Ann Arbor, MI Camp Shopbot !

[billp]

The date is now set; we'll be holding our first Camp Shopbot in Ann Arbor, MI on Saturday, Sept. 22nd at the Maker Works facility- http://www.maker-works.com/
This is NOT the "Upper MidWest Camp Shopbot"as originally suggested because there will also be another Camp in Mercer, WI (see this thread-http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14890)
Details on BOTH events , and how to sign up will be following shortly...

[bobstand]

Hi Doc,
Keep me posted on this and I will attend. It would be good to talk to you again.
Thanks,
Bob Standard

[billp]

Bob,
Will do, wondered where you've been hiding....

[Kworks]

Its on the calender. I'll be there.

[billp]

Kenneth,
Thanks for the RSVP !
I'm hoping that we start hearing what topics people would like us to cover from those who plan to attend...

[propellers]

I plan to attend.

Lonnie Prince
Prince Aircraft Co.

[billp]

Lonnie,
Thanks for the RSVP!
Flying or driving?

[wardsa]

Bill,
Please include me for the Ann Arbor camp.
Thanks,
Terry Ward

[billp]

Terry,
Will do ! Thanks...

[jerry_stanek]

Keep me posted as I plan on going.

[billp]

Jerry,
Will do. We'll start to add info/updates on this thread in the next few weeks. I've heard from a few people already, but we still have time to handle specific topic requests to cover at the Camp.

[angus_hines]

You need to get tom to do atalk about Zingermans and to bring plenty of sample !!!
Put me on the list as a maybe !!!

[billp]

Angus,
I agree, less talk, more Zingermans's!!! We'd NEVER get past the coffee session.....

[propellers]

Lonnie,
Thanks for the RSVP!
Flying or driving?

Its only 40 miles away so the time I get the Plane out of the hanger and ready I could be there so I will be flying my truck!

[woody1218]

Count me in.... Im just around the corner.....:)

[billp]

Robert,
Will do.....

[phaggood]

I will be there

[billp]

Patrick,
We'll see you there...

[CustomCam]

Hi Bill I would like to see some discussion on the extruder function and some ideas about the best way to go about cutting aluminum. Thanks.

[billp]

We'll try to fit that in. At the moment there are some good aluminum discussions going on in a few other threads as well..

[kbraat]

Bill,

Any chance of seeing the probe run? I'm mainly interested in the 2d profile feature, so that would not take hours of demo like a small 3d probing would.

[billp]

Kevin,
I can run through that when we speak about digitizing/scanning...

[CustomCam]

Hi Bill,

What time is the camp going to start/finish?

[billp]

John,
Camp schedule is;
8-9 AM - Coffee/etc.
9-Noon AM sessions
Noon-1 Shopbot sponsored lunch
1-4 PM sessions
4-?- Whatever else....

[leon_tyler]

I'll be there with a couple of others from our shop just across the street. Really looking forward to it!

[BrassWind BoatWorks]

Greetings, we are excited about going to camp Saturday!

There are 2 things we are working on now, that we are curious about and a software question.

One, I am working on a project to cut out a butt impression in a bar stool or chair seat. We are cutting one today and will see how it goes. I will bring one with me and would appreciate learning if I am doing it the best way or if there is another way that is better regarding cutting it or designing it.

We are still working with the old Windows 98 Shop Bot tower and Casmate and Enroute. We own Artcam but have been afraid to upgrade to one of these because we have not been using the machines very much to date. It would be nice to hear which software everyone suggests. We hope to upgrade to the new ShopBot controller very soon. I also heard that at ShopBot there is a 3rd software they use?

We waited because we wanted to start manufacturing something that we could retail or take orders for from others who wanted to use or sell a widget. We bought the Machines because we make custom wood boats from taped seam construction and wood boomerangs.

The second thing we build are kayaks and skiffs using Chesapeake Light Craft Designs. It involves reading the plans and transferring the offsets from the plans to the software and create a fair curve so we can cut out the flat panels for the boat kit.

Both my husband, Richard, and I are looking forward to see the facility and the equipment in action and to listen to all the ideas. We would like to find a niche, as I mentioned, to manufacture. As an artist, who paints, I would like to consider cutting out panels for doors and cupboards - from contemporary designs to northern Michigan wildlife, possibly window trim for cottages and of course everyone's favorite the cribbage board. I guess my 3rd thing I would like to learn is the easiest way to plan the holes in the cribbage board. Perhaps there is a cut file already out there that is a favorite?

Thank you see you all soon!

Regards,

Sheree Lincoln
BrassWind Landing
6240 Mack Ave
Indian River, MI
231-238-4843

Arts and Adventure Paddlesports - kayak, canoe and paddle board livery & retail store
BrassWind Gallery and BrassWind BoatWorks - fine art and custom wood boats
BrassWind Designs - web and graphic design
www.artsandadventure.com (http://www.artsandadventure.com)

[woody1218]

Do we need to register? And may I bring my other half/business partner along?

[billp]

Please drop me an e-mail at campshopbot"at"gmail.com with both of your names. Thanks!

[woody1218]

You have mail...... We will see you there!

[gsartor_1999]

Looking forward to Saturday's camp but I cannot remember the details. It is at Makerworks. What time?

[billp]

8-9 Coffee
9- Sessions start

[jerry_stanek]

Getting ready for the camp have to fuel up and check the truck.

[curtiss]

Bill,

Do they let you wear that hat on the airplane ??? or do you have a special box to carry it in ??? and if so what are the charges to fly that hat around the nation ?

thanks,

Curtis J.

[bill.young]

About to head to the airport but just wanted to send out a quick thanks to Tom, Dale, Bob, Thea, Nick, and all the other folks at MakerWorks for a great camp. You guys did a great job and hosted a fantastic camp. Can't wait until the next one!

Bill

[billp]

Let me add MY thanks to everyone from Maker Works, and all the Shopbotters who took the time to stop by and "talk 'Bot" for a day.
I've thrown some pictures up with the blog at: http://www.shopbotblog.com/index.php/2012/09/2012-ann-arbor-mi-camp-shopbot/

[gsartor_1999]

And thanks to you and Bill Young for being so informative and willing to engage all of us! I had a wonderful experience and was able to implement some ideas already as I plan to get my students programming and cutting (or maybe plotting first-cheaper and quieter!)

After training in NC and camp in Ann Arbor, I just want to play on the machine. Darn if those pesky rules mean I have to do other things like bus duty, grades and attendance! Ah well....thanks for fanning the flame and giving me inspiration. Vacuum puck here I come!

Gina