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Upcoming Virtual Event for SAPFM Members on May 16 2024! Join the discussion with Chris Storb, Woodworker and Furniture Conservator Chris has worked professionally in the historic furniture field for over 40 years. His expertise is in the history of woodworking techniques, processes, and...

Frank, I think it's going to be recorded. Dave Redlin and David Feola are the ones driving this programming, hopefully one of them will be along shortly to answer this question.

Our next meeting is planned for Jun 5, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). Check your email inbox for a message from SAPFM with the link. SAPFM will email all current members in the days leading up to the meeting with a reminder. For this meeting, our primary topic is: Rabbets...

I have read that a wash coat of shellac prior to scraping can help reduce tear-out, but haven't tried that. I have also read that a coat of mineral spirits prior to scraping can help, and have found that to be true (though it seems counterintuitive). I'm not sure either will get you to a...

As of this writing, we have covered initial introductions and shared some of the unplugged hand tools that members have made. Our next meeting will focus on technique: how would you use hand tools to create a rabbit/rabbet/fillister on the end of a board? What other topic ideas are out there?

SAPFM Unplugged has been formed to discuss the traditional tools and methods used to make period furniture. Our emphasis will be on accurately reproducing American furniture of pre-industrial periods through use of the same types of tools used to build the originals. The group will meet monthly...

That's our plan. It may take a minute for us to download the recording and then add to our website.

I just spoke with the chapter leads and they're replanning for June/July timeframe. Apparently they were close to announcing their date in April when Fine Woodworking announced their event at the same time.

Troy, I believe the invitation was sent out just a couple hours after you posted. Can you reply whether or not you now have the invitation?

Reminder: we're nearing the date or this event. Check your mailboxes for Zoom link.

This one was not recorded, though you're not the first to ask. We may be able to record others in the future if there is enough interest.

That's wonderful, thank you for carrying the torch!

Really just spectacular work, Michael. The jig for the hinge mortices seems like a clever solution. I've not built anything from the Newport school, though certainly have a few items on my bucket list.

Looks like it's back up! I was just able to access via the link in our 'Members Only' section.

Ed, can you try inserting the image using the 'picture' icon at the top of the post window (next to the smiley face)? (Or just type Ctrl+P). Also, where are you located?

Yes! But we have just completed a significant upgrade to new software and I suspect that link was broken in the process. It's not working for me either; it seems like the article was dropped in the migration process. We'll alert our support team. (BTW for anyone with future issues: you can...

Can we post multiple photos inline? I'm using the "insert image" feature from the top menu instead of the "attach files" at the bottom of the posting widow. Will 2 photos appear when I post? [Edit: it worked!]

Upcoming Virtual Event for SAPFM Members! Please join Dan Faia- cabinetmaker, educator, and 2023 Cartouche Award recipient- for a Zoom presentation on Wednesday, April 17th from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm (EST). Dan will share highlights about some of his past and current projects, with a focus on...

SAPFM is kicking off a new group which will meet online to discuss the traditional tools and methods used to make period furniture. The SAPFM Unplugged Online Group will be open to all SAPFM members in good standing. Ron Aylor is the SAPFM Unplugged Online Group Lead and is planning the...