Thread: Pacific Northwest Spring Meet-Yakima!

Well I hope it works for you as well. Its always more fun with more people, especially newbies.

It's looking good. The wife is ok with it. So far.... I just need to figure out what her play is

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

Its always good to have the extra steel knowledge hanging about a meet!
Is any of that iron coming with you?

Dunno yet, depends on what I can get done between now and then. I have to ramp up for a knife show in April in Oregon. I should have some more razors done, at least blades. Waiting for the snow to uncover the pile of iron outside.

So is the Date "set" at this point? Just trying to get the plans in place.

Unless there are any issues with anyone else I have considered it set.

So, I'm in pretty much for sure. I'm a newb and so I'll be bringing some razors and the hones I just got so I can learn how to use them (Yes Glen, I plan on taking you up on your offer) So with that said where should I be looking to stay. What hotels are cheaper/close? Preferably one with a pool. I have never been to Yakima or a meetup so I don't know what I should expect here. Thanks
edit: I also would like to turn a brush if I can (never done anything like that before) and I have some wood I've bought to try and make some scales with I'll probably bring. Pretty much I plan on taking this meetup for all it's worth

No hotels are really close, but there are many with pools.
I don't know what you are looking for, but I know that these have pools:
Oxford suites
Oxford Inn (outdoor)
Hilton Garden
Clarion (outdoor)
Red Lion (outdoor)
Best Western
Quality (outdoor)
Holiday
I may be missing some.
You should expect a lot of razor talk including brand info, steel info, use, and practice. You should expect honing practice including instructions on how to use your own stones, use of stones that you've never seen (or heard about), and use of stones that you might never see again. You should expect shop time: we can turn brush handles, make scales, pin razors, learn finishing techniques, and even a little about razor making (I wish it were more). A lot of other business including talk, camaraderie, beers, wine, food, whatever.

Please purchase a knot and bring it with you before you arrive. I have depleted much of my supply recently. We can do quite a bit depending on time.
Could I get people to PM me regarding who wants to turn, who needs directions/address.
If anyone wants to help regarding food, drink, or anything please PM me. I also need to know of any food restrictions.

Okay, I saw that a date was considered 'set'. Is this 3/23, 24? Local Noobs asking - this is the best thing they could possibly do for learning.

I'm in to learn as much as I can.

Sorry Rob, I just noticed this. It is 3/23-3/24.
Everyone is invited, please tell everyone you know in the area.