Hank (Hmerkle) and I had a small private message conversation about doing what we can to drum up some activity for those of us in the Greater Charlotte area. I suggested a bi-monthly or quarterly meetup, rotating between members' shops and he agreed that it might be worth a shot to get going. Would anyone be interested in something like this?
Things to do would include everything from random shop discussions, project assistance, mini workshops, tool swapping, lumber swaps, etc.
For example, maybe you normally make small boxes but have decided to tackle a large table for your dining room. You could bring your legs to a meetup and use someone's mortiser to make your job a little easier. Don't own a lathe but need a couple of knobs turned? Bring your materials and knock them out on the host's lathe.
Give us your input. Would you come? What would you like to see/do? How often? How far are you willing to travel?
I would also suggest nothing happens until at least September/early October. Past experience in clubs/groups such as this have taught me that almost no one shows up to small meetings/get together type events in the peak summer months. Weekends in that part of the year are usually reserved for family/friend events. I could be wrong though...
Let's get this ball rolling and see if anything comes of it.
Things to do would include everything from random shop discussions, project assistance, mini workshops, tool swapping, lumber swaps, etc.
For example, maybe you normally make small boxes but have decided to tackle a large table for your dining room. You could bring your legs to a meetup and use someone's mortiser to make your job a little easier. Don't own a lathe but need a couple of knobs turned? Bring your materials and knock them out on the host's lathe.
Give us your input. Would you come? What would you like to see/do? How often? How far are you willing to travel?
I would also suggest nothing happens until at least September/early October. Past experience in clubs/groups such as this have taught me that almost no one shows up to small meetings/get together type events in the peak summer months. Weekends in that part of the year are usually reserved for family/friend events. I could be wrong though...
Let's get this ball rolling and see if anything comes of it.
