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February Monthly Meeting:


Author and Purdue Wood Expert

Dan Bollock

Presents an Extensive Look at

Hard and Soft Maple



Wednesday, February 19th
7:00 PM 
@ Carpenters Union 301 Hall

Dan Bollock comes with extensive experience working with wood. Having worked in Purdue's Wood Research Laboratory for many years, and as a guest author for Fine Woodworking magazine, Dan will give us some very practical insights into the differences between Hard and Soft Maple. 


Some of the topics on his agenda include:

  • What hard and soft maple are generally used to make.
  • What species of trees are considered "hard" and "soft".
  • The surface features of both types.
  • Looking at the micro features using a jeweler's hand loupe.

Bring a friend and plan to join us as we take a deep dive into the raw materials of our craft!

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February 2025
Toys of the
Month

Our Toys of the Month for February are The Garbage Truck and the Coin Hole Game.  The Garbage Truck is a new arrival and serves as one of our popular truck options for little hands.  The Coin Hole Game is a table-top version of the familiar Corn Hole game, but for older kids (due to small parts).

As usual, templates and kits
will be available for members to pick up at our February monthly meeting.

Pick up kits from Vince Failla at the monthly meeting in the Carpenters Union 301 Hall. Or contact Vince for more information at 317-408-7511.



The Garbage Truck



The Coin Hole Game






Click the link below to download plans for our Toys of the Month.


Garbage Truck:



Coin Hole Game:




         


January 2025
Toys of the
Month

Our first Toys of the Month for 2025 are the Penny Flip Puzzle and the Clown Drop Game. As usual, templates and kits will be available for members to pick up at our January monthly meeting.

Kits for the Clown Drop Game include axles.  Wood for both projects will be available at no cost at our monthly meeting, but arrive early before the supply is gone!

Pick up kits from Vince Failla at the monthly meeting in the Carpenters Union 301 Hall. Or contact Vince for more information at 317-408-7511

Penny Flip Puzzle 


Clown Drop Game 


Click the link below to download plans for our Toys of the Month.


Penny Flip Puzzle





Clown Drop Game
 



         



December 2024
Toys of the
Month

Starting this month, our Toys of the Month will be held for our 2025 holiday gift inventory.  We kick off the new season with the SUV and a Pencil Holder.  As usual, templates and kits will be available for members to pick up at our December monthly meeting.

Kits will include wheels and axles for the SUV, and googley eyes for the pencil holder.  Scrap 2”x4” boards will  be on hand at no cost to members.

 

Pick up kits from Vince Failla at the monthly meeting in the Carpenters Union 301 Hall. Or contact Vince for more information at 317-408-7511


SUV 



Pencil Holder



Click the link below to download plans for our Toys of the Month.


SUV







Pencil Holder




         




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Spotlight on our Sponsors!

The following are some of the generous businesses that help keep our Club going.  Their gifts of cash, materials, shop supplies and tools greatly enhances our ability to work wood and make a difference in our community!


Rockler Woodworking
8452 Castleton Corner Dr. 
Indianapolis, IN 46250

Northwest Lumber Company
5035 Lafayette Rd. 
Indianapolis, IN 46254


3500 N Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46218

Accurate Cutting Technologies
1111 Country Club Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46234


Iso Tunes
12202 Hancock Street
Carmel, IN 46032


MacBeath Hardwood
320 North Kyle St
Edinburgh, IN 46124

MacAllister Machinery
6300 Southeastern Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203