The non-profit organization, Woodworkers Of North Carolina, or WONC, is conducting a benefit auction on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6:00. The auction follows the Woodworking Showcase that is being held at Klingspor's Woodworking Shop on Capital Blvd. in Raleigh. WONC is seeking donations for the auction. We have already collected:

Some walnut lumber,
A complete Incra router table and fence system,
A large maple workbench top
Handplanes
Spray guns
Redwood slabs
Turning tools
....More.....

This is a chance for you to clean out your shop and get a tax deduction for your stuff. Contact Paul at the store for details. Then come to the auction for some good deals.

Also....There is still time for you to enter your work in the Showcase. There will be demonstrations, manufacturer reps on site and stuff on SALE. While your there, check out the new Gallery that will feature incredible work by North Carolina woodworkers. The Gallery is operated by WONC. Maybe you would like to join WONC and have a opportunity to exhibit and sell your work.

Just thought I'd give you a different look at Earl. I went down to Folly Beach on Thursday to catch a few waves and here's what Earl served up. Glassy 5-8 ft surf with some juice.



I will not lie, I got served up a big slice of humble pie from mother nature. Got held down a bunch of times in the wash cycle, really got to test my lung capacity out.:wink_smil It was powerful, saw 1 guy break his board!

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My daughter started a Facebook business page for me and I need some help from my fellow NCWW'ers. Please "like" my Facebook page. You can see it at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mount-...851?ref=search

Forward it on to your friends please.

The problem I have is getting exposure to my website. The more hits I get, the more hits I'll get. It's a vicious circle. I still have a day job and will for several more years but I am building my business now.

I also sell my work at:

www.sandersfinewoodworking.com

I am in the process of starting a new business (computer consulting not woodworking) and need a good accountant. Anyone know of any in the RTP area?

Gary A. Bushey

Happy Birthday Shayne!
Hope it is a super day~
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Happy Birthday Jim! Hope it is a super day~
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FYI... I went to LOWES tonight and this came out on the bottom of the cash register. I'm not sure I fully understand what it's trying to tell me. Can some elaborate please.

We got to Kitty Hawk today at about 3:00 PM to check every thing out. Looks like we made out OK. "Thank God and Greyhound you're gone" Earl. Going to be a good weekend after all.

won the Top Tip in this months American Woodworker. I expect him to be sporting his blue shirt at our next event!

Congratulations, Alan :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

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Greg is teaching at Asheville Woodworking School this fall/winter. www.ashevillehardware.com

Here is list of his topics:

• Comprehensive Finishing
• Sharpening
• Using Handplanes
• Make Your Own Workbench

Call us at 828-252-8088 to register!

Thanks - Rebecca
Asheville Hardware, Woodworkers' Supply and Asheville Woodworking School
10 Buxton Ave.

Before I announce the winners in the calendar contest I want to thanks all who submitted entries. As you can see from the quantity and quality of the submissions we have a lot of amazing artist amongst us. In my book everyone is a winner.

I also want to thank those who have shown support by voting in this year's contest. Over 100 people cared enough to cast ballots. The voting total is a new NCWW record. Thank you. You voters have made it very clear what works will make the 2011 calendar.

So here goes:

Cover: NCWW with wooden bowls submitted by Wood Wrangler

Turning: Brown Mallee Burl submitted by WoodArtz
Journey Clipper Ship submitted by Woodturnerdon
Sweetgum ball pen submitted by Sawduster

Furniture: Flemish Harpsichord submiited by ErnieM
Federal Style Table submitted by Larry Rose
Jatoba Rocker submitted by Shamrock

Small item: Compass Rose Tray submitted by Nelsone
Spanish Cedar Stool submitted by Shamrock
Stickley Clock submitted by TedAS

Shop item: Dream Workbench submitted by Carolina
Box and Bench submitted by Wood Wrangler
Adjustable Height Bench submitted by Alan in Little Washington


Congratulations to all!!!

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Happy birthday Audrey! I hope you have a great day! :new_birth:new_birth:new_birth:new_birth:new_birth :occasion1

Happy birthday Matt! I hope you have a great day! :new_birth:new_birth:new_birth:new_birth:new_birth :icon_thum

Sat, Sept 11 in Oxford, NC. The NC Hot Sauce Contest. Hot sauces from all over the state plus wine from various wineries and Micro-brew beers. Plus music and food (I'll be in the BBQ booth run by our Masonic Lodge). And for the brave, a Chili eating contest.:kamahlitu:kamahlitu:kamahlitu

Here is the website:

http://www.stovallsgifts.com/hot/

This is recognized by the state as the Official NC Hot Sauce Contest

George

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