In this episode, we have two more interviews: one with Steve Harris (President of the Arizona Association of Fine Woodworkers), and Mike Van Pelt (owner of American Sycamore Woodworkers’ Retreat and Delta representative). And then some closing remarks by yours truly.
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5 Responses to “9- Off to the Wood Show (Pt. 2)”
Hi Marc
Just discovered your site and looovve the videos. I spent last night going through them all. Very entertaining and educational. Keep you the good work. There’s nothing like this here in the UK.
Thanks – Rob
Nicole has a great laugh!
And what was the deal with the American Sycamore guy? He shook her hand and she started cracking up…..
So? Wha’d ya buy?
Well, this year I was so busy with the podcast that I almost forgot to shop!! Can you believe it??? I actually just picked up a few router bits that I needed and bunch of Mirka ROS sandpaper. A good score nonetheless.
marc
Hey Marc,
I went to the Chicago show this year for the second year in a row. I was very dissappointed for the second year. The show seemed tired and worn out. Alex at Carter was impressive again at first until you realize his classes are about Carter products, but other than that it was all vendors. Some of the vendors weren’t even in their booths. Jim Heavey was there, but his class was very dry…he seemed tired too. I’ve seen his other work and this wasn’t his best. My guess is he was playing to the level of the Chicago show. I am jokingly jealous to see the mass of exhibitors and consumers and classes and tools you had access to. I called the phone number listed on thewoodworkingshows website and talked to Ann Strong. I was hoping to make suggestions or comments; however, I couldn’t get a word out before she pounced me on how I needed to tell my fellow woodworkers to come to show or it’s never going to get better. She’s considering closing the door on the Chicago show. I understand her point, but I’m not sure why I should market a show that is terrible and she gets paid for. The only thing I can figure is it’s for the growth of woodworking, but… I’m in my mid 30′s and looking for education, hands on and demonstrations. I’m hoping to keep the Chicago show going and growing. Do you have thoughts on this? Perhaps you have an inside track to Ann that doesn’t begin or end with insults to the “concerned” woodworker. Thanks!
Jay