Sawing Project 2024

[Stephen1]

I have some very disappointing news, to me for sure, you guys maybe not. 
We will not be able to make the Project. 
I'm really going to miss see all the people from the FF.

[doc henderson]

Stephen sorry you cannot make it, Howard glad you can.  we could not last year and were very disappointed.  Howard, I assume you heard I might do a bench demo, so you decided to be there!   

[WV Sawmiller]

Doc,

    I'll bring extra and I have a piece of mystery wood.

    Maybe you can learn me how to post pictures like you do.

[Old Greenhorn]

Well I made my apologies to Jake a month or so ago, but I will not be there this year. I had such a great time last year that I knew I had to be at the next one but stuff happens and it just wasn't working out for me no how. I'll leave out the excuses, they don't matter now. But I will say that I will miss all the guys and gals at the project much more than they will mid me. It actually hurts me a bunch not to be there, we had such a fine time last year and the learning and networking for me was pure gold. I know you folks will all have a great time and I wish very badly to be there, but I have to take care of business here. 
 One note I will add is that now you have to get one of those fancy drivers licenses that allows you to get a plane ticket and fly. I don't have one, can't find my birth certificate, and they make everything a huge hassle that I have to Prove I am a citizen. Nonsense, if you ask my. But that's not the reason I am stuck here, just a contributing factor. Mebbe next year I will find a partner to drive down with and share the gas and lodging, take in some sights along the way.
 But I wish for all of you half as good a time as I had last year, and that will put y'all in a fine mood. An exceptional gathering for sure.

[doc henderson]

It is always good to see you Tom.  Will have to make it next time.

[WV Sawmiller]

Tom.

  If you have a passport you may be able to use that to get a Federal DL. I don't know if it even had to be a current passport. I used my passport to get mine. Good luck. If you don't find it I sure hope you don't get deported back to Iceland or Italy or such.

[Jeff]

I thought I was screwed, but a google search says enhanced for domestic flights is not required until July of 2025

[Magicman]

I am reading May 7, 2025.  LINK

My current DL that expires in 2028 has the star in the top right corner.  PatD's DL also has the star.

[WV Sawmiller]

   Yeah, I got that and the little flag showing veteran IIRC. I think it costs $10 more for the federal DL.

[doc henderson]

I plan on a demo showing the equipment I use and how I use it on my benches.  I plan to bring my tenon cutter, my modified radial drill press and my tenon cutting jig.  I will have some parts made so it goes fast.  I also plan on an interactive talk on first aid for logger/sawyers.  I will follow some of the stop the bleed info.  some of this is mass shooting, and I will prob. not spend a ton on that.  this talk can go whatever direction the mob group wants.  

We will bring a meat and cheese board (charcuterie) with fixings as well chips and salsa/guac.

[Mossy Chariot]

Sorry to hear some of you can not make it.  We will do our best to carry on and tell you all about it.
See the rest of you next week!!!!

[Andries]

Well, I hate to add to the cancellation list but we won't be able to come to the project this year. 
Some health issues can't be ignored, but I sure was tempted.
We've been to five Projects since 2014 and they just seem to get better every year. Last year, Jake even had a play buddy named Chief waiting to meet our red hound Maddie. What a host!
The Project date usually overlaps with Teea's birthday, so now I have to puzzle out what to replace a one-of-a-kind party with. Not an easy thing!

Best wishes from up in Manitoba for good weather and great times.

[customsawyer]

I hate to see that some are not going to be able to make it. I understand that things come up and stuff happens.
The weather is looking pretty good for this next week. Upper 70s to mid 80s all week and very low chance of rain. Robert bring your sunscreen.

[Resonator]

We'll have to raise a toast next weekend to all the Forum friends who can't be there!


Took the car in for a service and getting ready for the trip, made sure I have enough air in my whales.  

[doc henderson]

We will talk about first aid and gear it to things that could happen to us.  bad cuts, bleeding, shock, head injury, crush injury.  anything else you may want to ask; I can make up an answer for.  I plan to show how I make benches.  I will prep stuff that is straight forward and show how I try to make rustic benches with some symmetry, so they look like things were done on purpose.  specifically, I will show and answer questions about equipment and techniques for tenon and mortices and the angles used.  glue up and finish.  I will likely bring my jigs and Japanese saw and cut the legs by hand since Howard, and I go round and round (all in fun) about this.  

[Jeff]

Good news Doc. My buddy Harold was insisting on my coming home for a stop the bleed class tomorrow, as he does not like it that I spend so much time up here by myself doing things that could be the last thing I do. I was able to blow him off and stay here one more day because I said I would be attending yours and that was acceptable to him.

[Andries]

. . . Took the car in for a service and getting ready for the trip, made sure I have enough air in my whales.

Most of those whales are gps friendly - that'll help you get through the spaghetti bowl aka Atlanta.
Play Safe out there all you motoring members!  

[Rhodemont]

Revised travel,  I will arrive Thursday morning.

[doc henderson]

anyone is welcome to take the stop the bleed course.  I tried but could not get free give away tourniquets.  often there is money in the form of grants, and I have a few sources.  A cat style is what we will train on but will talk about scout style improve as well.  We will not focus on active shooter, but the videos are free to anyone, so feel free to view those on your own, before or after.  I am not sure about wifi at Jakes, but you can use data at the project as needed.  i may bring a screen to follow the course materials but may just print stuff out instead.  I work Monday and Tuesday and hope to be ready to leave Wednesday am to arrive Thursday afternoon.  I will bring my stuff for benches so you can look, hold and use them if you want.  I will have some stuff prepped so it goes faster, but the key things I do differently will be demonstrated.  You will get a certificate for the stop the bleed.  It may be handwritten that day or sent later by email.  we could print them there, but I don't want to bring a bunch of equipment that might take away from the joy I will get from teaching.  I may bring stuff for a fire-starting demo, but that seems counterintuitive at a sawmill, so that will depend on Jakes comfort level and time, conditions.  i have no problem with video, as long as the person doing it can also pay attention if they want the certificate.  If you or a spouse is one who gets nervous taking these courses, the focus is on getting as many people trained as possible.  So, reassure anyone who is worried, the course will be informative and friendly.  I reserve the right to pick on Howard, should the need or opportunity arise.  � If one of the video experts can record this, we might be able to list the video for those who cannot attend.  See you all there. 

[WV Sawmiller]

Doc,

   If the legs on the screen aren't level we can put them on Jake's mill and fix them.

[Peter Drouin]

Doc, who are you going to get to bleed so you can show how to do it?

[customsawyer]

Updated weather is 20% for rain on Friday and 30% on Sat. Temps will still be close to the same. Might be overcast on Sat. Let's get to the point. I don't think they know.

[Mfrost459]

Doc, i am looking forward to your presentations. We have a medical emergency bag at the mill and Adam, my son-in-law is an ex-fireman. I hope we never have to use this stuff but it is nice to know we have it just in case.
We are going to leave Carrollton, just after lunch so we will be arriving sometime in the late afternoon. I'll have enough tables and chairs for 80 people unless you think we need more Jake.
Ya'll have a great week! 

[customsawyer]

I don't think we will need more than that. I have a few tables and there are others that are bringing some too.

[doc henderson]

Peter. I may need a volunteer.