Mike McCarten
159 Cottage St.
Athol, MA
978-249-8093


Thought I’d send along a (very) loose agenda for the meeting as well as modified 
directions (So you can post it on the web site)……….

1) There is a chance that my 26” surface sander will be together. If not we can 
review and critique the progress so far.

2) Also a variety of jigs, some multi use and some specificly made for the new “Strad” 
style baroque guitar. 

3) And progess on this guitar.


I have come across a number of long threaded eye bolts which are usefull for making 
bench vises. They will be available as “door prizes” for those interested.

The smoker will be fired up in a repeat from last fall. Definitely pork loin and most 
likely Leg-o-lamb as well. (I will have a basting brush available with Don’s name on it!)

Anyone wanting to bring along a side dish or snack is welcome to do so. 

Should rain be in the forecast I will have a big ol’ tarp on the front of the barn so 
space to hang around will not be a concern.

directions as follows.......

> from points east; (different from last year due to road construction)
> >head west on route 2 
> >take first exit after highway merges (exit 18)
> >left at end of ramp, continue West on 2A past high school and hospital

>>Take the first left after the CVS pharmacy (at the common/gazebo)

>>Continue down the hill. You will come up on a hard right curve in the road.

>>After this curve take the second right onto Cottage St. (there is a large house on the corner)

>>I am #159 on left hand side.


> from points west;
> >Head east on rt2
> >Take exit for rt202 athol amherst.
> >right at end of ramp
> >travel about a mile. road drops int a slight hollow and take a 
> right on partrigeville road. (there is a small damm just b4 on the 
> right)
> >follow to end and take left (south athol road)
> >continue several 2-3 miles to stop sign.
> >go straight thru, pass the busweiser horse (wave) and proceed up 
> hill several hundred yards and take a left on Cottage st.
> >third house on left #159

> From points north (Al C.)
> >best rout to keene????
> >rt12 south 
> >right on rt32 south (swanzey)
> > enjoy scenery untill rt 119
> >continue thru on 32....SLOW DOWN, the road sucks!!!!
> >after what seems like a long time come to stop sign.
> >take right continue to stop sign at Starret tool.
> >take right
> >take first left, then bear left and go under RR bridge.
> >Start up hill and take 1st right onto Cottage st. (granite 
> retaining wall at corner sign may be missing)
> I am #159 on right hand side. If you come to the next stop sign look 
> back three houses.


> number is 978-249-8093
> mike