LJ Get together again #1: First call for a Fall Michigan get together

Good luck on the planning.

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Good luck. I am organizing one in North Carolina too. Hope yours turns out great.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

What part of the state are you targetting for the meet?

where you from steve?

-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

Hey Rustic, I was hoping to get something going for this side of the state, but my dance card is filling up too fast. Seems I’ve got too many things to get done and not enough time to do them. I hope this turns out well, because I really enjoyed the last one.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

How about central Michigan somewhere easy for everyone to get to. ST. Johns, Alma, Chesning, Lansing. Maybe I could talk to Kelvin that sawyer to show up with some of his choicest wood, or slabs, or burls or something worth getting. I’ve got some white oak and maple I’d be willing to trade. Also an extra lathe and scroll saw. Come on Michiganders where’s your spirit. Let’s get our booties in gear here. Mike

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -

Rustic – I’m a bit south of Detroit.

Mike – Lansing area gets my vote due to the freeways to get there.

Probably the biggest thing is a place to meet at that won’t break the bank.

Steve.

sounds good to me is there anyone that would be willing to book some placein the central MI area? I would be willing to travel to what ever area we decide on. I am willing to help set it up but realized it takes alot of work. So any help is appreciated. Are there any woodshops in Lansing area we could book?

-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

I’m currently in Western MI but I would certainly be willing to travel to the center of the state or where ever for a meet-up.

-- Kyle Shipp, http://battleshipp.blogspot.com

hey kyle welcome home. You still in 1 peice? LOL

-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

Lansing sounds good for me. Hope it is on a day that works – I was hoping MI would get something going. Perhaps a visit to a mill if someone has a contact.

-- I've never seen a tree that I wouldn't like to repurpose into a project. I love the smell of wood in the morning - it smells like victory.

Hey BillyJ we had a picnic in May. I will check Lansing area for a location.

-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

I have a mill contact in GR Great prices on wood all kiln dried. Its just a one man operation with a woodmizer but he has a LOT of lumber and cuts for his fellow woodworkers, 1/4 sawn, riff sawn ad saves every piece he can. Im sure he would love a visit.

cool we need to hook up. what are his prices like?

-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

you coming to the get together ss?

-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI