In the News

Price Changes for Shop and Membership 

On April 2, 2024, the registration fee for most membership levels increased by $10.  (eg General Membership from $75 to $85/year).   This applies to new memberships and to renewals.

New Shop Time rates - rate change expected May 1, 2024.  

Machine Room @ $15/hour.  No charge for Bench Room continues.

Unlimited shop time:  12 months @ $900 (from $600).  6 months @ $600 (from $400)

(Reminder - shop time use is charged at one hour, and then in half hour increments thereafter)

Open Shop

Plans are underway to expand Open Shop access to 8 shop users (plus 2 CNC users).  The plan is to have a main Shop Assistant to monitor safety and a second shop assistant available to answer questions.  This should allow greater access to the shop - especially for the popular evening and weekends time slots. 

Reminder - bring your own supplies to Open Shop - blue tape, glue, double-sided tape, pencils, etc.  Disposable items are generally not supplied by the Guild for personal use.  

  

Woodcraft in Tigard closing

The Woodcraft store in Tigard will be closing on June 30.  They will be selling out all inventory over the next few months - so watch for good deals on hand and power tools, wood, supplies, etc.  Storeside discounts will be increasing, and they anticipate being out of inventory by June 1.  We will be sorry to see them go - a Guild sponsor for many years with great staff and products.  The Woodcraft in Eugene will remain open as will online purchases.  

Goby Walnut is moving to Aurora

Goby Walnut is a large purveyor of walnut, maple and other assorted slabs - perfect for that dining room or coffee table.  They also have large bins of assorted offcuts that range in price from $1.50 - $3.00 per pound.  It may take some looking, but one can often find the perfect wood for smaller projects at an incredibly reasonable price.  Guild members get a 10% discount on some items.

They are moving soon - so check their website before heading up towards St. Helens - as they may have moved to Aurora.  Link here:  https://gobywalnut.com/pages/contacts-location-and-hours

Volunteer Opportunities - current specific needs 

 The volunteer team is looking for members to help specifically with:

Safety Committee - interest in safeguarding people and safe use of tools

Membership Team - assist with Member relations, satisfaction and database back-up

Event Planning - lead, coordinate or assist with the Guild's participation in public events such as Gathering of the Guild, Multnomah Days and Art in the Pearl

There are always other opportunities to volunteer - engaging a wide variety of skills both unrelated and related to woodworking.  Contact Volunteer Director Charlie Meyer at charlie.meyer@guildoforegonwoodworkers.org

New Member Open Houses

Over 20 new members joined guild representatives for the second New Member Open House.  They heard about Toy Build, Project Build, paths to tool certification, upcoming woodworking shows and events, volunteer opportunities - and the list goes on.  Pizza, refreshments and an evening of camaraderie with fellow newcomers and Guild members were enjoyed by all.   The next New Member Open House will be scheduled this summer.