Full Version: ARA Las Vegas 2006 (The List)

From: UncleSteve [#66]
 10 Jan 2006
To: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#63] 10 Jan 2006

quote:
The company is trying to figure out if they will have room in their booth for the A Blast equipment, if there is then I will be working in that booth doing sandcarving.


Just to make sure I understand..... You will have a "live" sand carving system that you can run indoors, at the show, without creating enough mess and/or noise to annoy your next door exhibitors? And no external ventilation system?

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#67]
 10 Jan 2006
To: UncleSteve [#66] 11 Jan 2006

Steve,

I'm not Russ and he's gratefeul. :-) 

Sandcarving isn't a noisy, messy or obtrusive process to do at shows. Probably less than laser demos, which aren't a problem.

EDITED: 10 Jan 2006 by DGL

From: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#68]
 10 Jan 2006
To: UncleSteve [#66] 11 Jan 2006

Steve~
Yes, I will be carving "Live" at the show. There will be a small video camera mounted in the cabinet and a video screen up where others can see what I am doing if there are too many up close.

As "Stunt Engraver" Dave said it is not messy or very intrusive.

In fact the cabinets that A Balst makes are very clean. The cabinet is a self circulating design that once you put abrasive in the cabinet the only time you need to deal with it again is to replace what has been pulled into the filter or to change the size of grit.

You turn on the air supply, the valve in the pressure pot closes and then you do your carving (aka blasting) and if you run out of abrasive you just turn off the air supply and the abrasive falls back in the pressure pot. Once the abrasive is back in the pot you just turn the air back on and start carving again.

A pressure pot design may not mean a lot to you but in simple terms there is a container that the abrasive is in that is pressurized and then the pressurized abrasive is added to another stream of pressurized air. It uses less psi to do the work as compared to a siphon design that sucks the abrasive into a stream of pressurized air.

The air compressor can be a lot noisy but if a small compressor is used that can be cut down a bit. Although it will run almost constantly.

Oh the cabinet I will be using has the filter built on the back of the cabinet and all one piece. At 450 CFM the filter sounds like a small jet engine! But we guys love the feeling of power! Who wouldn't want the sound of a jet roaring in the shop? Hahahaha!

EDITED: 10 Jan 2006 by MEATSHAKE

From: UncleSteve [#69]
 11 Jan 2006
To: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#68] 12 Jan 2006

Thank you for the information.... I have been around sand blasting but that was an outdoor granite carver and I just couldn't see THAT being done inside especially with other vendors right next to your setup.

From: Zonas [#70]
 12 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#62] 12 Jan 2006

Just booked.

Add

Zona and Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations)


Zona

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#71]
 12 Jan 2006
To: Zonas [#70] 12 Jan 2006

Ahh yes. What would an ARA get-together be, without the country's most youthful grandmother. :-) 

Looking forward to seeing you and Steve there.

Here's the updated list of forum members, we can look forward to meeting at the ARA Show:

Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)
Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)
Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment)
Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)
Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)
Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)
Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA)
A J Palik (Photon Graphics)
Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)
Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)
Bruce and Packy Larson
Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)
Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)
Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving)
Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving)
John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving)
Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)
Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations)

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#72]
 13 Jan 2006
To: Rolf (RJB2108) [#54] 14 Jan 2006

Rolf,

You said,
quote:
I still have mine from last year too. I'll proudly wear it too !!
I mean C'mon if someone sees this pin on me, they immidiatly know that I'm part of an elite group.


Or they will question your sanity :O  ( insert laugh here).....

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#73]
 13 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#71] 13 Jan 2006

quote:
Ahh yes. What would an ARA get-together be, without the country's most youthful grandmother. :-) 


David,
Do we have a date for the get together? I know I had mentioned Firday, but the ARA Gala is that night.....how is Thursday?

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#74]
 13 Jan 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#73] 13 Jan 2006

Chuck,

I think Thursday's a good night. No conflict with the ARA Gala and a good way to celebrate the first day of the show floor being open.

From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#75]
 13 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#74] 13 Jan 2006

Cool. If you need help let me know. I have a suprise in store if it is Thursday.....but it must be a FIRM commitment to attend. Or as firm as it can be given THIS group. :D (Insert laugh here).

From: Rolf (RJB2108) [#76]
 14 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#74] 14 Jan 2006

David,
Thursday sounds good for me too.
I too want to offer you my help. If there is anything I can do or bring from the east coast let me know. Also Leslie and I will be there on Tuesday night. We stay at the Hilton. If you need any help there, I can do that too. I can give you my cell # so that you can get in touch with me.
Rolf

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#77]
 14 Jan 2006
To: Rolf (RJB2108) [#76] 14 Jan 2006

Rolf,

Thank you (and Chuck) for your offers of help. At this point, if we end up at Quark's, I can't think of anything that needs to be done.

We seem to be developing what looks to be a good turnout. If we can get 50 people or more, to commit to a Thursday evening get-together, we may want to consider taking the party, directly across the street from the Convention Center, to "The Beach" which is a club where we can reserve a private room, for an all-you-can-eat/drink extravaganza.

We did that with DSSI a few years ago and I thought it was great.

Plenty of space, tables with comfortable chairs, decent buffet, pool table and best off all; all of our forum member friends in one place for 3 or 4 hours, which left plenty of time to hit the town afterwards.

EDITED: 14 Jan 2006 by DGL

From: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#78]
 14 Jan 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#77] 14 Jan 2006

Dave~
I know I am new to the group and would like to help out all I can. I don't know yet what my extra curricular activities are going to be yet.

I do know there are going to be a night or two that I have to go out to dinner with the owner of A Blast. Other than that things are still up in the air. I should know more as we get closer to the show. Still waiting for things to fall into place.

Let me know if I can be of any help before and maybe meet after we get there.

Once agin things are not clear yet but I think we are stying at the Hilton. If not very close to the LVCC>

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#79]
 14 Jan 2006
To: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#78] 15 Jan 2006

Russ,

Thanks for the offer of help. If we find any areas where we can use it, we'll certainly let you know.

From: Awardsguy [#80]
 15 Jan 2006
To: ALL

I'm new to EE, but in the business for about 9 years. Found out about this through a salseman. Anyway, the room's booked, the flights booked and I'll be at ARA Las Vegas for the first time. Look forward to meeting some of you!

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#81]
 15 Jan 2006
To: Awardsguy [#80] 17 Jan 2006

Garry,

Welcome to the forum from a former Iowan. I know your turf very well. We usually stop for lunch in Clive to break up our family trips to and from Cedar Rapids, where most of my family still lives.

EDITED: 15 Jan 2006 by DATAKES

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#82]
 15 Jan 2006
To: Awardsguy [#80] 17 Jan 2006

Garry,

Sounds like the salesman gave you a good tip. :-) 

Looking forward to meeting you in Las Vegas.

Here's the updated list of forum members, we can look forward to meeting at the ARA Show:

Peter & Kathy Vasic (Engraving Services Co.)
Harvey & Dee Lentchner (Accent on Engraving)
David Lavaneri (DGL Engraving)
Mick Eminger (Cactus Equipment)
Cody & Janna Stewart (Eternity Creations)
Joe & Toni Hayes (Graphics Galore Inc.)
Ed & Sharon Holley (Victor Valley Trophy Co.)
Jeff & Lisa Higginbotham (TrophyUSA)
A J Palik (Photon Graphics)
Rolf & Leslie (Mountain Memories)
Roy Brewer, Jeanette Brewer & Randy Allen (Engraving Concepts)
Mike Mackenzie & Treavor Hertel (CEM)
Bruce and Packy Larson
Chuck Burke (American Pacific Awards)
Larry & Sandy Herman (Century Badge & Engraving, Inc.)
Russ & Martha Warrick (WarrLight Engraving)
Rob Simpson (PlayAll Awards & Engraving)
John & Alexa Montgomery (Lakeshore Engraving)
Greg Bencsik & Debbie Koehler (Bux-Mont Awards)
Zona & Steve Hudkins (Zona's Engraved Creations)
Garry (AAA Awards & Embroidery)

From: JHayes55 [#83]
 16 Jan 2006
To: Awardsguy [#80] 17 Jan 2006

Garry - Which rep gave you the tip about the forum - one of my reps also covers Iowa - just wondering if it was him.

From: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD) [#84]
 16 Jan 2006
To: ALL

Hey, don't forget about us. Diane and Rob Bosworth of ACCESS Business Solutions, Inc. We haven't figured it all out yet, but we will be there. I think we are going to try to stay downtown this year. Seems like we have tired everything else, so why not downtown. Maybe next year will be Bullhead City. See you there. We'll be the good looking couple.

From: Russ (MEATSHAKE) [#85]
 16 Jan 2006
To: Boz (CHEDDARHEAD) [#84] 17 Jan 2006

quote:
We'll be the good looking couple.


There is no conceit in your family, you have it all!

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