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Rob R. showed the group a set of unfinished cherry panels he recently prepared for end tables he was custom building for a customer. Rob R. promised to bring them back in after they were finished so we could see the end results.

Ken H. brought along the three projects he was going to enter in the show, all of which had been previously shown to the group. The first was a beautiful card decks holder made with thin (approximately 1/8" thick) cherry and topped with a sand-shaded marquetry fan.  The next was what Ken called the "Cabin in the Snow" piece with a night sky, and framed. The third was a fairly large which Ken had not named, but I would call a "Country Home in Late Fall."  This piece was also beautifully framed.

Dave F. showed us the bare plywood box that he made to take the Louis Cube sheets made at the previous meeting. The next time we see the box, it should be nicely covered with everyone's Louis Cube work!

Ralph P. had been away for several months on an extended vacation, so he had a number of completed projects. First he showed the four coasters that were cut in our meetings; he completed the backing and edging on these.

Next Ralph showed us a set of four cycling pieces that he'd cut all at once using the pad method. Edging on each of these were done differently to give a slightly different presentation.

Finally, Ralph presented his "Country Cabin of River with Boat" which he backed on a diagonal slice of bass wood, complete with edge bark.  This will be displayed at the AMS Show, along with one or two of the cycling pieces.

August 2008 Meeting Report

(Minutes by Ralph P., photos by Dave F.)

1. Club Business - For privacy, we do not publish this section on the web. All members are sent a full copy of the meeting minutes by email.

2. Guests - There were no guests at this meeting.

3. Show and Tell

Bill V. brought in some new tape to share with others.  It is two-sided tape, excellent for applying edging. The tape is called Speed Tape, available from Woodcraft or www.fastcap.com or by calling 888.443.3748

Bill V. brought in a gong display that he was building for Jamie. The base had a marquetry symbol as well as very neat edging using the Speed Tape he showed the group.

4. Demo - Due to the amount of time needed to deal with club business (we are hosting the AMS Exhibition in a few weeks!), there was no demo at this meeting.

5. Dues and Membership - Dues for the NorCal Marquetarians are $25 per year ($5 for NorCal + $20 for the AMS). 2008 dues can be paid at the next meeting or send $25 to Jim Sweet, PO Box 3502, Saratoga, 95070.  Bring your checkbook to the next meeting. We'll gladly sign you up for another year of marquetry.

If you have not paid your 2008 dues yet, bring your dues to the next meeting or send a check to Jim Sweet, P. O. Box 3502, Saratoga, CA 95070.
6. Meetings - We meet on the 4th Saturday of January followed by the 3rd Tuesday night for February and March.  This rotating schedule continues throughout the year. Meetings are all held at The Sawdust Shop in Sunnyvale unless otherwise announced.

The remaining meeting dates for 2008 are:


Saturday meetings are held from 10am to 3pm.
Tuesday evening meetings are held from 7pm to 10pm.

7. Guests - Guests are always very welcome at our meetings. If you want to get involved, drop by The Sawdust Store and ask Craig Colvin for the Marquetry Package. This has a pattern for a marquetry picture, and plans for the angled cutting table and bird's mouth flat table. Craig can advise on/outfit you with tools and supplies and he sells veneers, glue, finishing products, and just about all the supplies you will need.  You can join and pay your club dues at the next meeting.