The next event is Wednesday Aug 23, 2023 at 1 pm at Nick Spano's shop in Lead, SD (11322 Vista Court Lead, SD)
Attendees: Nick, Susan, Toni, Stu, Al, Kathie, Bob, Ken, Rick, and Jerry
Nick welcomed us to his shop, showed us around and brought us up to speed on the various pieces of equipment he has in his shop and what he uses for different jobs. He also detailed the acquisition history of several items.
Stu shared his latest CNC carving adventures; he passed out various bottle stoppers he had carved for people as "door prizes". Amaxing.
Nick's daughter Toni came to the shop and showed us some blown glass displays that Nick has been helping her with. Nick showed us the jig he uses to cut uniform slots in birch logs to display her hand shaped glass trees.
Then Nick showed us a new item they are developing involving miniature flashimg lights installed in blown glass bulbs (softball size). They're working on some creative packaging ideas.
Toni offered to host a demonstration of glass blowing at her shop in Deadwood (Mind Blown Studio) sometime later this year when the weather cools down. Everyone was very interested in this followup meeting. (Al especially was taking notes.)
Nick's wife Susan gave us a tour of their new ranch style home and pointed out all the special touches Nick has added.
Shop Notes: Put Magnets/Magnetic strips near drill press and tool chest; Nick's shop vac dust collection system is very impressive, including his location of Shop Vac in rafters; some unique high rise storage shelves, shop very well organized, access to tools was super, cookies were good. Great tour Spanos! Thank you!!!
Ranch style home viewed from Shop
Bottle Stoppers Discussion
Slot cutting Jig for trees
Glass trees
New item
For more information, go to www.rapidcitywoodworkers.com.
