Author Topic: NAMES 2015 (Read 21532 times)

stevehuckss396 · « **on:** February 17, 2015, 03:00:49 AM »

Guess what time of the year it is. Just got this in the mail. Looking forward to it!!

/// · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2015, 05:20:48 AM »

If I ever win the lotto I'm going to visit all the big shows in the US and UK. Until then I can only dream about it.

kvom · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2015, 11:48:37 AM »

I'm planning to attend again this year.

sshire · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2015, 01:12:30 PM »

Steve
Reservations in place. Cabin Fever, then home to resupply, then NAMES.

maury · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2015, 11:10:58 PM »

Folks, I plan to go to both CF and NAMES this year. First time for CF. It will be about a 2 week trip for me as I'm coming up from Texas. I hope it's about 80 deg by then.

Since I'll be driving and pulling a trailer I was wondering if one of you local guys could help me with the roads. I am concerned about the rout between Harrisburg and Bellefonte. Is this road a good one to travel on? is it hilly, it seems from the maps it's going across the "mountains"? I will be traveling from CF to Detroit. Any help will be appreciated.

maury
www.lonestarengineworks.com

fidlstyks · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2015, 01:17:36 AM »

It has been some time since I was set up at NAMES, I am hoping to go to CB and then back to NAMES. Maury, I 35 goes straight to Tx., If you want to drive to Desmoines first, your welcome to stop in. I have seen you at Portland, but am not sure what part of Tx. you live at.

sshire · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2015, 01:23:54 PM »

Maury
The road from Harrisburg to I80 thru Bellefont is a long climb.
A better route (virtually identical mileage and time) is York, to PA Turnpike towards Pittsburgh. You'll intersect I80 near Youngstown, OH. Not so much "up" , as the PA Turnpike has tunnels thru the mountains.
That's the route I'm taking.

maury · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2015, 01:37:50 PM »

Stan, thanks so much for the tip. I will definitly take your advice since I'm pulling a trailer with my SUV. See you there.

maury
www.lonestarengineworks.com

Jimsmodels · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2015, 09:02:24 PM »

Boy the year go's by fast!
Anyone that's going stop and say hi, I have never missed a show yet. It seems like only a few years ago my wife and I went to the first show, it was held at Dominoes farm over in An Arbor, and they only had a small room. I set up next to Paul Breisch , and Elmer Verburg sat right behind us. I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of the guy's who started it all in this country. And it was a pleasure to know them. Every year I am humbled by the awesome work that shows up.
See you all there .
Jim G

RonGinger · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2015, 09:26:59 PM »

I missed NAMES #1 because I did not know about it, but I made #2 and every one since. I have also been to every CF. I will be doing both this year in one loop- its not worth going all the way back to Maine for just a couple days. I will be looking in on the TechShop in Detroit to review conditions for the CNC Workshop there in June, and maybe another day at the Henry Ford.

I hope the snow is gone by then, but its only a month and 4 days until I will leave.

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2015, 09:50:25 PM »

Quote from: Jimsmodels on March 05, 2015, 09:02:24 PM

Boy the year go's by fast!
Anyone that's going stop and say hi, I have never missed a show yet. It seems like only a few years ago my wife and I went to the first show, it was held at Dominoes farm over in An Arbor, and they only had a small room. I set up next to Paul Breisch , and Elmer Verburg sat right behind us. I have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of the guy's who started it all in this country. And it was a pleasure to know them. Every year I am humbled by the awesome work that shows up.
See you all there .
Jim G

That is cool as heck. I had no idea shows like this existed until 2006 so I never had the pleasure of meeting most of the old timers. I got sucked in by Dale Detrich. It's all his fault!!

jeff l · « **Reply #11 on:** March 06, 2015, 12:42:03 AM »

I plan to attend .Jeff

vascon2196 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2015, 01:07:47 AM »

I can't make it this year...take lots of pics!

Art K · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2015, 01:35:18 AM »

Maury,
I just saw your post, my in-laws live in Akron about 25 minutes from York. The route we have settled on to and from Wisconsin is 76 to Harrisburg to 283 (its a mumbo jumbo through Harrisburg) to 322-22 to I80 west. Any way you go across central Pennsylvania you are going to hit mountains. Cept for a few spots 322-22 is four lane, the hilliest part is near State College and comparatively that is a small section. There are no tunnels and it's a nice drive. PM me if you want more details.

So who all is going? is anybody going to set up a MEM area? I don't know yet which hotel I will be at, but we plan to leave Wisconsin Thursday evening stay at a hotel somewhere east of Chicago and arrive midday Friday. I am all for connecting a face with all the names!
Art

sshire · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2015, 12:02:02 PM »

After CF, I'm packing up the MEM banner and engines, then off to NAMES.
I'm planning on stopping in Adrian, MI to visit Oliver's birthplace. (For those who've never met Oliver, he's my Oliver Die Filer.)

Jimsmodels · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2015, 05:06:24 PM »

Ron
I had the pleasure of setting up next to you last year we had a nice visit, and I got a big kick out of that little box you had on the table with hand that came out and flipped a switch shutting the door on the box.
Jim G

Art K · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2015, 02:28:14 AM »

By the way, if anyone can use 2 Phase II 150 series tool holders I will bring them along. I bought them last year got them home and realized I should have gotten series 250

Art

Art K · « **Reply #17 on:** March 26, 2015, 01:40:32 AM »

Ok now here's the printed correction. For all the confused it is a Phase III tool holder 250-102, I have 2 I cant use and will bring along. I need a 250-202 holder. I will also bring along an Ellison dividing head.
Art

tvoght · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2015, 08:01:07 PM »

I'm a long-time lurker, zero-time exhibitor at NAMES, and considering showing an engine for the first time

Are others going to group up with Stan under the MEM banner?

I know some here will set up with their own local groups or prefer to fly alone, but for others who might want to group up with MEM, do we need a loose plan?

What time do you expect to arrive there Stan?

--Tim

sshire · « **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2015, 12:47:48 AM »

Tim
I expect to roll in Thurs afternoon and set up first thing on Fri.
Anyone else with us @ MEM tables??

Art K · « **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2015, 03:14:53 PM »

Tim, Stan,
That sounds like a great idea, I would like to be part of a MEM grouping. Stan you are one of the two people from SE Pennsylvania that I've met. I expect to leave WI, Thursday evening stay somewhere when we feel to tired to travel anymore, and arrive around midday Friday. Save me a spot.
Art

sshire · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:39:09 PM »

I will

tvoght · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2015, 10:02:16 PM »

I expect I'll get there mid-morning Friday.

ArtK, I may want to buy those 250-102 holders off of you. I always buy a few off of Frank at the CDCO booth each year (he usually runs a show special on them), but Phase III brand would be a little nicer.

--TIm

kvom · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2015, 12:06:38 AM »

I'm driving from York to Detroit the morning after CF and will be doing some tourist stuff in the days before the show. Ford museum and Detroit Art museum are on my list.

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2015, 01:46:40 PM »

Quote from: kvom on March 31, 2015, 12:06:38 AM

I'm driving from York to Detroit the morning after CF and will be doing some tourist stuff in the days before the show. Ford museum and Detroit Art museum are on my list.

What kind of stuff are you interested in. There is lots to see in the area.

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2015, 01:55:57 PM »

I usually sit in the same spot every year with the Metro Detroit Metalworking Club. My normal tables are marked in blue. What do you MEM members think about trying to gang up in the area marked in orange? Some of the MEMbers already make a home here. I will be there early Friday morning so I can try to get Dave to put some reserved signs up. Cant say for sure but he might. If anybody is interested I can try to reserve enough space.

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 12, 2015, 02:34:18 PM »

I just sent Dave an Email to see if the area is spoken for. I'll get back as soon as i hear something.

sshire · « **Reply #27 on:** April 12, 2015, 03:27:18 PM »

Steve
Sitting here at CF and ready for NAMES. If the Orange area is available, count me in. I'll be arriving Thurs afternoon.

tvoght · « **Reply #28 on:** April 12, 2015, 05:02:58 PM »

Sounds good to me if you can swing it, Steve. Will there be enough MEMers there to fill the orange?

--Tim

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 12, 2015, 09:12:04 PM »

Quote from: tvoght on April 12, 2015, 05:02:58 PM

Sounds good to me if you can swing it, Steve. Will there be enough MEMers there to fill the orange?

--Tim

If not i'll just reserve less orange. First step is to make sure the area isn't spoken for already. If not Ill see who speaks up by Wednesday and try to get the spots. If it doesn't work out I'll try to organize better next year.

Art K · « **Reply #30 on:** April 12, 2015, 10:04:33 PM »

Steve,
As I told Stan earlier in the thread I'm in and want to reaffirm that, a spot in the orange section sounds great.
Art

sshire · « **Reply #31 on:** April 12, 2015, 10:22:34 PM »

Fill it? Don't think that's an issue. I ran 10 engines at CF and left 2 in the case.

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 13, 2015, 12:20:30 AM »

I might be jumping the gun here but in the event that the area is free, how much space would each person need?

Post up what you think you might need. Stan, Art, 1/2 table, full table, 2 tables, what do you think you will need? I'll start a list so if they say yes I'll have some idea.

sshire · « **Reply #33 on:** April 13, 2015, 01:14:46 AM »

Steve
1 table if possible.

Art K · « **Reply #34 on:** April 13, 2015, 01:26:23 AM »

Steve,
I think half a table would be adequate for me.
Art

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #35 on:** April 13, 2015, 01:40:11 AM »

You got it!

Sshire 1 table
ArtK ½ Table

Who else is in? Jimsmodels, Jim Geib, Bob Shutt, tvoght are you fellows going this year? If so, do you want to sit with the gang? If so how much room do you need.

PTsideshow · « **Reply #36 on:** April 13, 2015, 02:29:47 AM »

Steve I sent Dave an e mail about the tables, He said that the shouldn't be a problem withem for MEMcrew!

kvom · « **Reply #37 on:** April 13, 2015, 02:32:49 AM »

I'll have my big noisy engine at Maury's vendor booth assuming he has air.

If the Comber decides to run I can put it over with the MEM guys.

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #38 on:** April 13, 2015, 02:47:03 AM »

Quote from: PTsideshow on April 13, 2015, 02:29:47 AM

Steve I sent Dave an e mail about the tables, He said that the shouldn't be a problem withem for MEMcrew!

Thanks Glen!!

tvoght · « **Reply #39 on:** April 13, 2015, 02:57:59 AM »

I only have the one Stirling engine to show. 1/4 table if that.

--Tim

gldavison · « **Reply #40 on:** April 13, 2015, 11:18:01 PM »

Steve

Put me down for 1 table

I'll be there early Friday moring.

sshire · « **Reply #41 on:** April 14, 2015, 12:07:24 AM »

Disagree with KVOM. The Joy's valve engine sounds great, is a beautiful build and is a beast. You know it's a big engine when the head bolts are ¼-20.

sshire · « **Reply #42 on:** April 14, 2015, 12:08:50 AM »

...and, if a group is going out to dinner on Fri and/or Sat., count me in

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 14, 2015, 01:01:42 AM »

OK men . . . or MEM, here is the scoop. The tables I had hoped for were spoken for but one of them is a member here. Dave set aside a block of tables. They are just one row over. There should be plenty of room and the banner will have plenty of space to spread out. The red is where I'll be and the black is where the MEMbers can be so I can still visit often. I have 6 tables marked but he said we could have 7. I think it's the back left table in the string.

Sshire 1 table
ArtK ½ Table
tvoght 1/2 Table
gldavison 1 Table

Who else would like to sit in the MEM section?

kvom · « **Reply #44 on:** April 14, 2015, 11:52:36 AM »

Quote from: sshire on April 14, 2015, 12:07:24 AM

Disagree with KVOM. The Joy's valve engine sounds great, is a beautiful build and is a beast. You know it's a big engine when the head bolts are ¼-20.

Head bolts are 10-32, but steam chest cover is 1/4 20.

sshire · « **Reply #45 on:** April 14, 2015, 12:31:03 PM »

Thanks,Steve. We should gave a good showing.

KVOM
That's what I meant. Regardless, it's a beast. Don't miss seeing it, guys. I'd love to see Maury do it in ½ size.

stevehuckss396 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:30:43 AM »

So just the 3 tables then?

Anybody else want to get a spot with the Mem gang?

kvom · « **Reply #47 on:** April 15, 2015, 01:28:14 PM »

Quote from: sshire on April 14, 2015, 12:31:03 PM

Thanks,Steve. We should gave a good showing.

KVOM
That's what I meant. Regardless, it's a beast. Don't miss seeing it, guys. I'd love to see Maury do it in ½ size.

Unfortunately there are 14 castings in the set, 10 unique. Likely too much work to make the patterns. However if the base and slide frames (most difficult to fabricate) were available then the rest wouldn't be too hard.

Jimsmodels · « **Reply #48 on:** April 15, 2015, 05:08:10 PM »

Steve
Thanks for the offer, but I set up with some friends and we usually sit together, but I well be over to visit with you guys.
Jim G.

Jadecy · « **Reply #49 on:** April 15, 2015, 05:51:32 PM »

I will be a vendor this year. Last year I took a break and just enjoyed the show as a spectator. My partner (also named Doug) will be setting up on Friday and I hope to be up on Saturday. My day job made it impossible to go to CF and is going to make me a day late for NAMES. Instead of enjoying a show I was up until 2:30am last Friday deploying a major software release

and instead of setting up at NAMES on Friday I will be releasing new software and hopefully heading up to MI for the show Saturday.

I have a few new things to show and some things that are in the pipe line. Some already know but we now have the Quincy, Ball Hopper Monitor, and Aermotor. Still getting a few things trued up on those but hope to have kits available soon.

See you all there!,
-Doug Cvelbar

sshire · « **Reply #50 on:** April 15, 2015, 06:41:44 PM »

Doug
Glad you'll be there. I'll have my 2X RV1 running. Stop by the MEM area if you have time.

Jadecy · « **Reply #51 on:** April 15, 2015, 06:52:13 PM »

I will most definitely stop by the MEM area. Hopefully I will have a few minutes to walk around and say hi to everyone. I wish I could be two people for the shows.... well actually three. One could be the vendor, One could display models they built, and the other one could walk around and talk to people!

PTsideshow · « **Reply #52 on:** April 15, 2015, 09:52:20 PM »

Just to let you know that we are just about set and only have a few small things to finish up. And for any that be wondering the admission for those that are just looking is the same as last year. we will be ready for exhibitors as of Friday morning 8am. And there will be some room for the MEM crew Dave saved a number of tables since you are a group. if you don't need them then somebody else will use the space. See you on Friday.

zeeprogrammer · « **Reply #53 on:** April 15, 2015, 10:56:32 PM »

Looks like a 9-10 hour drive for me. Something to consider next year. Especially now that it's spaced out from CF. Or CF spaced out from NAMES.

Looking forward to the pictures.

sshire · « **Reply #54 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:14:45 AM »

Zee
10 hours for me. Just got in.
The Henry Ford tomorrow. Dinner with KVOM tomorrow night.
Pix will be coming

Bobsmodels · « **Reply #55 on:** April 16, 2015, 02:08:26 AM »

All

Saw your setup area. I am with Jim G over on the other side, its about 7 hours for Gen and I. Look forward
to seeing you. I have not been posting on my Rider as I been going all out to get it done. It is running just
needs final plumbing but basically done.

Let me know if anyone is getting together for fri or sat night.

See you Friday

Bob

kvom · « **Reply #56 on:** April 16, 2015, 01:13:20 PM »

Visited Henry Ford yesterday along with Greenfield village to see the roundhouse. It was opening day with free admission. Lots of school groups but they weren't too interested in steam engines . I discovered that the large red engine driving a generator also uses Joy valve system !

I'm going to the DIA art museum today .

My engine will be at the Lone Star table along with Maury's other two models. I should be over there for setup mid morning .

b.lindsey · « **Reply #57 on:** April 16, 2015, 03:51:49 PM »

You guys have fun and take lots of pictures...looking forward to seeing them all! Stan, did you get the repairs done to the RE?

Bill

sshire · « **Reply #58 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:25:33 PM »

I did. New pump rod to replace the bent one. I reseated the SS ball but I still have to do my "secret priming technique"

cheepo45 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:43:23 PM »

Thanks for the updates.
I'm glad everyone is having a good time.
Enjoy!
cheepo45

b.lindsey · « **Reply #60 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:43:35 PM »

Maybe you should switch over to scotch as the cooling fluid of choice then

Bill

sshire · « **Reply #61 on:** April 16, 2015, 09:43:04 PM »

#1 - A waste of perfectly good fine Scottish produce

#2 - I'd pass out before the show ended

philjoe5 · « **Reply #62 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:07:26 PM »

Have a great time guys and remember

Cheers,
Phil

sshire · « **Reply #63 on:** April 16, 2015, 10:19:17 PM »

I'm sure a good time will be had by all. Count on being inundated with pictures.

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Author Topic: NAMES 2015 (Read 21532 times)