I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Christmas is just around the corner, so take a look at the list of gift ideas later in the newsletter.

There is not a lot of new things going on. Everyone’s busy getting ready for the holidays.

We have a “trial” video editing suite setup at the lab. Currently we are just using some loaner equipment. If there is enough interest, we will setup our own suite with some newer equipment. The suite consists of a fast computer with a very fast GPU video card, and two monitors. The software is DaVinci Resolve, and Photoshop CS4. Resolve is from Blackmagic Design, a manufacturer of professional video/audio equipment. To assist in learning Resolve, Casey Ferris’s Resolve Master Training program is located in the “Video Scratch” folder on the computer. You can watch his videos on the left monitor while running Resolve on the right monitor. Casey moves fast, you might want to watch his video through before doing any of the exercises. Please don’t leave your video footage on the computer, we would very quickly run out of space if everyone did that.

On December 16 at 7:00pm I will be hosting a Zoom session discussing how laser cutters operate and how they can be used. This is not a tutorial on how to use LightBurn, you need to talk to Greg Radliff about that. I originally put this together for the Home Metal Shop Club. Most had never seen a laser, let alone operate one, so this was more about how lasers function and what kind of materials can be cut and/or engraved.

Have a great and wonderful holiday season!

Thanks,

George Carlson
President, MakerBarn

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Made at MakerBarn

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Robert Wozniewicz – has made two more jewelry/music boxes using all the woodworking equipment at the Barn. He says boxes tend to challenge you with joinery, profiles and interesting angles. See the first three boxes he made in last month’s issue.

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REMEMBER – FIVE COVID GUIDELINES FOR THE MAKERBARN:

Test again BEFORE you return: If you or someone living with you should test positive for the virus, please inform us and do not plan to return to The Lab or The Shop until you have a negative test result.

Masks: Everyone must wear a mask before entering the Barn and for the duration of your time at the Barn. Please bring your own.

Two’s a crowd: We want to practice social distancing while also allowing for making. So let’s keep it to one member using each area at a time, i.e. one member in the laser room, one member in the sanding room, one member using the sewing, one doing wood working, etc.

Use Sign-up Genius: Please do not come to the barn without reserving time to use equipment. It’s easy now to go the website at http://themakerbarn.org and click on the new Sign-Up Genius icon. There you may reserve equipment in one hour blocks. You can always call 832-663-6390 & the manager on duty will confirm your time as shown on SignUp. We are all going to need to be respectful and considerate of one another during this time.

Members with guests: Guests and children are asked to stay at home until we have reliable information that shows the Covid-19 danger is considerably reduced. We are not there yet. Safety and health of our members is top priority.

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Meet the Area Managers

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Maker Gift Project Ideas
Projects that support various hobbies and interests

Woodworking
Wood Lathe Miniature Wood Lathe Tool Supports for Wood Lathes Chisels and Special Cutting Tools	Precision Measuring Toolsaw Calipers and Gages Special Hinges, locks, and Hardware
Yards and Gardening:
Garden Tools Patio Furniture and Fixtures Pot Hangers Gates and Fences Trellises Plant Stands	Hose Reels Garden Carts Oversize Dust Pans Wind Chimes Whirly Gigs
Kitchen and Dining:
Fancy Toothpick Dispenser Napkin Rings	Special Kitchen Tools Aluminum Can Crusher
Puzzles:
Brain Teasers	Magic Tricks
Games:
Chess Sets Dominos Checkers	Dice Play Card Boxes Poker Chips
Novelty:
Round-To-Its	Button Gears
Ham Radio / Electronics:
Morse Code Key Cable Reels	Coil Winder Solder Dispenser
Sewing:
Lace Bobbins	Magnifier Stand
Jewelry and Jewelry Making:
Necklace Hangar Jewelry Boxes Jeweler’s Vise	Ring Sizer Forming Rolls Jeweler’s Lathe
House and Home:
Decorative Self Brackets Lamps	Antique Reproduction Kick-Knacks Picture Frames
Toys:
Model Trucks and Cars Doll House Furniture and Machine Tools “Executive” Toys Go Carts Minibikes Shop Made Erector Sets	Science Demonstration Apparatus Tesla Coils Van de Graph Generator Whimhurst Machine Mechanical Mechanism Demonstrators
Music:
Music Racks Music Stands	Musical Instruments Stage Brackets
Art and Photo:
Easels Tripods Special Camera Mounts Print Washers Film Dryer	Enlarger Pin-Hole Cameras Artist’s Pallets Camera Lucida
Fishing and Hunting:
Fishing Rod Holders Lures Fly-Fishing Reel Weights	Molds for Casting Weights and Jigs Rifle and Pistol Rests Power Measures Fly-Tying Vise
Office:
Printer Stands Copy Holders Paper Weights Letter Holders Letter Openers	and Hammer to SMASH THAT DARN COMPUTER!!

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MakerBarn Directors:
George Carlson, Director and President
Jeanie James, Director
Greg Radliff, Director