Hickory – The Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club January 25th meeting will feature a presentation by Johnny Hipps and Bob Singletary on the role of hand planes in woodworking. The presentation will discuss and demonstrate types of planes, how they are used, their advantages, and tips for how best to use planes for productivity and enjoyment. 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.
Johnny is the club vice president, board member, and a long-term, very active club member, offering many show-and-tell items, and always contributing to club events. From an early age, with encouragement from his dad, he has enjoyed woodworking and has produced many excellent, interesting projects.
Bob is the club newsletter editor, board member, woodworking hobbyist, and long-term enthusiastic contributor to the club, who has enjoyed woodworking since retirement.
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.
