Presidents Message.
We had our second meeting at the new location and it seemed to work out well. Let me know if you saw something that we need to change to make it work better.
We will continue to need some help setting up and taking down. So arrive at 9:00 and help setup and stay after the educational talk to help return the room in the condition we found it in. It will be easier next time now that we know what it needs to look like.
Doors open at 9:00 for setup. Educational talk at 11:00. Cleanup at 12:00.
We also need a new secretary. The main job is just to put this newsletter together. Please offer to help so no one is overburdened, only takes around an hour per meeting.
Mike Dempsey gave a great talk on CNC machining on a lathe, 3D printer and 2 mills he owns. They all start with a completely enclosed accurate 3D model of the part you want to make. Then add some features to allow for location and hold down and parting method. Lots of experience helps to achieve the final product you are looking for. CNC machining is a great prototype tool that can easily be modified or tweaked to make a functionally part.
We had $97 dollars in donations from the sale of donated clocks at the May meeting. Thanks to all that participated.
Additional talks planned are as follows:
Sept 17 – Craig White will be presenting History of Congreve Rolling Ball Clocks, bring one if you have one to show
Nov 12 – Tony Zimmer will give a talk and demonstration entitled “Finding the Right Screwdriver”
February 4 – Harry Schultz will be giving a talk on Making a Calendar Wheel
March 10 – Danno will make a Presentation on Renaissance Clocks
We still need volunteers for talks and/or demonstration for 2024. Please contact Harry Schulz or myself with ideas or suggestions.
Free tables!! A free silent auction table will also be available. We had some clocks donated which the chapter will be selling at the silent auction table.
Dates for 2024:
Feb. 4
March 10
May 19
Sept 22
Nov 17
Hope to see you all there.
Thanks,
Craig
