Woodworking in America, Scrap Swap Details

Thursday morning I’m getting in the car to drive from DC to Cincinnati for this year’s Woodworking in America Conference. [/excited] Judging by the posts across the woodworking blogosphere, I’m not the only one excited!

Along with the official schedule, I’m planning the Great American Scrap Swap. Check out that original blog post for the idea behind the swap. We’re planning to have the swap start at 5PM on Saturday, which is after the last scheduled class and before The Feast of Andre Roubo. As for the location, that is still a little bit in flux. I’ve asked Megan Fitzpatrick if we can use Room 6 at the conference center (pretty please, Megan?), because the last class in that room on Saturday ends at 3PM.  Given how busy she is right now with all the last minute preparations, I’ll be happy to get an answer from her Thursday night when I see her at the Preview Party.  If Room 6 isn’t an option, we’ll find a corner somewhere in the convention center. This will happen!

Beyond the instruction available and tools for sale [/drool], one of the big reasons I’m excited for WIA is the chance I’ll get to meet all the other woodworkers I’ve come to know via the internet. I don’t use a picture of myself for any avatars here or on twitter, so if you’re looking for me:

If you need to shout across a room to get my attention “Torch” is probably the most unique moniker to use and it’s something I do respond to in public. “Steve” and “Taylor” will also work, even if they end up turning more than just my head . If you do see me at any time during the weekend, please come up and say hello. I hope to see you at the conference and at the Scrap Swap!

UPDATE: We’ve settled all the details. The Scrap Swap will happen Saturday at 5PM – in the marketplace behind the tool museum. See you there!