There are currently 38 active members. Membership is open to anyone interested in the metal working avocation. Our membership includes people with all skill levels, from amateur, to professional machinist and engineer. Come join us at monthly meetings and special events. Those not within commuting distance of Houston, TX  USA can participate through the web site and our private TINKERING news group. Email the club President for more information.

Club dues include a one time $8 initiation fee plus $15 per year prorated to the following September. Continuing members dues are $15 per year paid the club Treasurer in September.

General or Chips meetings are normally held at the Looscan Public Library on the 2rd Saturday of each month. The Library is located at 2510 Willowick in  Houston, TX USA.  The meetings start at 1:00 p.m. Visitors and guests are always welcome.

Home Metal Shop Club Officials  2009 - 2010

President (3)
Vance Burns

Vice President (4)
John Hoff

Treasurer (1)
Emmett Carstens

Secretary (5)
Dick Kostelnicek

Librarian (7)
Dan Harper

Webmaster (5)
Dick Kostelnicek

Photographer (n/a)
Jan Rowland

CNC SIG Coordinator (6)
Dennis Cranston

Casting SIG Coordinator. (n/a)
Tom Moore

Novice SIG Coordinator (2)
Rich Pichler