Tomorrow the Woodworking Show will open over at the Big Town Exhibition Hall in Mesquite, TX. Since I have the day off, I’m going to spend most of it there. I plan on doing a little write up on it with photos (if they let me take my camera in there).
One of the things I really like about the Woodworking Shows are the classes they give. I’m looking forward to seeing the one hour “Hand Tool Rodeo” class where they’ll be going the use and maintenance of the different types of hand planes. The other class I’m really interested in is “Cabinet Restoration”. This is something I need to do for my kitchen so it is very timely.
Of course there will be tons of vendors there. So far I’m only “planning” to buy some Rockler Bench Cookies but I also need a jointer. I’m keeping my eye on Craigslist for a used one but you never know when I’ll have a flare up of Tool Acquisition Syndrome.
Is there anything I should be keeping an eye open for while I’m there?
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Frank Speyerer
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posted 37 days ago
Rick wear your Lumberjocks’ shirt so we can say “hi” when we see you.
Karson
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posted 37 days ago
Good luck The first one in our area is the first weekend in January.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Frank Speyerer
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posted 37 days ago
Rick, with a dog named Beignet and live crawfish on your website, are you also from New Orleans?
Rick Boyett
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posted 37 days ago
Heh, last weekend I got a new dog and named him Po-Boy.. (^_^)
I’m originally from West Monroe in north LA. I now live in Texas..
Rick Boyett
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posted 36 days ago
I’m heading out in a couple hours (they open at Noon). I’ll have my LSU hat and a Rugby on…
a1Jim
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posted 36 days ago
Enjoy Rick
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
Karson
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posted 36 days ago
Yes have fun.
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Frank Speyerer
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posted 36 days ago
Rick, I hope to meet you there. I’m a gray-haired little (6’3”, 250#) old man in bib overalls and a red shirt.