beck3906
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Discussions & Demos
Here's a rough idea of what we can cover. We'll plan to start around 9:30 and finish up around 3:30-4:00. Topics can be added, changed, or modified as desired, so let me know what you want covered. We can also run more than one group if we have several attendees and it's hard to see any one discussion.
Turning Acrylics - Discuss the different types of acrylics and problems each pose during turning. Discuss wet and dry sanding techniques. Discuss the need for CA finish.
Turning Wood Blanks - Discuss finish techniques from PPP to CA. Discuss how to work with open grain woods such as oak and purpleheart. Is wet sanding needed.
Blank Prep - Techniques of preparing a blank for turning. Include drilling on drill press and lathe. How to rim the ends.
Segmenting - How to create a segmented blank.
Casting - I have a pot that is not fully complete. Someone that is casting could bring their own and we could have a demo. Otherwise, we'll have a general discussion on techniques.
Stabilizing - I have a Cactus Juice setup we can use.
Lunch - Depending on how many attend, I will provide burgers, dogs, chips and drinks. If the head count gets up there, I'll ask for donations.
We'll have a time for discussion on marketing and shows. I could drag out some of my display materials if someone wants to see them.
We'll have a blank swap. Bring things you want to trade. Also bring a blank to put into the "pot" for us to do like a exchange where you can rob the blank until it's been robbed 2-3 times.
Bring other things you want to trade, sell, swap. I can setup tables I use for shows to display things on.
I will donate up to 10 small flat rate boxes of blanks to attendees. If more that that attend, we'll make it like a drawing. Who knows, one of the boxes may contain a Jeff Powell blank from my stock.
We'll also have the speed turning contest during the lunch time. Bring your own tools if you want to participate cause you may feel more comforatable with your own tools. I'll provide finish materials. Let me know if you have a specific need for finish. We may limit this to 5-7 folks if this becomes popular. I'll have blanks prepared for everyone so the playing field is even. I'll keep the type of blank secret until we start. However, it may be wood or acrylic.
Wives and children are welcome. My wife will entertain as much as possible but she'll probably want to watch some of the activities also. I may have her timing the speed turning event. We just had the backyard fenced so kids have a place to play. Please understand that you'll be responsible for your children's supervision if they attend.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Here's a rough idea of what we can cover. We'll plan to start around 9:30 and finish up around 3:30-4:00. Topics can be added, changed, or modified as desired, so let me know what you want covered. We can also run more than one group if we have several attendees and it's hard to see any one discussion.
Turning Acrylics - Discuss the different types of acrylics and problems each pose during turning. Discuss wet and dry sanding techniques. Discuss the need for CA finish.
Turning Wood Blanks - Discuss finish techniques from PPP to CA. Discuss how to work with open grain woods such as oak and purpleheart. Is wet sanding needed.
Blank Prep - Techniques of preparing a blank for turning. Include drilling on drill press and lathe. How to rim the ends.
Segmenting - How to create a segmented blank.
Casting - I have a pot that is not fully complete. Someone that is casting could bring their own and we could have a demo. Otherwise, we'll have a general discussion on techniques.
Stabilizing - I have a Cactus Juice setup we can use.
Lunch - Depending on how many attend, I will provide burgers, dogs, chips and drinks. If the head count gets up there, I'll ask for donations.
We'll have a time for discussion on marketing and shows. I could drag out some of my display materials if someone wants to see them.
We'll have a blank swap. Bring things you want to trade. Also bring a blank to put into the "pot" for us to do like a exchange where you can rob the blank until it's been robbed 2-3 times.
Bring other things you want to trade, sell, swap. I can setup tables I use for shows to display things on.
I will donate up to 10 small flat rate boxes of blanks to attendees. If more that that attend, we'll make it like a drawing. Who knows, one of the boxes may contain a Jeff Powell blank from my stock.
We'll also have the speed turning contest during the lunch time. Bring your own tools if you want to participate cause you may feel more comforatable with your own tools. I'll provide finish materials. Let me know if you have a specific need for finish. We may limit this to 5-7 folks if this becomes popular. I'll have blanks prepared for everyone so the playing field is even. I'll keep the type of blank secret until we start. However, it may be wood or acrylic.
Wives and children are welcome. My wife will entertain as much as possible but she'll probably want to watch some of the activities also. I may have her timing the speed turning event. We just had the backyard fenced so kids have a place to play. Please understand that you'll be responsible for your children's supervision if they attend.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
