KANSAS CITY WOODWORKERS GUILD

SURVEY

What is the purpose of this Survey?

As we strive to continue improving your Guild, we would like to learn more about your interests and abilities. What is it that you know that could be shared with others and in what areas of woodworking would you like to improve your skills/knowledge.  We would also like to know how we can make your Guild experience better.

Name   Address  
(Apt.#.) City   
State   Zip Code  
Home Phone Work Phone
E-mail      

Answer the questions as practically as you can based on "your" current skill level.

Select one option from the drop down menus that describes your interest in seeing training classes for the following:

Shop Safety

Overall Shop safety:  
Safety glasses
Unsafe conditions
Unsafe practices
Health hazards related to wood dust
Hearing protection
I can train some or all of these skills (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Jig and Fixture Design / Construction

 
I can train this skill (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Tool Maintenance and repair

Overall Tool Maintenance
Hand tool fabrication
Hand tool sharpening
Power tool tune up
Power tool repair
Motor repair
I can train some or all of these skills (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Hand Tool Usage

Overall hand tool usage
Planes (use and tuning)
Spokeshaves (use and sharpening)
Handsaws
Chisels
Carving Chisels
Others (specify)
I can train some or all of these skills (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Power Tool Usage

Overall power tool usage
Jointer
Table saw
Shaper
Router / Router tables
Band Saw
Surfacer / Planer
Mortiser
Biscuit cutter (Joiner)
Lathe
Scrollsaw
I can train some or all of these skills (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Project Design

Overall project design
Furniture styles
Proportion, balance, harmony
Material and joint selection
Hardware
Planning and designing cut lists
Orthographic projection and 3 dimension sketching
Drafting and using instruments (T-square, triangles etc)
AutoCAD or other computer aided drafting
I can train some or all of these skills (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Project Construction, Shaping, Wood Sculpting

Overall project construction
Use various joints, construction methods and techniques 
Glues / Adhesives
Tool selection
Sanding
Scraping
Wood carving (high or low relief, 3-dimensional objects)
I can train some or all of these skills (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Wood Selection and Workability

  
I can train this skill (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Finishing

Overall finishing
Material selection
Mixing dyes, stains or other chemicals to achieve special effects
Spray finishing
Rubbing out
Oil finishes and wax
French polish
I can train some or all of these skills (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Tools I use

Table saw
Jointer
Surfacer / Planer
Power miter box
Wood lathe
Drill press
Band saw
Palm, orbital or belt sander
Hand planes (proper selection, use and tuning)
Hand saws (cutting tenons and hand cut dovetails)
Wood chisels
Personal computer
List other tools used
I can train some or all of these skills (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

Shop Layout and Planning

 
I can train this skill (Hold down CNTRL to select more than 1 option

 

What special programs would you like to see the Guild sponsor?

What monthly programs would you like to see

What is the favorite type of project you like to build

What is your primary strength (does not have to be woodworking)

What is your favorite thing about the Guild?

How could the Guild better meet your needs or what areas do we need to improve to better serve you?

 Retired? Y    N  Please list profession or trade with transferable skill set (s).

I am willing to volunteer: [Check the box if the answer is yes]

Set up tables and chairs
Make coffee at meetings
Help with library and book check-out
Put on a program for other members to learn
Do a small group workshop in my own shop
Help set-up or handle video / lighting equipment
Help set up or handle audio equipment
Help set-up or handle computer equipment
Work the booth at the Tool Show
Write an occasional article for the newsletter
Help manage/maintain the Guild newsletter   Only if you can teach me
Help manage/maintain the Guild website   Only if you can teach me
Take meeting notes on occasion
Greet new members when they arrive
Contact new members by phone to welcome them
Contact potential and past corporate members for renewing their membership
 I am interested in becoming an officer or would like more information (responsibilities, length of term) on becoming a guild officer
 I would like to lead a team to develop social events for the guild
I would be willing to help in other ways. List examples:
As a part of your financial planning, would you be interested in hearing about charitable estate giving to the Guild that could also reduce your taxes?
Additional comments

 

 

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