Lie Neilsen Call to Entries

Lie-Nielsen Toolworks E-NEWSLETTER
Volume XII, Issue III
February 3, 2011



* Call for Entries: Fine Woodworkers Under 30 *

"Regeneration: Fine Woodworkers Under 30" is a juried exhibition co-produced by Fine Woodworking Magazine and the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship (CFC) in Rockport, Maine.  This show is designed to encourage young woodworkers and promote those with exceptional promise.  Eligible categories of work are studio furniture, reproduction furniture, boxes & containers, and turning. 

The exhibition will open at the CFC's Messler Gallery on September 9, 2011, and award-winning pieces will be featured in Fine Woodworking.  Each of the top seven winners will receive a $300 Lie-Nielsen gift certificate.  The deadline for entries is April 1, 2011. To learn more or to submit an entry, visit: www.woodschool.org/regeneration.


* Call for Entries: Maine Wood 2012 *

"Maine Wood 2012" is a juried, biennial exhibition produced by the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine.  This will be the third exhibition in an ongoing series that showcases the breadth, creativity, and excellence of wood craftsmanship in Maine, and promotes artistic and economic development of Maine's woodworking community. We encourage woodworking artisans to submit original pieces made in Maine during the last five years.

The exhibition will be on view at the CFC's Messler Gallery from December 2, 2011 to February 3, 2012.  Among the many awarded prizes is a $300 Lie-Nielsen gift certificate for 'Jurors' Best in Show'.  The submission deadline is July 15, 2011.  For details and submission guidelines, visit: http://www.woodschool.org/gallery/index.html.


* New Vallorbe Patternmaker's Rasps *

Vallorbe is an industrial region in Switzerland famous for iron foundries and tool production since the 16th century.  Vallorbe's new range of woodworking rasps and rifflers is designed to bridge the gap between crude machine made rasps and the best hand stitched rasps by Auriou in France. Vallorbe rasps are machine made, but superior in quality and cut to any other machine made rasp available.

We are pleased to now offer the Vallorbe equivalents to the Nicholson #49 and #50 rasps.  For more information, visit: http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?grp=1513.  If you prefer the highest level of quality, we also offer hand stitched Auriou rasps at: http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?cat=543.


* Weekend Workshops *

To promote education in the use of hand tools, we offer instruction weekend workshops on various woodworking topics, techniques and tool use.  Classes are held at our facility in Warren, Maine.  Each student will have use of their own Lie-Nielsen workbench and we will provide a suggested tools and materials list for each workshop.   For a sneak preview of our 2011 summer weekend workshops, please visit: http://www.lie-nielsen.com//?pg=35 <http://www.lie-nielsen.com/?pg=35>


* Hand Tool Event® Door Prize Winners *

Congratulations to the Door Prize Winners of last three Hand Tool Events in California and North Carolina: Robert Wandruff of Templeton, CA; Rick Gautreaux of Raleigh, NC; and Don Salaets of Riverside, CA.  All will receive Cross Peen Hammers.


* Hand Tool Events® *

Our next two Hand Tool Events will be held this weekend in Florida and Ontario, Canada.  As always, each Event features demonstrations, a chance to try out our tools, and terrific opportunities to meet other toolmakers and woodworkers.  Come see how great hand tools make your woodworking easier!

Our 2011 Hand Tool Events are posted on our Upcoming Shows webpage: http://www.lie-nielsen.com/?pg=1.  We continually update the schedule and Event details, so please check back regularly.


FEB. 4-5, 2011

Tampa, FL - Sebastian Design Implementation

Sebastian Design Implementation is an architecture and planning firm that specializes in community redevelopment and historically appropriate urban infill.  Their workshop space is in a converted cigar factory - come see our full line of Heirloom Quality Tools in this historic setting.  Guest demonstrators include and furniture maker Kirk Moss and Pete Richardson of Viable Lumber. 


FEB. 4-5, 2011

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Algonquin College

Our first Canadian Hand Tool Event of the season will be held at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Ontario.  Algonquin College offers a program in cabinet and furniture making with the goal of creating accomplished craftsmen ready to begin a trade.  It is a wonderful resource to begin a career.  We will have our entire line of tools available to try, and our skilled staff can answer any questions you might have.  Visit our Canadian Shows page for details, directions, and a campus map: http://www.lie-nielsen.com/?pg=75.


FEB. 11-12, 2011

Portland, OR - The Northwest Woodworking Studio

The Northwest Woodworking Studio was founded by master furniture maker, Gary Rogowski, to promote craftsmanship in 19th century British Arts and Crafts tradition.  They offer a wide range of educational opportunities from lectures and workshops to nine month and two year programs.  Visit them at: http://www.northwestwoodworking.com/

Guest demonstrators include: Kevin Drake of Glen-Drake Toolworks; David Jeske of Blue Spruce Toolworks; Mike Wenzloff of Wenzloff & Sons Saws; and Bridge City Toolworks.


FEB. 18-19, 2011

Atlanta, GA - Peach State Lumber

Peach State Lumber has an extensive supply of exotic and domestic timber.  You can find unique slabs and rough boards up to 16/4 thick.  Their slogan, "big enough to serve you, small enough to know you," says it all.  Visit: http://www.peachstatelumber.com/event-lie-nielsen-toolworks.html

Guest demonstrators include Bob Zajicek of Czeck Edge Hand Tool and Ron Brese of Brese Plane.  We will also be joined by two of our Atlanta-based Authorized Dealers: Highland Woodworking and Woodcraft Atlanta. 


FEB. 25-26, 2011

Oakland, CA - The Crucible

This will be our fourth annual visit to The Crucible, which is the largest nonprofit industrial arts education facility in the country.  They provide the opportunity to learn about blacksmithing, metal working, glass blowing, foundry work and even woodworking.  We are very much looking forward to going back to this vibrant and creative space, which has become one of our favorite stops.  Visit: http://thecrucible.org/events

We will be joined by Glen-Drake Toolworks, Ron Hock, and Robert Larson Company.  Come try out all of our tools and enjoy this unique environment. 


MAR. 4-5, 2011

Merriam, KS - Kansas City Woodworker's Guild

This will be our second visit to the Kansas City Woodworker's Club shop space. Founded in 1984, the KCWG offers many benefits for its members like shop space, hands-on workshops, fellowships, a mentor program, and more.  Visit  http://www.kcwoodworkersguild.org/Events/Events.htm

We'll be joined by guest demonstrators from Glen-Drake Toolworks and Elkhead Tools. As always, we welcome your questions and will have knowledgable staff on hand to answer them. 


MAR. 11-12, 2011

Seattle, WA - Seattle Central Community College

The Wood Construction Center of Seattle Central Community College offers comprehensive technical training within three trade programs: Cabinetmaking & Fine Woodworking; Carpentry; and Boatbuilding.  Each program provides unique educational and hands-on training opportunities for both new and experienced woodworkers.  Visit: http://www.seattlecentral.edu/wood/index.php

Guest demonstrators include Kevin Drake of Glen-Drake Toolworks and Jim Tolpin of the Port Townsend School of Woodworking.


We hope to see you there!




Sincerely,


Thomas Lie-Nielsen