Thread: The Show

darn rain

is there a door charge?

anything tht i have to look at ..e.g spectacular exhibits/woods/stalls??

thinking bout goin tomorrow if weather improves

I went today, and came away a bit dissapointed. I was looking for bargains, but there were really none to be had.

I wanted:

• Veritas MkII jig - none available
• Sheppach wet/dry grinder for sharpening - none there
• Bessey kp unit - none there
• 12" Sanders - best I could get off was $20.

Some impressive displays though, including the Lie Nielsen stand (bought a nice #50 pattern makers rasp), Chris Vesper, etc.

Originally Posted by R3R

darn rain

is there a door charge?

anything tht i have to look at ..e.g spectacular exhibits/woods/stalls??

thinking bout goin tomorrow if weather improves

Cost $20 to get in. Its worth going, there are some nice displays. The Perth Wood School display was impressive. Also, strong contingents from Carbatec, Timbecon, Beyond Tools and PTMS. Not everything was discounted however.

Originally Posted by Wongdai

I went today, and came away a bit dissapointed. I was looking for bargains, but there were really none to be had.

I wanted:

• Veritas MkII jig - none available
• Sheppach wet/dry grinder for sharpening - none there
• Bessey kp unit - none there
• 12" Sanders - best I could get off was $20.

Some impressive displays though, including the Lie Nielsen stand (bought a nice #50 pattern makers rasp), Chris Vesper, etc.

I was also a little disappointed, the show covered less area than last year. I sat through a talk about glues by Richard Vaughan and came away with little info. I was looking to buy a chuck but didn't see much and what I did was cheaper on the net. I did drop in on the Perth Wood School though and was very impressed with the buffet with the gum leaves marquetry, stunning.

Warrick

I was also a little disapointed this year. Seemed to be a bit less stuff all round. Still enjoyed it though, especialy the competion pieces. Loved the Wall clock, can't remember who made it but certainly has inspired me to give one a go in a similar style. (If you are on here, where did you get the plans or was it ad libbed?)

The prices for everything certainly weren't sale prices. A lot of the things I was looking at were cheaper at Bunnings, especially the power hand tools.

I for one thought it was a great half day out, only a half day because I had seen everything in that time.

Went back today, took my girlfriend this time, spent more time than yesterday, looking talking because she wasn't a fast 'looker' and didn't mind me doing so.

Good thing I took her along because after a subtle hint, my lovely lady got me a nice Stanley # 3 in great condition.

Also had a good talk with Neil Erasmus about the course down in Dwellingup. I must say he is a very respectful and courteous man. I enjoyed the discussion very much.

Finally got some pictures of the burl and the tools I got. Excuse the mess.

Thanks,
Harlan

lovely burls

missed out on going this year ...

maybe next year

Good for you Harlan.!! Nice burl!

That rip saw will take a bit of getting accustomed to!

I was there for three days and I reckon all you guys got to see more of it than me! I got to spend quite a bit of time checking out Chris Vesper's latest and greatest offerings each time he needed to take a break.
Thanks heaps for the compliments on our stand. It takes a huge effort physically and financially behind the scenes to set up and then pack up for the show, so to get a few compliments means a lot. Harlan worked his but off helping us set up! The compliments should really go to the people that made all the pieces we had on display. Had a serious offer for the cabinet with the marquetry gum leaves for $10000