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This was the first 'The Woodworking Show' I've been to in many years. Since it was in Tampa, we justified the trip for both the show and visiting friends. I spent most of Friday and Saturday and a couple of hours Sunday looking things over, buying a few items and sitting through some seminars. LOML joined me a couple of times but spent some of her time with former co-workers.
Here's some of the stuff I got:
The main thing I was looking for was bandsaw blades for my 14" G0555, but was open to suggestion about whatever else wanted a home. This is probably old news for many of you, but I learned an easy way to reduce the grain contrast in woods like red oak by using 'Whiting', so I bought some to try. The other stuff on the table is some Marple chisels, small brush sets, crepe sticks and, of course, the requisite coozie!
After seeing a demonstration and trying it myself, I decided to buy a Carter Stabilizer for my 14" bandsaw. I forgot to get a photo before I mounted it, so here's what you get:
I removed the upper and lower guides, mounted the stabilizer and had a go at a couple of 2x6's I had glued up.
I can't show the 6" manual dial caliper I ordered from Lee Valley at the show, but it's on its way. I also ordered some items for my lathe (sorry Larry) after returning home because I could get a little better price.
Anyway, we had a good time down there, but it sure was good to get back home!
Here's some of the stuff I got:
The main thing I was looking for was bandsaw blades for my 14" G0555, but was open to suggestion about whatever else wanted a home. This is probably old news for many of you, but I learned an easy way to reduce the grain contrast in woods like red oak by using 'Whiting', so I bought some to try. The other stuff on the table is some Marple chisels, small brush sets, crepe sticks and, of course, the requisite coozie!
After seeing a demonstration and trying it myself, I decided to buy a Carter Stabilizer for my 14" bandsaw. I forgot to get a photo before I mounted it, so here's what you get:
I removed the upper and lower guides, mounted the stabilizer and had a go at a couple of 2x6's I had glued up.
I can't show the 6" manual dial caliper I ordered from Lee Valley at the show, but it's on its way. I also ordered some items for my lathe (sorry Larry) after returning home because I could get a little better price.
Anyway, we had a good time down there, but it sure was good to get back home!