Maryland meet

[gator 1]

I starting to make plans for a meet at my shop in maryland. The date will be Friday April 14th through Monday April 17th. This is the weekend before spring carlisle. Camping by motorhome or trailer or tent will not be a problem. Plenty of hotels nearby. If intrested let me know. There will be no charge and i have a lot of equipment and projects here. ...Gator

[FriarTuck]

And new power hammer equipment. Lucky dogs. (You and Richard).

Tuck

[Bob Baisden]

Hi Gator,

I'll try to make it.

Bob

[Kerry Pinkerton]

I'll try to make it on the way up to Carlisle with the machines Gator.

[theghostofrocknrolloutlaw]

where at in maryland?

[gator 1]

Im in adamstown md, About 6 miles south of frederick...Gator

[weldoneinc]

I am pretty sure i will come
james

[Bill Harrison]

I would like to attend. What kind of projects could we work on? Bill

[v2cad]

Gator,
You mentioned it to me at Carlisle and I'm looking forward to it. Put me down for one of your campsites. <g> If you need help setting up let me know & I'll see if I can get there early.

J. Clear

[Peter Miles]

I don't know if my Virginia project will run quite that long. But if it does, I'd love to come.

Peter, Missing From Seattle, Miles

[gator 1]

Peter
What part of va. I will be in the shop all winter with heat as i have more work than i can handle at the moment. Im booking for 2007. If your close and want to come up for the weekend let me know. I have all kind of stuff to play with...

Bill.
I have a 1937 Seagrave firetruck to rebuild the body on, A 1954 pontiac hearse. 1964 GTO for a body off, !965 mustang for floor pans and trunk. 1957 wagon for a roof change, 1937 plymouth for a frame off restore streetrod, and anything else i buy between now and then..

V2CAD..
I live on 3.5 acres and can get you water and electric no problem.

Who knows, Maybe we can get dutch or Wray out of the snow packed north for a while..Gator

[kerrystagmer]

do you have a forklift? If so I may be able to bring my old Kendrick E-wheel and the Gorham Helve/planishing hammer. I'm in Marriottsville, just 20 or so miles east right off I-70. Maybe I can bring the Gertler sportsracer body and some other junk.

what kind of space do you have?

Kerry Stagmer

[gator 1]

I have a 40 x 60 morton building with 14 ftb ceilings. I have a tractor with fork lift arms rated about 1100 lbs. Also have a 9000 lb side post lift that i use for the heavy stuff. Gator

[Peter Miles]

Gator,

I'm working at Fort Monroe, VA (~Hampton), just across the bay from Norfolk. It looks like that's about 225 miles from you.

A schedule I released this morning shows activity going through mid-April. If we apply more bodies if may get shorter.

Coming up there some weekend for a day would be great!

I'll contact you offline about trying to find a date, probably after the first of the year.

Peter

[firstgenbird]

Count me in Gator

[John Buffinton]

What do I need to do to get an invite? Do I just let you know I'm comming. I'm in the army, so I need to know so I can put in for leave.

[Kerry Pinkerton]

Gator is working with Dutch this week so I'll let everyone know the MetalMeet is going to be rescheduled. April 15 is Easter weekend this year.

[gator 1]

The new date is april 28,29,30. Come early if you want or stay late. I can make room for camping or RV. Plenty of hotels near by. They will be listed in frederick maryland which is about 10 minutes from me. Let me know if youre comming and i will start the list. My cell # is 240-674-2101...Gator

[FriarTuck]

Hey John, just call Gator (Rick) on his cell. His number is in the post just above. Or just post it here. He's making a list, and checking it twice. You would be very welcome. Give it a try.

Tuck

[John Buffinton]

I will be there, I will put in leave this week. I am a beginner, I have some tools and will bring them. I don't have any projects, but I would love to help and learn anyone with their projects. or I could just learn how to shrink using tucking forks. I am excited and can't wait.

[weldoneinc]

I am sure i can make it . If you need anything post it
James

[captainkirk]

I'll be there, do you plan on having enough English Wheels to go around? I live in Warrenton Va. just south of you.
Should we plan on bringing tools etc.

Kirk

[gator 1]

I have a 26 inch e-wheel and a bench top e-wheel from Kerry. Feel free to bring anything you like. I think this will be a fun meet and maybe the start of a yearly get together. Look forward to seeing you...Gator

[Jim Dilks]

Hi. I'm totally new at metalworking, but very interested. I'd like to attend the meet, Gator, if you're allowing newbies. The only time i do metalwork is when I have to fix something that I don't want to replace. Duh, I gues you never heard that before-it sounded more intelligent while I was typing it! Thanks-Jim.

[FriarTuck]

Welcome to MetalMeet Jim, you will learn a lot, and meet a great bunch of guys. Gator's meet promises to be a great one. There will be a lot to watch and do so don't hesitate. Good to have you onboard.

Tuck

[BigMike]

Hi. I'm totally new at metalworking, but very interested. I'd like to attend the meet, Gator, if you're allowing newbies.

Like Jim, I'm new to metalworking, though I've done woodworking for years as a hobby, so spending time on things that can damage body parts if you aren't paying attention is something I'm used to (Still got all my fingers too!). Gator's event sounds like great fun, though I'm not sure I could help with much other than holding things or helping to lift and carry. I've got a fair bit of "book learnin'", but very little actual experience. I'd love to watch what others are doing though!

I live about 20 miles south of Frederick, so it's certainly an easy event to get to for me. Are details of exactly how to get there available? Or should those who don't know just call the number given when the date gets closer?

I've been watching all the shows I can find that involve any metalworking, trying to pick up information and see how its done. All the bike-building shows, Trucks!, etc., and I've been reading books and slowly working on learning by doing. I just finished a small welding table based on plans from one of my books...with some mods (of course! ;) that occured to me while I was building it. So far I've acquired a few small tools (grinders, abrasive chop saw, Harbor Freight bender), and a couple of welders (one O/A, one small MIG), but haven't had time to use them as much as I'd like yet. The results so far are good though.

Years ago I even did a little blacksmithing with a friend who was into knife making, but I wouldn't say I know much about that either.

If interested, but inexperienced, folks are welcome, I'd love to attend and meet others who are also interested.

BTW, I found this group by looking over the pictures from last year's Chantilly, VA bike show (I'm planning on going tomorrow to this year's) and seeing a banner with the URL on it...thanks, whoever put that up!

-- Big Mike

[FriarTuck]

Hey Mike, glad to have you join us. I think you will find what you need here. You don't need to worry about what to do at Gator's, there is always something going on, even if it is just watching and learning. Give Gator a call, his cell number is (240)674-2101. He will fill you in on everything you need to know. His Meet is shaping up to be a exciting event.

Tuck

[BigMike]

Hey Mike, glad to have you join us.
Tuck

Thank you! I'll do that.

BTW - I went to the Chantilly bike show today, and while there were a lot of nice bikes, some decent music, a number of pretty girls, and a couple of people I've seen on TV, there weren't any folks selling metal working machines like the pics showed last year. Sigh.

-- Big Mike

[gator 1]

Give me a call and we can hook up anytime. i assume your in gaithersburg. im in adamstown. ive been in ohio this past weekend with kerry for the v-twin bike expo and just got back...gator

[carpro1946]

I and one of my employees are going to try to make it, if we can get away. I have two groundup projects that have to be done by early summer so I'm not sure.

I'm about 3 1/2 hours east of you on the Eastern Shore.

JC

[Kerry Pinkerton]

Thank you! I'll do that.

BTW - I went to the Chantilly bike show today, and while there were a lot of nice bikes, some decent music, a number of pretty girls, and a couple of people I've seen on TV, there weren't any folks selling metal working machines like the pics showed last year. Sigh.

-- Big Mike

We were there last year when the show was on New Years Day. We demoed as much as they would let us and they allowed us to do one 'seminar'. Wasn't that good of a show but it got us started with the bikers. We decided not to do it this year.

[Peter Miles]

The new date is april 28,29,30. Come early if you want or stay late. I can make room for camping or RV. Plenty of hotels near by. They will be listed in frederick maryland which is about 10 minutes from me. Let me know if youre comming and i will start the list. My cell # is 240-674-2101...Gator
Gator, Are those still the correct dates?

I'm trying to figure out if I will be able to come!

Peter

[Chassisguy]

Gator
I am going to try to make it also. i will give you a call for more info.

[Kerry Pinkerton]

Peter, I'm pretty sure those are still the dates. It was the weekend AFTER spring Carlisle.

I got a call from Gators wife Danielle today. Gator (Rick) has been in the hospital with appendicits (sp)problems. The're not going to remove it though... Hopefully he'll be back in the harness soon.

[Chassisguy]

Sorry to hear that. My Wife and son had theirs removed last year. 6 months apart. I asked the doctor if he just wanted to go ahead and scheadule mine now :o

[gator 1]

April 28, 29, 30 are the dates for the meet. i will be posting hotel info this week for anyone that needs it. Times will be from 8 am till ?...Weather can be 50 durring day and 30 at night to 95 durring day and 70 at night. From march 1 to mid may is very unknown around here. Either way i have heat and a/c so weather will not be a problem. If anyone has any questions please call me at 301-698-5236 or 240-674-2101...Gator

[Peter Miles]

Well, April 28th is the last day on my current project schedule down at Ft. Monroe, VA.

I think that delaying my return home by a few days is exactly what is called for here.

I'll book that last trip today.

I'm looking forward to this.

BTW, looking at a map, I see that I was near you on Christmas. My wife and I were in Poolesville that day, visiting her sister.

Peter

[gator 1]

You were about 15 miles from me in poolesville. I grew up and went to school there. Thats also where i started my vol. fire service in 1978. Gator

[BigMike]

Give me a call and we can hook up anytime. i assume your in gaithersburg. im in adamstown. ive been in ohio this past weekend with kerry for the v-twin bike expo and just got back...gator

I'll do that soon, thanks! I've been spending my free time fixing up the house and working on Montgomery County HOG web site improvements lately, but I'm hoping to get back out in the garage soon...especially if it starts to warm up!

Sorry to hear that you've been spending your time on less pleasant activities. Hope you are feeling better.

I'm actually just south of Rockville, but Gaithersburg is close enough for government work. ;-)

Were you working at the expo, or just sight seeing?

-- BigMike

[gator 1]

A little of both. I always have a good time when im with Kerry and crew. A lot of brainstorming and equipment buying get done.. I started life out just south of rockville off of randolph road near viers mill road. Gator

[Kerry Pinkerton]

A little of both. I always have a good time when im with Kerry and crew. A lot of brainstorming and equipment buying get done.....Gator

Don't let him kid you. Gator worked hard. It may look like fun and games but working a booth demoing and asking questions all day will drain your butt!

[BigMike]

A little of both. I always have a good time when im with Kerry and crew. A lot of brainstorming and equipment buying get done.. I started life out just south of rockville off of randolph road near viers mill road. Gator

He says it was a lot of hard work. If it was anything like what happens at the wood working shows, I can understand that!

I'm a bit west of your old area...just off Falls, south of I-270. For now anyway.

[gator 1]

Trying to get a count on whos comming so i know how much food and material to get. If your comming to this meet even for 1 day please list your name on the Gator Meet thread. Thanks to all and see you there...Gator

[BigMike]

Trying to get a count on whos comming so i know how much food and material to get. If your comming to this meet even for 1 day please list your name on the Gator Meet thread. Thanks to all and see you there...Gator

I'm planning on coming, but I won't be camping out, don't need feeding, will mostly just be watching and maybe asking questions, and can bring some snacks to share if that will help out.

I'm still going to call you Real Soon Now to say hi, get directions and maybe chat about local metal suppliers or whatever else seems of interest. It's just been real busy out lately. Just about got my 1/2 bath rebuilt though, so that should be slacking off soon.

I was planning to get the home improvements done this weekend, and might still, but I just learned that I have a funeral to go to...for the guy who first got me interested in blacksmithing and metal working a long time back.

-- Big Mike