Sin City Woodworkers, a Vegas valley social and networking group committed to serious (and not so serious!) woodworking discussions. We meet on the third Thursday of each month to share everything from techniques and ideas, demos and information about local suppliers and much, much more.
We all need a break from this holiday pressure, right?
Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 at Woodcraft of Las Vegas at 5220 W. Charleston Blvd. And we’ll be featuring a festive discussion on Spill Planes, with John Frame sharing his expertise on this amazing tool.
Are you thinking - what the heck is a spill plane?
Prepare to be amazed - it’s a little-known specialty plane that creates a shaving – called a spill – that’s tightly curled on itself and tapered to a point. In the days before matches and lighters, a spill was used to take a flame from the fireplace to light candles, lamps, pipes, etc. We’re talking WAY back - before cell phones and internet. Hell - before cars and possibly electricity - this simple plane was used to slice wood and create way to light a fire in your hearth or oil lamp.
We’re talking - OLD SCHOOL!
A typical spill will burn for over a minute, and a bundle of them makes an attractive decoration. John is nearly an expert on older hand tools, and you’ll have an opportunity to “take a spill!” at our next meeting.
So take a break from baking cookies and wrapping gifts and join us for a cool discussion and hands-on demo!
As always, the public is welcome to attend the meeting, so members - please feel free to bring a guest along. If you have questions or need directions, call (702) 672-8981.
