September meeting: CNC techniques for woodworking

At the September CJWA meeting, Rainer Schmidt gave an interesting talk on CNC machinery and how it can be applied to woodworking, and how to put together your own CNC setup.  He brought in a small milling machine, a controller, and a computer with the software that controls the CNC process.  Although technical difficulties unfortunately didn’t allow him to demonstrate his setup, he was able to show how the process of designing a workpiece on a computer ultimately leads to the finished product.

David White also gave some insight about his experiences with CNC machinery in his woodworking, for both business and for himself.

Finally, Marc Gaertner showed a porch swing that he made.  Marc talked about the joinery involved, and about how challenging it was to precisely cut the joints for the back vertical stretcher pieces because of the curve of the top rail.  Because of the curve, every piece had to be individually fitted. 

 

September meeting: CNC techniques for woodworking

CJWA meetings are back from their summer vacation!  The September CJWA meeting will be at 7 PM on Tuesday, Sept.  7 at the church and will be on CNC techniques as they apply to woodworking.  CNC may sound like an expensive, exotic way to work, but it may be a lot more simple than you may think.

Please note that the meeting date has been shifted from our usual second Wednesday of the month due to the Rosh Hashanah holiday.  See you there!

Birdhouse parts made

The birdhouse kit making session at Jeff Brown’s shop was a success.  Here are some pictures of the nights production.  Thanks to everyone who helped out!  It is contributions like these from club members that keeps CJWA running.

Birdhouse making session for CJWA

As many of you know, selling birdhouse kits has been a major source of fundraising for our club.  Of course, the kits have to be made.  We are having a get together tomorrow night, Aug. 24 at 7 PM at Jeff Brown’s shop to help make the parts for the birdhouse kits.  All are welcome.

Jeff is located at 13 Birch Hill Road, Freehold, NJ 07728.  For questions or more information, call him at 732-522-0437.

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Woodworking classes in Bridgewater starting Sept. 21

CJWA member Michael Melofchik of Dream Forest Studios again will be teaching a series of woodworking classes aimed at the beginning woodworker through The Jointure for Community Adult Education. Each class consists of two weekly 1-1/2 hour sessions, and tuition is only $49 for each class. Information on the series can be found on The Jointure’s website. The classes will be held at the Bridgewater Raritan Middle School in Bridgewater, and the series starts on Sept. 21.

The Jointure has been providing adult education classes in Somerset County for over 80 years.  You can get more information and register for the classes online at The Jointure’s website.