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Design-in-Wood Exhibition

Every year the Design in Wood Exhibition, which is co-sponsored by the San Diego County Fair, 22nd District Agricultural Association and the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association, judges woodworking entries from all around the world. There are 21 different classes including; Traditional Furniture, Clocks, Wood Carving, and Wood Turning. This year there were over 300 entries from countries all over the world and over $20,000 in money and prizes awarded.

The winning entries are displayed at the San Diego County Fair held in Del Mar, California from June 8th to July 4th, 2007. Please plan on attending and make sure you cast your vote for the "People's Choice" Award presented by Woodworker West at the end of the fair.

Apollo Sprayers International, Inc. is proud to co-sponsor this event by donating awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place finishes in the "Excellence in Finishing" category. The winners of the Excellence in Finishing category will receive the following prize from Apollo:

  • 1st Place Apollo 825 HVLP Spray System, MSRP $1,021.00
  • 2nd Place Apollo A7500C, The AtomiZer HVLP Conversion Spray Gun, MSRP $499.00
  • 3rd Place $100 Apollo gift certificate

Congratulations to all this years winners for your excellence in finishing!

Gary Clark - 1st Place

A beautiful chair entitled "Maloofallac", Gary styled his chair after the great chair maker Sam Maloof, but added a little flair of his own, 57 Cadillac arm rests. Gary used Polyester for his finish.

Bruce Lewellyn - 2nd Place

Bruce entitled his masterpiece “Humpty".

James Chudzinski - 3rd Place

An awesome Solid Shell Snare Drum. Not only is this a beautiful snare drum, but very well finished. 

Design-in-Wood Exhibition Details