Tag: Woodworkers Club

Generosity Fuels Woodshop Community

Lorraine Wilson Amid the buzz of saws and hum of drills, the Robson Ranch Woodworkers Club stands as a testament to more than just craftsmanship—it’s a reflection of generosity. Behind the finished projects and expertly repaired furniture lies a network of individuals who give freely of their time, expertise, and resources. Their selflessness has helped…

Woodworkers Club Gears Up for Annual Holiday Market and Pen Club Competition

Lorraine Wilson As the calendar turns to fall, the Woodworkers Club is busy with activity, preparing for the much-anticipated Holiday Market on Oct. 12. Members of the club are hard at work crafting a wide array of beautiful, handmade items, highlighting the impressive skills and creativity of local artisans. This year’s market promises an exceptional…

Woodshop Training Makes for a Busy Spring!

Lorraine Wilson The Robson Ranch Woodworkers Club has been abuzz with activity this spring, offering an array of training opportunities for its members. From mastering the intricacies of pen crafting to delving into the nuances of CNC Intermediate Tips & Tricks, the woodshop has left no tool untouched in its quest to empower its members…

Woodworkers Set the Stage for a Productive 2024!

Lorraine Wilson New shop manager, exciting training opportunities, and membership open for aspiring woodworkers! The Robson Ranch Woodworkers are ushering in the new year with enthusiasm and a commitment to craftsmanship. Dave Popejoy recently stepped up into the role of shop manager, succeeding Larry Ditch. Our heartfelt thanks to Larry for his dedication over the…

Woodworker in Need

Lorraine Wilson Imagine that you are a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who has spent a lifetime doing things to help other people. Then imagine that you are the victim of a horrific vehicle accident that has left you paralyzed from the chest down, facing painful rehabilitation and overwhelming medical bills. You have imagined…

Buddy Benches Delivered to Evers Elementary

Kathy Perry Michelle Lynn, Evers librarian, was delighted to receive the Buddy Benches. The project was a cooperative effort  between the Kiwanis Club (KC) and the Woodworkers Club (WW). KC manufactured and painted the benches. The routed engraving was done by the WW, and a special thanks to Kathleen Dial for helping to make this happen.…

Woodworkers Name Woodworker of the Year

Jo Bostwick At the Dec. 17 year-end meeting of the Robson Ranch Woodworkers, Club President Bob Zimmerman named Joni Matthiessen as Woodworker of the Year for 2019. Joni has been a member of the Woodworkers for almost a year. In that short time, she has mastered the scroll saw and created many amazing projects which…

Woodworkers collaborate with Denton Kiwanis Club

David Bassham, Robson Ranch Woodworkers President The Woodworkers helped the Denton Kiwanis Club build 28 Little Libraries. They have an ongoing charitable project where they build “Little Libraries” and stock them with children’s books. The Little Libraries are then placed in under-privileged neighborhoods throughout Denton. They needed assistance in cutting out the pieces to make…

A Charity Project Training can be productive

Back row: Boyce Irwin, Paul Altoff, Tom Cindric, Jay Vandenbree, Cal Mullins and Ron Ice; front row: Charles Ways, Linda Vanderbree, Jack Rhead and Kathy Dial

David Bassham As president of the Woodworkers, I have the good fortune to have a pool of incredibly talented individuals to call on for whatever projects present themselves. These run the gamut from money making to charity and anything in between. Recently we have been making memory boxes for the Pediatric Intensive Care Ward at…