3-2-08 Jerzee Devil meet up 2:00 PM ( EST )

[Mr.LaBella]

Who is on board? I believe we will have 3 makers from the Pennsylvania area ( possibly more if my pal Joe Whalen will swing through)

So, who is with me?

2:00 PM is the time, apologies!

[bhamster06]

I'm on board i'll be in the club car.

[L R Harner]

3 PA makers maybe 4 kick ass :ross::signhere:

[trldad]

With an ALL-STAR roster like that I don't want to miss it. Already let the Missus know. I AM IN.:bwah:

[deker]

Yup! The PA contingent is coming out...and it looks like I'll have some stuff for sale as well. One already ready, and maybe a couple more if sheaths get done...

-d

[Mr.LaBella]

I would like to keep this at the top- :evilness: :realposter: :gzb: :firedevil

[Joe Whalen]

Wish I could make it, Sunday's are usually pretty busy during the school year.

[L R Harner]

i know deker is going to try and have some stuff done for it and im giving it a shot too
might just look like a mini show there

[Mr.LaBella]

Tarantella's in Clark NJ @ 2:00 PM :) March 2nd, 2008 :madaddy:

[Clydetz]

Who is on board?

I'll definitely be trying to get there... should be a good one! :thumbsup:

[ryan9977]

what's the address in clark....i am gonna try and make it for my first ever jd event.....ryan

[Doc4570]

I'm looking forward to it.
Doc

[ryan9977]

duh...it's ok....it's late .....i googled it and got the address.....ryan

[Mr.LaBella]

Wish I could make it, Sunday's are usually pretty busy during the school year.


Joe- Snapper called me yesterday and told me to tell you "get your balls out of your wife's purse" :wes: OK- teasing pal! Just bring the boys man, don't worry! I always bring Justus, they will have a good time


what's the address in clark....i am gonna try and make it for my first ever jd event.....ryan

Good man, we need more adventurous types :ross:

[deker]

Things are warming up here at Grand Valley Forge & Smithy!

I've got one knife all ready to go (will be posting pics in a bit), just finished another (that you'll be able to buy raffle tickets for at the meeting, it's a donation to my blacksmith guild), one more that just needs a sheath, and I have JBWeld setting in a guard for another that I hope to get done today or tomorrow.

Bring your love of knives and your wallets devilz!!!! :signhere:

-d

[deker]

Ok, so the pictures suck, but I'll have this one with me at the meeting....

http://gallery.slackdot.org/d/14362-1/IMG_0040_mod1.JPG

http://gallery.slackdot.org/d/14365-1/IMG_0042_mod1.JPG

http://gallery.slackdot.org/d/14368-1/IMG_0043_mod1.JPG

What are the rest of you guys bringing? :)

-d

[*~Chri~*]

that necker is so nice Deks, I really like it. I bet it fits real nice in the hand.

[L R Harner]

anyone going to want me to bring some handle blocks (if i need black and red i need to make it up )

[Mr.LaBella]

Butch, just bring something!:bwah:

[L R Harner]

helped gram make peanut butter eggs today maybe i can bring some of them

[trldad]

Just bring the boys man, don't worry! I always bring Justus, they will have a good time

Good to hear. I may be bringing some friends for Justus to get into trouble with.

trldad

[L R Harner]

cpm10v in the kiln

:madaddy::ropeman: nothing to see here

[MadDaddy]

I was planning on being there....but my grandmother just went into the hospital with over 90% blockage on the left side of her heart. They are planning on doing a bypass withing the next couple days. So that kind of throws a kink in my plans for the next week or so.

[Bruce]

Best of luck with Grandma, MadDaddy. Hope everything turns out well. :ssmile:

[Clydetz]

What Bruce said, MadDaddy. :thumbsup: Sending up some prayers.

[Mr.LaBella]

March 2nd 2008

AMAZING stuff to be revealed :manganr: :ernie:

Tarantella's Ristorante in Clark NJ 1:00 PM

[L R Harner]

March 2nd 2008

AMAZING stuff to be revealed :manganr: :ernie:

Tarantella's Ristorante in Clark NJ 1:00 PM

deker is working over time to make sure that that still happens seems to be some problem with logistics

o and i have one piece just about ready

[deker]

deker is working over time to make sure that that still happens seems to be some problem with logistics


You aren't kidding Kemosabe! J. Neilson's place has become my official shipping address for last minute shit to make the magic happen! I've done everything I can, now it's up to the US Postal Service and the FedEx man.....

-d

[L R Harner]

well looky looky

[Joe Whalen]

Holy shit, what thickness is that?
Nice grinding.

[Mr.LaBella]

Holy shit, what thickness is that?
Nice grinding.

Bring the boys, Joe. Seriously...please! :devilzide

[Joe Whalen]

Bring the boys, Joe. Seriously...please! :devilzide
Might be making a solo trip, hope to see everyone.

[Mr.LaBella]

Might be making a solo trip, hope to see everyone.

OK! Reword all of your posts in this thread, to cant wait to see it and so forth!

I missed you for the ECCKS, dont let me down! :firedevil:firedevil

[JIMMY_MAC]

The New York contingency will be there............

Are we displaying goods, or just viewing some goodies from the pros?

Either way, Al and I will be there.....

Jimbo

PS: J, please bring your book of knives with you, I need to order a few more and discuss them with you:ropeman:.....

[McGyver]

For once I am not working on a Sunday. So unless I am terribly hung over or in bed with a beautiful woman (not likely since the wife is out of town) I will be there.

[L R Harner]

joe its .650 at the thickest and the blade edge to edge is about 1.5
big holes :madaddy:
and with joe coming that makes 4 of 4 PA JD makers right
im not missing a maker in PA am i

as it stands right now i think i ll have 5 knives with me i ll look around and see what i have here and what i can get done in time extra
oo and i ll bring some handle stuffs case anyone wants any

[deker]

joe its .650 at the thickest and the blade edge to edge is about 1.5


The part he hasn't mentioned is the steel...


IT'S CPM10V!!!!!

-d

[L R Harner]

The part he hasn't mentioned is the steel...


IT'S CPM10V!!!!!

-d

didnt know i left that part out thanks deker

[L R Harner]

will be there this weekend too
http://www.harnerknives.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/10002/DSC04988sm.jpg

[J. Neilson]

Just booked my car rental for the trip. I should have a few knives to bring (actually five I think). The two on the site now, a small game knife and two mosaic damascus pieces. It's all damascus right now folks.

Jimbo, I'll try to remember the book.

Look forward to seeing you all again.

[cutty]

Comming.

[deker]

Making final preparations to roll up to the mountain to see J.!

The only let down so far is that my blacksmith guild has screwed me on raffle tickets. I know they have them, I'm just not sure WHO has them to get them to bring. I'll be taking orders though and promise to mail out tickets early next week.

-d

[Clydetz]

Just booked my car rental for the trip. I should have a few knives to bring (actually five I think). The two on the site now, a small game knife and two mosaic damascus pieces. It's all damascus right now folks.

Jimbo, I'll try to remember the book.

Look forward to seeing you all again.

Don't forget the credit card machine! :bwah:

[Mr.LaBella]

cutty- it will be good to see you, my old friend!

Come on Devilz, make me proud! :clap: :bow:

[J. Neilson]

Don't forget the credit card machine! :bwah:

Will do. :jdwink2:

[Mr.LaBella]

Expect some mASS email spam soon :decisions

[Bruce]

But Ron, if I make the trip down there, will you still respect me in the morning? :madaddy:

[Drill Sergeant]

If I find myself on business anywhere near that area, I'll definitely stop by.

[Mr.LaBella]

Making this 2:00!

[ievilernie]

craaaaaaaaaaaaap....:cutty: i can't beleave i'm gonna miss this ...i've been bored sitting at home last couple weekends and ya had ta pick the one weekend i'm busy as hell hahaha ...i hope u all have a great time :decisions and i hope ta meet some of u soon ....

[ievilernie]

oh and i'm not a maker yet but wanting and willing to learn ...and i'm in drexel hill,PA

[MAJOR RKP]

alas alak sob i have to work! have fun!

[Mr.LaBella]

remember the time is set for 1:00 but officially the time is 2:00 ( they have a small party going on)

[Bruce]

remember the time is set for 1:00 but officially the time is 2:00 ( they have a small party going on)

Does that mean Don't Show Up till 2:00PM?

[Mr.LaBella]

good thing reading isnt my primary skill


wait


communications 101


I am signing up


2:00 per the NEW thread title Bruce. We can meet at the bar though, maybe you will see me...it usually gets SO packed :ssmile: :cheers:

[Mr.LaBella]

I am going to try to get there for 1:00 Bruce :firedevil

[Stabber]

Bruce, Get there early so you get table space!!:jdwink2:

[Clydetz]

I'm planning on getting there around 12 so I can put up some caution tape to keep diners out of our section. Of course that means there will be alot of angry male patrons who couldn't get to the bar or the men's room. :bwah:

[Mr.LaBella]

Please bring as many cameras as you can! We know MY pictures are the best, but I will even try to smile today!

:decisions :firedevil :madaddy:

[J. Neilson]

Well, Deker, Butch and I have been up late for the last three nights on a special project but, we promise to brush our teeth and smile for the camera.

[Snapper]

Will be there at about 1:30...:tubtar:

[Mr.LaBella]

Kick ass! The more the merrier! :ernie: :evilness:

[JIMMY_MAC]

Al and I will be leaving in about 15 minutes, should be there around 1:30 or so, save some table space for me Ron.....:firedevil

Jimbo

[Clydetz]

Will be there at about 1:30...:tubtar:

You coming up by bike? Just saw 7 bikes go by while I was parked at Rotondo's drinking my cup of coffee.

[McGyver]

Looks like I won't be making it afterall. Started taking Chantix last week, and today it's kicking my ass. Nightmares all night, puking and dizziness today. Better luck next time I guess.

[Clydetz]

Pictures... Not very good; hope someone else has some better. I 'lost' a few pixs due to being very dark. I apologize to those people and knives that I couldn't save. I missed the JD blade altogether and that was ultra cool looking! Get a pix posted Ron!


Knives:

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6457.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6460.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6462.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6463.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6466.jpg


Knifemaker's table... J. Neilson, 'Butch' Harner, and Mr. Deker.

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6475.jpg

People:

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6454.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6456.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6468.jpg

Looks like the kids took over the bar...

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6469.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6470.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6471.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6472.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6473.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/5/dscn6474.jpg

[*~Chri~*]

Awwww.... Looks like you guys had so much fun!

Sorry i couldn't attend!

[Tinysd]

I missed the JD blade altogether and that was ultra cool looking!

If Ken was in charge, Gary would have gotten that pic. Labella, as usual your contribution to the thread sucks.

[J. Neilson]

I got there a little late but, it was great being in the company of so many Devilz again. I miss you guys already.

[trldad]

It was great to see all of you again.

Thanks to the PA. Iron Pounders for making the long trip into Jersey. It awesome meeting some new friends and getting to see some old ones.

[Clydetz]

If Ken was in charge, Gary would have gotten that pic. Labella, as usual your contribution to the thread sucks.

Quit pickin' on the little guy! I claim responsibility! The picture of Mr. Labella's knives didn't turn out and I stood there admiring & handling the JD blade and completely forgot to snap a pix! Hopefully a pix of that blade will turn up... it is awesome!

It was a great day at Tarantella's... great weather, great people, great knives! Real good to see cutty (yes... he does exist), the GOV (she is lookin' fine) and Spufnik (he looked tired but doing good). I picked up one of 'Butch' Harner's sweet neck knives, ordered a future knife from Deker and double checked with J. that he has my order for 3 future blades. It don't get much better than this! :thumbsup:

[Tinysd]

He deserves it. I asked him how the meet was and all he would say was; "you will have to wait until Gary posts the pics."

It is HIS fault that he does not take pictures.:bwah:

[Clydetz]

...It is HIS fault that he does not take pictures.:bwah:

Now that you mention it... he was walking around the whole time with a slice of pizza in one hand and a beer in the other. I guess that explains why he made me take pixs! :manganr:

[L R Harner]

good time and great people.
i thank you all for being there made it worth while all the time spent on the JD blade
OOOO and ron's face when we told him the JD blade broke J's press:wes:

also need to thank J for letting me in the shop and house and the deker for the ride

[jenn7600]

I'm really hoping these pics show up cuz I'm not sure what I'm doing here :bwah:

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020242.jpg


http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020241.jpg

[deker]

The South Central PA knifemakers are back at home safe and sound.

I'm definitely glad we made the weekend and the JD meeting. It was a lot of fun and it was good to finally meet all you Devilz. I'll definitely be back in the future.

Thanks again to everybody for all the hospitality!

-d

P.S. Somebody post pics of the JD blade....we forgot to take some :ropeman:

[jenn7600]

Okay I think I've got it now..here's the rest of the pics...

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020247.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020246.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020245.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020244.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020243.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020240.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020239.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020238.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020237.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020236.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020235.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020234.jpg

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/2/4/8/4/p3020233.jpg

Okay..that's all I've got. That was WAY too much work!

[ievilernie]

pictures look great! wish i had made it..i'll do my best ta make the next local event....anyone going to the Mar 7-9 PA King of Prussia,PA Valley Forge Convention Center gun show or Mar 29-30 Philadelphia, National Guard Armory ...gonna try ta make it to Mar 15-16 Harrisburg, Farm Show Complex they are gun shows but some knife makers and dealers go...

[Clydetz]

Okay I think I've got it now..here's the rest of the pics...
Okay..that's all I've got. That was WAY too much work!

Harry and you done good, Jenn! :thumbsup:

[Mr.LaBella]

Clydetz- I dunno what you do to your pics, but they look WEIRD. I think it may be your photo editing software?

Cool pics, good times and GREAT COMPANY! J Neilson and JIMMY_MAC did some raffling and I guaranteed everyone had a good time!

Butch amazed everyone by not saying "jsut" at all :bow:

They did get me good by telling me the JD'mascus broke J's press though :faint:

Whoooooooo hooooooo

good meeting new friends and everyone THANKS for coming out! :evilness:



Tiny- kiss my ass!:devilfinger:

[Joe Whalen]

It was great to see and talk to everyone aagain, and meet a few new people. The JD mosaic damascus was very cool. Deker must be thinking about mosaics 24 hours a day, can't wait to see what he's doing when he gets some free time. Butch is just plain insane with the push dagger and 2" hollow grind razors. J.'s stuff was great as always, but the mosaic bowie blew me away. It was amazingly light in my hands.
Lots of good stuff on all the tables, these get togethers are going to be bigger than some of shows soon.:madaddy:
Thanks for making it happen Ron!

[Clydetz]

Clydetz- I dunno what you do to your pics, but they look WEIRD. I think it may be your photo editing software?

I have to blame the camera, my glasses and the photo editing software... it surely couldn't be me! Every one of my pictures had to be 'lightened' and the 'contrast' fooled with.

[deker]

The JD mosaic damascus was very cool. Deker must be thinking about mosaics 24 hours a day, can't wait to see what he's doing when he gets some free time.

Trust me Joe, you don't want to know what goes on inside my head :bwah: We've got some pretty cool ideas brewing for the future as well. It's amazing what happens when you get a few knuckleheads together and hand them fire, steel, power tools, and beer (the beer always comes AFTER everything else, but it's still important :jdwink2: )

-d

[L R Harner]

Trust me Joe, you don't want to know what goes on inside my head :bwah: We've got some pretty cool ideas brewing for the future as well. It's amazing what happens when you get a few knuckleheads together and hand them fire, steel, power tools, and beer (the beer always comes AFTER everything else, but it's still important :jdwink2: )

-d

yep beer= hashing out and then dreaming up for the next day :)

[bhamster06]

Another good time. Honcho good cigar Trinity let me smoke it on the way home & the smoke went out the window. Butch I really like the necker.

[Michelle]

That JD logo mosiac damascus looks awesome. Does anyone else have other pictures of it????

Glad everyone had fun. Sad I live so far away. :(

Nice hat Mr.LaBella!


m1

[GODDESS OF VENGEANCE]

It was GREAT to see everyone again...:manganr:
The JD Damascus Beautiful Work Indeed!VERY COOL!:thumbsup: I got a peek at it from J. decker, and L R Harner and thats when they filled us in on there little joke they had for Ron...:lolol:
And, Ron that HAT... I told ya it's Sooooo Not You!:thefinger
Good Times!:heart:

[J. Neilson]

(the beer always comes AFTER everything else, but it's still important :jdwink2: )
-d

Excellent clarification there Deker! :wes:

[deker]

Excellent clarification there Deker! :wes:

Hey even knuckleheads know that alcohol and tools don't mix! Safety first!!!

-d

[Joe Whalen]

That JD logo mosiac damascus looks awesome. Does anyone else have other pictures of it????

Glad everyone had fun. Sad I live so far away. :(

Nice hat Mr.LaBella!


m1

Here are a couple more pictures, but not better.
Oh, I think Ron would have stopped by to pick you up on his way there. :jdsmokin:

[Mr.LaBella]

That JD logo mosiac damascus looks awesome. Does anyone else have other pictures of it????

Glad everyone had fun. Sad I live so far away. :(

Nice hat Mr.LaBella!


m1

Thanks Michelle! :matches:


Here are a couple more pictures, but not better.
Oh, I think Ron would have stopped by to pick you up on his way there. :jdsmokin:

Joe is correct :firedevil

[MadDaddy]

Sorry I had to miss it. I had to go visit Grandma in the Hospital in Brick NJ. Looks like it was a great time as always.

[BennytheBlade]

Ron Newton called and wants to discuss some problems w/ the blade w/ J. :cadi:

You guys have too much fun.

[deker]

Ron Newton called and wants to discuss some problems w/ the blade w/ J. :cadi:

You guys have too much fun.

I learned a bit about critiquing myself this weekend you know....Not Ron Newton style, but J. and Butch sat around drinking beer and making fun of me until I managed to fix some issues I was having with a knife.... :)

-d

[L R Harner]

and that was some fun "work" drinking beer and looking at dekers stuff
i think we all get to get better and push ourselves harder cause of this "spedial project meeting"

[Mr.LaBella]

benny-

you should move! :realposter:

[J. Neilson]

Ron Newton called and wants to discuss some problems w/ the blade w/ J. :cadi:

That was so wrong Benny.:devilzeek

[Kalooch135]

Looks like everyone had a great time. I have one question though.....what's going on here?

[Mr.LaBella]

true That Kenneth! :jdwink2:

[bhamster06]

I see the top of Rons red white & blue hat in front of Butch but where is the rest of him.

[BennytheBlade]

I see the top of Rons red white & blue hat in front of Butch but where is the rest of him.

Of course you realize he is standing...
On a stool.:ropeman:

[2fulhundin]

as with the above picture w/ those captions it is almost as if you are there enjoying a conversation that probably actually happened

[Stabber]

Great pics!
Looks like ya'll had a great time.:madaddy:
Glad to see Snapper in his usual spot:ssmile:

[GODDESS OF VENGEANCE]

Great pics!
Looks like ya'll had a great time.:madaddy:
Glad to see Snapper in his usual spot:ssmile:


:ross: Where were you while everyone was havin' a great time?:madaddy::manganr::popcorn:

[Bruce]

Looks like everyone had a great time. I have one question though.....what's going on here?

Go on, admit it Ken, you're just jealous cause you couldn't be there!
:bwah:

[Mr.LaBella]

Go on, admit it Ken, you're just jealous cause you couldn't be there!
:bwah:

I know that's right Bruce!


Happy to report The JD'mascus blade has been heat treated and ground :grill: :neilson: :jdedc:

[deker]

Happy to report The JD'mascus blade has been heat treated and ground :grill: :neilson: :jdedc:

Wh00!!! I better get ready to do some work on it then....

-d

[L R Harner]

ubber cool handle block is made for this the first SPT

[J. Neilson]

Not a sweat guys. I had some spare time the other night and rough ground and HT'd the blade. She's far from done........... I am really looking forward to seeing this blade finished though. Should be mucho cool.

[L R Harner]

ok thats cool as i need to get more stencils sent my way and yours

[J. Neilson]

ok thats cool as i need to get more stencils sent my way and yours

Tell Patricia I said "Hi". :wes:

[deker]

Tell Patricia I said "Hi". :wes:

Will do! I have to order some as well....

-d