Regular Meeting(2025/06/14)

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New Member： Mr. Raoul Wittick

This month we are pleased to welcome Raoul Wittick, from Australia and living in Japan, to our group. Let’s enjoy our activities!

Tool Cabinet ：Mr. Dalton

This toolbox took several months to complete. Two were made and they are stackable. They are also excellent for stacking commercial plastic folding containers. According to the maker, it would be a shame to use it as a toolbox. He provided detailed instructions on how to construct the drawers and where to purchase the necessary fittings.

Guidance for participation of DIY Show ：Ms. Moroi

The 2025 DIY Show is taking place at Makuhari Messe from 21–23 August. The Shinkiba Woodworking Exchange Association has also signed up to participate. Ms Moroi, who is in charge of this year’s event, provided an overview of what visitors can expect. Last year, a group of volunteer DIY advisers requested that more adviser sections be placed in the centre of the exhibition hall, so this year’s show is expected to be even better. Further details of the exhibition will be published in due course, so watch our HP

Explanation for the plans for the garage sale at the DIY show ：Ms Terauchi

Ms Terauchi explained the plans for the garage sale at the DIY show. Most of the members who attended the show seemed to have some unwanted items on display. We hope to see lots of tools and other unwanted items at the DIY Show!　We are expecting lots of entries.

Original made Sanding Pad ：Mr. Matsushima

One of the items that Yamada-san, a club member, sold for charity was a triangular piece of sandpaper designed for use with power tools. Matsushima-san made a handle for it out of plywood so that it can be used without a power tool. He plans to sell it at the DIY show.

Implementation trial of rolling dab tail joint for tray：Mr. Matsuo

The production difficulty increases tremendously when components are inclined to ‘fall’. It seems that research has resumed. This time, the focus was on the application of the self-made machining jig and the decision-making process. Once

Explanation & demo for machining method of stop grooving ：Mr. Sugita

Mr. Sugita realised that a method of grooving timber using a groove planer rather than a trimmer could be used not only to groove the bottom plate of the box joint and dub tail joint shown in the photograph, but also the mirror plate inserted into the ”hashimame” for end-facing and tenon joints. He explained this to us.

Introduction of workshop : Mr.Yazu

Mr Yazu is a woodworker who works in the living room. As his tools are kept in the living room, it is important that his family understands how important his project is. It is also important to dispose of swarf when using power tools. Various ingenious tools have been introduced. This may be helpful for those who do not have a dedicated workshop space.

Introduction of 110mm width storage shelf ：Mr. Umemura

He introduced a 110mm width storage shelf with castors for use in gaps. The shelf is installed in the gap between the fridge and the cross-wall. To protect the cross-wall from scratches and colour transfer, the entire surface is covered with artificial leather. He explained that, by covering it with artificial leather, painting would not be necessary and, more importantly, inexpensive wood could be used while still looking good. One idea.

Projection of DVD of workbench production by members ：Mr. Sugita

The workbench, which was made by members in 2015, is still in use today. The key parts are joined together using dovetail joints. We recorded the production process and sold the DVD at the DIY Show. We wanted new members to see the DVD, so we projected it at a social event. The video clearly showed how the workbench was made. The video contains a wealth of information, including an explanation of how to use the workbench by Ms Moroi at the end. It was also a good memory for us, as we saw young people working on the project with great enthusiasm. It’s a project we’d like to do again.