byounghusband
Member
So what does everyone think about another GTG? If we're doing every other month, how's 'bout August?
August GTG?
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beck3906
Member
If possible. don't have it on the 22nd. Some of us will be attending the Central Texas meeting and would like to come your way also.
:biggrin::biggrin:
:biggrin::biggrin:
brez
Member
I will be away Aug. 21 through 31. If possible can it be before the 21st?
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
evanslmtd
Member
Bob
I'm good for most any day in August. When y'all get it figured out please post the date and location.
I'm good for most any day in August. When y'all get it figured out please post the date and location.
Texatdurango
Member
Just a thought..........
It's hot and getting hotter (for those who hadn't noticed).
Does anyone have an air conditioned shop that would like to host the meeting? If so, don't be bashful!
It's hot and getting hotter (for those who hadn't noticed).
Does anyone have an air conditioned shop that would like to host the meeting? If so, don't be bashful!
brez
Member
Well, my shop is airconditioned, does anybody feel like coming up to Pilot Point again?
Thanks
Mike
Texatdurango
Member
Again....? If memory serves ya'll waited till I was in California to have that meeting so I never made it.
I wouldn't mind coming over (up).
byounghusband
Member
brez
Member
Ok, how about Saturday Aug. 15th?
Mike
Mike
TomW
Member
Cant make it.
Sorry,
Tom
Sorry,
Tom
Texatdurango
Member
15th sounds good, then those who wish can crash the central Texas meeting on the 22nd!
Any ideas on what we can share with each other?
Any ideas on what we can share with each other?
rlofton
Member
The 15th works for me. I doubt that our heating system going out will keep me from this one.
Texatdurango
Member
OK, so let's call it officially the 15th at Mike's shop. I'll put an email out to the distribution list I have for those who don't regurlarly check or have troublee finding this forum.
brez
Member
George,
Do you think you can make one of your "kitless" pens. I would realy likr to see how you make them (as long as you won't have to kill me afterward).
Does anybody else have a technique or new material, or tool, that would be interesting?
Thanks
Mike
brez
Member
I just talked with Sherry Driscoll. Sherry, Terry and Angela have been working hard to develope techniques for dying and stabilizing blanks. They will give us a little show and tell about what they have done. If we are lucky they will have some of their dyed blanks with them.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
Texatdurango
Member
Well, as long as it won't bore everyone to tears, I wouldn't mind. The last time I touched on the process, several were real interested but without handouts and a place to jot down a few notes, a lot of the details were soon forgotten so this time maybe I can put something down on paper and pass around to those interested.
brez
Member
George,
I know I would be interested in seeing the whole process and handouts would be great also.
Thanks
Mike
GregHight
Member
What time is the gtg?
brez
Member
Greg,
I suggest 10:00 until 2:00, or whenever we finish. We'll plan for lunch around noon.
Thanks
Mike
shull
Member
Open to new folks? Never been to a GTG.
brez
Member
brez
Member
What does "GTG" stand for?
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
TomW
Member
Get Together...a.k.a.g2g
byounghusband
Member
Ok, sounds like it is on for 8/15/09 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Brez's Shop. You all know turners can't live on sawdust alone.... 
We need to set up some grub as well...
I'll bring some smoked chicken wings and my BBQ sauce... :eat:
Who else??!!??
We need to set up some grub as well...
I'll bring some smoked chicken wings and my BBQ sauce... :eat:
Who else??!!??
shull
Member
Where is the meeting at? I can bring some chips to go with the wings.
Steve
Steve
brez
Member
Steve, All,
The meeting will be in my shop in Pilot Point. Send me an email or PM and I will send directions and phone number.
Thanks
Mike
brez
Member
There are a few people in the area interested in tool sharpening techniques. Would anybody like to demonstarate their prefered methods. Maybe we could have several different tools and/or methods.
Thanks
Mike
Thanks
Mike
MarkHix
Member
I'm a terrible tool sharpener but I can bring my tools if someone wants to sharpent them for me! LOL.
byounghusband
Member
I'm not the greatest sharperner in the world, but my tools do the job... I can do a quick sharpening demo.
Texatdurango
Member
Funny, I was just gonna suggest someone bringing some tools for us to practice on! Are they nice and long?:biggrin:
Does anyone else finish off with a quick lap on the buffing wheel to get "shaving sharp" edges? If not, we can do a tool or two that way.
byounghusband
Member
I'm bringing my slow speed grnder and wolverine set up and Veri-Grind.
George, if you wanna show lap and polish, it would definately add to the demo. I don't do that, but would like to learn that.....
Maybe we could talk Brez into showing off his Tormek wet-grinder
George, if you wanna show lap and polish, it would definately add to the demo. I don't do that, but would like to learn that.....
Maybe we could talk Brez into showing off his Tormek wet-grinder
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rlofton
Member
Sharpening
I can bring a BUNCH of tools that need a gentle touch.
I can bring a BUNCH of tools that need a gentle touch.
rlofton
Member
Food
Mike -
Is there going to be a "cookout" or are we going out somewhere? If cooking at your place and since Lyle can't be there, I'll bring brats and buns if needed.
Thanks!
Mike -
Is there going to be a "cookout" or are we going out somewhere? If cooking at your place and since Lyle can't be there, I'll bring brats and buns if needed.
Thanks!
brez
Member
Guys, this is making me hungry. I'm new in the group, but food is the universal language, right? I was really looking forward to this meeting, but unfortunately, there is a strong possibility that I will be visiting my 96 year old dad in the Houston area on that weekend. The demos & activities sound great, though! Perhaps next month.
Bill
Bill
YouthMinisterDan
Member
15th is ok with me. Just let me know.
brez
Member
byounghusband
Member
With luck, I might get my new Pendant Backer Plate from Sailing Away in the mail by Friday. If I do, I will bring it so we can figure out how it works.....
evanslmtd
Member
George
Are you still planning to do a presentation on "making a kit-less pen"? If so, I'll bring a pad to take notes on.
Are you still planning to do a presentation on "making a kit-less pen"? If so, I'll bring a pad to take notes on.
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Texatdurango
Member
Barry, Actually I re-sequenced some of the steps I take in making a kitless pen which pretty much eliminates the use of a special "closed end" mandrel so yes, I will show what I can with whatever time is alloted.