The guild has a surplus of tools at the Faust Park shop! These tools will be auctioned off to guild members in a private, silent auction-style event. Look for new posts to this blog and listen for announcements at the monthly meetings when new tools will be listed for sale. Detailed instructions will be provided…
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The St. Louis Torchbearers 2 have requested that our guild purchase materials for and assemble a handful of picnic tables (up to 8). These tables will be used by children in the community at a local St. Louis City park during summer activities They selected a beautiful and sturdy design which can be quickly and…
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July 2019 Newsletter
Debbie, from Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, recently shared these beautiful words with our guild: Hi Bill – our kids are loving the boxes for sure! Here’s what one of my colleagues said: “A young lady named Olivia (18 years old) is using one of the medium sized wooden boxes now. She said it’s been…
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June 2019 Newsletter
This toy pattern includes a multi-page PDF. Please be sure to download and print the attached toy pattern at the bottom of this page along with these instructions. Tools Band Saw or Scroll saw Sanders – Disc, Belt and spindle Router with round-over bit Drill Press Sand paper or emery boards Material 1/2” thick wood…
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This kit is not assembled Children assemble and paint as desired. Tools Band Saw or Scroll saw Sanders – Rotary and band. Sand paper or emery boards. Instructions Make patterns from print of rabbit by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut patterns to shape. Draw shape on wood surface. Saw body from ¾” thick…
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This kit is not assembled. Children assemble and paint as desired. Tools Band Saw or Scroll saw Sanders – Rotary and band Sand paper or emery boards Materials 1/2″ Solid wood or plywood 1/4″ Solid wood or plywood Instructions Make patterns from print of Cardinal Logo 2 by gluing to a piece of cardboard. Cut…
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Here is a possible rendering for the bylaws as suggested to Tom Tierney by Tom Tupper.New Section 7: A Book Box Committee of four or more members shall be appointed by the President, with the approval of the Executive Board, to provide leadership for the Guild’s program of making book boxes for the Bring-Me-A Book…
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April 2019 Newsletter