Katy / Fulshear, Texas
Order of the Grain
Where sawdust is earned, not given.
First Saturday of each month (unless holiday weekend)
Directions: Park in the gravel lot, head to the black & white barn
Grain patterns, flat/rift/quartersawn cuts, wood movement and mitigation, selecting the right wood, dealing with problem boards, how wood is cut, dried, and measured. Engineered wood overview.
Types of joinery: mechanical, glued, and worked joints. Layout fundamentals—because layout is everything. Hand tool safety.
Live demonstration. Making a ratio board. Types of saws and chisels for dovetail work.
Techniques, equipment, and maintaining a sharp edge on your hand tools.
Types and uses. What to buy and how to use it properly.
Broad overview of finishing techniques, tools, and products.
Restoring and refinishing existing pieces. Stripping, repair, and bringing old wood back to life.
Sketches, drawings, models, dimensions, cut lists, layout drawings, board feet calculations. What do you need to complete a project?
See where the lumber begins.
Every year, our members build handcrafted wooden toys for children in need. Start building in November, deliver joy in December.
We don't just work wood. We live it.
The Sawdust Woodworking Club is a crew of craftsmen in the Katy and Fulshear area bound by sawdust, shavings, and the pursuit of building something that matters. Whether you're running a hand plane or a CNC, you're welcome at our table.
We share knowledge. We solve problems. We build each other up the same way we build furniture—with patience, precision, and respect for the craft.
Founder & President
Van brings decades of woodworking passion to the Sawdust Woodworking Club. As both a student and teacher, he's committed to the craft of learning and passing knowledge forward.
Marc Adams School of Woodworking Student & InstructorFormer owner of Buffalo Bayou Woodworks, Van specializes in furniture building, artisan cutting boards, and exploring the artistic possibilities of wood. His philosophy is simple: every piece of wood has a story waiting to be revealed.
Facility Host & Keeper of the Shop
Ben opens the doors to his shop so sawdust can fly. As owner of Bahama Mama's, he provides the club with more than just a meeting space—he's given us a home.
An aspiring woodworker learning the craft alongside the members he hosts, Ben embodies what the club is about: showing up, putting in the work, and earning your sawdust.
Prospecting isn't easy. You'll sweat, you'll bleed (probably), and you'll learn more about wood than you ever thought possible. But if you've got the grit and the passion, there's a spot at our table.
Or email us directly: info@sawdustwc.com