Location: The Richmond Community Center (36164 Festival Dr, Richmond, MI 48062). The meetings begin at 1:30 and end around 4:30.
Schedule:
January through April: Second Sunday of the month
May: Third Sunday of the month
June through August: No meeting
September: Third Sunday of the month
October and November: Second Sunday of the month
December: No meeting
Topics Covered:
Committee reports
Old and new business
Announcements
Shop Talk: A Shop Talk topic is presented at most CBMs. They provide safety tips and general woodworking/woodturning information. Previously presented Shop Talk topics include: chuck safety, safe turning speed, sandpaper, and spalting.
A woodturning demonstration
A 50-50 raffle
Wood raffle
Visitors are welcome at the Club’s General Business Meetings.
Chip Sessions are informal get togethers held at 6:30 at the Richmond Moose Lodge (68230 Grand Trunk Ave, Richmond, MI 48062) on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
These sessions provide an opportunity to see a tool, technique, or skill demonstrated. Participants then get the chance to practice these techniques and receive feedback. Members are encouraged to request topics for future Chip Sessions.
Visitors are welcome at the club’s Chip Sessions.
September 20th, 2026: "How to Use Spindle Turning Tools" - spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, and skew chisel.
October 11th, 2026: "How to Use a Bowl Gouge"
November 15th, 2026: "Making Christmas Gifts"