ElMostro
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These are the photos of the Central Texas IAP 2010 Get-Together. We had a great time with 27 members and some of their better halves attending, plenty of demos and idea sharing and to top it all off PLENTY of really good food. We want to thank Curtis for being a super host and Alan for herding us all into this event.
Here are some of the pics for the event. We would normally start with pics of the opening ceremony but the genius that was taking the photos (ME) forgot to insert a memory stick into the camera for the first hour of the event (and this was before the beers…it must be the Alumilite fumes getting to me…what fumes? It's Alumilite!) I also missed the pics for the second demo by Curtis; his now famous CA finish.
Anyway, first up was Curtis demoing (is that a word?) his sawmill. Side note: If anyone is interested I will do a group buy on these bec after seeing what it can do plenty of us decided we "needed" one.
Next is Mannie demoing how to make a carbide cutter styling a beautiful Hawaiian shirt.
Next was the Safety Demo by Allen. It is really interesting to learn all the many interesting ways you can get hurt while in the shop…we shared experiences and tips…and to think that there are still so many innovative ways to get hurt that we have yet to discover
This was our first break before lunch.
During Lunch.
And after lunch.
Here is Mannie showing us how to make a 4 in one screwdriver, this is where he started stripping …notice that the shirt is now gone…but we won't go there…
And the final demo was Curtis showing us how to "fling a bowl blank" off the lathe. This was a staged demonstration (part of Alan's safety pitch). The blank flung "gracely" off the lathe missing Curtis. Then the final part of the demo was to show us how to remount, turn and finish the bowl. It was a great save, I was unable to get a pic of the finish bowl so Alan when you have a chance if you took a pic please post it for all to see.
And finally, Roscoe hung around with us all day and ensured we stayed protected. Note: don't step on Roscoe he does not like it
Thanks all for the great company and enjoy the pics.
Eugene (aka "El Mostro")
Here are some of the pics for the event. We would normally start with pics of the opening ceremony but the genius that was taking the photos (ME) forgot to insert a memory stick into the camera for the first hour of the event (and this was before the beers…it must be the Alumilite fumes getting to me…what fumes? It's Alumilite!) I also missed the pics for the second demo by Curtis; his now famous CA finish.
Anyway, first up was Curtis demoing (is that a word?) his sawmill. Side note: If anyone is interested I will do a group buy on these bec after seeing what it can do plenty of us decided we "needed" one.
Next is Mannie demoing how to make a carbide cutter styling a beautiful Hawaiian shirt.
Next was the Safety Demo by Allen. It is really interesting to learn all the many interesting ways you can get hurt while in the shop…we shared experiences and tips…and to think that there are still so many innovative ways to get hurt that we have yet to discover
This was our first break before lunch.
During Lunch.
And after lunch.
Here is Mannie showing us how to make a 4 in one screwdriver, this is where he started stripping …notice that the shirt is now gone…but we won't go there…
And the final demo was Curtis showing us how to "fling a bowl blank" off the lathe. This was a staged demonstration (part of Alan's safety pitch). The blank flung "gracely" off the lathe missing Curtis. Then the final part of the demo was to show us how to remount, turn and finish the bowl. It was a great save, I was unable to get a pic of the finish bowl so Alan when you have a chance if you took a pic please post it for all to see.
And finally, Roscoe hung around with us all day and ensured we stayed protected. Note: don't step on Roscoe he does not like it
Thanks all for the great company and enjoy the pics.
Eugene (aka "El Mostro")
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