Holy crap! It dawned on me this morning that I started the Penultimate Woodshop mid-summer two years ago. I just checked the blog archive, and my fist post was two years ago, yesterday.

Ye olde original cone monster (hes real).

Its been a great two years and Im striving to keep the posts coming semi-regularly and working to build the online community even more by contributing to the Modern Woodworkers Association.
Id like to thank everyone for reading and joining me on this delightful online woodworking journey. Ive made many good friends and had many opportunities I wouldnt otherwise have had. Thank you all.

An early incarnation of the shop setup (now quite a bit different).

For nostalgia, heres a link to my first post. I wouldnt write it this choice today, but it was appropriate for the time it was written. Thank You, Adam KingIll keep it up and try to get next years anniversary post up on time. At least I remember my wedding anniversary is August 18th. Now, if I could just remember the year . . .

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Two Woodworking In Americas! !

Popular Woodworking Magazine has announced that there will be two WIA12 events. One in Pasadena, CA from October 12-14 and one in Covington, KY from November 2-4.

The WIA11 Blue Shirt Contingent.

By having two (2) events, I fear they have diluted the magic that is WIA. As Ive said before, the people are what make WIA so special, and now most people will have to choose which one to attend.
To that end, we at the Modern Woodworkers Association (or maybe just this one MWA admin) were wondering:

1. Will your decision as to which WIA12 to attend be influenced by where everyone else is going?
2. Which WIA12 venue will you attend?

Wed appreciate it if youd click on to the survey on the Modern Woodworkers Association site. Youll have the ability to view the results after you vote, and as event gets closer, well let everyone know the results so that those of you who are going to let your decision be influenced by your peers will know where to go.

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MWA Podcast 4 SketchUp Basics

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Theres A Sale A Goin On At The Wood Whisperer Store

Its that time of year again, when we take a moment to say thanks for all thing big (surviving Hurricane Sandy) and small (a Tim Hortons Double Double & Cruller actually was good). Its also the time of year Marc, The Wood Whisperer, has his big sale.

Thats one fine cruller.

If youre not flush with Wood Whisperer gear already (and maybe even if you are), head over to Marcs site to check it out. Hes offering 25% off Thursday, 20% off Friday and 15% off Saturday, so dont delay.

Yep, this turkey is a great woodworker.

Be sure to pick up a shop apron, as his are the best available. I gave achoice my others when I received it. The pockets are nice and the cross strapping that doesnt bother you neck is the best.

A wicked awesome apron.

From everyone at the Penultimate Woodshop and the Modern Woodworkers Assocation, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

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