SFVW kicked off 2024 with glue and grit—literally. Bob Behnke from Titebond delivered a standout presentation on adhesive science that had everyone glued to their seats (virtually), and Gary Coyne previewed his February demo on fuming white oak. President Jim Baldridge shared plans for a bocce-side bench with a personal backstory, and the newsletter is packed with glue tips, meeting recaps, dust collection hacks, and even a DIY router-top work surface. Also inside: updates on Toy Builds, a wood slab sale for charity, and tips on air-drying your own urban lumber.