Well this month is over, another in the history books. I didn't cut anything this weekend, so it's everybody else's turn. Saturday we were at this farmers market    http://www.visitstatesboroga.com/where-to-shop/statesboro-mainstreet-farmers-market/ traffic was good there, but sales were pretty slow. Here's a video from Steve Good on making wheels for wooden toys. 

Speaking of toys, anybody looking for toy patterns should check out these folks:

http://www.toymakerpress.com/

Looking forward to hearing from everybody.

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Greg
Scroll Saw forum host

http://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/

Great link Greg! And, the farmers market, slow because it was just one of those days, or slow because of the times? What do you think.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

For waht its worth Greg things are slow here and I spoke with a woodworker in Branson last week and he said sales were slow there too.

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Ron Dudelston
Site Host


Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Greg and all

My weekend was pretty full and even got some cutting done.

"Celebrate Clayton" was in full swing this weekend.  We have done this show for about 8 years now.  

Friday - load truck, hook up travel trailer, head for Clayton (about 100 miles.  Park trailer, unhook, head to staging area, do initial setup, get something to eat, cash for the night.

Saturday and Sunday were pretty full with talking to folks, sales (a few) and visiting with other vendors.  Below are a few pix we took during the weekend.

I must say that the Velocipede was quite a hit.  There were times that we had folks 4 and 5 deep watching us cut (us meaning my sone and I switched off during the weekend).  I can report that the Velocipede performed flawlessly during the weekend.  I can also report that my 70 year old hips took a beating.  Guess I'm not in as good a shape as I thought I was.  My 45 years old son didn't hurt as much.

Pix one - Loaded truck

Pix 2 - Trailer setup

Pix 3 - Velocipede in motion

Pix 4 - Real interest

Pix 5 - Yes, I'm a Patriot Woodworker

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
EX-21
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'

John, I think it's a combination of the economy, a slow day, me being a new vendor there, the heat (it was 92 degrees by 11:30). There were a lot of tire kickers though. Also a lot of "I'll get in touch with you" people, so we'll see. Talking to the other craft vendors it was a slow day overall. Right now there are only 5 craft vendors, if they can get several more that will help draw people who will look over everything. This particular market has been going for 5 years now so it is well established. They even have live music and other events going on to try to atttract people. Around here these type markets are the only venue that is practical for me to do, with my work schedule like it is. I looked into this one http://www.madeinthesouthshows.com/Savannah_Christmas_Show.html but $360 is a bit steep for a 10x10 space for me. I had some one contact me about setting up at a local car show in a couple weeks, I'm thinking about it, because the place they hold it is literally across the street from work, and it has been an annual event for 21 yrs. I've got one in the town I live in next Sat. which was a good steady venue for me, but because of lack of produce vendors they have cut it back to once a month, so they advertising to remind people, I really don't see it being around next year unless they let the vendors have some say so in how it operates. Alot of the reason for doing these type events is for the exposure too, people cans see your work live and in person, and i do get sales outside of the markets by people that have sen my work. 

John Morris said:

Great link Greg! And, the farmers market, slow because it was just one of those days, or slow because of the times? What do you think.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
Proud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops

Great looking set up Fred. I wish I could do that type of show. truth be told I wish I could make a living at it, but we all know that it's really hard to do. So many people don't put any value on the time that is involved in making our items. I like the plaque sitting on your velocipede too 

Fred Wilson said:

Greg and all

My weekend was pretty full and even got some cutting done.

"Celebrate Clayton" was in full swing this weekend.  We have done this show for about 8 years now.  

Friday - load truck, hook up travel trailer, head for Clayton (about 100 miles.  Park trailer, unhook, head to staging area, do initial setup, get something to eat, cash for the night.

Saturday and Sunday were pretty full with talking to folks, sales (a few) and visiting with other vendors.  Below are a few pix we took during the weekend.

I must say that the Velocipede was quite a hit.  There were times that we had folks 4 and 5 deep watching us cut (us meaning my sone and I switched off during the weekend).  I can report that the Velocipede performed flawlessly during the weekend.  I can also report that my 70 year old hips took a beating.  Guess I'm not in as good a shape as I thought I was.  My 45 years old son didn't hurt as much.

Pix one - Loaded truck

Pix 2 - Trailer setup

Pix 3 - Velocipede in motion

Pix 4 - Real interest

Pix 5 - Yes, I'm a Patriot Woodworker

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
EX-21
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'

Thanks for the video Greg, it's a pretty simple jig. I would make one modification if your sander has a miter slot. I would add a runner to the bottom of the jig that fits snug in the miter slot and unless your table is moved the jig should remain constant in relation to wheel diameter. Just a thought.

Great idea Mike. another way to make wheels is to use a hole saw and with a good hole saw your sanding should be minimal. 

Mike Dillen said:

Thanks for the video Greg, it's a pretty simple jig. I would make one modification if your sander has a miter slot. I would add a runner to the bottom of the jig that fits snug in the miter slot and unless your table is moved the jig should remain constant in relation to wheel diameter. Just a thought.

Fred, how big of a tent is that you're using ?

Greg Aksdal said:

Great looking set up Fred. I wish I could do that type of show. truth be told I wish I could make a living at it, but we all know that it's really hard to do. So many people don't put any value on the time that is involved in making our items. I like the plaque sitting on your velocipede too 

Fred Wilson said:

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Greg
Scroll Saw forum host

http://www.thesawdustfactoryga.com/

Greg - it is a standard 10 x 10 EasyUp canopy.

You will notice that it has a purple top ! ! ! !  Terrible for wood but great for folks to remember us since we are usually the only purple top in any show.  If folks want to see a piece, I have them take it outside in the daylight to see the wood colors and textures.

Hope this answers your question.  

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
EX-21
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'

The pictures make it look bigger 

Fred Wilson said:

Greg - it is a standard 10 x 10 EasyUp canopy.

You will notice that it has a purple top ! ! ! !  Terrible for wood but great for folks to remember us since we are usually the only purple top in any show.  If folks want to see a piece, I have them take it outside in the daylight to see the wood colors and textures.

Hope this answers your question.  

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
EX-21
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'