Posted by Sudbury Northern Life
Have you ever thought you'd like to try your hand at
woodworking but didn't have the space or the money for all
those wonderful tools? Or maybe you have dreamed of one day
creating finely crafted wood products but lack the knowledge or
expertise?
If that's the case, you will be pleased to know that there is a
place in Sudbury that can help. Hilltop 76 Woodshop, located at
1553 Weller St. in Sudbury will turn your woodworking dreams
into a reality.
Originally founded in 1988, this 1,600 square foot facility
houses all the machinery necessary to build everything from
clocks to furniture. You name it and it's there - including
planers, lathes, band and table saws and more.
In 2007, a donation from the Trillium Foundation allowed the
Hilltop woodworkers to purchase a state-of-the-art dust
collection system. This means a clean, healthy environment to
work in.
Hilltop 76 Woodshop is a dream-come-true for woodworkers
looking for a place to explore his/her inner artist during
those cold winter months. The shop is open Monday to Friday, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. from September to June.
With plenty of experienced woodworkers on hand, even novice
woodchucks can be assured of readily available assistance. An
eager mentor is never far away. This is the kind of group where
everyone pitches in to help one another. Reference material and
even a supply of wood are also available.
Custom orders from the public are considered, but the emphasis
is on individual projects.
Sound interesting? How much will all this cost? For $40 per
year, plus 20 volunteer hours, you too can begin your
woodworking journey.
Phone 566-1514 or stop by the shop located on the property of
the Royal Canadian, 1553 Weller St., in the Minnow Lake area of
the city.
With information supplied by Brigette Thompson.
