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Good morning,   Due to lack of input and RSVP, the Tidewater SAPFM meeting in Elizabeth City is regrettably cancelled. We hope to meet up again in the spring or online via Zoom.   We sincerely regretted this decision but this COVID mess has really affected all of us. We are not the only...

Tidewater Chapter Fall 2021 Meeting Questionnaire Since we’ve received a limited number of responses; I’d like to ask this: Would the Chapter prefer to meet physically or virtually? Please let us know, you can email Jim or Barry. We are on the hunt for presenters. If your attendance is...

Good Morning,We will be meeting at Been Hobbs shop on November 7. Please send your RSVP so we can figure out the logistics. Ben Hobbs - Doors and Sash makingAndrew Ownbey - mortise a locksetJim Francis - Letter CarvingBarry Daniel - Scratch StockHopefully we will see you all there.

Good Morning, We will be meeting at Been Hobbs shop on November 7. Please send your RSVP so we can figure out the logistics. Ben Hobbs - Doors and Sash making Andrew Ownbey - mortise a lockset Jim Francis - Letter Carving Barry Daniel - Scratch Stock Hopefully we will see you all there.

We will be meeting November 2nd at Historic Hope Plantation (http://www.hopeplantation.org). Plans are still in the works for the presenters but we will have a full schedule which includes a behind scenes tour of the mansion. As soon as we firm up the plans, i will post updates here. Hope to...

Good Evening,   Our Fall 2018 chapter meeting will be held November 17th in Hertford, NC at the shop of Ben Hobbs. Ben's sons will be presenting various topics, more info to follow. Hope to see you there. Ben, Roger, Barry

Good Evening, Second call to ask for RSVP so we can plan for the catering. Those who have already responded, thank you. Ben has put together has put together a fine program for us on Saturday November 4th at his shop in Hertford, NC. Presenters: Peter Ross: Making your own hardware Bill...

Good Evening, Second call to ask for RSVP so we can plan for the catering. Those who have already responded, thank you. Ben has put together has put together a fine program for us on Saturday November 4th at his shop in Hertford, NC. Presenters: Peter Ross: Making your own hardware Bill...

Peter Ross has agreed to come and present at the fall Tidewater SAPFM meeting on Nov. 4.  He plans to demonstrate making some item(s) of hardware(maybe a blanket chest hinge, hook, catch) and talk about iron hardware in general.  I plan on discussing and demonstrating mounting hardware.  The...

Ben has been busy arranging a wonderful day at the Chowan County Courthouse. We will be meeting in the upstairs ballroom, this room in particular is largest paneled room in the south. Edenton was also one of the lead producers of furniture in the south and the lead center of furniture making in...

Ben has been busy arranging a wonderful day at the Chowan County Courthouse. We will be meeting in the upstairs ballroom, this room in particular is largest paneled room in the south. Edenton was also one of the lead producers of furniture in the south and the lead center of furniture making in...

We will be holding the Tidewater Chapter Spring meeting at Somerton Ridge Hardwoods in Suffolk, VA on March 14, 2015. -Don Williams will be providing a presentation on finishing (most likely shellac finishes) -Other presentations (not confirmed what topics) -Chris Vickers (our host) will be...

Hope everyone has had a wonderful winter in the shop getting some projects completed or started. Roger, Ben, and Leo have been busy planning our next meeting scheduled for March 14. We will be meeting at Somerton Ridge Hardwoods (http://somertonridgehardwoods.com) in Suffolk, VA. -Don Williams...

A friend has asked me to help her find someone to repair a pair of chairs. One chair needs a new back the other needs a seat. The chairs are located in Elizabeth City NC. Prefer to find a shop nearby. I would do it myself but I've never tackled it and I wouldn't want to trash it.

Good Evening, Ben Hobbs hosted our Fall 2014 Meeting, with a special class and demonstration by Mary May. The presentations were very informative and exciting. What made this meeting more exciting was the 2-day class held on Thursday and Friday. Mary provided us with a lesson on carving the...

Does anyone have good drawing or plans for a cellaret? I would like to make one about a 2/3 as long as a sideboard (30" or so) Most of the ones I have seen are rather short squat pieces, whereas I would (or should I say the Boss (wife)) like it to be about 35-40" at the table top. Any help would...