Number of Attendees: 28
Notes:
Mike opened meeting at 6:07 PM. Early hours for Rockler still in effect
Alexander O’Hara came to present on finishing
Showed a chair that he used a harsh stripper on – a non-commercial stripper (only professionals)
Very harsh, not good for skin – need to be aware of issues before you use any stripper
Difficult to determine the type of finish on a piece of furniture. Try one product, then if that doesn’t work you have to try another
Prep is always the challenge when stripping.
Doesn’t “dip” for stripping – hard to find companies that will do it
Priced $400 to strip the chair
Uses water based stripper, so it’s a lot less odor or issue with environment.
Alexander talked bout Laquer and conversion varnish
General discussion of dyes and toners, and how to use and match
Shop in Cherry hill on Old Cuthbert Road, near 295
New a. Mike Atwell, other side of Philadelphia
New guests
Mike Atwell, other side of Philadelphia
Advanced hobbyist, small tables, cutting boards, etc.
Working on small desk
Duke, from Pemberton
Grew up near Asbury park
35 years woodworking
2,000 SF shop
Retired from NJ natural gas
One man shop
Was involved with Monmouth county guild back in the 90s
Elise asked for suggestions for a friend who asked for help – 12ft of butcher block (6 ft in length), cabinets
Could use pipe clamps to clamp 12ft together
Wood is 1-1/2” thick
General discussion on using dominos and other methods to clamp/glue/setup 12ft long countertop
Email about Howard Hill refurnisher with paints and stains they are giving away
Mike announced that he has to step away from the presidency and sell his woodworking tools and lumber
Tonight was his last night – turn over to board
Ton of wood, power tools, hand tools
Ran on bringing in new speakers, revitalize – but his health will not allow him to move forward
Contact Mike via email about tools and lumber, needs to take inventory
By-laws state the vice president takes over – Salman. He will take over
Board will meet shortly to plan for next steps
Meeting closed at 7:07 PM
