The arrangements have been made. Contracts signed. Wood procured. We've even struck a deal with the local meteorologist to all but guarantee comfortable weather.
The French Oak Roubo Project will happen again the week of November 8-14, 2015.
We've been working out many details over the summer and can say with assurance the following:
1. The original crew will be back. Chris Schwarz, Don Williams, Raney Nelson, Jeff Miller, Ron Brese, Will Myers, and Jon Fiant will all be back. Of course Bo and I will also be there, although I can't promise you won't find us fishing in one of Bo's ponds for lunker bass.
2. We're making room for more. There are eight benches in Plate 11. Since this is FORP II we're going to double that. We'll have 16 spots available for participants. We actually built 16 benches last time around, but this time the original crew will work on everyone's benches, in the hopes of getting more accomplished during the week.
3. Another huge bench. Bo complains that one 16' Plate 11 bench isn't enough (some people!) So we'll try to build another one for him while we're there. We had loads of fun getting Bo's bench put together last time. Lowering the top onto the base with the fork truck was thrilling on the last day. I want to duplicate that.
4. Schwarz will talk Sunday night during a meet and greet about bench history, the art of the green bean casserole, and how to live without a modern sewage system. There will be refreshments (no casseroles though.)
5. Lunch. Catered lunch everyday from a local chef who studied in France and at the CIA (the other CIA.) Some of you might end up staying at her B&B. Excellent. We may also break out the grills in the evening if we feel up to it.
6. Hardware from Benchcrafted, Lake Erie Toolworks, and Peter Ross. Same as last time.
7. Personalized letterpress labels from Wesley Tanner
8. Pig Candy.
As for price, it will be a little more. Some of our costs have gone up in the past couple years. It won't be a deal breaker for anyone, promise.
We'll open registration on Tuesday, September 2 at 10am CST (we'll do a blog post then to announce.) To register you'll simply send an email to jameel@benchcrafted.com saying "I'm in" and we'll send you all the nitty gritty. To be fair, it will be first-come, first-served only.
Can you tell us the location?
ReplyDeleteBo's amazing shop is about an hour south of Atlanta. And a year after the event I can assure you it will be with every cent.
ReplyDeleteWesley
Is payment due day of registration?
ReplyDelete50% to secure your place, then 50% shortly before the build.
DeleteHi Jameel,
ReplyDeleteHow long is that work bench in the picture.
Cheers
Sixteen feet
DeleteI don't know.... But... This project is starting to become a little fishy.... Just sayin...
ReplyDeleteFish or woodwork? That is the question. I gotta be honest, if I can work out going, you guys may have to chain me to something to keep me in the shop during "work" hours.
ReplyDeleteLife is uncertain...what is the refund policy on the "50% to secure your place"?
ReplyDeleteWe're fair people. We'll work with you.
DeleteWhat skill level is expected of participants? Or is it "If you have to ask..."
ReplyDeleteThis time, less. But you'll have over a year to practice.
DeleteHas there been any pics and reporting on how the original benches held up after being moved into different climates?
ReplyDeleteI've done a couple reports here, as has Chris Schwarz over at the LAP blog.
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