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Demo by Dan Wold on Making Lidded Boxes. Pen wood of the Month: Eucalyptus, Pen Kit of the Month: A Chalk Holder. Editor Musings on mounting an uneven odd shaped blank on a lathe. Two shop stories by Dan Brandner. Recap of Phil Holtan’s Bowls from Burls 3/22/25 presentation. A short write-up on Zebrawood. President’s challenge to make a wooden egg. Raffle winner of Robust Donated tool, Bob Wilcox. Continue reading →

Demo by Brent English of Robust Lathes on Lathe Maintenance. Pen Wood of the Month: Figured French Ash, Pen Kit of the Month: Legacy Brand Wordsmith Pen. Editor Musings from Tom Leonard on Bandsaw Woes. Video of the Month: Turning a Ladle – Ashley Harwood. Interesting Tree: Buckeye Tree. Photo from 2025 Folk Art Festival at Chippewa Valley Museum. Member Shop Project: Guild Shop Tool Holders by Dan Brandner. Continue reading →

Demo by Bob Eberhardt on making Finials of different types and sizes. Pen Wood of the Month: Brasiletto or Mexican Logwood, Pen Kit of the Month: the Pocket Pen from Wood World of Texas. Editor Musings from Tom Leonard on his woodturning capabilities as he ages. Article on Ironwood Tree Facts and uses for Ironwood. Article on Hematoxylin, a useful extract from Haematoxylum Brasiletto. Continue reading →