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Out on a Limb See You at the Show... WoodWorks 2002, That is Growing up in farm country you develop a taste for large get-togethers. When I was a kid, the state fair was as eagerly anticipated in summer as the Christmas holidays were in winter. That first trip down the midway and through the livestock barns was a feast for the eyes and the imagination. Spending time at the fair, you couldn't help but catch up on the latest, from farming know-how to the latest in new equipment -even gossip among friends and neighbors. That's another reason the fair was so appealing. It gave you a chance to spend time with folks who were like-minded, people you knew well and gave you the opportunity to make new acquaintances. I guess this all speaks to the solitary nature of rural life. In at least one sense, farming is a lot like woodworking: You usually work alone. Knowing how much we all work alone in our shops, I'm really excited to announce our participation in a series of woodworking events called WoodWorks 2002 that will prove as fun and informative as a state fair. And just like a fair, there will be special activities for kids that make these special events an honest-to-goodness family affair. And because there will also be major woodworking manufacturers demonstrating and selling equipment (as well as hard-to-find specialty suppliers), you'll be able to take home an armful of tools at bargain prices if you're in the market. If you're not looking for tools, free demonstrations and seminars will teach you more about woodworking from a who's who list of woodworking experts. While at the show, make sure you stop by the Popular Woodworking booth so you can meet the editors who work on your magazine. During each show, we'll be busy building a rock-solid workbench using a basic set of tools. While there, be sure and register for our special drawing. If you're the lucky winner, you'll be parking the bench we're building in your shop as soon as the show's over! Just like a big fair, there'll be lots going on all the time. Here's a run-down: The shows will be held at three different locations and will draw woodworkers from up to a couple hundred miles away. The first event is in Novi, Mich., at the Novi Exposition Center in the Greater Detroit Area. It will be held on the weekend of Sept. 27-29. The second show will be held the weekend of Nov. 1-3 at the Fort Washington Expo Center in Fort Washington, Penn., which is near Philadelphia.The third event will take place on Jan. 24-26, 2003, and is for all you West-coast woodworkers. It will be held at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, Calif., which is east of Los Angeles. Of special note, the Pennsylvania and California events will be held in conjunction with a "must attend" pre-event for turners. The two-day Whole Earth Turning Conference will offer a full slate of two-hour lectures and demonstrations by woodturn-ing legends and internationally recognized turners. Don't miss a chance to see David Ellsworth, Judy Ditmer and Stuart Mortimer in action, to name a few. At the WoodWorks events, you can take in free demonstrations (20 in all) by leading woodworking experts. You can also sign up to attend lectures and hands-on workshops. You won't want to miss nationally known woodworkers like Frank Klausz, Toshio Odate, Michael Dresdner, Ellis Walentine, Fred Matlack, Paul Anthony, Wayne Barton and Andy Rae, plus many others. You can also help local woodworking guilds raise funds for charity by participating in the Make-A-Memory Workshop, or Top-a-Thon (turn a top with a son or daughter). There's lots more scheduled, and you can check out all the details at the WoodWorks 2002 web site, www.woodworks2002.com. See you at the show! 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Please specify publication, month and year. SAFETY NOTE: Safety is your responsibility. Manufacturers place safety devices on their equipment for a reason. In many photos you see in Popular Woodworking, these have been removed to provide clarity. In some cases we'll use an awkward body position so you can better see what's being demonstrated. Don't copy us. Think about each procedure you're going to perform beforehand. Safety First! 6 Popular Woodworking August 2002 |
