Jan. 2011 Meeting

[kkiel02]

January 2011 MAAST Meeting

Saturday January 29th, 2011 at 2:00pm
Address: 5127 Stormy Breeze
San Antonio, TX 78247

Ace and Jack will be presenting a DIY Acrylic workshop. This will include the planning, cutting, assembly, routing and even flame polishing that goes into an acrylic project.
They will be assembling a top down photobox for everyone to see and learn from.

Member project: For only $5 members can prepay for materials and make their own photobox to take home.
RSVP deadline will be Jan. 22nd to give us enough time to get and prepare the materials.
You can send prepayment to- treasurer@maast.org or pay cash at the meeting but need to rsvp to let us know you would like to make a photobox.

Drinks and Snacks will be provided.

Paying at Event:
1. BSJF
2. Sherri
3. kkiel02
4. TaknbyD
5. Allan
6. txg8gxp
7. Firewater
8. Cbianco
9. Deangelove
10. Joe31
11. wolf809
12. Bfoleyiii
13. raven
14. jrnannery


Paid:
1. jroescher
2. Alexdmg x 2 boxes
3. Europhyllia

[Europhyllia]

Yay! I want to come!
(what is a photo box?)

[hobogato]

a small acrylic box for taking top down pics of your tank

[Europhyllia]

got ya. So I will budget $5 for a photo box, $50 for a clam... :D

[jroescher]

Count me in.
Prepaid to treasurer@maast.org

[Scream311]

Mannnnnn. I have to work that Saturday....... :-(

[FireWater]

Count me in for the meeting and for a photo box.

[Europhyllia]

What's the RSVP deadline?

[Gseclipse02]

if we bring a piece of will yall make a cut or 4 ?>

[BSJF]

I'm coming and want a box. Will pay when I come if that is ok.

[kkiel02]

I'm coming and want a box. Will pay when I come if that is ok.

That is fine. I will start a list of those paying at the event on the first post.

[kkiel02]

What's the RSVP deadline?

Added it to the first post. We just need a week in advance to get all the materials together.

[DeAngelove]

Nice! I should be able to make this one, yay! :) I also want a box

[Sherri]

Hey Kevin, I want a box also...will pay cash at the meeting - maybe even before...but I do want one, so add me to the list!...thanks!

[Sherri]

Count me in.
Prepaid to treasurer@maast.org

John - received your $5.00 PayPal - please mark him PAID. Thanks John

NOTE: Anyone sending the $5.00 via PayPal - plz make sure you mark "gift" & no charge fee will be deducted from the $5.00.

[kkiel02]

Nice! I should be able to make this one, yay! :) I also want a box

Sounds great! Will you be paying at the meeting or via paypal?

[FireWater]

Kevin, I will pay my $5 @ the meeting.

[TaknByD]

A photobox? Oh I'm so doing this one. :D Count me in, but I will pay the $5 when I get to the meeting. Thanks!

[allan]

I'm in as well, would love to have a top down box so pls mark me "pay at event".

What dimensions are we building these at?

Can I make one with an ashtray built in?

Never mind, just realized that I don't smoke :)

[txmike]

put me down will pay at event

[alexdmg]

I'm going as well and I've already paid through paypal for two photoboxes. I always seem to break one so I'll have one for a spare. ;-)

-Alex

[txg8gxp]

I will be there aswell, I would like a photobox and will pay at the meeting if thats ok.

[kkiel02]

Updated the list. Glad to see so many people able to make this one. Its gonna be fun.

[FireWater]

Count me in for the meeting and for a photo box.

Did you leave me off the list for a reason?

[Europhyllia]

I am planning to be there and I just submitted payment via PayPal :)

[TaknByD]

So I'm a new Charter Member and was wanting some info on the January meeting. My wife would like to come along with me (This is a VERY GOOD thing :bigsmile:) but she was wondering how much it would cost for her to come with. I didn't know if there was a visitor fee or if seeing that she is my wife, and she was actually the one who paid for my memberhsip, if it was free for her to be my shadow for the day.

Sorry didn't know where to ask so I thought here would work fine... Thanks

Dustin and Daniele

[cbianco]

1. I'll be there.

2. Will the photo box work with point and shoot cameras too? Or just your fancier cameras? If they work with point and shoots too, put me down for one. I can't let John have all the fun!

Christopher :)

[Kristy]

Dustin, Daniele is encouraged to come along. If she would also like to make a photo box, it is $5 for the materials for each box. I think Mike and I are just going to build the one box between us so we would have only one $5 fee. Make sense? Most of our meetings are free for web members or charter, by the way. This one is different since it's a workshop with a materials fee.

[TaknByD]

Gotcha Kristy... Thanks, I just didn't know if there was something... She was asking so I figured I'd ask here... Thanks for clearing it up and we look forward to the meeting... I believe we will be doing the same. Daniele is likely to glue her hands together... Would make for good conversation though..:rofl:

[kkiel02]

Did you leave me off the list for a reason?

Of course..........not. I must have missed you. Ill update it again now.

[txav8r]

2. Will the photo box work with point and shoot cameras too? Or just your fancier cameras? If they work with point and shoots too, put me down for one. I can't let John have all the fun!

Christopher :)

They will work with a point and shoot as long as you aren't talking about a 1950's Polaroid or some other monstrous camera.

[Joe31]

I'll be there, and will be paying at the meeting

[cbianco]

They will work with a point and shoot as long as you aren't talking about a 1950's Polaroid or some other monstrous camera.

LOL, I guess that I'll have to put my 1800's, black powder flash, camera away then!

Sign me up for a photo box!

Christopher :)

[alexdmg]

Who in invited Joe31. I'm not going then... Lol, just kidding bro!

[Joe31]

Who in invited Joe31. I'm not going then... Lol, just kidding bro!

haha funny guy.... good now your gonna pay for my box.

[alexdmg]

Haha!!! Can't bro, I think there's an age limit on there. Lol. ;-)

[hobogato]

we need to get a final count of the number of photoboxes soon so i can do some pre-cutting. looking forward to the meeting and seeing everyone.

[kkiel02]

Only three more days as Ace mentioned so please get your order in now. If you see a problem with the list or you arent on it please post or pm me.

[BSJF]

The list is on the first post. I'm excited!

[wolff809]

I'm going and I can't figure out the whole paypal thing so I'll just bring cash. It will be my first meeting I'm excited!

[Sherri]

we need to get a final count of the number of photoboxes soon so i can do some pre-cutting. looking forward to the meeting and seeing everyone.

Ace - received PayPals on the following members for boxes:

alexdmg (2 boxes)

Europhyllia (1 box)

[Sherri]

I'm going and I can't figure out the whole paypal thing so I'll just bring cash. It will be my first meeting I'm excited!

That's not a problem Randy....as long as they know to reserve one for you :o)

[bfoleyiii]

I will be attending and will bring cash for a photo box.

[kkiel02]

Ok updated the list. One more day to pay or let us know you want a box so we can have the supplies ready at the meeting. Looks like its going to be quite the turn out!

[justahobby]

I will try to be there. Kinda iffy since I'm already giving MAAST two looooooooooooooong Saturdays this month :D . If I do attend I will bring cash for a box.

[hobogato]

ok folks, we need to get a final count so i can pick up acrylic and start cutting. would like to do that on wednesday. if you still want to build a photo box please speak up now :)

[Raven]

Is it too late to get on the list for a photo box? I can pay at the event, I will attend.

Dan

[jrnannery]

Sorry it took so long...I will tend, and would like a box. If not available anylonger, no sweat. I will pay at the meeting.

[hobogato]

no problem, need a final list by tomorrow, and i will probably get enough for a couple extra anyway.

[allan]

Hey Ace, what are the dimensions on the box? Just curious.

[hobogato]

6"x6"x6" inside dimensions

[hobogato]

just in case you were wondering - we are on, rain or shine.

[txav8r]

Rain, sleet or snow!

[Big_Pun]

Rain, sleet or snow!


thats the postal service

[kkiel02]

thats the postal service

Reminds me of the old movie- "The Postman"

[allan]

Reminds me of the old movie- "The Postman"

OLD MOVIE??? That was just a couple years ago, the one with Kevin Costner?

1997 isn't an "old movie" young man! :D

[Triggerman]

JUST found out my out of town weekend plans have been canceled and noticed this meeting at the
last minute...is it open to everyone??? I know its too late for a box but if there's an extra I can pay for
membership and box at the meeting...thanks....

[kkiel02]

Triggerman come on out! Everyone is welcome.

[kkiel02]

OLD MOVIE??? That was just a couple years ago, the one with Kevin Costner?

1997 isn't an "old movie" young man! :D

LOL That was almost 15 years ago. Good movie though!

[hobogato]

actually ray, i planned for a couple of extras, so you should be able to get one.

[Triggerman]

Thanks....

[delrio]

Hmm I might go to the meeting my first born was supposed to be born Friday, But are doc pushed it till Monday.

[delrio]

Count me in

[BSJF]

That was a lot of fun!

Here is a link to the pics I took that are posted on my facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2061599&id=1597419335&l=71f3878add

[Europhyllia]

That was great. Thanks so much. I'll still have Jack do all my important stuff but I can't wait to start a few little projects :)

[txg8gxp]

Great meeting, I was alot of fun to be able to make our own photo boxes. What a great start to the new year.

[txav8r]

I really had fun at this meeting! Glad so many of you were able to come and participate

[Raven]

It was nice meeting a bunch of you today and putting some faces to names. Thanks to all those that helped get the meeting ready.

[kkiel02]

Yes thanks again Jack and Ace! Great meeting. On a side note I floated my box and was very suprised to not have water leak through! lol

[Kristy]

One more shout out to Ace and Jack for being willing to take the time to share your expertise. It's not easy to get up and present to our group and not many are willing to do it, so you guys are very much appreciated! Thanks for an interesting and informative demo and a great job all around!

[Europhyllia]

Picked up my supplies from Allied this morning...

Now I just got to clean the garage enough to find the table saw :o

[Europhyllia]

you all should have included instructions on how to open the can...

[hobogato]

:lauging:

[txav8r]

you all should have included instructions on how to open the can...


Hahahahahaha!!!!

[Europhyllia]

:blushing:
I'm serious.

Would have already glued something if I had gotten it open... :ph34r:

I'll hit it with a screw driver if it doesn't submit shortly:mad:

[hobogato]

I'll hit it with a screw driver if it doesn't submit shortly:mad:

that is exactly how i open them. after unscrewing the cap, carefully drive a flat head screw driver through the metal seal and then pop it out of the top ring.

[Europhyllia]

Fantastic! Thanks. :) That was easy enough.
I wonder why they print those stupid not-doable can opening instructions on it...

[hobogato]

there are instructions?!?! :lauging:

[Europhyllia]

I have another question on the torch polishing:

I didn't want to spend too much for just one project so I just bought a small butane torch.

3 things happen:
- the edge does get that polished look (good)
- sometimes the acrylic catches on fire (bad?)
- the edges seem to 'roll' (bad?)

any tips?

[hobogato]

you are probably moving too slowly. the rounding (rolling?) is something that happens if you get it really hot.