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nnHive13 will be part of the upcoming Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire October 7th and 8th at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds.nnhttps://cincinnati.makerfaire.com/nnWe will be demonstrating Will's Trebuchet (currently launching basketballs over 80ft) and a Learn to Solder station to make blinky badges.nIt would be nice to have some touchy projects that we can show off at the LTR booth. Maybe some cool 3D prints.nFeel free to come down and volunteer to man the basketball chucker or the LTS booth (you can get free admission). :)

nnThis intro course to the Hive 13 CNC router is open to all.nnSat. Aug 26, 10AM-4 PM at Hive13nnWe will cover CAD, CAM and post-processing as well as info on mills (router bits) and calculating "feeds and speeds" in the AM session.nnAfter a break (bring your lunch or go out on your own),nwe will demonstrate the Hive 1 3 CNC router and each attendee will run a tool path.nnThe fee includes a high quality mill (router bit) and a piece of plywood to take along.nnTo qualify to use the Hive 1 3 CNC we require that you, complete this seminar, then contact a Hive13 CNC machinist and have them observe you running your own (simple) project.nnYou can contact a machinist via the Hive13 mailing list.nnNon members will need to sign a release before taking the course.nnMembers $20nNonmembers $30nnEventbrite URL:nnhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/cnc-intro-at-hive-13-tickets-36959826837

nnThe Hive's very own Carol Merrill (a.k.a. Bill) is showing our new VacuForm machine. It shipped from California in two boxes and it was quickly unboxed and assembled earlier tonight. It is a CentroForm EZForm LV 1827. There are two 1500 watt (3000 watt total) fused 110VAC 15A heaters built into the top. The two power cords should be plugged into separate 15A circuits. The plastic sheet size is 20-14" x 30-1/4" and the forming area is 18" x 27" with 9-11" depth of draw based on mold geometry. Typical forming plastics include styrene and ABS in .020" to .040" and even .090" thicknesses. It came with a formed test sheet example. A starter tool project page has been created on the Wiki [link]. Show up at an upcoming meeting and join the team that will complete the installation and determine the start-up and certification procedures for this new tool.n

nnWhere can you turn after four seasons of Power Tool Drag Racing burn out? How about a new take on an old classic and taking Pumpkin Chucking to a new level? A group of Hive members has been considering to ROCK this October's Cincinnati Mini Maker Faire with a new and different version of an old school, large-scale activity. Who wouldn't want to be a trebuchet owner-operator? We have been researching all available YOU-TUBE technology and had even gone one-up by begging THE local experts from our fair city to share their hard earned trade secrets with us. nnYeah, it is way-too-short, last-minute notice, but if you snooze you loose and righteous persistence always pays off. So we are now proud to announce that tonight, Tuesday, June 13, at the 7:30 pm business meeting, Mark Lorenz, from the World Famous Mount Washington Stanbery Park Pumpkin Chuckers will hold a public talk on his team's prior prolific experience in lobbing large vegetables during general public community events.nnBy the way, the above stock image is of the Warwick Castle Siege Engine, a somewhat lesser (but still interesting) effort that can be seen on YouTube at this link.nnMembers, guests, first-time-walk-ins, and all those interested to learn more are welcome tonight, June 13, at the 7:30pm business meeting. Find Us.

**Let's test out the PTDR stuff this Saturday!**nnWe have the first PTDR event Friday May 19th at Building Value (just up the street) from 7:00-11:00pm. nWe should check out all the gear to make sure we don't need to fix or order anything.nWe will need to get the stuff down from the pallet shelving and assemble the mini track to test the electronics/lights/signs.nnMight even run some racers just to make sure everything works. :)n