WIA alarming news…

I had an incredible time at WIA this past weekend. I am flush with new ideas and techniques to make me a better woodworker. I even have a few more tools to add to my arsenal (go figure right).

However I was greatly disturbed to read a post today by Rob at Evenfall Woodworks about a theft at the Blue Spruce Toolworks booth that left Dave Jeske for a $300 loss on his trip to Valley Forge. First of all, thank you Rob for bringing this to our attention. Anybody who has followed this blog will know that I am a big fan of Dave Jeske’s work. I own 2 of his marking knives and one of his fishtail chisels. I have had my eye on his paring chisels and his indestructible mallets for a while now.

Well I think I will get off the fence and help out this incredible woodworker. Dave’s tools are extremely well made and really not that expensive so I think I will take a trip over there today and see what I can find to throw this woodworker some fiduciary love.

Chris Schwarz spoke about all the work that went into the WIA conference during the keynote speech on Saturday night. He specifically took the time to thank our toolmakers as we are truly living in a golden age of tool manufacture with so many incredible boutique dealers. This is not a glamorous life filled with riches and it is tough to get by as a toolmaker. I would hate to see a product of such high standard become extinct because of an idiot who decided a free tool is the best tool.

So let’s test the power of social media and see if we can create a spike in sales at Blue Spruce Toolworks. Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat…why not carve it up with a Blue Spruce marking knife!!!