Rick Hetherington

What is your specialty in woodworking?
I’m not sure I have a specialty. I still have too much to learn. 

How many years have you been woodworking?
I started in high school many years ago and really got back into it about 4-5 years ago. 

What is your favorite hand tool and why?
A chisel or plane. Now if I could just figure out how to get them sharp! I love to see a fine shaving of wood peel off or a sharp chisel clean out a dado. 

What is your favorite power tool and why?
Probably the table saw because it is so basic although since I made my router table I‘m finding that I really enjoy using the router. You can do so much with it. 

What is your favorite wood to use and why?
All of it. I use mostly oak and walnut but really have started enjoying using figured wood, curly maple, etc. 

What is your most favorite project you have built and why?
Probably a collector’s cabinet. I’ve made 4 of them now. The first two were for my wife and my Mom to use as spool cabinets since they both make quilts. The last two are nightstands beside our bed. 

What is the best deal you have gotten on a woodworking tool?
Probably my Performax  16-32 drum sander. I got it at Amazon.com for around $800 for the sander, stand, extension tables and 4 rolls of sandpaper. No tax, no shipping. 

What guild activates have you been involved in, how many time/or how long?
I’ve attended several of the mentor programs and am currently involved in the Craftsmanship recognition program trying to get better.

What has been your favorite guild activity?
The demonstrations at the meetings and the mentor program. 

 What Shop Tip can you give us?
I don’t work in the shop if I’m tired. 

Thanks Rick for allowing us
to feature you this month. 

Barrister Bookcase	Collectors Cabinet
Sofa Table	Tool Box
Wine Rack / Cabinet