September 25, 2021
After an extended break from COVID the West Texas Woodworkers were back in action with a vendor booth showcasing their custom made items at the 1st Annual Cotton & Crude Fest in Levelland Texas. Randy, Carl, and Ty set up a booth for the first time to sell items.
Rick Huckaby’s shop. Rick opened his shop and provided snacks and drinks for everyone. Thank you Rick, Great shop by the way. Ty and Nathan both demonstrated their methods for edge banding plywood. We had a great turn out, all members were in attendance, including Matthew Ireton who has officially joined the group. We also welcomed Terry, Clint and Ted as guests. All of these guests are showing interest in joining the club. It was great meeting the new comers. We have been at this for a little over a year now, it is far exceeding my expectations.
Everyone keeps raising the bar. Thanks again Rick!
Joey’s Train. Amazing job!
Randy’s shop. The club has decided to begin each meeting with a “what’s on the bench” discussion. Carl presented some boxes he has been working on and Randy presented his maple and walnut serving tray. “Professor Joey” gave a hands on lesson in sharpening and using card scrapers. Joey is quickly becoming the club’s master sharpener. Everyone received a WTW sticker. We had a great turn out and had a good time!!!
The club had a “whats on the bench” discussion at Ty Gregory’s shop. Ty presented his memorial bench and gave away a cnc made sign as a door prize. Randy showed his bandsaw box that he is currently working on. Carl presented a table and Joey introduced us to his pet T-Rex, Chomper. Two guests joined our meeting, Richard Darnell and Matthew Ireton. Hopefully these guys will be joining our ranks.
Ty’s memorial Bench
Joey and Chomper
Carl’s table and Randy’s bandsaw box
Nathan Brummett’s shop, Nathan hosted this meeting which included pizza and a tour of Nathan’s shop. Nathan demonstrated some awesome tools, including his jump saw and his various shapers. His industrial drum sander was used to flatten Carl’s table top. We were also given a brief demonstration of the design software Nathan uses. Nathan has an awesome set up and we are all jealous!!!
Randy’s shop- WTW welcomed Kati Moody of Levelland news press into the shop. Kati selected the winner of the 2020 2x4 challenge. Congratulations to Ty Gregory for winning first place. Ty also just happens to be the one to invite Kati. (Hmm) lol. We also took a close look at Randy’s new festool domino. Everyone seemed impressed aside from Nathan. (Its ok Nathan, nobodies perfect)
Ty’s Calendar- First place 2x4 challenge.
Carls table- 2x4 challenge entry
Randy’s folding table-2x4 challenge entry
Nathan’s pickguard-2x4 challenge entry
Carl’s Shop. Attendees introduced themselves. Joey was the only participant in the radio challenge and thereby won by default. Rick won a pen that was turned by Joey. We also welcomed in Nathan Brummett, a new member of WTW. We assigned the group the “2x4x8 Challenge”. Finally, Carl gave out custom made letter openers to members.
Joey’s speaker- first place
Randy’s shop. Randy shows his “sculpted keepsake boxes” he has been working on. Ty wins a coffee mug.
sculpted keepsake box
Ty’s shop. Joey demonstrates his method for sharpening and gives out turned tops as door prizes. He also show and tells a rabbiting plane. Rick Huckaby joins the club.
Carl’s shop. Carl demonstrates his new Tung/danish oil finish.
Ty’s shop. Ty gives us a shop tour and demonstrates his CNC machine. Joey Johnson joins the club.
Randy’s shop. Randy demonstrates his process for cutting dovetails. Carl Davis wins a candy dish. And Ty presents Randy and Carl with a WTW sign, and agrees to present one of these signs to everyone that joins the club.
Ty tests his dovetails’ fit
Carl lays out his pins
Carl wins one of Randy’s xmas bowls.
WTW sign by Ty Gregory
Randy’s Shop. Carl demonstrates his spokeshave technique and everyone carves their own spatula.
Randy’s shop. Randy Woods, Carl Davis, and Ty Gregory meet as a group for the first time and discuss the formation of the West Texas Woodworkers.