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ATL Woodworking Show

Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Well, I just got back from a full day at the Woodworking Show in Atlanta.

I left the house about 8:30am and got to the show a little after opening time at 10am. Parking was a mess because of not only the show, but a Cheerleading Contest going on in another portion of the venue.

I walked around and got the lay of the land - saw mostly the usual suspects, nothing really new. Ran into WC alum Robert Simmons and his wife, and talked for a few. Once I saw that no one was giving away free Oneway Lathes, I headed on over about 11am to the Booth I was suppose to man from Noon to 2pm. The booth was an informational booth for all Georga woodturning cubs. Ended up staying there most of the day until 5pm, with side forays out to buy a few things.

I had way more fun talking to turners and prospective turners from Texas to Florida to Tenn. to the Carolinas. I finally met Marc Phillips (Woodmangler), Steve Russell (demoing for Jet/Craft USA), and other from WC. All in all a good time was had.

TD - they were still talking about your big bowl today!!

Mark

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James Brooks

>Mark I must have missed you, when I came by I didn't recognize anyone. But it was a full house, even with more room it was still crowded. I did watch Steve for a while and as usual he is full of information. Back in N.E Ga. Now.

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Marc Phillips

>Heya Mark, it was a pleasure meeting you!

I walked away with Steve Russells instruction CD as my only purchase... so I guess I can save that money for a larger Grizzly bandsaw later :)

Marc

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Robert Simmons

>Good to see you again Mark. Sorry to miss meeting the other guys. We did a little more shopping after we left the booth and I ened up toting a Bosch 1276 belt sander out to the car (what a monster!) along with 2 boxes of banksia pods. Tool shopping with Camille can be quite an adventure.

I thought it was a pretty good show over all, and the new venue is not bad. There seems to be a bit more room than the old place, though it was fairly packed by the time we left and more folks were coming in.

Robert

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