I'd like to start organizing the next Cast Bullet Workshop.
1) I hope that the folks at Shirley Rod and Gun Club will have us back again.
2) I'm hoping that Bob and Mark can assist me with setting up the plans, and running the workshop.
3) I'd like to suggest some changes for 2011.....
4) We run this event as a series of concurrently running mini-workshops.
Bob, do you and Mark have Skype? Maybe we can do all the planning via on-line meetings this time.
The mini workshops would have to be each run by someone who is knowledgeable in the respective area of discussion.
Attendees would be able to wander around, and participate in any of the mini workshops at will, at any time during the event. That way, the people who are more advanced can spend quality time doing new things. And, people who are pure beginners can start from the beginning. We can fit more information in during the day this way, and everyone should come away even happier.
The bringing of raw materials last year was a great idea, and I think that we should continue this to the next event.
We need to plan a food budget, and collect $$$ from those who attend and eat. Last year was nearly a fiasco.
1) I hope that the folks at Shirley Rod and Gun Club will have us back again.
2) I'm hoping that Bob and Mark can assist me with setting up the plans, and running the workshop.
3) I'd like to suggest some changes for 2011.....
4) We run this event as a series of concurrently running mini-workshops.
- Basic Smelting - Converting raw materials to purified ingots
- Mold preparation, mold selection, and do's and don'ts
- Bullet casting
- Bullet sizing and lube techniques
- Swaging bullets
- Lead Alloys - why and when?
- How to avoid leading issues.
Bob, do you and Mark have Skype? Maybe we can do all the planning via on-line meetings this time.
The mini workshops would have to be each run by someone who is knowledgeable in the respective area of discussion.
Attendees would be able to wander around, and participate in any of the mini workshops at will, at any time during the event. That way, the people who are more advanced can spend quality time doing new things. And, people who are pure beginners can start from the beginning. We can fit more information in during the day this way, and everyone should come away even happier.
The bringing of raw materials last year was a great idea, and I think that we should continue this to the next event.
We need to plan a food budget, and collect $$$ from those who attend and eat. Last year was nearly a fiasco.
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