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Old 02-13-2012, 11:05 AM
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Default 2012 Gatormeet

Here are the dates for the 2012 Gatormeet.

May 11,12,13 2012

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5916 Laurel court
Adamstown Maryland 21710
Cell…240-674-2101

I have 3 acres so parking and camping are no problem.
I have a moderate equipped shop but bring any equipment you want. No projects as of yet but have plenty of things to do. If you want to bring your own project that’s fine. If your project is larger than a hood please let me know in advance.

This will be a Friday thru Sunday event. Come for 1 hour or all three days.
We will serve lunch and dinner Saturday and lunch Sunday. Friday will be a fend for yourself. Might try and work something in for dinner Friday

Cost ……FREE. All donations will be accepted.

Please bring your own safety equipment. As the date gets closer I will set some projects up.

I would like a head count so I know how much food to get..

There are plenty of hotels in Frederick Maryland about 10 minutes away..


More to follow……Gator
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Old 02-13-2012, 11:54 AM
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That's great news Gator. I'll be there, probably bring a friend or 2. Looking forward to it. Book my spot.

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Old 02-13-2012, 07:51 PM
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LOL
if Gators meet is too far away...
I'm having one in Illinois the same weekend

Nice to see you getting back into it, Gator!
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Old 02-16-2012, 04:02 PM
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This is great news Gator, i'll be there underfoot for a couple days anyway. I want to learn hand planishing and finishing.
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Old 02-21-2012, 09:52 AM
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Heres one project for the meet. 1950 8 n tractor. We will be doing some grill work along with some hood repair.

Theres also a thread i have followed an im going to try to carry it to the meet. Its the thread tricks you thought everyone knew. Sometimes things get lost in the translation. I challenge everyone who is going to be at the gator meet to demo there trick or tricks to the group. Even if you dont think its a breakthru idea or process. Some times its how the person does it.

Along with this i would also like to challenge everyone to bring a list of things they would like to see in the trick area. So start getting ideas together...Gator
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Under 2 months to go..I got the snikerdoodle cookies. Not sure if they will make it to the meet but i will get more...Gator
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I am thinking about bringing my english wheel back to finish. Could use some help making the lower tool arm and the legs. Any volunteers let me know or send a PM please. Thanks, Model A Bill
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less than 3 weeks to go. Started cleaning the shop. might get finished by christmas. Looking forward to seeing everyone...Gator
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Old 05-02-2012, 09:34 AM
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About 1 week to go. Shop 3/4 ready. I have a ford 8n tractor to make some panels for.

I also have a s10 blazer to fix some rust on. It is a customer car that im doing for free. Hes a army vet and has limited money. I am doing this for free to help pay him back for serving our country. he was in nam and served a couple of tours.

Needs lower quarter patches, rear window repair and some other small items. This will be the meet project. Any and all who want to be involved are welcome. Would be nice to finish the metal work over the meet. And did i tell you we are making all panels and not buying anything.

There are hard panels to make and some easy panels also. A skill level for everyone.

Anyone else that wants to bring something to work on we will have room. If its bigger than a hood or door please let me know so i can make room.

For anyone new to a meet heres how it works at my place.

Always free to attend an hour or the whole time.

Join in or watch and learn. Joining in is always more fun.

If theres something you want to learn we will find someone to teach it or learn it together.

A donation jar will be placed in the shop so feel free too help offset the costs. The costs being the tent, food, material, porta john, and welding supplies.

I will be serving lunch and dinner saturday and breakfast snacks all weekend.
Friday eve is fend for your self or depending on how many people we may do pizza.
New this year is a 30 x 45 tent for eating, bench shaping or just a break from the fun.
I also hope to have my new toy running for the meet but not sure yet. Its a plasma cam cnc plasma cutter. Machine is assembeled and software up and running but i still have to wire the torch up and get some vent duckwork installed.
There are a lot of metalworking videos and metalworking books for your review.

Any questions please feel free to post or call me at 240-674-2101.

I promise you wont be sorry you came.

As with every meet please bring your saftey gear and any tools you want. PLEASE MARK ALL YOUR GEAR AND TOOLS.

I dont have every thing tool wise but enough to get us through the weekend.

I have had several people ask about learning to tig weld. Any one willing to help in this area would be great.

There is no age requirements or gender limitations at the Gatormeet. All are welcome. Leave all political and policy issues at the door and have a great time, I get very busy during the meet so if i havent said hi or got a chance to talk to you dont be shy. Come on up and introduce yourself.

Looking forward to seeing old friends and make some new ones...Gator
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