mg_dreyer
Member
I went to Rockler this weekend and the new place looks great. There is a demo area setup with full lighting and monitors. They will provide a demo lathe for any demo we are doing. There will also be bleacher seating so you will not have to stand. They have also been handing out flyers they made up for the last few weeks.
The manager there, Mark, also informed me that anyone signing up for our local chapter (which simply means an email address – no cost) will be eligible for a 10% discount on all non-sale items. We will also have a few giveaways and some specials that day.
In addition Ed Brown the IAP Local Chapter Manager (Wisconsin) indicated he will try to attend – Ed has given me some guidance on the startup phase and directions we should take. And Mark James, the IAP Curator, also indicated he will try to come out from Ohio and may bring a few of the collection pens.
If you would like to bring a few pens to show off – I will have a table setup. As mentioned before, the first meeting will really be to set the direction for the group. I will demo my technique on turning handmade blanks and acrylics in general. I am hoping for a very interactive group. Since this is new I am not sure how many will attend - some where between me, Ed and Mark (and with the manager there named Mark - three Mark's are a lot) to a nice group. Based on the last post I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Date:
February 11, 2017 from 9 am - 11 am (Store opens at 9 - but I will be there early and Mark indicated showing early will not be a problem. I will try to start promptly at 9)
Location:
The New Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
139 South Weber Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Agenda for the first meeting:
Quick Meet and Greet
Discuss goals for the chapter
Establish frequency and meeting dates and time (for the rest of the year)
Get an idea of demos we would like to see
Open forum for new things we have seen (products / videos / kits)
First demo - Turning Handmade Blanks
Since this is the first meeting I will step up and demo how I turn acrylic and handmade blanks. My technique will allow you to stream the acrylic in nice long ribbons with a standard spindle gouge.
Other demo ideas for the future - we will discuss and I look forward to more:
Wood finishes
Casting
Pen Wizard
Segmenting
Fountain Pens and Refills
Closed End Pens
Inlays and Antlers
The manager there, Mark, also informed me that anyone signing up for our local chapter (which simply means an email address – no cost) will be eligible for a 10% discount on all non-sale items. We will also have a few giveaways and some specials that day.
In addition Ed Brown the IAP Local Chapter Manager (Wisconsin) indicated he will try to attend – Ed has given me some guidance on the startup phase and directions we should take. And Mark James, the IAP Curator, also indicated he will try to come out from Ohio and may bring a few of the collection pens.
If you would like to bring a few pens to show off – I will have a table setup. As mentioned before, the first meeting will really be to set the direction for the group. I will demo my technique on turning handmade blanks and acrylics in general. I am hoping for a very interactive group. Since this is new I am not sure how many will attend - some where between me, Ed and Mark (and with the manager there named Mark - three Mark's are a lot) to a nice group. Based on the last post I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Date:
February 11, 2017 from 9 am - 11 am (Store opens at 9 - but I will be there early and Mark indicated showing early will not be a problem. I will try to start promptly at 9)
Location:
The New Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
139 South Weber Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
Agenda for the first meeting:
Quick Meet and Greet
Discuss goals for the chapter
Establish frequency and meeting dates and time (for the rest of the year)
Get an idea of demos we would like to see
Open forum for new things we have seen (products / videos / kits)
First demo - Turning Handmade Blanks
Since this is the first meeting I will step up and demo how I turn acrylic and handmade blanks. My technique will allow you to stream the acrylic in nice long ribbons with a standard spindle gouge.
Other demo ideas for the future - we will discuss and I look forward to more:
Wood finishes
Casting
Pen Wizard
Segmenting
Fountain Pens and Refills
Closed End Pens
Inlays and Antlers