Message from the President
Our toy making effort are in high demand. Two more charitable organizations have requested toy donations from the Inland Woodworkers. Word is getting out there about this great club and the wonderful toys they make for the kids. One of the organizations is helping us with grant opportunities and is lending the talents of an experienced grant writer. Needless to say, your efforts making toys for these kids that might not have anything for Christmas is greatly appreciated and so needed. You all should be deeply warmed with the wonderful things folks say about your talents and work you do making toys. I ask that you keep pushing forward. Thank you.
As our November 16th toy distribution comes ever closer, I’ll be asking for the toys from those of you not planning to attend the distribution event but are making toys.
I have secured a booth to sell products at the “Trunk or Treat” event at Flabob Airport 12 OCT. The booths are $100 for a 10×10. Bring your own tables/chairs/canopy. I should have more details at the next
meeting.
Hope to see you at the September meeting
Club Business
Club business is now listed on the Inland Woodworkers website in the Members area.
Show & Tell
John Young shared a marquetry project using 9 species of wood. John’s wife, Cindy, is a quilt maker. She asked for a “wooden” quilt. No paint or stain, just natural wood. The backing is ½” thick, and the inserts are ¼” thick. Some of the species include: Osage Orange, Wenge, Yellow Canary, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Zebra Wood, and Purple Heart
Chuck Petrovich shared a beverage holder and a plaque that he engraved using wood burning tools.
Mario Alvarez shared some of his handicrafts, including a plaque for his wife and some signs.
RJ Monsma showed some bookmarks and a Phoenix that he hand-carved. He uses kitchen drawer liners for holding parts during sanding. He put gold-filled paint in the edges.
Upcoming Events
Old Tool Swap Meet
August 17, 2024 6am – 12pm.
Anderson Plywood: 4020 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Rubio Monocoat will have a booth and will give a product demo
CNC September Training
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 10:00a.m. at Rockler Ontario
IWA September Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:00p.m. at Sundowner’s Restaurant.
Orange County Maker Faire
September 14 &15, 2024 $20
https://oc.makerfaire.com/
Corona Vintage Tool Show
September 14, 2024
Corona Heritage Park, 510 West Foothill Parkway, Corona, CA
https://coronaheritage.org/vintagetoolshow.html
Pine Cone Festival
October 4th, 2024, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Rim Nordic / Snow Valley
https://www.pineconefestival.org/
Old Tool Swap Meet
August 17, 2024 6am – 12pm.
Anderson Plywood: 4020 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Rubio Monocoat will have a booth and will give a product demo
CNC September Training
Saturday, September 7, 2024, 10:00a.m. at Rockler Ontario
IWA September Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:00p.m. at Sundowner’s Restaurant.
Orange County Maker Faire
September 14 &15, 2024 $20
https://oc.makerfaire.com/
Corona Vintage Tool Show
September 14, 2024
Corona Heritage Park, 510 West Foothill Parkway, Corona, CA
https://coronaheritage.org/vintagetoolshow.html
Pine Cone Festival
October 4th, 2024, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Rim Nordic / Snow Valley
https://www.pineconefestival.org/
Trunk or Treat
October 12, 2024
Flabob Airport, Roubideaux
This is an opportunity to sell your projects; 3000 visitors expected. Mike Trejo will have a booth; contact him if you want to participate.
Float Building
October 19, 2024
Kenneth Thomas’s house
Float Building
October 26, 2024
Kenneth Thomas’s house
Jurupa Valley Veteran’s Celebration and Parade
November 9,2024
https://www.JVAdoptafamily.org
Toy Distribution Event
November 16, 2024 10am – 2pm.
Location: Parent Involvement Center, West Riverside Elementary School, Jurupa, CA
This is our annual distribution event.
Another Way
December 11, 2024 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Toy Drive give-away
Another Way is a San Bernardino charity that assists handicapped children
More details to follow