Patrick C: ABANA hands-on demo event at Xerocraft in December
I'm working with a ABANA member who would like to run a demo with me at Xerocraft to cover basics and build some excitement for the craft in general. This would not be a hands on event, demo and watch only. Probably December at earliest. Have we run things like this before? Is charging a small fee acceptable to cover expenses and some gas money?
ABANA is Artists Blacksmithing Association of North America. A rep in Phoenix would like to do a demo blacksmith event at Xerocraft to create interest in an intro to blacksmith event.
We have done demos before but not in blacksmithing.
We’ve done demos before but we didn’t charge.
We could possibly charge to cover his expenses.
Classes would include some intermediate classes.
Patrick will talk to the instructor some more about it.
This is not an ABANA-endorsed event.
Don C: Update on the new xTool laser
We were donated a XTOOL F2 fiber laser by XTOOL! It will etch and cut metal (stainless steel, brass, etc) up to 2mm thick! This is cutting-edge technology (pun intended). The bed is roughly 8x8in. It can do “2.5D”-style engraves or depth maps.
Warning: The metal can get hot!
We will be showing off the donation on our social media soon. We can also demo their tools for payment by XTOOL.
Jaye A: Tours were cramped during First Saturday
I would like to propose a conversation about the first Saturday art walk. I did a walk through this past weekend and noticed that while the community showed up en masse, the flow through Xerocraft was a bit cramped. I'd like to hear what the leadership at Xerocraft looks to achieve/attract in the art walk events.
Jaye was impressed by the turnout. But not much of Xerocraft was available for the event.
Don C: First Saturday was originally started by the galleries on either side of Xerocraft. We eventually started tagging along to show off what we can do for artists, do tours. Also, members can sell their stuff. The event is run by Rebecca W. Non-members can table for free. Non-members can table for $20.
We don’t close to members during First Saturday. Members can still come in and use tools, so we can’t take up much room in the other departments.
To participate as a vendor, send an email to Rebecca W.
Steve W: Proposal to update the electrical supply for the electronics shop (3 X 20A circuits)
Jeremy will talk to Steve about making a proposal to the Board.
The benches need upgrades to the electrical.
Adrian B: Upgrade CNC PCs to Windows 11
Recently, a job stopped suddenly on a CNC machine. They believe the computer doesn’t have enough memory.
16GB RAM 3GHz CPU should be adequate.
Our existing PCs are about 10 years old.
CNC needs two new PCs.
Alex S can help with computers
Jeremy is going to inventory all of the PCs at Xerocraft and start phasing out the Windows 10 PCs.
Black Friday is coming up!
Amazon Prime Day is tomorrow and the next day.
Adrian will share some links to new PCs with Jeremy.
Jeremy will talk to Alex S about assisting with computer maintenance.
Adrian B: Laser Cutter dept worktops: the metal table is rusting.
The swamp cooler rop has caused rut on the table in the Laser Cutter Dept.
Adrian B wants to buy vinyl adhesive to cover the old top.
Jeremy believes he has solved the rain leak problems from the Main Room and Machine Shop swamp coolers.