Tim Helfrich

What is your favorite wood to use & why?
My favorite wood is Maple because of the way it looks when it is finished.

What is your favorite project you've built & why?
I would have to say it would have to be the Cedar planter wagon. A lot of people liked it and it was challenging with the use of metal straps to connect parts of the wagon.

What is the best deal you have gotten on a woodworking tool?
Last year at the tool show, I was looking for a thickness planner.  One of the vendors had a Delta 2-speed planner, and the demo sold for $275.00 with a mail-in rebate for $50.00.  Regular price for the machine was $460.00.

What Guild activities have you been involved in, how many times/or how long?
I have worked on the toy project, building car haulers for 3 years.  My wife has also enjoyed helping with this project.

What is your favorite Guild activity?
The raffle. Not because of the prizes won, but because of what the money benefits, and the spirit of the group.

What shop tips can you give us?
Look at the lumber you are choosing and make sure you are happy with it before you purchase it.  Keeping in mind the project you are using it for, and how you want the finished project to look. 

Thanks Tim for allowing us
to feature you this month. 

Desk	Truck
Giraff Toy	Ark