The first-ever Woodworks Conference later this month (Sept. 26-28) in Perth, Ontario, still has some spots available if you have that weekend free.
The organizers have lined up some great speakers: Garrett Hack, Tom Fidgen, Mark Harrell of Bad Axe Toolworks, planemaker Konrad Sauer, inlay whiz Linda Manzer and Ron Barter of Rosewood Studios. I’ll be there, too, talking about chipbreakers and traditional nails.
If you live in the Midwest or on the East Coast of the United States, Perth is actually an easy drive and is well worth the trip. It’s a quaint old stone town with lots of nice restaurants and shops. In other words, you can bring the family and they’ll be happy.
In addition to the speakers there will be a small “Emporium” where small-scale toolmakers and sellers will be showing off their stuff, both antique and new. Check out the vendor list here. The event is being put on by the Ottawa Woodworkers Association and is being held at Algonquin College Heritage Institute.
If you can make it, I highly recommend the trip. Registration information is here.
— Christopher Schwarz
Like those nails, can you tell us what size they are and where you got them from?
Those are 6d wrought nails from Peter Ross, blacksmith.
sorry I cannot make this, Rosewood is offering discounts to former students.
Chris while you are there check out Lee Valley’s new leather punch which you stated u need.
Mine is on order.
Cannot et to the conference, what length roseheads for the Dutch Chest front and back? Thanks
6d – the standard nail for 3/4″ material.
Thank you kindly, Good Sir
Any one coming through Rochester on there way up? I’m a college student and do have a car, but this looks like a lot of fun!
Absolutely gorgeous nails,……drooling!:-P