LEED Wood Credit up for Review….Again

The U.S. Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org) is seeking comment on the revamped LEED Materials and Resources credit MR 4- Certified wood . Currently only the FSC is a recognized certification.   

Read more at  GreenSource.

Small Amount of Chestnut Needed

From: Russ Yerger
email: russ@edensaw.com
Subject: Chestnut

I have someone looking for a wee bit of chestnut.
2 pcs. 4/4 x 1-1/2″ x 3′
2 pcs. 4/4 x 1-1/2″ x 5′.

Thanks!
Russ
Edensaw Woods Ltd.
360-301-0692

For Sale

FOR SALE: 10 Rockwell/Delta radial arm saw on Craigslist for $100, but will sell to guild members for $50 and a beer. Its in good shape, but needs a plywood table on your stand or base.

CONTACT: Bruce Schwager, 360-730-8165

Keywords: for sale, tools

An opportunity to practice your craft…

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is inviting local woodworkers to participate in building furnishings for an upcoming stage production of the Pulitzer prize winning play The Kentucky Cycle.

The Kentucky Cycle follows a plot of land in eastern Kentucky and 3 families from 1775 through 1975. The cycle consists of 9 one act plays that includes 90 + characters played by about 30 actors. One showing of the full cycle runs two evenings.

A variety of benches in a rustic Appalachian style are needed to seat the cast and some audience members on stage during the production. Most of the benches should be in the range of 5to 6 length and be able to seat 3 people. There is also some call for a few smaller benches and stools. The benches will be onstage in full view of the audience for the entire run of the show.

WICA will provide the lumber which is available for viewing and selection at the theater shop. The stock is good quality locally milled alder, air dried under cover for 8-10 years. There is a good selection of 5/4 thru 8/4 stock in widths ranging from 5 thru 12, and lengths ranging from 6 thru 14.

The benches will be for sale in conjunction with showings of the Kentucky Cycle and will be actively marketed by the theater. We propose that individual builders set a minimum price for each bench, and the benches will be sold on a silent auction basis throughout the run of the show. Included in the marketing of the benches will be information about each builder. The builders will receive 80% of the proceeds from the sale of each bench. The remaining 20% of the sale price will go to the theater as a way to reimburse for the cost of the lumber and marketing. Any benches not sold will be returned to the builders.

The show opens April 9 and runs through April 25th. The benches would be needed at the theater by April 2.

WICA will provide two complimentary tickets for a full performance of the cycle to each builder. For more information contact Michael Barker at 730-1110 or Jim Scullin at 425-508-0900.

Free online seminar “Pricing to compete in today’s market” offered By Cabinetmaker Magazine

Pricing to compete in today’s market Join us for a Webinar on April 22 Learn practical and pragmatic ways custom shops can approach pricing to be more competitive. CabinetMaker+FDM Editor Will Sampson shares strategies for pricing to fit the market, effective costing to avoid unprofitable bids, analyzing competitor’s pricing, and dealing with pressure from lowball competitors and deal-hungry customers. Title: Pricing to compete in today’s market Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/182672913

RE-STORE – 2010 Call for Functional Designs & Call for Trash Fashion

RE-STORE – 2010 Call for Functional Designs & Call for Trash Fashion

http://www.re-store.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=441:cal

WIWG MONTHLY MEETING

WIWG MONTHLY MEETING

TO BE HELD

FEBRUARY 4, 2010 7P.M.

This meeting will be a roundtable open discussion forum about dust collection systems and solutions. So come prepared to share your experiences or to learn something new about collecting airborne particles in a shop environment.

LOCATION: Rob Hetlers

24165 State Rt. 525

Greenbank WA.

Just south of the Greenbank store on the West side of HWY. 525.

Ph. 360-222-3121

Training Fellowships Available

The American Friends of Coubertin have announced the availability of
training fellowships for September 2010—July 2011 in woodwork, architectural metalwork and stonework at the Coubertin Foundation outside Paris, France. Applicants should have at least 2 or 3 years work experience in their craft, be accomplished and seeking master skills.

More details and an application form at board

Seattle Central Community College | Tool Swap – November 14, 2009

Tool Swap 2009 Seattle Central Community College Wood Construction Center Tool Swap DATE: November 14, 2009 TIME: 9am to 2pm – Arrive Early! LOCATION: 2310 S. Lane Street, Seattle WA MORE INFO: WCCtoolswap Buy Tools! – Sell Tools! – Trade Tools! From rare antiques to solid users. Power tools to hand tools. Register to sell at: WWCtoolswap

Generation of Influential Woodworkers Slowly Passes

The amazing and influential woodworker James Krenov passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009.
Fine Woodworking has a collection of his contributions to the craft- view here  

With the loss of Sam Maloof earlier this year, I am reminded that this hands on, organic approach to woodworking can become part of history as well if the techniques and approaches are not shared with the younger generations. Within the age of LEAN Manufacturing, CNC’s and all the other assorted mechanisms that are supposed to simplify our working environment, I often wonder if what the economy really needs is to get back to raw human power. .

Mr. Krenov, you will be remembered.