Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop Woodworking Club & Guild Program

Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop Woodworking Club & Guild Program
"Supporting Woodworkers and the Clubs That Bring Them Together"

At Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, we believe the heart of the woodworking community beats strongest in local clubs and guilds. These non-profit organizations are far more than meeting places, they are the backbone of skill-sharing, mentorship, community service, and lifelong friendships among woodworkers across the United States.

From woodturning chapters affiliated with the American Association of Woodturners (which supports more than 360 local groups, the majority in the U.S.) to independent woodworking guilds and woodcarving clubs, these non-profit groups play an essential role in both local and national woodworking communities. They educate beginners, challenge advanced makers, preserve traditional skills, and often give back through charitable projects such as toys for children, furniture for community centers, and therapeutic carving programs for veterans. Without them, the craft would be far less vibrant and connected.

That’s why we created our "Woodworking Club and Guild Program"  a simple way for clubs like yours to help members save money on tools and supplies they already buy, while introducing them to Klingspor Abrasives high-quality industrial abrasives and sanding solutions.

What We Offer Participating Clubs

Here is an overview of the benefits available to recognized woodworking, woodturning, and woodcarving clubs and guilds:

- 10% discount on most non-powered merchandise in our catalogs, stores, and online.
*(Discounts do NOT apply to Festool, SawStop, Shaper Origin, most machinery, powered tools, wood items, clearance, or sale items that are already discounted in the catalog.)*

- Regular mailings of our most up-to-date catalogs

- Monthly newsletter via email (twice a month)

- Two product donations per year one between January–March and one between July–September

• Expert advice on sanding applications and problem-solving from our knowledgeable staff

Clubs Already Participating

We’re proud to partner with clubs across the country, including:

- North Carolina Woodturners Association We host their monthly meetings in our Hickory, NC retail store
- Apple Country Woodcrafters – Hendersonville, NC
- Berrien County Woodworkers Guild – Benton Harbor, MI
- Greenville Woodworkers Guild – Greenville, SC
- Lower Columbia Woodcarvers – Longview, WA
- Charlotte Woodworkers Association – Charlotte, NC
- DuPage Woodworkers – Wheaton, IL
- Emerald Coast Woodturners – Niceville, FL

These partnerships help clubs stretch their members’ budgets and give them access to the same professional-grade sanding products that shops and serious hobbyists rely on every day.

Why Clubs Matter and Why We Support Them

Non-profit woodworking clubs are an essential part of the larger woodworking ecosystem. They create spaces where knowledge is freely shared, new makers are welcomed, and experienced craftspeople give back. Many operate as formal 501(c)(3) organizations, focusing on education and community service rather than profit. Whether it’s a woodturning chapter helping members master the lathe, a carving club teaching traditional techniques, or a general woodworking guild running charitable build projects, these groups strengthen both the craft and the communities around them.

By partnering with clubs through our Woodworking Club and Guild Program, we aim to support that mission making quality tools and abrasives more accessible while helping clubs continue the important work they do.

But wait there's more! You'll also have access to Klingspor's Woodworking Shop 

Interested in joining the program?
If your club is not yet participating, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us to learn how easy it is to get started and begin offering these benefits to your members.

https://www.woodworkingshop.com/club-membership-form