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Lane Stanton Vance, a distributor of wood, wood products, tools, and other supplies related to woodworking and furniture making, has announced the grand opening of their new facility in Tempe. The facility will be managed by Steven Makin, longtime WSG member and treasurer.

LSV is located at 443 W. Alameda Dr., Suite 125, Tempe, AZ 85282. The phone number is 480-736-3999. Already open for business, the grand opening will occur Wednesday, April 4, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Access code is 4283. Click on the image to see the invitation full-size.

Here’s a map link for directions to the facility (don’t forget the access code)

Everyone is welcome to attend. Call Steven at the number above if you have any questions.

The annual Furniture Society conference occurs June 20-23, 2007, in Victoria, BC Canada.  Complete details including registration, travel and lodging suggestions, and program details can be found on the Furniture Society web site: FS Conference

University of Victoria (conference host) offers affordable housing options ($50-$60/night). Round-trip airfare from Phoenix to Victoria can be had currently for as low as $310 (Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, etc). Cost of the conference is $285 (higher after April 15).

If you have any questions about the conference you can ask Andy Glantz or Paula Cooperrider (both FS board members) or myself (D. Fleming).

As previously announced, Andy Glantz will host the March meeting at his residence/studio. Andy - who by the way is featured in an article to be published in the May 2007 Woodshop News - will show his latest piece, which combines big-hunka-wenge and man-made, solid surface materials. Refreshments will be provided.

Details follow:

WHEN: Tuesday, March 27, 7:00pm

WHERE:

5450 East Cortez Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-699-8803
www.zenith-design.com

HERE’S A GOOGLE MAP LINK if you need directions

See you there.

2-02-2007

The first design challenge of the year is on. Here’s the project description (from the “Group Projects” page):

Makers must design and fabricate a “seating object” using a piece of 3/4″ MDF 48″ square (1/2 sheet). Fasteners are allowed (screws, KD fittings, etc), but no hardware (brackets, braces, etc). Glue is allowed. Pieces can be permanently assembled or knock-down. Any finish is OK. No other materials allowed. Drawing must be provided showing how component parts can be gotten out of a single 1/2 sheet of material. Assembled piece must be able to support this guy.

DEADLINE for the completion of this project is the May 2007 meeting (TBA, probably the last Tuesday or Wednesday of the month).

Here are a couple of links to similar works found on the internet (in case you need some ideas):

Treasure Furniture by Dutch maker Maarten Baas

MDF chair from Ampleforth College in England

Completed chairs will be photographed and included on the web site.