Make pattern from print of Humming Bird parts by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut pattern to shape. Pattern can also be made from mylar or 1/8″ masonite
Draw shapes on wood surface.
Saw body from 3/4″ lumber (sand sides smooth). Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.
Saw wings from 1/4″ plywood or hardboard. Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.
Saw tail from 1/8″ plywood or hardboard. Fill any voids, cracks or knot holes with filler.
Sand curved surfaces with an disc or spindle sander to smooth. Smooth all sharp edges with a 1/8″ round over bit .
Glue wings and tail to body and align as shown. Use pin nailer or brads to keep pieced aligned until glue dries.
Rub your hands over the entire assembly to make sure there are not sharp edges or points. Remove with sandpaper if any are found.
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Instructor: Dave Gronefeld Prerequisites: NONE Description: Taking the safety course is required for any member who wishes to use the shop. Safe operation of equipment [...]
Instructor: Dan Coleman Description: A simple, nearly foolproof method for band saw tuneup. Align and Tension the Blade. Setting the Side Guides and the [...]
2023 will be the fourth time that the St. Louis Woodworkers Guild is instituting a series of short and focused classes on individual tools/techniques. Each [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Executive board meets on the second Thursday of each month (except December) to handle business of the Guild. Committee Chairmen and other activity leaders are [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
All members and visitors are welcome to attend on the third Thursday of each month (except December). Updates on guild activities, members “Show and Tell” [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
The Guild is repeating this class which is intended for beginner woodworkers. These classes will be 1 hour duration and will be presented by Shop [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Guild members that have taken the safety course may use the shop. Bring your membership card, safety glasses, materials, and check in with the Safety [...]
Instructor: Dave Gronefeld Prerequisites: NONE Description: Taking the safety course is required for any member who wishes to use the shop. Safe operation of equipment [...]