Tidewater Woodworkers Guild
The Tidewater Woodworkers Guild is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the tools, equipment, processes, and procedures used in the art of fine woodworking. We are located in Southeastern Virginia, with meetings typically held at the Woodcraft store in Norfolk.
The Tidewater Woodworkers Guild members hold their main meeting every fourth Monday of each month except December, as well as informal gatherings on the second Monday of each month. We are a seasoned woodworking group that has been in existence since 1980. Currently, there are about 70 members. We welcome all skill levels; one can find a true mentor in practically every facet of woodworking within the guild.
Announcements
December 2023 Newsletter
December 2023 Newsletter Inside the December 2023 Newsletter • Upcoming Events • President’s Shavings • 2023 Recap • NASA Tour • Guild Member Projects/Challenges • PHP Bench Brigade Update • TWWWG Programs • Election of 2024 TWWWG Officers
July 2023 Newsletter
The July 2023 newsletter is now available. Check out this month’s stories, including: President’s Shavings A Small Shop Can Do Big Things Guild Member Projects Future Tool & Wood Sale The Bob Fenske Collection TWWWG Programs Building A Sam Maloof Inspired Rocker Chair – Part 6 How To Sell Products Online June Meeting Minutes Continue reading→
June 2023 Newsletter
The June 2023 newsletter is now available. Check out this month’s stories such as “Windmill Sawmill From The Netherlands”, “Finish Identification & LaserEngraving”, “The Bob FenskeTool &Wood Give-A-Way”, program notes and others.
Woodworking Tips
Take a Break
It’s season change, and with season change comes massive swings in humidity. There are two times when you should walk away from a project. First, after you’ve milled your wood. Don’t start your finish cuts for twenty four hours. Let the new ‘face’ of the wood acclimate. It may well move and could adversely effect... Continue reading→
Easy Router Joinery
Routing dadoes and grooves with a shopmade T-square works great. The setup is quick and easy. But most T-squares are usually made for a specific diameter of router bit. The auxiliary router base and T-square you see here solves that problem. This allows me to accurately position and rout four sizes of dadoes and grooves... Continue reading→
A Bit of Organization Goes a Long Way
When you’re working with small patterns, keeping track of bits and pieces is important. Use a gallon-sized zip top plastic bag. First, it will hold your pattern to the page desired, whether it’s folded, a magazine or a pattern book. It keeps dust and spatters off, as well. The bag will also hold small pieces,... Continue reading→