chigdon
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I wanted to see if there were enough pen turners in Atlanta or willing to drive to Atlanta to have some sort of get together. If so we could brainstorm a place and some events.
Atlanta Get Together
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btboone
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Sounds like fun Chris. My shop is open if anyone wanted to meet at someone's shop.
chigdon
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I think there are some more of us out there; at least some that are relatively close. I have been wanting to come to see your shop for a long time anyway so that sounds great regardless.
mick
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I'm only 2 hours away in Birmingham, depending on when, I could probably make it!
I intend to be in Atlanta next summer (July 4-9 ??) with my family... TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) the diet group we belong to is having their International Recgnition Days that week.
That is a good time for me...
I think meeting at Bruce's shop is a fantastic idea... who volunteers to keep him busy while I rummage through the goodies (I promise to share the booty) [}
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That is a good time for me...
I think meeting at Bruce's shop is a fantastic idea... who volunteers to keep him busy while I rummage through the goodies (I promise to share the booty) [}
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btboone
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My new pen press will get here this week, so you'll get to see that. [] We could have a get together soon and another in July if you like, or just do one in July. I should have a pool by then.
Bring pens that you want 4th axis laser work on.
] We could have a get together soon and another in July if you like, or just do one in July. I should have a pool by then.Bring pens that you want 4th axis laser work on.
Mac In Oak Ridge
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July in Atlanta? Been there done that. How about in the spring before the humidity gets to 98% and the temperature to 100°? Perhaps when the azaleas start blooming.
chigdon
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My vote is all of the above with Bruce being so open with his shop. Mine is open as well even though it won't be nearly as impressive. I would love to welcome Tom to town when he is here as well.
btboone
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We could make it a bi or tri monthly thing. Just help nail down a time and a place and let's make it happen.
I haven't worked on my twisted pen for a while. I've got a new titanium jewelry technique I'm working on and trying to patent and trademark. It could potentially be a big deal. It could make the parts at a rate of over $3500/hour. Of course, as always, the trick is selling them.[)]
I haven't worked on my twisted pen for a while. I've got a new titanium jewelry technique I'm working on and trying to patent and trademark. It could potentially be a big deal. It could make the parts at a rate of over $3500/hour. Of course, as always, the trick is selling them.[
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I'll be in Atlanta for the Woodworking show I think the last weekend of January. My wife will be traveling with me so I know we will spend the night Saturday. If you wanted to get together on Sunday afternoon for a little bit I would be game.
On the other hand, I only live about 5 hours away so I could drive up there another weekend. I done that round trip in one day many times when I was younger but at this point I would probably spend a night up there to go back to Highland Hardware and a wood store someone recommended but I don't remember the name of right now. I would love to come up there in July to met Tom but I have to be in San Diego those same days at the National Educational Computer Conference, my other life (the one that pays).
On the other hand, I only live about 5 hours away so I could drive up there another weekend. I done that round trip in one day many times when I was younger but at this point I would probably spend a night up there to go back to Highland Hardware and a wood store someone recommended but I don't remember the name of right now. I would love to come up there in July to met Tom but I have to be in San Diego those same days at the National Educational Computer Conference, my other life (the one that pays).
chigdon
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I will check on that weekend myself. I will be going to the woodworking show too. The wood store is Carlton McClendon and I probably mentioned it. Their address is http://www.rarewoodsandveneers.com.
btboone
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Sunday the 29th is my son's Pinewood Derby. I'm still trying to find out a time on that.
PenWorks
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Just checking to make sure that your son's pine car doesn't have any titanium wheels, axels or other trick parts [
]DWK5150
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Pinewood Derby. I remeber doing that I always took first or second every year and went down state 3 years in a row. I still have all my cars.
btboone
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Nope, they still all have those sad plastic wheels. Naturally, I get drafted to have the den come to my shop to make the stuff, so I'll do bandsaw duty next weekend. I need to get another electronic gram scale to get the weight right. The one I have died and I can't seem to fix it. It would come in handy for pens and jewelry too.
chigdon
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I want to see the car at our first meeting!
btboone
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I found out that we race at 1:30, so I should be home by around 3:00 on the 29th. If that's not too late, we could meet then at my place, or we could reschedule for a different day.
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