November Meeting?

[IBTurning]

There were several people interested in pen blank casting. I was wondering if anyone else would be interested. If so, I would like to have the meeting at my home in Hayward. I would like to use my equipment since it hasn't been used before.

Greg is available the following dates:
November 16th, 17th, 24th, and 30th.

Larry

 

[darcisowers]

17th or 30th for us. Thanks Larry!! Be sure to let us know how much we'll owe for casting.

Darci & Andy

 

[ldubia]

I have a show on the 16th and 17th. so the 30th is good.

 

[curtrdouglas]

I vote for the 30th.

 

[Jim Burr]

Due to work and school, I usually can't do these...but I'm going to bust my butt for this one. Larry, if you'd PM your address...I'd be grateful. What can I bring?

 

[Dave_M]

Bummer. My schedule is full the weekend of the 16th - 17th and my wife's birthday is the 30th.

Dave

 

[ldubia]

Darn, Dave. we'll miss you again. We have got to get a date we can all get together and share stories, etc. Hopefully in the near future.

 

[IBTurning]

The meeting will be on November 30th, this seemed to be the popular vote. Also, it will give more time for the Alumilite shipment to arrive. I'll send out directions and the address a week before the meeting.

If you would like to cast a block it will be $8 to cover the Alumilite and supplies. If you would rather just watch, that's free. Please indicate if you would like to make a casting, so that we can make sure that we have enough supplies. I have many items to cast. I have 2 full bins of casting items (beans, coffee beans, macaroni, glitter, and too many more to list). If you decide to bring something, make sure that it is 100% dry.

I will supply ham lunchmeat, mayo, mustard, & wheat bread. Please post what you will be bringing so that we don't have duplications.

Remember don't show up at Greg's house, you will be greeted by the dogs and you don't want to see their castings.

Larry

 

[darcisowers]

we will be there on the 30th. too far off to think of the food (thanksgiving leftovers anyone? :tongue: LOL) PM your address please.

We will both be casting.

 

[ldubia]

Remember don't show up at Greg's house, you will be greeted by the dogs and you don't want to see their castings.

Larry

That was very bad. True, but bad.

I will TRY to be there.

 

[curtrdouglas]

Count me in

I plan to be there and would like to cast at least one block. I'll bring brownies or cookies.
Curt

 

[nava1uni]

I can come. I have some molds so will bring them. I will want to cast some things.
so I will bring some money. What food do you want?

 

[MartinPens]

I will put the 30th on my calendar. I think I have have some very dry tiny pine cones that would be fun to cast. I'll think about what to bring. Is there a particular need?

 

[thomasperrygifts]

30th is good for me, thanks

 

[Dave_M]

I will put the 30th on my calendar. I think I have have some very dry tiny pine cones that would be fun to cast. I'll think about what to bring. Is there a particular need?

Angela casted some tiny pine cones last time and they turned out some really nice pens.

 

[avbill]

i'm in Larry please pm me as to your address

 

[BMellber]

Plans for Nov. 30th

Larry,
Count me in for the 30th. I'll plan to bring some casting stuff as well such as molds and fillers. When you have the meeting specifics please let me know the time and location and any food or drink needs. About how many members can you accomodate at your place? Should we bring chairs as well?

 

[Jim Campbell]

30-Nov. Meeting

Folks,

I may be able to make this one. I have some walnut shells I've been meaning to crush up and cast.

I'm still a newbie at the casting trade, but will bring my molds, etc.

Is anyone on the hook for soda's? I can bring an assorted case, on ice.

 

[IBTurning]

Saturday

This is the list so far. If you are attending and I missed your name please let me know. Also if you are not able to attend and I have listed you let me know.

I'll send out directions and the address tonight.

We will need some chairs.

We could use more food items, let me know what you can bring. So far we have 11 people.

Larry B. (Ham Lunchmeat, Wheat Bread)
Greg K.
Darci & Andy
Curt (Brownies or Cookies)
Cindy
Martin
Tom
Bill D.
Bill M.
Jim (Sodas)

 

[gketell]

I'll bring some macaroni salad and chairs. Let me know if there is anything else you need.

 

[thomasperrygifts]

I can bring chips!
I'll also need a PM with the address, Thanks.

 

[IBTurning]

Update

I just PM the location, if I missed you let me know. Here is the updated list:

Larry B. (Ham Lunchmeat, Wheat Bread)
Greg K. (macaroni salad and chairs)
Larry D.
Darci & Andy
Curt (Brownies or Cookies)
Cindy
Martin
Tom (chips)
Bill D.
Bill M.
Jim (Sodas)

 

[nava1uni]

I will bring some molds and things to cast. I will bring some cheese, bread and chips.
See you then.

 

[IBTurning]

Temperature

The garage can be cold and it can be warm, most likely cold. So bring a jacket.

 

[MartinPens]

It appears I have a colliding of events with family in town on Saturday. PM sent and will do my best to work something out. So frustrating.

 

[darcisowers]

We will bring a salad. ;-)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone

 

[nava1uni]

We will bring a salad. ;-)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone

Made of brownies?

 

[IBTurning]

The day before updates.

Some have mentioned that they will be bringing molds and other items, it maybe a good idea to put your name on items you bring. There may be duplicates.

You may need to park several houses away, parking is only allowed on one side of the street.

Update:

Larry B. (Ham Lunchmeat, Wheat Bread)
Greg K. (macaroni salad and chairs)
Larry D.
Darci & Andy (Salad)
Curt (Brownies or Cookies)
Cindy (cheese, bread and chips)
Martin (Attending?)
Tom (chips)
Bill D.
Bill M.
Jim (Sodas)

 

[thomasperrygifts]

Something has come up over here, and I won't be able to make it tomorrow, but I do look forward to future get-togethers. Have a great time!

Tom

 

[BMellber]

Nov 30th Meeting

Larry,
Since Tom can't make it I'll bring his chips and some cookies. See you tomorrow, I'm really looking forward to my first face to face meeting with the IAP chapter.
Bill

 

[IBTurning]

Gloves

Since I may not have gloves to fit everyone, you should bring gloves that fit you.

Thanks

 

[BMellber]

Larry, Tell me again what time to arrive for the meeting.
Thanks, Bill

 

[IBTurning]

Timing

Setup will be at 10am, the meeting will go from 11am to approximately 4pm.

 

[MartinPens]

Sorry I missed it today. My daughters 16th birthday outing was postponed due to the rain a week or so ago. We celebrated it today out at chilly Ocean Beach. Did you guys take any photos of the get together?

 

[nava1uni]

Michelle took pictures. Maybe she will post them.

 

[gketell]

Photos from Bill

Our newest member Bill Mellberg took several photos during the "gathering". I asked him if I could post them up and he kindly agreed.

Here we are getting ready to pour Bill's pen blank. DARK blue, DARK Blue with sparkle, Medium blue, Medium blue with sparkle, and gold.

Here's his blank "cooking" in the pressure pot.

And here is the final product.

Bill will get a picture of the first pen he made from this. Having seen it in person, it is absolutely beautiful. The pictures of the blanks don't do them justice!


Here is my project getting started

And pouring it

And ready to turn:

Who knew that laundry detergent measuring cups would make great casting cups?

Now I just need to get out there and turn it!