North Alabama Wood Crafters Free Demo and Meeting

This Month's Free Demonstration: Build a Basic Cabinet with Door & Drawers

A Hands‑On Woodworking Demonstration

Discover the fundamentals of cabinet construction in this engaging, skill‑building demonstration designed for makers of all experience levels. Whether you're outfitting a shop, upgrading home storage, or exploring furniture building for the first time, this session walks you through the complete process of creating a clean, functional cabinet from start to finish.

Discover the art and satisfaction of woodturning with a free, live demonstration focused on creating a beautiful end‑grain wooden bowl. Whether you’re brand‑new to the lathe or already comfortable with turning tools, this session offers a front‑row look at the techniques, tools, and creative decisions that bring a raw block of wood to life.

Demonstration Highlights

• Step‑by‑step walkthrough of cabinet joinery

• Live tool demonstrations (table saw, router, drills, clamps, and more)

• Practical problem‑solving for alignment, fit, and finish

• Clear explanations of materials, hardware, and layout choices

Who Should Attend

• Beginners wanting an introduction to cabinetmaking

• Hobbyists looking to expand their woodworking skills

• Makers interested in building shop storage or small furniture

• Anyone who enjoys learning by watching a project come togethe

About Your Instructor:  Bob Hovde is an accomplished woodturner/woodcrafter with over 20 years of experience turning wood. Bob is a member of the American Association of Woodturners and is the Past aPresident of the North Alablama Woodcrafters.

The North Alabama Wood Crafters (NAWC) organization is a collection of committed woodworkers who produce everything from furniture to instruments. The group has monthly meetings and travels to local craft fairs to demonstrate various facets of woodworking, such as woodturning, carving, and marquetry.

One of NAWC’s goals, in addition to sharing the beauty of woodcraft with others, is to provide a forum and network for woodcrafters to develop their woodworking knowledge and skills.eir woodworking knowledge and skills.