three chair styles: framed, post and rung and chairs with plank seats.
Find out more »Ragnar Bergethon will demonstrate various JOINERY methods.
Short synopsis: To provide an overview of the primary joinery types used in furniture and small box construction for strength and beauty. The program will also provide samples of the different joinery types and methods for making the joints both with hand tools and with power tools
Find out more »February 2020
MWG Theater: Measuring Furniture for reproduction
"Measuring Furniture for reproduction" Phil Lowe shows you how to take measurements of an existing piece, create a set of plans, and then reproduce the piece in your workshop.
Find out more »Member Shop photos-Design, Layout and usage
Speaker: Various members
Find out more »March 2020
MWG Theater: Furniture Making Techniques Part 1 by Marc Adams
"Furniture Making Techniques" Part 1 by Marc Adams, Marc will take you through furniture making techniques and show different ways of making furniture. He will discusses simple ways to design furniture and the process of woodworking.
Find out more »Jigs and Tools
Speaker: Members will discuss the pros and cons of Jigs/Tools that they have made or purchased. Jigs and Tools - member presentations: 1. Fred Ball homemade drum sander 2. Dave McCagg project fixture 3. Steve Vaerten marquetry tools 4. Dan Holowicki table top mini bench 5. Rich Herbert inlay jigs and tools 6. Bill Rigstad horizontal router 7. Ken Wolf dowel maker; light duty clamp 8. Jerry Romito GRR-Ripper push block by Micro Jig
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELLED Showcase of Skills by Members CANCELLED
CANCELLED Speaker: Various members
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELLED Rockler Demo’s
Speaker: Rockler
Find out more »June 2020
Live Remote Woodworking Seminar by Tom McLaughlin
Speaker: Tom McLaughlin- Nationally famous furniture craftsman. Read about Tom in the June Newsletter, and visit his website: www.epicwoodworking.com Project: Walnut writing table with curly maple floating top (photo above). Tom will demonstrate design, drawing, patterns, joinery, shaping, detailing and assembly. MWG Members will receive a private Email with details on how to access the Event. You need: A device with an internet connection (smart phone, tablet, laptop, pc, smart TV, etc), and a browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE, etc).
Find out more »August 2020
Cancelled – COVID-19 Annual MWG Picnic (Members and Spouses Only)
Swap Meet Noon to 1:00pm and Members bring dish to be shared.
Find out more »September 2020
Professional woodworker Home Gallery Fine Furniture Tour
Speaker:Will Stanford
Find out more »October 2020
Titebond – 5 Steps to Wood Gluing
Speakers: Bob Behnke -Professional Titebond Rep
Find out more »November 2020
Techniques for Building a Chest of Drawers
Tom McLaughlin Live Video Seminar 1/2 day
Find out more »December 2020
January 2021
Titebond – “Wood Science” Rescheduled from 1/10
Speaker: Bob Behnke - Professional Titebond Rep
Find out more »February 2021
Youtube Virtual Woodworking Tour
Speaker: Jerry Romito The presentation will feature a collection of 15 short YouTube videos from 10 different woodworking experts. The topics will be of interest to all members, ranging from beginner to advanced.
Find out more »March 2021
April 2021
Introduction to Carving Demo
Speaker: Mary May
Find out more »May 2021
Building a Craftsman Style Side Chair
Speaker: (Berg) Ragnar Bergethon
Find out more »June 2021
Field Trip: Tour of Ford Piquette Plant
Covid masks are required, and there will be social distancing. PLEASE NOTE: We need a head count of those attending, so please reply to the invite email if you plan to attend.
Find out more »July 2021
August 2021
Annual MWG Picnic (Members Only)
Annual MWG Picnic - Aug. 15th ,2021 Where: Royal Oak VFW Park Bring a dish to Pass, Guild to supply chicken, hotdogs, pop, water, horseshoes
Find out more »September 2021
October 2021
Dust Collection for Woodshops
Presenter: Bill Pentz The effects of airborne dust are serious, and in his power point Bill will show us the problems and solutions that we should consider. Learn more than you can imagine about Dust Collection at our October Virtual meeting. Renowned Dust Collection expert, Bill Pentz, will give us all the ins and outs about the best techniques to maintain a dust free work environment. Whether you are new to woodworking or an expert, join our virtual meeting.
Find out more »November 2021
Selecting 5 Favorite Tools by Colin Knecht and Members Favorites
Presenter: Colin Knecht Topic: Selecting 5 Favorite Tools - Expensive vs. Budget (~ 1 hour) MWG members will show their favorite tools.
Find out more »Monthly Brunch
Join us for a brunch with some of the members to discuss woodworking problems or anything else that comes up. Please note the change in meeting time. Meeting at Georges Coney Island , Northville
Find out more »December 2021
Monthly Brunch
Join us for brunch with some of the members to discuss woodworking problems or anything else that might come up. The meeting is at Georges Coney Island, Northville. See the map for specific directions.
Find out more »January 2022
Woodworking Design in 3D CAD
This is a can't miss event. Dave McCagg will show how Ken Wolf's jig for painting toy bodies was transformed into a 3D parametric solid and subsequent detailed drawings. Also Dave will discuss how the 3D model can be printed on a 3D printer. Due to Covid transmissions this will be a Zoom meeting.
Find out more »February 2022
Showcase of Skills
This is always a favorite as members showcase some of their creations. These will be shown in a power point with the presenters describing the build process, special features, and techniques used. They might also share the source of inspiration for their work.
Find out more »March 2022
Project Building Highlights
Dan Holowicki and Larry Last will present their variations on the traditional 6-panel chest. Don will show us his version of The Anarchist's Tool Chest from a design by Chris Schwarz. Larry will show how he copied his barn-builder grandfather's tool chest, as well as a child's toy chest. Also Jerry Romito will discuss his smaller jewelry boxes with curved veneered tops. So something for everyone. This will be an interesting meeting to show the various design and construction techniques.…
Find out more »April 2022
Making Art with a Wood Lathe
Vince Hellmann and Mike Foydel of the Detroit Area Wood Turners will give a presentation on woodturning and their experience making art using the wood lathe. Their collective work is very impressive! This is an impressive presentation; don't miss this one which will be a Zoom meeting.
Find out more »May 2022
Pipe Organ Restoration by Dave Wigton
Is your pipe organ in need of repair? Member Dave Wigton, a professional pipe organ restorer, restores pipe organs of all sizes all over the USA and will be joining us to discuss what it takes to keep them in good working order. Dave, will give an overview of the mechanics and physics of pipe organs, with emphasis to woodworkers. He will include photos and a working model for illustration. An interesting question would be how pipe organs and restoration…
Find out more »June 2022
Selfridge Air Museum Trip
What kid doesn't want to fly an airplane, let alone a fighter jet? Selfridge has 3 simulators (non-functional) that you can sit in and dream. Also they have cutaway jet engines, a Merlin engine, a Warthog Gatling gun and other large machine guns. In the compound outside there are about 30 airplanes, some of which you can enter. In the repair shop they have a Sherman tank and Corsair WWII airplane that is being restored. This will be a fun…
Find out more »August 2022
Annual picnic
This is our annual picnic at the VFW park in Royal Oak. Bring a dish to pass the club will provide soft drinks and chicken. Also there are door prizes and a swap meet. So bring some tools or wood or anything else you would like to find a good home for or to sell. This is a nice informal event join us if you can.
Find out more »September 2022
Jigs and Fixtures
This is our popular jigs and fixtures meeting, These fixtures are either purchased or shop made and the pros and cons of each are discussed. There is always a good variety of jigs and fixtures. The actual time is 2pm but come early if you want to help us set up the chairs and socialize. Also after 4 we put the chairs etc. back to their original locations. This is always a fun presentation.
Find out more »October 2022
Early American Period Ladies’ Table
Ed Stuckey will demonstrate construction details, including types of wood, veneers, banding, and stringing, on a pair of recently-built Thomas Seymour Ladies' Work Tables (1810-1820). As described by scholars, these tables were objects of visual pleasure and an expression of women's leisure and refined needlework skills. This meeting is scheduled at the Livonia Community Center in the dining room.
Find out more »November 2022
Reproductions of Three Period Pieces by Steve Lash
Long-time Guild member Steve Lash will present details of 3 of his period furniture reproduction pieces: 1. A Baltimore brickwork stack laminate cellarette made of mahogany with amboyna and satinwood veneers. A cellarette is a small cabinet designed to hold bottles of wine or spirits. 2. A late 18th-century ebonized pearwood mantle clock to contain a Keininger’s 250th Mozart Anniversary clock movement that played Mozart’s A Little Night Music. The clock won the 2018 National Association of Watch and Clock…
Find out more »January 2023
Presentation on, resin impregnation process, CAD math data to make a 3D race car & Building a tall case period clock
Our speaker for Sunday's January 8 meeting, Dan Reahard, just informed us that he is ill and will not be able to attend the meeting. We wish him a speedy recovery. However, the meeting will take place as scheduled - with a new group of presentations. - Ken Wolf will demonstrate the resin impregnation process. - Dave McGagg will demonstrate the CAD process to create a race car drawing for the toy program. - Dale Ausherman will present his process…
Find out more »February 2023
Capabilities of the CNC Router for Your Workshop
Jammey Lewis of Rockler in Novi will show us the capabilities of the CNC Router. Learn to make 3D wood carvings, laser engravings, and carved plastics using VCarve Pro software - the industry standard on a CNC machine. Jammey will show us how to set up files to make basic shapes and text, how to import logos/images, layout, and toolpaths, along with basic work holding, machine set up and bit selection Learn the tips and tricks, products and materials that…
Find out more »March 2023
Next Level Woodworking Skills
This is our annual all day seminar this year with Mike Belzowski Mike will demonstrate multiple ways to bend wood including lamination and tapered laminations, steam bending, kerf bending and vacuum forming techniques. Mike also will present veneering basics and beyond including vacuum press gluing strategies, parquetry basics and scroll saw bevel techniques. How to choose glue types for various vacuum pressing applications and alternative book matching methods are also planned. This all day event will include an on-site lunch…
Find out more »April 2023
Making bowls on a band saw – by Larry Buettner
Larry Buettner has been making beautiful bowls for many years using a band saw and sanding instead of a lathe, and to look at them you cannot tell the difference. He will explain his process by showing sample glue-ups and segments, along with showing a variety of finished bowls. He may also share some tales about his time as a member of the famous Greenville Woodworkers Guild in South Carolina.
Find out more »May 2023
The Joys of Scroll Sawing
The presenters are; Pete Godard, Vince Choraszewski and Neal Hoegemeyer . They will present a cross reference of how to use moderate, medium and professional machines When the band saw cannot make tight curves or perform fretwork, reach for the scroll saw. Our team of accomplished scroll sawers will explain how to select the best scroll saw, blades and accessories for your needs. They will then demonstrate how to use the scroll saw for fret work, intarsia, marquetry, inlays and…
Find out more »June 2023
Henry Ford II High School wood shop tour
This is our annual guild field trip. It will be interesting to see the Henry Ford High school wood shop. The tour will be hosted by shop teacher Chris Davis. This shop has become world famous for building custom paddle boards for high profile people, including CEO's, business owners, and celebrities such as Richard Branson, Ty Pennington and Kenny Chesney. It is not your traditional wood shop and you will want to see it. I hope to see you there!
Find out more »August 2023
Annual Picnic
What: Annual MWG Picnic for members, family, and friends. Where: VFW Park in Royal Oak (at Lincoln and Campbell). Covered shelter. When: Sunday August 13, 2023, Noon - 4:00 pm Info: Swap meet Noon - 1:00 pm. Bring some tools or wood or anything else that you would like to sell or give away. Bring a dish to be shared. Guild will provide fried chicken, pop, and water. This is a nice informal event. Join us if you can. This…
Find out more »September 2023
Show case of skills
Our next monthly meeting is the annual Showcase of Skills meeting on Sunday September 10, at 1:00 pm at the Livonia Senior Center. This is often regarded as our most interesting meeting, where members, from beginners to experts, have the opportunity to present their projects for all to see. So please plan ahead for what you would like to bring. Now I would like to explain a few things about the presentations. Long-time members who have brought their stand-by projects…
Find out more »October 2023
Hand Carving
Dan Reahard will demonstrate how to hand carve.
Find out more »November 2023
Jigs and Fixtures
This is our annual election time Also various members will show their jigs and fixtures that will definitely improve our woodworking. Also this is the meeting where we all bring our hand made toys for the Detroit Children's Hospital. There are prizes for various categories. This is a very interesting meeting and the last one of the year since we do not have a December meeting.
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