[sdiy] Keeping Busy this weekend

[patchell]

John L Marshall wrote:

> Jim,
>
> I'm trying to keep the July 20th date. I will have to change rooms though. I
> should have it firmed up tomorrow. The room manager is difficult to reach. I
> will have a web post soon. I will probably post a notice on AH is well.

    I will keep my fingers crossed.

>
>
> Ivan who works for Mackie voluneered to bring Mackie sound reinforcement.

    That sounds pretty keen...

>
>
> I bought the #17 punch with seven punch/die sets from 3/16" to 9/16" used
> from a local Roper Whitney dealer. I made an e-mail inquiry of the factory.
> They directed me to a local dealer. The dealer had a used one in the shop. I
> think that $250.00 is a steal. The dealer had lots of cool used toys; foot
> actuated shears, flywheel punches, turret punches, notchers, brakes. Sheet
> metal heaven!

    $250!...big time steal, in my opinion.  While I am up there, maybe I will
have to drop on by...I want to set up a minimal sheet metal shop at my
home...sometimes I wish I did live up there (I might...my sister has been trying
to talk me into moving up there for quite a while...).

>
>
> Take care,
> John
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "patchell" <patchell at silcom.com>
> To: "John L Marshall" <john.l.marshall at gte.net>
> Cc: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 7:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Keeping Busy this weekend
>
> >     Too many projects...
> >
> >     I have thought at times about getting a Whitney punch, (I used one
> > once...they are Fantastic!)..for some odd reason I figured they were
> really
> > expensive, or, did you manage to find a nice used one?
> >
> >     And, while I am asking questions...Any news about the exact date of
> the
> > Northwest DIY get together?

--
 -Jim
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