Thread: Meet up October 27 - 29 Wisconsin

So far, the extent of my prep for this meet-up has been the purchase of two bottles of Knob Creek. I've been busy, but I will start packing up Thursday night (translation: a mad-dash scramble right before Randy picks me up on Friday).

Randy has asked me to bring some coticules. Also, earlier in this thread there was a request for Eschers, so I will bring a few of them too. Does anyone have any other specific requests for hones for me to bring?

I will be bringing my usual microscope/video set-up, as well as another camera and tripod for filming demos. Please let me know if there is anything else I should bring.

Originally Posted by Utopian

So far, the extent of my prep for this meet-up has been the purchase of two bottles of Knob Creek. I've been busy, but I will start packing up Thursday night (translation: a mad-dash scramble right before Randy picks me up on Friday).

Randy has asked me to bring some coticules. Also, earlier in this thread there was a request for Eschers, so I will bring a few of them too. Does anyone have any other specific requests for hones for me to bring?

I will be bringing my usual microscope/video set-up, as well as another camera and tripod for filming demos. Please let me know if there is anything else I should bring.

How about Barber Hones?

Is there a way to use a barber hone if you use tape to hone? Inquiring minds want to know! I do not keep tape in the bath.

Ordered the brats yesterday. TC will not be here so pulled pork is off the menu.

BRING WARM CLOTHES

OK I can bring some representative barber hones--including a Norton!

Regarding tape, if you want to preserve the spine and/or maintain the taped angle, then you are going to have to use tape when using the barber hone. Taping the spine only takes a few seconds. On the other hand, a barber hone can quickly alter the bevel angle from taped to untaped. A barber hone is an "old school" tool so it seems kind of odd to use tape. Basically, do whatever you want. A barber hone is just another tool.

I have one I picked up recently and am incompetent in using, forgot about it until this post.

It was labelled a keen kutter barber's hone, 2 sided, in box. Although the original markings were gouged out. However, the honing surface is practically a mirror...

I am a bit surprised a barber hone would cut that fast. Always thought they were just for touching up an edge.

I probably have an old blade we can experiment on.

Where did my wife put that hone I got from my uncle? I think it is a Thuri.

Got one from My Great grandpa that I think is a Hidustan. That one is on my desk!

If I can find them I will bring them for your thoughts.

As you can see I am at least thinking about packing.

Bringing lots of rocks, scale-less blades, and a big surprise for all!
~Richard
Special requests will be honored!

I'm happy to report that I made it to Racine.
Checked into the hotel early this afternoon and even made it over to Dave and Bonnie's house to meet and spend a little time with them. What great folks.
This is going to be a fantastic time. I can already tell.
I'm excited to be here!

Pete <:-}

I hope you gents all have a good weekend. It sounds like it will be a blast. Enjoy guys.

Just got off the phone with Geezer and I realized that my plans were slightly off. I thought he lived a little more south than he does. Oh well if that is the worst mistake that I make I will be happy.

The plan at present will get us to Racine late afternoon.

I got a few things crossed off the Honey Do List tonight and it is time to get packing.