Me versus Frank Klausz at Woodworking in America

Last weekend, I attended the Woodworking in America conference in Cincinnati, OH. The event included a marketplace, where toolmakers from all over were hawking their wares, a series of fantastic classes on tools, techniques, and design, as well as some great conversation and reunions. One of my favorite parts of the show is the hand tool olympics where folks can get timed and evaluated on various hand tool techniques. My friend Kip goaded me into trying the cross-cut saw competition, where you are required to cross-cut a 12" wide 4/4 piece of pine along a line. Competitors are evaluated both on the speed and accuracy of the cut. I emphasized speed a bit too much, and accuracy not nearly enough. So I was already feeling a bit inferior, when Frank Klausz came up right behind me to try his hand at the event. I felt like Kenny G opening for George Clinton (bet Frank has never gotten that comparison before). I still marvel at Frank's technique to start the cut, and then the absolute whirlwind of steel and sawdust that followed.  Below the video you will find a list of other links to content from the conference for your enjoyment.

Tom’s Workbench
http://tomsworkbench.com/2010/10/04/a-love-story/

Woodcanuck’s Blog:
http://woodcanuck.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/wia-2010-day-1/
http://woodcanuck.wordpress.com/2010/10/04/wia-2010/
http://woodcanuck.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/woodworkers-guide-to-woodworking-in-america/

The Village Carpenter
http://villagecarpenter.blogspot.com/2010/10/whats-new.html

Upper Cut Woodworks
http://uppercutwoodworks.com/2010/10/woodworking-in-america-photos-from-day-one/


Matt’s Basement Workshhop Podcast
http://mattsbasementworkshop.com/woodworking-in-america-2010-a-view-from-my-friends/

Acorn House Workshop

http://acornhouseworkshop.com/2010/10/04/so-many-tools/


The Wood Whisperer
http://thewoodwhisperer.com/woodworking-in-america-2010/

Woodworking Magazine Blog
http://blog.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/The+Official+WIA+Slideshow.aspx


Highland Woodworking Blog
http://blog.woodworkingtooltips.com/2010/10/woodworking-in-america-day-1/
http://blog.woodworkingtooltips.com/2010/10/woodworking-in-america-day-2/