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Please follow us on Instagram (@WashWoodGuild). Use hashtag #WashWoodWork on your work to be featured on our page. If you like what you see and want to become a member, you can join the guild online. Our membership fee is only $30 per year.

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The guild held an estate tool sale on Saturday in The guild held an estate tool sale on Saturday in Chantilly, Virginia. The weather was perfect so we were able to setup tables outside for all the power tools, wood and hand tools. Thank you to all the volunteers who help organize this event.
Thank you to all the volunteers and tool buyers th Thank you to all the volunteers and tool buyers that made our Estate Tool Sale on Saturday so successful!
We are having an ESTATE TOOL SALE on Sat, April 19 We are having an ESTATE TOOL SALE on Sat, April 19 starting at 9am (900 Maple Ave E, Vienna, Virgina). 100's of Bridge City, Lie Neilsen and other tools. Details on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WashingtonWoodworkers

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Our March meeting consisted of several presentatio Our March meeting consisted of several presentations from our members for our semi-annual Show and Tell. Many thanks to participating members! We appreciate seeing your projects.
We had a great meeting and presentation last night We had a great meeting and presentation last night by Shea Alexander (Alexander Brothers). Full demonstration of building a three-legged hearth stool.
Our next meeting in February will feature a presen Our next meeting in February will feature a presentation by Shea Alexander on building a 3-legged hearth stool. Not a member, join today!
Many thanks to a great presentation from Joe Youch Many thanks to a great presentation from Joe Youcha at our January guild meeting on Boat Building Tips and Techniques. We had a large turnout and had many interesting discussions.
We hope everyone had a great time at our holiday p We hope everyone had a great time at our holiday party last Tuesday! Raffle prizes, election for 2025, great food, tool sales and great conversations! Looking forward to 2025.
We had a great presentation to the Guild on Tuesda We had a great presentation to the Guild on Tuesday by Dr. Brian Bond regarding water and its effect on wood (i.e., warping, cupping, expansion, cracking).
Great presentation to our members by David Hickson Great presentation to our members by David Hickson on saw sharpening tips and techniques. Lots of questions and discussion.
Many thanks to Oscar Fitzgerald for his outstandin Many thanks to Oscar Fitzgerald for his outstanding presentation and discussion last night to the guild on how furniture was made between 1650-1900.
The next WWG meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jul The next WWG meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The presentation will be “Applying Architectural Drafting Techniques in Woodworking Design” by Erica Frank.
We had a great Show & Tell session at our May meet We had a great Show & Tell session at our May meeting. Members either brought in examples of their work or showed their work via photos. Very informative!
At our monthly meeting and someone had this tool f At our monthly meeting and someone had this tool for sale. Anyone know what this is?  #unknownhandtool
We had a great visit to CP Johnson Lumber and Hard We had a great visit to CP Johnson Lumber and Hardwood Artisans in Culpeper last Saturday. Great turnout and a fun, interesting and informative visit.
Many thanks to Tina and JJ of @willowtreefurniture Many thanks to Tina and JJ of @willowtreefurnitureco for a fun presentation to the Guild on restoring furniture with paint and/or stain.
Our April 16, 2024 guild meeting will feature a pr Our April 16, 2024 guild meeting will feature a presentation on “Restoring Furniture” by the WIllow Tree Furniture Company.
We had a great presentation last night by Tom McLa We had a great presentation last night by Tom McLaughlin in adding value to woodworking projects. Lots of tips and techniques. Not a member of the guild?  Join us today!
Join us on March 27 (Wed) for “The Art of Chairm Join us on March 27 (Wed) for “The Art of Chairmaking" presentation by Tom McLaughlin”. In this full-day presentation, Tom will introduce and attempt to simplify the art of fine chairmaking which is considered by most to be the most challenging of woodworking projects. 

Cost is $50 for non-members (see special events page on our website in bio). Location: Nova Labs, Fairfax VA
Our March 26 meeting will be a presentation by Tom Our March 26 meeting will be a presentation by Tom McLaughlin and is titled “Ways to Distinguish and Add Value to your Work”.

In this presentation, Tom will describe approaches to design, added details, and small embellishments that can significantly distinguish and enhance your work. He will use illustrations drawn from his personal experiences with clients during his 30+ years building custom high-end commissioned furniture. Tom will also include examples derived from his a 25-year membership with the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association.
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