Edwardsville Woodworker's Club

Edwardsville Woodworker's Club The Edwardsville Woodworker's Club is a woodworker's club in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Illinois a

The Edwardsville Woodworker's Club meets every second Monday of the month at 7:00PM in the Glen Carbon, IL Senior Center behind the Glen Carbon Village Hall and next to the Glen Carbon Police Department.

08/10/2024

Fixture for slicing door stops.
My wife requested a door stop for her class room. Other teachers saw it and wanted one so I made a fixture which would save my fingers and allow repeatability.
Using old 2x4 cutoffs I can knock out a dozen door stops in just minutes. Door stop, anybody?

Highlights of todays saw day at Bill Cerny’s. Bookmatched Siberian elm in first picture. Second picture demonstrates vis...
05/02/2024

Highlights of todays saw day at Bill Cerny’s.
Bookmatched Siberian elm in first picture.
Second picture demonstrates visitors are always welcome!

I finished this Mickey-influenced recipe desk for Linda today. Its design evolved as more features were requested, which...
04/11/2024

I finished this Mickey-influenced recipe desk for Linda today. Its design evolved as more features were requested, which is why compromises are present.
The top is notched to fit around a staircase bracket which resulted in supports being inset. Then, drawers were requested after legs were tapered. Creativity was a partner in hanging those drawers.
Hard maple and walnut from On the Natural Edge in Edwardsville.

Hand cut dovetails, while challenging, can be rewarding, especially when one overlooks gaps and deems them presentable. ...
04/06/2024

Hand cut dovetails, while challenging, can be rewarding, especially when one overlooks gaps and deems them presentable. Since these are part of a desk in an obscure location the house, they will be deemed ‘good enough’ and perhaps invite better work next time.

A set of carved utensils made for a birthday gift. The second image shows how small the brands are that are burned into ...
11/20/2023

A set of carved utensils made for a birthday gift. The second image shows how small the brands are that are burned into the wood. The small size requires more precision and some clean up

07/22/2023

If anyone knows of a midi-lathe, something about 1hp & reversible, I have a friend who is looking to move up but doesn’t want to buy a full size machine-yet.
Thanks in advance
Kerry

Glue and clamps to work again. This time to make a couple of brackets to hold hummingbird feeders. Photo to right s...
05/22/2023

Glue and clamps to work again.
This time to make a couple of brackets to hold hummingbird feeders. Photo to right shows raw piece after release as well as one still clamped in form

The bench is complete and installed thanks to members Lewis Childs and Jim Rollins. Finishing touches included attaching...
05/05/2023

The bench is complete and installed thanks to members Lewis Childs and Jim Rollins.
Finishing touches included attaching the leg vise, boring bench dog holes, and applying a finish, which in these photos has yet to be done.
A shelf is also needed underneath to hide much of the debris scattered about the shop

The gantry & sling successfully lifted and turned the slab so that mortising could begin. Mortising took place in three ...
05/02/2023

The gantry & sling successfully lifted and turned the slab so that mortising could begin. Mortising took place in three steps. 1. Rough out with forstner bit. 2. Template rout to a pattern for smooth sides & ends ( not shown) 3. Chisel corners and remove waste.
Legs and stringers were then dry-fitted in preparation for anticipated turning over tomorrow

Club members Lewis and Jim assist in the construction of a gantry to lift and rotate the bench top for work on its under...
04/29/2023

Club members Lewis and Jim assist in the construction of a gantry to lift and rotate the bench top for work on its underside. Many folks advised to assemble a swarm of helpers to flip the slab but its weight and bulk dictate extra caution.

Help from members Lewis Childs and Jim Rollins to build a frame which will lift and rotate the heavy-as-can-be workbenc...
04/29/2023

Help from members Lewis Childs and Jim Rollins to build a frame which will lift and rotate the heavy-as-can-be workbench table. A cable from the top of the frame attached to a come-along should be able to lift the slab so that mortised can be cut into the bottom.

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157 N. Main Street
Glen Carbon, IL
62034

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+16186565040

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