Milwaukee WW Show 2005

[Karl Laustrup]

After meeting up with Spring this morning, we headed east to the big city of Milwaukee.

After an hour or so, at the show, we met up with Jerry O. and we proceeded to have a beer and a good chat. That's Spring and Jerry in the first pic.

Checked out some more of the show and pic 2 is Spring at a dangerous place [in case you can't make out the t-shirt, it says, "LIE-NIELSON].

Pic 3 shows Jerry O. admiring the wispy curlys taken from one of them cordless thingys, that the nice man is demonstrating, from that same place.

Had a good time and it was especially nice meeting another "Creeker", Jerry.

Thanks for the ride Spring, thanks for the beer Jerry and thanks to both for a good day. I really enjoyed it.

[Jeff Pilcher]

Pictures look good. I'm going to the show tomorrow (Saturday).


What, if anything, would you say is a MUST SEE at the show?

[John Miliunas]

To say I had a good time would be an understatement! It was great, especially having finally met up with Jerry! He's always been on my "short list" of Creekers to meet and now, having done so, we WILL be making plans for follow-up visits!

I didn't feel the show was as big as last year. I noted that Laguna had a very large presence this year, but MM, Felder and even Festool were missing. We visited and then RE-visited the Kreg booth, as well as spent a bit more time at the LN booth. Wow, the guy there doing the demo's was great! He knew his wood, his planes, how to use them and how to explain all that he was doing and why.

Afterward, we hit a local pub for some grub, a glass or two of our preferred refreshment and some great company! Thanks to both, Karl and Jerry for contributing to a real fun day! And, just so you guys don't think I was the only one having fun, here are a few more pics, which I daresay, are pretty self-explanatory!

[John Miliunas]

Pictures look good. I'm going to the show tomorrow (Saturday).


What, if anything, would you say is a MUST SEE at the show?

MUST SEE would be the two places I indicated with my short show summary, Kreg and the LN booths. Forrest had their display/demo going with decent prices on the WWII ($89.00, if I recall) and the Woodline router bits display had good pricing on their stuff, as well. If you're into WW books, TWC had 20% off 1 or 2 books, 25% off if you buy three or more. Pretty nice selection, too. Have fun!

[Mark Stutz]

Now don't tell me you guys spent all that time at the show, and especially at the LN booth, and there isn't even a hint of a gloat! Come on...'fess up!

[Karl Laustrup]

I have to concur with Spring as what are "Must Sees". The Kreg demo is very good. I was seduced and pics will be forth coming.

The LN booth and especially the plane demo was excellent. I would like to just sit down with him one on one for a couple of hours to learn about planes.

Thanks Spring for your pics. I didn't know you got one of me looking at the spinny thing. At least I wasn't drooling at the time.

[Jeff Sudmeier]

I am going up today, wish me luck! Glad to hear you guys had a great time!

[Randy Moore]

OK guys, fess up what did you buy? We all know that we can't all go to a ww show and come out empty handed. It is just like a woman going to the "MALL" shopping. You know she bought something. SO WHAT DID YOU BUY? You can tell on each other too.


Randy

[Mark Singer]

Randy,

Your right, there is no way John M. can get that close to all that stuff before the little plastic card...just accidently slips out of his wallet...."Opps! how did that happen!"

[Karl Laustrup]

Randy,

Your right, there is no way John M. can get that close to all that stuff before the little plastic card...just accidently slips out of his wallet...."Opps! how did that happen!"

You know him so well, Mark!!

Randy, I'll have some pics of my "find" soon.

[John Miliunas]

Randy,

Your right, there is no way John M. can get that close to all that stuff before the little plastic card...just accidently slips out of his wallet...."Opps! how did that happen!"

Mark, you DO know me too well! Pics will be forthcoming, as I also have a couple "catch-up" pics to throw in there. Keep an eye on the Neander side.

[Jerry Olexa]

This was a great day meeting with John and Karl and attending the Milwaukee show! A day in Paradise! Really enjoyed the LN booth and the demos by the well qualified rep. He really knew his stuff as was patient with an oaf like me. Kreg booth also well worth seeing. Good presentation and interesting new approaches on some jigs. MicroJig also had booth/demos worthwhile.Training sessions were in progress throughout the show by the "experts" @ back of the show floor and open to anyone. You could just drop in at your convenience. Yes, we did buy a few toys and separate posts will cover. MOST IMPORTANT was meeting "in person" 2 great guys, John and Karl. Without the show, the trip would have still been fun. Thanks to them for a GREAT day! We all plan to get together in the near future!

[Mark Singer]

It is amazing John...my wife has that problem at South Coast Plaza...it just sort of emerges from her purse???? Wow ! does she save me money with all the sales she finds! And the clothes "Where do you use them Dear"' I ask..."To go shopping " to go shopping! You see it on SMC...we buy tools to make other tools, or we buy rusty chisels and fix them up for tool sake....Shh!...I hope Tom's not listening

Mark, you DO know me too well! Pics will be forthcoming, as I also have a couple "catch-up" pics to throw in there. Keep an eye on the Neander side.

[Jerry Olexa]

I am going up today, wish me luck! Glad to hear you guys had a great time!

As we headed to our cars after the show, John handed me a carefully wrapped ice chest courtesy of Jeff Sudmeier!! It was packed with various cuts, roast etc of vennison which i dearly love!! What a surprise from a very good guy! Altho I've sent Jeff a PM thanking, I wanted to publicly acknowledge this thoughtful gift. This is typical of the good people at SMC and Jeff thank you again!! Hope you enjoy the show today!!

[John Miliunas]

As we headed to our cars after the show, John handed me a carefully wrapped ice chest courtesy of Jeff Sudmeier!! It was packed with various cuts, roast etc of vennison which i dearly love!!

WHAT???? No beer????!!!! I'm gonna' have to talk to that young man!