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Rockwood School District Toy Build
This year’s toy kit assembly by 80 fifth graders at the Westbridge Elementary School in Ballwin was a great success. The kids assembled kits which the Guild provided for donation to one of our hospital partners, and then they assembled a race car to take home with them.
A BIG THANKS to the Kit Makers and Volunteer Supervisors!!!
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THIS MONTH’S PROGRAM
(In-Person Presentation and Livestream)
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Christmas in June
Facilitated by
Bob Ryan
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Examples of Christmas projects that Members build in their shop.
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Building an Heirloom Bedroom Set in the Mission Style
with
Dan Lender
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Dan arrived with an array of jigs and test setups he had developed throughout the design and construction phases of the projects. His precision mortising jig for the router was particularly noteworthy.
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Bob Kastigar manned the Cap and Apron sale table at the May meeting and will be at the June meeting also. Aprons are priced at $40 and Caps at $20.While cash is the preferred method of payment, checks or credit cards might be accepted if the Treasurer is present.
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Crafted for durability, these items are ideal for daily use in the shop or when representing the Guild at events, such as the woodworking show.
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First Annual Faust Park Art Fair
ITEMS and HELP WANTED:
Member-made items are needed for the Guild’s booth at the First Annual Faust Park Art Fair being held August 24, 2024 from 10 am – 4 pm.
We are hoping to get at least 100 items to sell with funds received going to the Guild and benefitting our Community Service projects. Every month we see amazing talent from members, and we want to showcase them. No item is too small or too big.
Examples (partial list) of items that we believe will sell well include:
Cutting Boards Tables
Salt and Pepper Mills Trays
Charcuterie Boards Boxes
Ornaments Puzzles
Bowls Whimsical Woods Items
Pens Toys
So we can keep track of inventory, please plan on registering and identifying what and how many items you’d like to contribute at our next meeting or send a message to David Gronefeld or me. Members should plan on bringing their items to the June, July and August meetings.
We also need 8-10 volunteers to man the booth in 2-hour shifts, plus set up and tear down.
If you have any questions about the event or your ideas for items, let David or me know.
Vickie Berry
David Gronefeld
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Leo Weisman showed a novel way to shake cans of spray paint using a multipurpose vibrating tool and a
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can holder fabricated from a piece of pvc pipe. He wedged the cans in the pipe with wooden shim stock.
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Lee Wandell crafted boxes from leftover pieces of spalted maple, sycamore, and walnut.
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Dave Christoff presented his scroll art fretwork, featuring depiction of a steam train that used to be commonly seen in the west.
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Bob Danner shared details about a project that began with three chairs and expanded into a six-chair dining set. The chairs are crafted from cherry wood and ash, and are finished with linseed oil and lacquer. Bob learned his furniture making skills from a craftsman in Indiana.
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Alan Brown built another Fairy House, complete with two swings and a rope ladder, to the Enchanted Forest project at Faust Park.
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Alan mentioned that the most challenging aspect of the project was constructing the roof, which he made from sticks gathered from an old hedge located behind his house.
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Charles Schrock brought in this hors d’oeuvres tray that he turned from a tree crotch.
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Original split of the tree and partial turning.
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TOOL RECALLS
and Other Videos
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Here is a link to a site that lists safety recall notices for woodworking tools. LINK
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COMMUNITY
St. Louis Woodworkers Guild contributions to the local community
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Toy Committee Chair Steve Mettes organizing the toys collected during a recent meeting.
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Toy Committee Update
Toy production moves along, but we need more. We had a good selection of toys collected at the April meeting, but our hospital partners are starting to increase their requests and our inventory of toys in the shed is starting to go down.
Current needs: Airplanes and Helicopters – Plans available
All woodworkers should be aware that we are donating these toys for children and that all toy donations must be fully sanded with NO SPLINTERS OR SHARP EDGES — ready for a final finish by the children. Toys submitted not meeting this criterion will be returned to the maker for reworking.
Thank you to all who have built toys and contributed to this important program.
Steve Mettes
Toy Committee Chair
(901) 237 – 4483 or email to smett32@yahoo.com
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Collected
May — 275
YTD — 1148
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Delivered
May — 134
YTD — 704
Since 1994 — 87,964
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2024 Toy Program Major Contributors
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Over 100 Club
Paul Hellenbrand — 195
William Marsek — 200
Bill Meuth — 197
Bill Hobson — 150
Linda Turner — 146
Over 50 Club
Dan O’Heron — 90
Wayne Humphrey — 62
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No new Contributors this month
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2024 Target and Challenge
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Target for Delivered Items: 4,000
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10% Member Participation Target
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Organizations that we currently donate toys to include:
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BJC Children’s Hospital
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
Hawthorn Children’s Psych. Hosp.
LifeWise STL
Mercy Hospital
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Peace Pantry Cedar Hill
RankenJordan Ped. Bridge Hospital
Rockwood School District
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Toys for Tots
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Steve Mettes, Chair
Paul Bailey
Hal Donovan
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Charles Schrock
Grady Vaughan
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Please contact us with comments, suggestions or if you need to arrange pickup or delivery of toys. Individual contact info can be found on the Members Only section of the SLWG website HERE.
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HSH Table Build Community Outreach
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We are starting our third year of building and donating tables to HmeSweetHome (HSH). Wood to build the tables was provided by the Guild. This Guild sponsored program offers its members an opportunity to learn new skills and provide support to a local charity. Wood (Red or White Oak) is provided to members who wish to participate in the program and build a table(s) for donation. Pre-cut end table kits are also available for members to sand, assemble and finish coat.
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Information about our HSH table program and sample table measured drawings can be found on our website (slwg.org) under the Community Service tab, HomeSweetHome. Also, check us out in the Monthly Newsletter.
Twenty-nine (29) members have participated in the program so far. To date (June 13, 2024), two hundred and forty-three (243) tables have been donated to HSH.
Below are the Members who have built five or more tables as of April 1, 2021 (the start of the program).
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Table of Recognition
(Two Year Total Number of Tables Built)
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5 +
Paul Bailey
Roger Besancenez
Phil Morton
Don Turner
Leo Weisman
10 +
Alan Brown
Paul Deutsch
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15 +
Grady Vaughan
30 +
Charles Schrock
45 +
Hal Donovan
50 +
Tom Tierney
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Again, thank you to all the HSH Outreach Program participants. The Guild cannot do it without your willingness to volunteer your time and talents.
Information about our HSH table program and sample table measured drawings can be found on our website (slwg.org) under the Community Service tab, HomeSweetHome. LINK HERE
Please contact me at the May meeting or call, text, or email me if you are interested in building a table(s).
Tom Tierney
(314) 412-1817
tmtierney@gmail.com
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Charles Schrock with several of the ten (10) tables he built and donated to HomeSweetHome.
Thank you, Charles.
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Tom will NOT have kits or wood at the June Meeting
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UPCOMING MEETING PRESENTATIONS
June 20 ****** Christmas in July
July 18 ****** Jig Demonstrations
August 15 Joe Turner Wooden Puzzles
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Woodworking Classes
Held at Faust Park Workshop
Upcoming Classes
See the Schedule on the SLWG Website HERE.
Date Teacher Subject
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June 23, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024A-10
June 30, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024B-1
June 29, 2024 Kastigar Build a Small Box
July 6, 2024 Botkin Carving Intro
July 14, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024B-2
July 28, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024B-3
August 3, 2024 Stoll Introduction to Hand Planes
August 11, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024B-4
August 25, 2024 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024B-5
August 31, 2024 Ryan Mantle Clock with Bent Top
September 7 PICNIC
September 8 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024B-6
September 22 Ryan Mantle Clock with Bent Top (day 2)
September 29 SchuchatDannerMorton Fundamentals 2024B-7
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Shorty classes for new members (and old members who want to attend) are being offered ahead of Open Shop hours on specific Saturdays. One hour classes for Band Saw, Planer/Jointer, Hand Plane, Table Saw & Drill Press will be scheduled. See the website calendar for dates and times.
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Check out the Events Calendar on the SLWG website HERE.
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Faust Park Workshop Information
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Important Notice from the SLWG Board regarding the Faust Park Shop
The Faust Park Shop is open only to SLWG members who have completed their Safety Training. Minimum age for membership in the Guild is 16 years old. Children less than 16 cannot be Members and therefore are not allowed in the shop under any circumstances. Shop Monitors are authorized to enforce this major safety and liability issue.
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- To participate in the Workshop Safety Class or use the shop, you must have paid the current year Guild dues and have your current membership card with appropriate marking.
- To use the Guild Workshop during open hours, you must have passed a Workshop Safety Class.
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July “Open Shop” Hours
July 9 & 10 10 am – 2 pm
July 13 9 am – 5 pm
July 16 & 17 10 am – 2 pm
July 20 & 21 9 am – 5 pm
July 27 9 am – 5 pm
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Next Shop Safety Class
When:
Wednesday, July 3rd, 6:30 pm
Where:
Faust Park Workshop
Duration:
Plan for 3 Hours
Cost:
$20 for Current Members
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Safety Class attendees must register online and bring their current Guild membership card.
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Directions: Plug the following address into your GPS or phone:
1135 Henry Jackson Rd. Chesterfield, MO
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Join or Renew your Guild
Membership Today!
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Annual Dues Renewals
Remember that letting your membership lapse will result in having to retake the Safety Class ($20) prior to using the Open Shop at Faust Park.
Annual membership renewal is available online (click on button below) with PayPal or any major credit card, or mail a check for the appropriate amount with member’s name in the memo line to
St. Louis Woodworkers Guild
P.O. Box 411766
St. Louis, MO 63141-9998
Current membership status is required for use of the Faust Park Shop.
Annual Membership Dues:
Basic Membership $40
Full Shop Membership $75
A Basic Membership entitles the member to four (4) uses of the Guild Shop during the membership year.
A Shop Membership entitles the member to unlimited use of the shop during open shop hours.
Member benefits also include:
> Discounts at Guild sponsors
> Access to Project Workshops
> Access to a local community of woodworkers
> Access to the secure portion of the website
See the SLWG Website for signing up!
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James Allred
Shawn Gonzalez
Jason Gresoski
Matt Haberer
Mark Hammer
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Dawn Neubert
Steve Picucci
Jim Sallwasser
Kevin Sharp
Michael Show
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If you are a current or retired Boeing employee you can now contribute to the St. Louis Woodworker’s guild through the Boeing Gift Match program. The guild is now an approved charitable organization with the Boeing program. As an employee participant, your donation of $25.00 USD or more or the equivalent volunteer hours of 25 hours or more will be matched 1:1 by Boeing. The maximum individual contribution is $6,000.00 or 6,000 volunteer hours. Your contribution is tax deductible as long as you follow three simple steps:
Step 1: Eligible Boeing employees or retirees first make a contribution directly to the guild
Step 2: After making your donation go to Total Access and click on My Community Giving – GIVE – Gift Match on the Boeing Gift Match page.
Step 3: Register your donation whether it’s monetary or volunteer hours and select The St. Louis Woodworker’s Guild and enter the total amount and the date of the contribution.
It’s that easy, you get a great tax break and it benefits the guild directly. If you have any questions, please email Jay Noffsinger at president@slwg.org and if I don’t know the answer, I will try to find it for you.
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SLWG Officers, Board Members and Committee Leaders
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President:
Brian Ellison
president@slwg.org
Vice President:
Corey Doner
vicepresident@slwg.org
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Secretary:
Adam Conners
secretary@slwg.org
Treasurer:
Joe Turner
treasurer@slwg.org
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Directors:
Dan Lender (exp. 2025)
Hal Donovan (exp. 2026)
Jason Sankovitch (exp. 2027)
Bob Kastigar (exp. 2028)
Immediate Past President:
Jay Noffsinger
Membership Coordinator:
Matt Stacker – membership@slwg.org
Donations and Commissioned Projects Coordinator:
Todd Martin – donations@slwg.org
Woodworking Show Coordinator:
Andrea Lyons – lyonsandreae@gmail.com
IT Administrator:
Doug Johnson – it@slwg.org
Webmasters
Aaron Johnson / Jim Becher – webmaster@slwg.org
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Newsletter Editor:
Grady Vaughan
newsletter@slwg.org
Librarians:
Al Carlson
Sarah Porter
Toy Committee Chair:
Steve Mettes
Shop Manager:
David Gronefeld
Classes and Workshops Coordinator:
Corey Doner
Program Coordinator:
Bob Ryan
Legal Counsel:
Bill Hobson
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Our Sponsors
The St. Louis Woodworkers Guild relies heavily on sponsorship to execute on our mission statement of education, community service, and local development.
Please Patronize our sponsors who support the guild and our mission to encourage and educate members and non-members to enjoy and enrich their woodworking skills and experiences.
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Walnut Level sponsor. Guild members will receive a 10% discount on many items at Rockler.
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Cherry Level Sponsor. Guild members will receive a 10% discount on saw sharpening at Quinn Saw.
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