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Anyone in the Hampton Roads area that wants to get together and just have some fun talking shop and sharing information?

I know another thread has several but I wanted to start a new thread with a more appropriate title so it doesn't get missed by anyone interested.

I know Jim, Brian, John and Jason have all voiced interest. Anyone else interested?

Of those interested, lets find a weekend that works for all of us. Also a meeting location that is fair to all.

I have a decent sized shop (means I would have to pickup a little) but I also have a smoker and can throw on some Barbeque too.

I am free any weekend from here until the end of the year. No more dog rescue events......
 
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I would like for someone experianced to show me how to turn pens. I just started and am learning by trying. I glued a band on a twist pen to keep it in place. I glued it to the twist mechanizam also by accident.. I live in Virginia Beach.
 
Hi Fred, Do you know about our pen turning group that meets at Woodcraft, Richmond this coming Thursday at 6:30? We have interesting meetings and members. Phil
 
Almost missed this thread...

I would enjoy a get together...I have everything to start casting..just never got around to it..but really want to give it a shot and see what happens...would be nice to have someone with casting knowledge to help get started...

...as far as date/time...I have one more show on 27Nov to participate in so that day is out for me...but am sure i could make time any other weekend...even if it presses into Dec :)

PTown..your place sounds good if it's ok with you and all...
we could all meet at my place next (after i straighten up a bit :)



PTownSubbie said:
Anyone in the Hampton Roads area that wants to get together and just have some fun talking shop and sharing information?

I know another thread has several but I wanted to start a new thread with a more appropriate title so it doesn't get missed by anyone interested.

I know Jim, Brian, John and Jason have all voiced interest. Anyone else interested?

Of those interested, lets find a weekend that works for all of us. Also a meeting location that is fair to all.

I have a decent sized shop (means I would have to pickup a little) but I also have a smoker and can throw on some Barbeque too.

I am free any weekend from here until the end of the year. No more dog rescue events......
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philipf said:
Hi Fred, Do you know about our pen turning group that meets at Woodcraft, Richmond this coming Thursday at 6:30? We have interesting meetings and members. Phil
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Phil, I have and wanted to attend but I am having a very hard time getting good information. 2 hours is a long trip to make one way also.

If you can pass info on the meeting adjenda, I would be happy to come by when it is something that I am totally interested in.

Let us know.

Fred
 
navycop said:
I would like for someone experianced to show me how to turn pens. I just started and am learning by trying. I glued a band on a twist pen to keep it in place. I glued it to the twist mechanizam also by accident.. I live in Virginia Beach.
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NavyCop, PM me. We can talk. I would be happy to show you a few things and I am active duty also....:biggrin: I would love to help out a fellow Sailor.

Fred
 
Fred,

I'd love to get together with fellow turners sometime. I'll be starting a job soon.....thank god but I'd do my best to met about any time. I should be getting off work at 6PM. Downtown Norfolf is where I'll be working.

Thanks again for the pen blanks. Haven't had to much time to turn though.

John
 
John, We would love to have you!

For everyone that is interested,

How about trying to get together on 21 NOV? I know Jason can't make 20 NOV so hopefully this date will work.

Is everyone game? Unless there is pushback, I can do it at my place the first time. I have just about anything that we would need.

Let me know.
 
The 21 Nov is good for me! If anybody wants some I have a ton of that sewer pipe(the green stuff) for some blanks to turn. I will bring some to the Meet and greet .....Free of coarse..... :)
If any body wants some just let me know....
Thanks,
Brian
 
The 21st sounds like a deal. I wood like to bring my chisels and you can see if they are sharp enough. Or show me how to sharpen them safely? I can also bring a few blanks. PM me with definate plans.
 
I am seeing that John, Mike, Jason & Brian are good. That makes 4 plus me. It should be fun.

Think about what you want to talk about or share.

Any other takers? Plenty of time between now and then to make up your minds.
 
navycop said:
PTownSubbie said:
I am seeing that John, Mike, Jason & Brian are good. That makes 4 plus me. It should be fun.

Think about what you want to talk about or share.

Any other takers? Plenty of time between now and then to make up your minds.
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Where is it going to be at? PM me with directions.
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When we get a little closer and know how many are going to make it, I will send directions. I would rather do it at one time if possible.
 
Fred,

Got your PM. Would like to get together with our fellow pen turners in the area. Please count me in.

BT

Referencing a previous post on this thread...Doesn't the WC here in NorVa have a Group that meets also? I could have sworn I found a link on the WC site. I think it's for all woodworkers though.

Let me know what we're bringing...Thanks.

Patrick
 
Carrick said:
Fred,

Got your PM. Would like to get together with our fellow pen turners in the area. Please count me in.

BT

Referencing a previous post on this thread...Doesn't the WC here in NorVa have a Group that meets also? I could have sworn I found a link on the WC site. I think it's for all woodworkers though.

Let me know what we're bringing...Thanks.

Patrick
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Patrick,
The meeting held at WC is the Tidewater Turners. They do regular wood turning, no pen talk but more bowl, ect stuff.

However, if we get enough interest to support it we could possibly work out something with WC to have the meeting there. They support local clubs fairly well!

More to follow on next weekend.

Fred
 
Well, i dug out the HF paint pot that i set up as a casting (pressure only) thing...
put some pressure on it and it leaks...have tried turning the lid severall different positions...still leaks...

...any suggestions on how to stop that leak..??
 
penhead said:
Well, i dug out the HF paint pot that i set up as a casting (pressure only) thing...
put some pressure on it and it leaks...have tried turning the lid severall different positions...still leaks...

...any suggestions on how to stop that leak..??
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Did you inspect the lid O-Ring? Maybe put some lubricant on it to soften it up a bit.

Do you feel it leaking? If so, inspect that portion of the lid gasket.

If you can't get it, bring it over to the get together and I will look a little closer. I have one that I have used for about a year or so.
 
All,

I think we are on tap for Sunday. It should be a good time!

Mike (navycop), if you see this send me a PM or something. I want to make sure you have all the data you need to attend.

Any others in the area interested in attending?
 
Had a great meeting today with 6 fellow pen turners. We had some great smoked Pork Shoulder and standard cookout food. Well, 6 hours later we decided we had enough of each other and folks started filtering out. I hope you all didn't get any flack from your better halfs for being gone so long! LOL!!

We need to do it again without a doubt!

I had a great time and thanks for coming by!
 

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Thanks Fred for hosting the meeting! I had a great time "talking shop". We had a great bunch of pen turners. Learn a few things new and a lot of info was given too! Thanks a bunch!
Brian
 
Thanks from me, too, Fred for getting this started and hosting what I hope is only the first 'get together'...I had a great time and sure learned a bunch of new things...and the food was excellent..!!!
 
Thanks alot Fred.. It is people like you (and the other guys) that share thier knowledge, that makes people like me want to learn the hobby..
I wish we had a secratary to document all the info that was passed around..
 
Missed out

Just saw this thread for the first time. I am sorry that I missed the get together.

Fred,
Please PM me if there will be another one. There are at least one other pen turner where I work, and at least 2 others that are turners that might be interested.

Dave
 
AKBeaver said:
Just saw this thread for the first time. I am sorry that I missed the get together.

Fred,
Please PM me if there will be another one. There are at least one other pen turner where I work, and at least 2 others that are turners that might be interested.

Dave
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Dave, There will definately be more get togethers. Probably after the first of the year sometime. It will most likely be after the cold weather breaks since most of us have outdoor shops.

I will let you know.
 
Brian,
I have never used that, but for a couple dollars more you can get a bar of tripoli at woodcraft...it will last just about forever and you can be sure it's the tripoli that works..
 
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Hello gentleman!! Really sorry I missed this get together I was really looking forward to it.But I was so backed up with orders I had to stay in the shop.Sounds like ya'll had a great time and I know with Fred as the host things went well.I hope someone lets me know of the next meeting so I can attend and learn a few things...
Have a good one freinds!!!!
JIM
 
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