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News & Exhibits Heads MORE HAPPENINGS LIE-NIELSEN open House/workshops Lie-Nielsen Toolworks hosts its annual Summer Open House at its showroom and factory, July 13-14, in Warren, ME. In addition, weekend hand tool technique workshops are being held May thru August, with such instructors as Christian Becksvoort, Matt Bickford, Peter Follansbee, Garrett Hack, Frank Klausz, Philip Lowe, Mary May, Deneb Puchalski, and Roy Underhill. For specific details, visit the website: www.lie-nielsen.com or call: [phone]. Registration is open for the summer program at College of the Redwoods’ Fine Woodworking Program in Fort Bragg, CA. Workshops include: Tool and Jig Making with Yeung Chan (May 20–24), Intro to Parquetry with Heather Trosdahl (June 3–7), Design a Chair with Laura Mays (June 10–14), Making and Using a Western Saw with Kevin Drake (June 17-21), Tools and Techniques with Jim Budlong (July 8–26), Plane Making with Jim Budlong (July 8-12), and Techniques with Jim Budlong (July 15–26). For info, visit the web site: www.crfinefurniture.com or call: [phone]. summer workshops in fort bragg OLYMPIA WOODTURNING SYMPOSIUM The Woodturners of Olympia (WA) host their 2013 Creativity in Woodturning Symposium, July 27, in Lacey, WA. Featured demonstrators are John Jordan and Jack Wayne. John will also be conducting full-day workshops on July 28-31. Pre-registration fee is $90; registration after May 31 is $100. For more info, visit the web site: www.woodturnersofolympia.org or call: Al Price, [phone]. SWAT WOODTURNING SYMPOSIUM The Texas woodturning clubs host their 22nd annual SWAT Woodturning Symposium, Aug. 23-25, in Waco, TX. The second largest woodturning symposium in the U.S., this event features demos, vendors, an instant gallery, raffles, and a banquet. Lead demonstrators include Jimmy Clewes, Ashley Harwood, Marilyn Campbell, Brian McEvoy, J. Paul Fennell, and Dixie Biggs. For info, visit the web site: www.swaturners.org or call Wayne Furr: [phone]. national marquetry Symposium The American Marquetry Society will hold its 2013 National Marquetry Symposium, Sept. 12-14, at the Lakewood Arts Council’s Art Center and Gallery in Lakewood, CO. For membership and show info, visit the website: www.americanmarquetrysociety.com. DEMING LOGGING SHOW The 51st annual Deming Logging Show takes place June 8-9, just outside Deming, WA. This event includes a variety of log-related competitions, such as log sawing, pole climbing, log rolling, and axe throwing. There will also be exhibits, such as blacksmithing, and plenty of food. For info, visit the web site: www.demingloggingshow.com or call: [phone]. seattle bamboo Festival The 2013 Seattle Bamboo Festival will be held May 19 at the Seattle Chinese Garden, just north of South Seattle Community College. This event consists of a plant sale, demos & lectures, and vendors. For info, email James Clever: [email protected]. TRUCKEE BUILDING SHOW The 21st annual Truckee (CA) Building Show takes place May 2526 at Truckee High School in Truckee, CA. Besides exhibitors related to mountain home construction, seminars include various topics on Green Building. For info, visit the web site: www.truckeehomeshow. Give a Gift that Lasts a Year or Two —or Three J 1 Year / only $12 J 2 Years / only $20 J Best Deal—3 Years / only $26 A Gift Card is Included. Your Name ____________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________ State _ _ _ _ ZIP __________ ___ Telephone________________________________________________ Gift Information Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __________________________________ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _________________________________ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ ZIP __________ ___________________ ___ Mail payment and form to: Woodworker West, P.O. Box 452058, Los Angeles, CA 90045 ? Check Enclosed Charge Card # ? Charge Exp Date _________________ TOOL SWAP MEETS May 5 May 18 May 18 May 18 June 8 June 8 June 9 July 7 July 7 July 13 July 13 Rocky Mountain Tool Collectors, Monument, CO. For info: Mark Koons, [phone]. Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors at Alki Masonic Hall, Seattle, WA. For info: Bill Racine, [phone]. Tool Swap Meet at Anderson Plywood, Culver City, CA. For info: John Arenson, [phone]. P.A.S.T. Late Spring Show, Redding, CA. For info: Jim Schoenky, [phone]. Old Tool Swap Meet at Arroyo Hardwoods, Pasadena, CA. For info: Bob Wilber, [phone]. Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors at Hillsboro, OR. For info: Bill Racine, [phone]. Rocky Mountain Tool Collectors at Rock Creek Farm, Broomfield, CO. For info: Mark Koons, [phone]. Rocky Mountain Tool Collectors, Loveland, CO. For info: Mark Koons, [phone]. Rocky Mountain Tool Collectors, Albuquerque, NM. For info: Connie Fessler, [phone]. Tool Swap Meet at Laguna Tools, Irvine, CA. For info: Drew Shellenberger, [phone]. Hotter’n’ Hell Antique Tool Auction at Harvester Lions Club, St. Charles, MO. For info: Mike Urness, [phone]. Mail payment and form to: Woodworker West, P.O. Box 452058, Los Angeles, CA 90045 PH: 310-216-9265 May-June, 2013 Woodworker West Page 27