Wisdom from Leamington

     One of the great things about going to wood shows or large in store events like last weekend's two day Sales Expo at Leamington Home Hardware is the chance to meet and talk with other woodworkers.  Since most of us spend our shop time working alone it is easy to forget we are part of a large fraternity of sawdust eaters.

      Howard (lathe) and Clarence ( scroll saw)  have been coming to Leamington Home Hardware for years and it is always a treat to see what they are doing and how they are doing it.

     That challenge that had been spoiling our fun can be often cleared up with one question answered by an experienced fellow woodworker.  Another  thing that mixing with fellow wood workers can supply is inspiration, seeing other woodworkers makes for more "I can do that" or "why didn't I think of that" moments.  Wood working is a craft and a craft can be learned.

The next opportunity to see wood turners in action is the Kitchener-Waterloo Wood Show on March 11th to 13th  at Bingemans.