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   mvflaim | May 31, 2009 05:13am | #1

   I went to the one in Cincy a few weeks ago. It was held at Pop Wood's headquarters. I picked up a nice Glenn Drake marking gauge while there which I just got today (very nice gauge). The atmosphere at the event was like a mini Woodworking in America Conference that was held in Berea, KY last year. It's a definite must-do if your in the area where it's being held.

    

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   BG | May 31, 2009 11:10am | #3

   mvflaim,I was fascinated by the marketing literature that came with the Tite-mark. It was different and inspiring as I recall.

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   mvflaim | May 31, 2009 05:23pm | #4

   Yes, it's a sweet little marking gauge. They have a newer one out this year that's even nicer as you can install double blades on the end to lay out both sides of the mortise at once. I really wanted that one but I couldn't afford it since I'm unemployed right now.

   I used the gauge last night and it gives a real crisp straight line that's easy to adjust with one hand. You can see that a lot of engineering went into designing the tool as works with ease.

   Mike 

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   BG | May 31, 2009 07:50pm | #5

   mvflaim,It's nice having a quality tool in your hands. In the vast majority of cases, I don't bother laying out the second line anymore with a mortise....I let the chisel or router bit determine...(I know I'm lazy) good luck with the job

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   mvflaim | May 31, 2009 09:02pm | #6

   good luck with the job

   Thanks. I'm trying to stay in sales in the building industry but there are very few jobs out there right now. Nevertheless, I'll get something soon.  

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   chabber | May 31, 2009 09:40am | #2

   I also attended the recent one in Cincy. The best part was being able to meet the people behind the tools. I tried out a Ron Brese shooting plane and got to discuss the design with the man himself. After seeing these tools first hand, it was difficult to walk away.

   Jameel Abraham was there with his wagon vise as well. I ended up ordering one at the show. Jameel spent time with me going over the design and how I could install the device on my bench. Very helpful.

   Everyone was great at the show and very willing to spend time with me. Now they just need to get one in the Phoenix/Tucson area. :)

   Josh