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The 2008 Woodworking show was last weekend in Kansas City. It was much improved over last years show. The entire show floor was packed this year compared to 50 percent full last year. There was no parking spots to be found that is how busy it was. There was a minor issue with the online ticket ordering system. I did not receive the tickets, only an invoice. The invoice was accepted without any problems.

There were a few new local wood-turning and woodworking clubs compared to previous years. Most were providing free demonstrations throughout the show. I attended a demo by wood magazine on installing crown moulding. The only problem was some difficulty hearing over the crowd noise.

The vendors were friendly to deal with. The discounts were not as good as I hoped. I saved shipping on some heavy purchases from Craft Supplies USA.  There will be a review of the CSUSA Pen Press and Blank Drilling jig.  Also look for a review of Penn State Industries lathe.

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The Woodworking Shows is now in Ohio. The complete details and discount admission coupon can be viewed at http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/columbus.asp.

When

Friday, January 11 / Noon - 7pm
Saturday, January 12 / 10am - 6pm
Sunday, January 13 / 10am - 4pm

Where

Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Voinovich Trade Center
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
888-OHO-EXPO
Parking: $4.00
Venue Website

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UPDATE From Woodworking Show:

THE WATER MAIN BREAK WAS NOT AT THE STATE FAIRGROUNDS WHERE THE WOODWORKING SHOW IS BEING HELD THIS WEEKEND. FRIDAY, 12 - 6; SATURDAY 10 - 6; AND SUNDAY 10 - 4. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE SHOW!!

The 2008 Woodworking Shows season is off to a start. I completely forgot about it until someone reminded me. Last year’s show was small and all vendor’s were over-priced. There were no deals to be found. I read that it is now under new management and should be improved. Since Baltimore had their show January 4-6 maybe someone could provide their opinion?

The local show is going to be in a few weeks. Look forward to a review soon. Don’t forget to pickup your discount coupon online:

http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/savingsandcoupons.asp

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