Lie-Nielsen is not the only toolmaker that will be exhibiting at this show.
John Economaki of Bridge City Tools. See the Jointmaker Pro (which we awarded a Best New Tool of 2008 award) in action.
Ron Hock, Hock Tools. Ron is a long-time bladesmith who is extremely knowledgeable about steels and sharpening. Ask him about his forthcoming book on sharpening tools.
Kevin Drake of Glen-Drake Tool Works. Kevin builds my favorite marking gauge of all time (the Tite-Mark), plus other thoughtful tools, including chisel hammers, plane hammers and the thought-provoking double-handled dovetail saw.
Ron Brese of Brese Planes. Ron makes incredible infill handplanes at down-to-earth prices. If youre in the market for an infill, hes should definitely be on your short list.
Bob Zajicek of Czeck Edge Hand Tool will be showing off his wares. He makes fantastic marking knives, awls and other tools.
Jamel Abraham from Benchcrafted will show his amazing wagon vise. I also hear that he has a new product in development that is very intriguing.
Ill be there, too, showing off drawboring, advanced nailing it exists), sharpening, sawing, stock preparation and running at the mouth (my best skill).
As a bonus, well have some great workbenches there for you to examine and use. Lie-Nielsen Toolworks will be bringing some of their benches. Glens Shaker, Bobs modern and my Roubo workbench will also be available. Megan will be able show you her new bench, which she helped design and that uses an unusual material if she gets her act together.
Bring the whole family. Were one block from the areas biggest upscale mall. And Cincinnati has lots of excellent attractions (Megan has written about them here), good watering holes and great restaurants (Ill follow up with my favorite list in a couple weeks).
Registering is not necessary. You just need to show up. The hours are noon-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; admission is free. So set your GPS for 4700 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45236. Or use this handy Google map to plan your trip. We hope that you are able to make it.
Christopher Schwarz
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