Hickory – The Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club March 22nd meeting will feature a presentation by Phillip Cooper on woodworking dust collection, including various types of dust collectors, the various system layouts, types of duct work, the difference between dust collection and wood chip collection, and inside chip collection vs venting chips outside. The club will meet at 9:30 AM at Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, 856 21st St. Drive SE, Hickory. Meetings are open to the public.
Phillip is club president, website administrator, experienced woodworker, and long-term contributing member of the club. He is a skilled craftsman, teaching automotive technician credentials for Ford Motor Company full-time, and enjoying woodworking in his spare time. Philip was introduced to woodworking in middle school in an industrial arts class and has been involved in serious woodworking since 2001. Over the years he has made cabinets, furniture, games, puzzles, pens, and much more. Examples of Phillip’s work and a tour of his workshop can be seen at cooperspens.com.
Members and visitors should also enjoy the show-and-tell portion of the program in which members and guests show and discuss their completed woodworking projects. All will have an opportunity to offer comments and ask questions about items shown, and other topics.
The club consists of about 40 Hickory-area woodworkers of all skill levels, from hobbyist to professionals.
The club usually meets on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop in Hickory. The exceptions are our annual offsite picnic, the October Klingspor’s Woodworking Extravaganza, and a combined November/December meeting.
For more information, call 828-855-4941.
