Sign up for KCWG Before the Early Bird Special Runs Out
The Kansas City Woodworkers’ Guild is running a Facebook Early Bird Special for membership sign ups made before January 1, 2012. Whether you have a New Year’s Resolution to learn something new or whether you just want to start the New Year with a new woodshop to practice your...
Species of Wood with Wonderful Fragrances
The holidays are always filled with sweet scents of cinnamon, cloves, chestnuts and – of course – evergreen. But the Christmas tree isn’t the only wood that has a pleasant smell. From Wood Database, here are five wood species that are known for having an appealing scent. Aromatic cedar:...
Great Gifts for Woodworkers
There are only a few more weeks to cover everyone on your Christmas list. Here are a list of great gift ideas we found on the Fine Woodworking website that can help make your woodworking friend or family member’s Christmas wish come true. A pocket-size driver A Set of small...
KCWG Builds 22 Portable Libraries for Two Joplin Schools
Teaming up with Reading Reptile, the Kansas City Public Library and Hallmark Cards, members of the Kansas City Woodworkers’ Guild worked for months building 22 portable libraries for two elementary schools in Joplin, Kansas. Built on wheels and standing 42 inches tall, the mini libraries were designed in the...
Schutte Lumber Holiday & Winter Hours
Schutte Lumber is here to serve all of your wholesale and contractor supply needs this holiday and winter season as we have for over 130 years. We will begin operating under winter hours starting on December 1st, and we will continue to operate under these hours through the month of...
Winterizing Wooden Decks & Wooden Furniture
It’s time for outdoor living spaces to go into hibernation for the Kansas City winter season. To ensure your deck and outdoor furniture will maintain their quality and appearance throughout the snowy season so that they are ready and raring to go come spring, there are certain preparations that...
How Cherry Wood Got its Name
Sometimes called Black Cherry or American Cherry, cherry wood is a popular species in woodworking because of its stability, straight close grains and fine texture. When freshly cut, the pith is a very light reddish-brown that eventually darkens to a nice golden brown. Durable and resistant to decay, cherry...
Holiday Decorations that Direct Attention to Architecture
Decorating for the holidays gives homeowners a chance to highlight the architecture of their home. In the most recent issue of Kansas City Homes and Gardens, we came across a holiday tour article that we think perfectly exemplifies this. In the article, one residence showcased holiday decorations that draw...
KCWG's Ornament Scroll Saw Workshop Nov 19th
Get in the Christmas spirit and learn to create your own ornaments at the Kansas City Woodworker’s Guild Workshop on Saturday, November 19th. Fine tune your scroll saw skills or pick up a few new ones while making ornaments that can make meaningful gifts for friends and family members...
The 7th Annual Tool Belt Ball for Christmas in October is Nov. 12!
Time is running out, so hurry and reserve your spot for the 7th Annual Tool Belt Ball this Saturday, November 12! This highly-anticipated holiday event benefits the Christmas in October volunteer organization, which works to complete much-needed home renovations and repairs for low-income families here in Kansas City. In...