MWA Episode #91.5 - The Bench We Built

Alas we have no normal show notes for this episode and video edited at the Tampa International Airport. As with the bench we built, the editing and posting was done on the fly.

The Woodworking Shows - Atlanta

A few weeks ago The Woodworking Shows were here in Atlanta.  Upon, hearing about the show coming to Atlanta I just had to ask if we could get a booth and they were nice to offer a space.  The show was on March 9-11 and delivered a great turnout.

Many of our local members helped me at the booth and a few even brought their own projects to show off, such as Bill's 3 legged stool and bowls.

The patrons attending the show were great and I had a lot of wonderful conversations with woodworkers from all backgrounds.  With so many people all talking about woodworking it is easy for me to get excited about what we are trying to do.  In the end it is all about helping getting others involved in not just MWA but in woodworking.

I also, had the opportunity to talk with many of the local woodworking guilds here such as the Woodworkers Guild of Georgia, Tom Risoli the president of the local chapter was nice enough to stop by and offer his support and encouragement that we are all striving towards the same goal.

As usual for The Woodworking Shows the event was packed with vendors and tool demonstration.  I must have watch Alex Snodgrass with his Bandsaw Clinic take apart and put back together his bandsaw 20 times with him right across from our booth.  Lee Valley had their usual set up that allowed hands on trial of their tools.  Jim Heavey of Wood Magazine was a great guy to talk to and gives
fantastic information sessions.  And the Crazy Canadian is well...crazy with his chainsaw/tablesaw?!

I look forward to attending the event next year and hope to see you all there. 

Bill's Chinese Stool Build - Part 1

Bill Akins has been with our Atlanta chapter since day one and makes it out to every event.  He is a great supporter and I am excited to post part 1 of Bill's chinese stool build.  After, watching the compilation video to The Anarchist Tool Chest, Bill just had to try his skills at the 3 legged stool shown.  I had a chance to take a seat at one of the stools this weekend and can tell you that he did a great job.  

Here is part 1 of the video series, enjoy.

Kicking back on the stool

The Woodworking Shows in Atlanta

Here is a quick reminder that if you are in the Atlanta area this weekend be sure to stop by The Woodworking Shows.  MWA will have a booth setup and I will be there all weekend so stop by and say hello and introduce yourself if we haven't already met.

The show should be a blast we will be having 3 small sessions each day demonstrating the use of Google SketchUp in woodworking.  With the help of Aaron Marshall we have made a handout that can be used to cut out the pieces for the ABC Block that I made for my daughter over Christmas.  The handout also has our contact info and when and where we hold the regular Atlanta meetings.

The show is at the North Atlanta Trade Center and last Friday through Sunday.  The address is listed below.  If you are planning to attend and want to help out with the booth just let me know if you haven't done so already.

Hope to see many of you there!


North Atlanta Trade Center 
1700 Jeurgens Ct Norcross, GA 30093