Yesterday’s lathe demo at MAD was incredible, what a place. It was so interesting to meet all the museum staff and visitors. Sorry to all of the people who can’t speak English that I had full conversations with before realizing that you didn’t understand a word I said. In the first two pictures below, you can see Columbus (from “Circle” fame) in the window.

Thanks to everybody who made it out, I had a blast and hope you did too. I also got to use my favorite Simpsons line on the viewers, “I want to see goggles people!”

Reminder, this Thursday I will be doing some live lathe demo’s at the Museum of Arts and Design, 11-1:30 PM, 2:30-5:00 PM, and 6:00-8 PM. General admission is $15, but Thursday from 6-9 PM is Pay-What-You-Wish.

If you’re in the neighborhood, stop on by.

The Laser Party was fantastic. The ladies of Design Glut and the fine folks at Length Width Height (a fabrication lab in the “incubation” center at NY Designs) hosted a great event. Met some great people and saw some very interesting designs.

They have a 51″ x 51″ laser cutter, the biggest I’ve ever seen. The thing opens up like a DeLorean and when the roof deck door is open, you can see the Empire State Building (my streak of using tools with some killer views continues). She’s a real beauty.

After a little trouble with my CAD file (I was the only one to give them a bum file, awesome), we cut a Monster Mirror. It turned out great. I still need to glue it up, sand it, and finish it, but this beats cutting them out by hand.

The other designs were incredible, check them out here. If you are in the NYC area and in need of a 51″ laser cutter, I know a guy.

And FYI, laser cut food does not taste good.

The lovely ladies of Design Glut have invited me to their Laser Party on Thursday. It’s being held at NY Designs’ prototype lab

They’ve asked a group of designers to come hang out and have a night of free laser cutting and etching. It’s pretty much a party from the future.

I’ve re-worked the Monster Mirror design, so it can be cut with the laser. I’m excited to see how it turns out.

Image taken by Emilie Baltz

Last Jell-O post (I think). Some great things written out there:

- Gothamist, has a great picture of our melted Jell-O
- Eater, nice shout-out for Dave
- Asylum, that’s Mr. Leight to you pal.
- MarthaStewart.com, first-hand account.
- Time Out New York, check out picture #30.
- Make, great video

I am very excited to announce that I will be doing a live lathe demonstration at the MAD Museum, Aug. 19th.

I’ll be in the Open Studios looking down on Columbus Circle (perhaps the greatest view from a lathe in the city). I’ll be making lamps from logs, small pieces of furniture, and some other fun stuff. Come on by if you’re in town.

The lovely ladies of Design Glut had some really nice things to say about the model citizens show.

I’m very happy with the model citizens show. It turned out great. The opening reception was a lot of fun. I met some great designers. Mika, the organizer, is so nice. I think all the hard work paid off. Last day to check it out.

About an hour before the model citizens reception started, Table Fights took place out front (in view of the Javits Center no less). Basically, it’s robot wars only the robots are tables. There’s a ring, an announcer, and table carnage. It’s fantastic.

They are going to be having another event in the Boston area June 19th. If you can, you should check it out.

One more day left for the model citizens show. I met so many great designers and artists. There work is incredible, I was honored to be among them. I’m still trying to digest everything, but here are some shots of what is being shown.