Recent content by David Conley

SAPFM – ORV Chapter, 1) This entire meeting will be a Group Discussion about a chest of drawers construction details. In the past, I have always been amazed at the quality of information exchanged during these Group Discussions. I am excited about this meeting because I think it will be another...

SAPFM – ORV Chapter, 1) Sept 9 and 10th was the only weekend that the Woodcraft Store had open this Fall. Ohio State has a home football game against Youngstown State University. So, Columbus will be crazy. But, I was able to get a block of room at the hotel that we have been staying at...

Read ahead drawings for the meeting. Print this drawing on 8.5x11 paper and extend image to fit the paper.

It has been a couple of years since I attended in-person. I used to enjoy the pre-conference SAPFM Business meeting with the EC Board and the Cartouche Banquet. Will there a SAPFM Business meeting? Is there a Cartouche Banquet at Williamsburg? I seem to remember something about it being moved...

Two things. First, know what the temperature your iron is set for. I didn't check when I first starting using it. It was on the Linen setting. My infrared temperature gun read a scorching hot, 380 deg F. I have since found the iron's lowest setting of 160 deg F and that has greatly reduce...

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SAPFM – ORV Chapter, 1) I am still working on a group reservation at the Courtyard Columbus-Worthington by Marriott Columbus, OH. This is the same place where we stayed for the Fall meeting. The price was right, and I am hoping their construction will be complete by April. 2) Don’t forget to...

At various SAPFM meetings, we have been shown how an iron can be used to help flatten and repair veneers. I use a clothes iron that has a nice “Ultraglide Plus” bottom. It does a great job at gliding across the veneer. But, it quickly builds up a burnt hide glue residue on the bottom of the...

SAPFM – ORV Chapter, 1) We have a group reservation at the Courtyard Columbus-Worthington by Marriott Columbus, OH. The cutoff date for the hotel is October 7, 2022. It should now be active. Book your group rate for SAPFM Guestroom Block 2) There is a good barbeque place a couple of blocks...

SAPFM – ORV Chapter, 1)    I sent out the instructions for the Fan Carving and tool list in a previous email. 2)    In order for everyone take home a working spoke scraper from Sunday’s class:     a.    I will make scraper kits with pre-installed threaded inserts and screws for the cap...

My dad passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021 at the age of 89.  He always enjoyed making period furniture for as long as I can remember.  His favorite style was Philadelphia Chippendale.  He hooked me into making period furniture by inviting me to the very first Woodworking in the 18th...

SAPFM-ORV Spring Meeting September 18 &19, 20021 at Little Miami Handworks SAPFM – ORV Chapter, 1)  The hotel reservation is at the Home2 Suites in Centerville, OH.  The cutoff date for the hotel is August 15, 2021.  HOWEVER, THERE IS SOMETHING ELSE IN TOWN.  DO NOT DELAY MAKING YOUR...

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  SAPFM – ORV Chapter, 1)  I will update when we get a new date.  Right now, I am looking at late Summer or early Fall. Cheers, David Society of American Period Furniture Makers Ohio River Valley Chapter Proposed AGENDA SATURDAY, April 25, 2020 1. Open doors at 10:00am Arrive...

I received it in an Ebay lot with a bunch of carving gouges about 10 years ago.  I could not figure it out.  So, I put it on the wall with the rest of my chisels hoping that some day I would finally know what it is. I think in a previous life, it started out as an 1/2-inch Sorby (Cast Steel)...