Sharpening Class 7pm

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When I created the Eventbrite post for tonight’s blade maintenance workshop, I set the time wrong, at 6pm. But when I entered it on the Google Calendar, I set it correctly, for 7. Then in last week’s upcoming-events post, I got it wrong again. Things will get under way at 7:00! My apologies for the resulting confusion.

Getting here early is a great idea though, if your schedule allows it. We’d be glad to give you a tour of the space, check out any nifty stuff you brought along, and meet you one-on-one. There’s pop and snacks, too.

Please bring any non-serrated blade you’d like to sharpen, a sharpening stone or two if you own these, and wear an extra layer, as our shop furnace is hung up in negotiations.

Open Shop Friday: The Return Of Open Shop Friday

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It’s been a little while since we had an official open shop, so let’s fix that! The basics:

  • Members are welcome
  • Non-members are welcome (flag down a member when you arrive!)
  • This is a great time to learn about membership
  • Bring a project to work on, if you feel like it
  • Doors should be open by 5-ish

    • Upcoming events: Sharpening, antenna workshop, head-casting.

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    CC-licensed photo of biquad antenna, by Albir.

    Hello, Ferndale DIY Street Fair goers! Here’s a quick rundown of what’s coming up at i3Detroit:

    Every Monday: Microcontrollers! This birds-of-a-feather hangout session is for anyone who uses, or is interested in, microcontrollers. Be it AVR or PIC or 8051, we don’t discriminate. Bring projects! Bring questions! Newbies and gurus, members and guests alike are welcome, just drop in. Doors should be open by 6.

    Tuesday Sep 21: Meeting and Board elections. ALL MEMBERS should attend, as this is a rather important vote! Meetings are open and non-members are welcome.

    Tuesday Sep. 28: Hands-on blade sharpening workshop. Seats are going fast, RSVP ASAP! Members and guests welcome, starts at 6.

    Thursday Sep. 30: Hands-on wifi antenna build. Improve your AP’s signal with a handmade biquad antenna. You MUST RSVP by the 22nd to get in on the group parts buy! Members and guests welcome, starts at 6. If you just want to watch and learn but not take home an antenna, there’s no need to reserve a spot.

    Saturday Oct. 2: Head casting! Learn to cast body parts for propmaking. Poke your head into i3detroit-public and pipe up if you want to get in on the materials order, also being finalized this week. Spectators also welcome! The going gets messy around 2pm…

    Gwob.org TONIGHT 7pm

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    Technology can help solve lots of problems, including those in the developing world. Lots of people are working towards just that end, and one group would like us to be involved. Come to the shop tonight at 7 to find out how!

    Note: There are currently two groups calling themselves Geeks Without Borders.Ā  One has been around since 2002 and resides at geekswithoutborders.org. The other one is newly formed and has gwob.org. My previous post incorrectly identified geekswithoutborders.org as the group speaking to us tonight. Actually, its gwob.org. Confused yet?

    Upcoming events: Needlecraft, Blade workshop, and more!

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    Two knives and a sharpening stoneLooked at the calendar lately? Buncha stuff coming up! Members and guests alike are welcome at all of the following:

    SeptemberĀ 14th: Needlecraft Gathering. 6pm. Whether it’s stitched, knit, or injected (just kidding!), needles and textiles are the focus of this crafters’ night. Other shop activities will be under way as well, of course…

    SeptemberĀ 16th: Geeks without Borders. 7pm. A representative of this nonprofit will be speaking on ways we can be more involved in our communities.

    SeptemberĀ 28: Keep it Sharp! 6pm. A hands-on blade maintenance workshop, bring any non-serrated blade, from a pocketknife to a machete. Learn how to sharpen and hone a blade, how to care for knives, and more. This is likely to be a popular class, so reserve your seat now.

    October 7: DIY Filmmaker Meetup. 7pm. Anyone involved or interested in film production is welcome! Show short clips of your work, participate in another talent exchange, or just hang out.Ā  It’s been the better part of a year since the last one of these…