Extravaganza- Support our Troops Pen Turning Event - Page 2

Extravaganza- Support our Troops Pen Turning Event · 10-11-2006, 10:08 AM

Guys do we have coverage for this event. We need to get a sign made up for Klingspor's. They want to help promote the event.

Monty and I are supplying MIDI lathes. I think Monty will be turning for some time. Who else is turning? What else needs to be brought? I have a few kits, but not too many. Who is bringing blanks? Will they be predrilled and tubed? These are the things we need to know. I'm starting the discussion.

Are we going to have more lathes for the event? Folks will be able to stop by and having a lathe that a nonmember can hop on and turn a pen for a troop would be a good way for them to get acquanted with us.

Lets firm things up for this part of the gathering.

Thanks,

John

woodguy1975 · 10-11-2006, 09:58 PM

No solvent based spray products of any kind in that room. Would you use spray lacquer in your own enclosed shop with no ventilation. I never use spray lacquer on pens anyways. You can do the mylands 3 step finish or a few coats of friction polish. I apply lacquer on the lathe much like I do the CA, but most guys won't be ready to handle that. CA finish is the best if you are an experienced pen turner that is what I'd do. First time pen turners should just use the simple friction polish.

Don't worry about direction, you can just put the sign on he other side of the door. Don'tworry about that detail. We will be in Room H. It will be down a the hall. from the main show. You might be able to find the layout of the Hickory convetion center online if you are really interested.

woodguy1975 · 10-11-2006, 10:04 PM

I will provide my Midi lathe and a couple mandrels with slimline bushings. I have lots of pen turning stuff, but have so much stuff to bring for my classes during the show that I just can't bring it as well. I'll have a full trailer heading to the show as it is. I'll have totes and totes of stuff.

Monty · 10-11-2006, 11:56 PM

Hmmm... "H" - that's a great location! I think the sign will work out well. I will PM the "final" version of the sign (with higher resolution for large format printing) to you.

Thanks for the offer of the pen assembly tool - I guess we'll need one of those too! Maybe Clay can bring his so we'll have one to work with in the morning.

clowman · 10-12-2006, 12:02 AM

Maybe Clay can bring his so we'll have one to work with in the morning.

I shall do so Monty.

Greybeard · 10-12-2006, 01:24 AM

John, I know that you don't spray it in an unventalated area. But, having never been in in the Metro center, I have no idea what the faculities are like or what is available. I will bring the Mylands.
Is there anything else that is needed. Are there going to be more than 2 lathes?

cskipper · 10-12-2006, 07:57 AM

Great Nick - I'm looking forward to turning with you. We need to encourage folks who want to try turning to jump in and we can all share our time. The folks who are assigned times will just need to stay in the room and be available to help new turners (on the odd chance someone new wants to try).

Monty · 10-12-2006, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by Greybeard

Are there going to be more than 2 lathes?

I'm sure we have enough people to run three lathes at a time! I think due to space considerations, two lathes most likely be enough. Of course anyone can turn pens any time they like, like Cathy said.

Thanks again for all the volunteers who are helping to make this happen!

woodguy1975 · 10-12-2006, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Greybeard

John, I know that you don't spray it in an unventalated area. But, having never been in in the Metro center, I have no idea what the faculities are like or what is available. I will bring the Mylands.
Is there anything else that is needed. Are there going to be more than 2 lathes?

I understand about not knowing the facility. It is just a conference room in the center so it is much more like an office space than a workshop. They will be putting down plastic where the lathes are. Klingspor's is being kind to share the room with us so I really want to make sure we do what we should be doing and not cause them headaches so we can return again next year.

It would be great if we could get another lathe or two for the room.

Anyone else willing to bring in a Midi lathe for the cause? I could see 4 lathes going pretty easily.

woodguy1975 · 10-12-2006, 09:45 AM

Somehow I knew Monty would post a pic of the layout.

10-12-2006, 10:05 AM

If ya'll don't have enough blanks, I have some I would like to donate.

SteveColes · 10-12-2006, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by woodguy1975

......You can do the mylands 3 step finish or a few coats of friction polish. ......

Sorry to ask this, but what is Mylands 3 step finish?

clowman · 10-12-2006, 10:33 AM

the 3 step finish process is 3 coats of sanding sealer, followed by 3 coats of friction polish, followed by 3 coats of carnuba wax..

woodguy1975 · 10-12-2006, 10:55 AM

Pen turners come up with all sorts of finish systems. LOL Now days they are making their own CA from melting plexiglass in acetone.

I've also got some Enduro WB lacquer if you want to wipe that on. Enduro is supposed to be a favorite among pen turners, but it does take a while for it to setup well enough to really rub out to a high sheen.

Thanks,

John

NZAPP1 · 10-12-2006, 10:58 AM

I am with Cathy. I signed up for both time slots just so there would be 2 turners at all times. There will be plenty of time to share for anyone that wants to have a turn or to give it a try.

clowman · 10-12-2006, 11:05 AM

There will be plenty of time to share for anyone that wants to turn or to give it a try

Don't you mean if anyone wants to have a turn?