Woodworking in America Conference in Covington, KY Nov. 2012

[Rich Riddle]

Have any of you ever attended a Woodworking in America conference. I live very close to where they will be having one in a few weeks and am wondering if it's worth attending and what to expect. Many of the regional woodworking events I have attended lately aren't that great and seem to be dwindling in both attendance and vendors.

[Dave Lehnert]

If you are looking to attend a woodworking show this is it. Don't even think about it and go.
The Northern Ky convention center is easy to get to and a plenty of parking in the garage across the street.

[Rich Riddle]

If you are looking to attend a woodworking show this is it. Don't even think about it and go.
The Northern Ky convention center is easy to get to and a plenty of parking in the garage across the street.

Thanks for you input on the conference. I can walk there from my house in nice weather. Of course if there are lots of tools being sold, it might be wise to take the truck.

[ray hampton]

Unless the center are drive in , you will a cart to move the tools to your truck unless you are walking out route 17 or route 8 into newport , all other streets are uphill

[Andrew Pitonyak]

Very sad I cannot make it this year. It is the best show I have attended. Also, I loved all the classes.

[Stew Hagerty]

I went last year and it was far and away the very best show I have ever been to. In fact, they call it a "Conference" rather than a "Show"; and it is very apparent why once you get there. All of the attendees and lecturers are there to talk shop, and whether you

are a novice or a master I guarantee you will learn something. Even the vendors are there to talk woodworking, although they will most certainly be happy to sell you as much as your wallet will allow. Speaking of vendors... This show is unique in that the

companies don't just have a booth set up and manned by sales & office personnel. In nearly every case, the owners of the companies are there as well. Thomas Lie-Nielsen personally walked me through their plane collection, explaining, demonstrating, and

giving me tips. Trust me, if you can only choose one show to go to, this is the one.

Unfortunately, like Andrew, I cannot go this year either. My son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter are coming from Denver for a visit that week. There is no choice when it is between WIA and your granddaughter's 3rd birthday.

[Rich Riddle]

Would you recommend that I attend some of the classes for a day or simply go there for the marketplace?

[Rich Riddle]

Does anyone have the promotional codes for the conference? It's a bit expensive.

[Stew Hagerty]

Does anyone have the promotional codes for the conference? It's a bit expensive.

They have had it on sale until just recently so you just missed that. I was not aware that they had promotional codes beyond that.

[Rich Riddle]

Do you have to sign up for specific classes or can you just arrive that day and attend any of the seminars on the schedule?

[Stew Hagerty]

Do you have to sign up for specific classes or can you just arrive that day and attend any of the seminars on the schedule?

Everything you need to should be here:
http://www.woodworkinginamerica.com/...eventid=35763&

[Stew Hagerty]

Absolutely attend some classes if you can. The instructors are all some of the best in the business. And, although many of the classes can be large, there is always the opportunity for some personal time with them before and after.

Hey, how many opportunities do you have a chance to see something like Uncle Roy (Underhill) break a huge chunk off of a Ruobo bench? Well I did last year, and I still tell the story.

Roy Underhill After.jpg