Jewelry Committee Meeting 20230711

Jewelry Committee Meeting 20230711

Jewelry Studio Committee Meeting: July. 11, 2023 Hosted by: Joseph Lahoud. Via Google Meet

Attendance:

• Sue Rogers
• Steven M.
• Valerie Vasquez
• Paul Marco
• Darren (had to leave)

Welcome/Recognition:

Thank you Sue for your office hours.

Welcome Paul - Hand engraver by trade

Welcome Valerie - also a jeweler by trade

Volunteer needs:

We need expansion plan input, please propose a layout or suggestions. Sue suggested adding another table at the end of the existing lapidary area. Joseph suggested moving benches to the west to the new area and using the existing electrical for the lapidary equipment.

Pending from the last meeting-Firmware on Mars printer

Need to bolt down the new rolling mill

Need to go pick up the laser donation.

Upcoming classes:

Sue has 4 more classes coming up- Hydroflux, rolling mill, wire, and office hours.

Casting this Saturday, using new investments to test.

Lapidary SIG update:

People that are asking about faceting classes should contact Steven for faceting one-on-ones via Discord.

A new wet saw is ready to set up. Someone, please do so.

Purchasing

Need flat laps

More lights for Ariel and task lighting

Classes/teachers discussion:

Need to look at new 3d printer resin. Will look to Chris and use of new investment.

Safety / Out-of-order issues:

New soldiering pads

Q&A:

Steve asked if the new area needs to be outfitted with unistrut for the installation of electrical and lights. Can we do that now? Joseph said, yes let's do it.

Steve found a jump ring maker used and wanted to know if we were interested. We will take it for the right price, he will get back to us on the exact amount.

Laser donation available, need to pick it up. Need someone to help lift. Steve and Joseph may do Monday

Motion to adjourn at 7:40 PM, by Joseph. Seconded by Steve.

The next meeting will be on 7/11, at 7 PM on Google Meet. Back on a regular schedule (second Tuesday of the month)