Baton Rouge Woodworkers Club

04/20/2026

07/25/2025

The legs and apron are assembled. The end is in sight.

07/25/2025

It’s nice to share. Here the next finer grit is used to continue the process.

07/25/2025

Sanding is a necessary but somewhat tedious and unpleasant part of woodworking. It involves working through the grits, coarse to finer until the surface is smooth and free of tool marks.

07/22/2025

Wood glue is amazingly strong. You know you’re close to completion because gluing is one of the final operations. There is no better spreader than an index finger!

07/22/2025

A miter saw makes cutting to final length quick and accurate. A miter saw station should have a way to set stops so repeat cuts are exactly the same.

07/22/2025

The table saw left a slight ridge on the tapered legs. The ridge was quickly removed using a hand plane.

07/22/2025

Using a table saw to cut a taper makes the operation go quickly and accurately. Care must be taken to avoid the blade and kickback from the workpiece.

07/18/2025

Ripping wood to width on a table saw. This brand is equipped with a system to stop the blade from cutting the user. It’s named SawStop. Its inventor did not patent the device so others can offer this safety to woodworkers.

07/18/2025

Baton Rouge Woodworkers is doing community service by building 10 dining tables for O’Brien House residents. 8 each 2-3 person teams purchase materials and build at a member’s shop. The client pays cost of materials with BRWW members providing labor and equipment. Check our website for the time and location of the monthly meeting. You’re welcome to join us without obligation.