First two meetings of 2025
| | The January 2025 meeting featured Jim Milam sharing his insights into sharpening. At this time, I do not have the ability to share his presentation file, but there are a number of downloads from the Lie-Nielsen website concerning sharpening that are excellent resources. https://www.lie-nielsen.com/pages/downloads
| | | | Member Profile: Nell Rodgers | | Originally from: Martinsville, Virginia
How long in Atlanta: I’ve been in Atlanta 62 years. I moved here to pursue an advanced
degree at Emory University, loved the city, and stayed.
What did you do professionally: I was a Nursing Service Administrator, a Nurse Practitioner,
later graduated Life University, had a private practice as a Holistic Chiropractor using my
background in both fields.
| | | How long have you been woodworking: If you count carpentry, I’ve been working with wood for about 80 years. About as soon as I could lift a hammer or steady the end of a board, I was assigned by my father (a carpenter & later, a minister) to help him and men in his congregations built 3 churches & a parsonage, then a new home for us— literally! As a teenager I wasn’t happy about my “assignment” but now realize what a wonderful gift Dad gave me.
How did you get interested in woodworking: In my twenties, I saw a molded light fixture I couldn’t afford; sketched a picture, then with my circular saw made a base of wood, bought some molding, antique sconces from a salvage yard, wiring & a switch from the hardware store; made the fixture which hung on my wall for years. I discovered I could create things with wood, but did little. I remodeled 2 houses, refurbished a third &volunteered for Habitat but knew basically nothing about fine woodworking. When building a breakfast table, a friend told me about the Guild. WOW! I joined in 1989, began to observe, listen, ask questions and practice. Instead of knocking a stud into line with a hammer, I learned scrupulous measuring, wood movement and more. I was hooked. I am deeply grateful for the Guild, those who keep it going, all that I have learned, and all that we offer in service even though I cannot participate as actively now.
Favorite type of projects: Furniture, charcuterie boards, clocks, mirror or picture frames, toys for children, unusual pieces. I’m open to almost anything anyone wants me to make. I love teaching & currently, devote one afternoon a week teaching woodworking to a neighbor who has mostly recovered from a stroke.
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What I Like to Keep Handy – Doug Pisik
| | Every day in the shop I use my Accutrax SharpDraw razor pencil which is easily accessible being mounted on a magnet on my tool wall at eye level. It’s an ultra-thin pencil lead in the shape of a snap-blade utility knife. It provides a very thin and accurate pencil line and never needs to be sharpened. It also seems to last forever. I think each blade has lasted me for a couple of years or more. It is not only thin and accurate, but it also rides super close to any straight edge and can be extended to reach into tighter spaces. It seems a bit silly that this is my go-to tool in my shop, but we always have to make clear, sharp, accurate markings on our work in progress, and I find this works better for me than a marking knife. | | | | Upcoming events
April 10 – Tuning and Using Bandsaws
May 8 – Scroll sawing
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Join Today! | | |  | | CAG Lumber is known for the largest selection of live edge slabs and unusual woods from all over the world. They sell by the net, not the gross, so you take home what you pay for with no added on or hidden fees. They can saw your logs, kiln dry, resaw lumber, plane, straight line, and glue up ready. They are large enough to handle your needs and small enough to give one-on-one personal service. Guild members show membership card to receive 10% off most items, except items on clearance or discounted. Check out their web site at www.caglumber.com. They stock a lot more than is listed. Visit them at:
4050 Old Cornelia Hwy
Gainesville, Ga 30507
770-869-3377
Mon – Fri: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm | | |  | Providing fine woodworking tools and project supplies since 1978, Highland defines itself as a learning community. The store has attracted nationally known teachers and authors including Tage Frid, Sam Maloof, Michael Dunbar, Rude Osolnik, Toshio Odate, Dale Nish, Mark Duginske, and many others in Highland’s ongoing program of seminars and workshops. They have some great woodworking class opportunities coming up with classes and seminars every week that include basic sharpening techniques, turning, finishing, project builds, and much more! Visit their website to see their class schedule. Their catalog of fine woodworking tools and workshops is available online at highlandwoodworking.comor visit their fully stocked store at:
1045 North Highland Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Telephone 404-872-4466, or 800-241-6748
Our Atlanta retail store is open
Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-5, Sun 12:30-4:30 |  | Peachtree is a producer and retailer of high-quality woodworking products with a goal of providing the woodworker with the hard-to-find tools and accessories. They stock over 6,000 different woodworking items. Those items include a wide selection of abrasives, books, DVD’s, clamps, router bits, glue, T-track, dust collection, and much more. Peachtree also carries the major brands. Visit them at:
6684 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, Ga 30071
Telephone 888-512-9069 or 770 458-5539
https://ptreeusa.com/m
Sunday, Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |  | Specializes in new and used woodworking and metal working machinery in a 25,000 square foot showroom. They stock machinery, accessories, and supplies from top-name manufacturers. Bargain hunters check out their large inventory of used and scratch and dent machinery and accessories. They are a source for older American made Powermatic and Delta parts. Guild members are invited to stop by and visit:
WM J. REDMOND & SON, INC.
58 Weldon Road
Palmetto, GA US 30268
redmondmachinery.com
Telephone 800-428-9898 or770-683-7297
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Saturday / Sunday: CLOSED
Directions From Atlanta:
Get on I-75 S/I-85 S, continue on I-85 S. Take exit 56 from I-85 S Turn right onto Collinsworth Road. Continue straight onto Weldon Road Destination will be on the right. |  | Rockler began as a mail order woodworking supply company and today the retail chain stretches across the United States. Their magazine, Woodworker’s Journal, is dedicated to offering plans, techniques, product reviews and tips to woodworkers. Their goal is to be your go-to woodworking resource. Please mention you are a Guild member BEFORE your purchase to receive 10% OFF every day (normal exclusions apply). Services Available: Cut to length and rip-to-width cutting and thickness planing. Call their store for details.
New Services Available: Cut to length and rip-to-width cutting and thickness planing. Call store for details, Visit their website rockler.com or either of two Atlanta store locations:
425 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
425 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 1120
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Telephone 678-383-0087
Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sat: 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun: 11 AM – 4 PM
6690 Roswell Road, Suite 450
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Telephone 404-460-1000
Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sat: 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun: 11 AM – 4 PM |  | We are a specialty hardwood supplier for custom cabinet and furniture makers as well as the general public. Suwanee features hardwood lumber with matching plywood and other materials to make every project a work of art. Please show your Guild membership card when shopping to receive Level 4 pricing (1,000 b.f. pricing). Visit them at:suwaneelumber.com .
540 Satellite Blvd NE
Suwanee, GA 30024
Telephone 770-945-2102 or 800-330-8087
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat: 8 AM - 1:00 PM
Closed Sunday | | Whether you're building heirloom furniture or bringing Mom's old cutting board back to life, we make the tools you need to finish the job, and without any chemicals or synthetics. Their Cutting Board Oil and Wood Wax for Cutting Boards are 100% food-safe, VOC free, and made with absolutely no synthetics. Visit them here: walrusoil.com or at:
2075 James River Ct., Suite C-D
Nixa, Missouri |  | | Woodcraft has been a woodworker’s favorite source for quality hand and power tools, equipment, and supplies (including wood). Cabinet makers, wood turners, carvers and woodworkers in general rely on their friendly, experienced staff that is always available to help with the selection of tools and supplies as well as provide helpful advice on individual projects. They have fully equipped classroom facilities. Guild members receive 10% OFF qualifying purchases during the monthly Guild meeting or Symposiums at the Alpharetta store. Visit them at woodcraft.com or at either of two Atlanta locations:
Woodcraft of Atlanta
8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Suite 115
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Telephone 770-87-3372
Sunday Noon - 5 PM
Monday-Friday 9 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM
Woodcraft of West Atlanta
351 Thornton Road, Suite 102
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Telephone 770-485-5636
Monday-Friday 9 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 9AM – 6PM
Sunday 11 AM – 4 PM |  | | The Wood Yard is a friendly hardwood and specialty lumber store that caters to the furniture and cabinet builder, the home hobbyist, and the craftsman. We offer superior grade domestic and imported lumber and plywood for all your projects. We also stock a large inventory of natural live edge slabs for counter and table tops, benches or whatever your imagination will allow.
At The Wood Yard, we encourage you to pick through the lumber to select the right pieces for your particular job. We are woodworkers too and understand how just the right boards can make your project special.
thewoodyard.com
122 Main Street
Concord, GA 30206
Telephone 770-468-8588
Open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon-Fri | |