Troy Virginia ShopBot Camp Sept 8, 2007

[ed_lang]

I will host a ShopBot Camp on September 8, 2007.

Troy is located between Charlottesville and Richmond , Virginia and the shop is just 3 miles from Interstate I-64. There is a new Best Western located at the I-64 exit.

I will need to get an email from you if you plan to attend so food, handouts and seats will be available for you.

Directions and additional information will be sent via email to those who plan to be here.

For those who have GPS navigation, or use Map Quest, plug in 164 Edd Ridge Lane, Troy, Va and let it bring you right to the shops front door!

When you email to let me know you plan to be here, list any topics you would like to see covered while you are here.

I have a PRTalpha96 with 4HP HSD spindle and the PRS motor upgrade on X and Y axis.

Just across the highway there is a PRTalpha120 so you will be in ShopBot country while here.

I can also demo the 50W laser engraver while folks are here if anyone would like to see that as well.

More details to follow next week!
ed
ed@mvww.org

[joelinkous]

Ooooh ooooh I might be interested! I live in Ohio. My boss and I just finished some cabinet work, and now he's in Florida putting it all together. We were just talking about going to a jamboree to see how other people are using their SB since we are a rather uncreative bunch.

I will talk with him in the next few days to see what he thinks then get back to you if that's alright.

[keith_outten]

Ed,

I will be there and have some new sign stuff for you to consider, dye-sub inserts and some very cool door prizes to offer. I'm pretty sure Aaron Koehl will attend as well.

Call me, I may have a huge business opportunity for you

[bill.young]

I wouldn't miss it for the world!

[bill_moore]

I am thinking of buying a ShopBot. Is this a good idea for me or would all the conversation be over my head at this time? I would like to come but I don't want to waste yours or my time.
Thanks
Bill Moore
Cadiz KY

[billp]

Bill,
It would be a great idea for you to come to the Camp and speak with people who are using the machine. There's always a wide range of skills, and applications, so I think you'll find it well worth your time. Almost every one of us started at the point you now find yourself in...

[bill_moore]

Sounds great! When do you need a definite yes? That is a pretty good haul for me. I think I can swing it. I dought if I can drive it in a day even then thats 2 nights in hotels minimum. I posted on the looking for Shopbot owners to see if there is anyone close to me. Also is there a fee How does this all work.
Thanks
Bill Moore

[myxpykalix]

bill,
contact ed at ed@mvww.org and he should be able to give you some preliminary details. There may be some things you might not "get" but you will gain more than not, and will make contacts and friends that will help you in the long run. If you do plan on coming you definitely need to contact him to make sure he has enough chairs and food. As for the "entertainment", i'm sure he will fill us in.

In the interum call shopbot and ask for their list of demonstrators. Those are guys who are willing to demo their units. If you buy a bot from shopbot they get a fee so don't feel like you are imposing. Actually I think most botters like to "show off" how smart and talented these machines make us look anyway.

[ed_lang]

Bill,

IF you do decide to drive here, there is a brand new Best Western just 3 miles from the shop. It should have opened last week. I will be checking with them week after next for rates etc... They are located at the intersection of I-64 and Route 15, which is Zion Crossroads. I will have the number and rates later to post here.

If there are things that you don't understand while you are here. Just stop us and ask. We are not going to leave you in the dust, wondering what we were talking about. We will do jack jarvis that way but not anyone else! :-)

[ed_lang]

I will be away from the shop and Internet access starting July 29 and returning August 4, 2007. There will be folks here, just not me so you can still email or call, you just will not get me.

I will post more details when I return.

Ed