The weekend before last, I was in Winston-Salem, NC for Popular Woodworking's show, Woodworking in America. It was a great weekend with lots of opportunities to learn and connect with other woodworkers (named Chris or otherwise). I was there to represent my other company, Time Warp Tool Works. I showed and talked to attendees about our … Continue reading Woodworking In America Recap (The Chris Edition)
This artful tool chest contains fine hand tools and media donated by 16 individuals/organizations to honour Fred West who was an amazing supporter of the woodworking hand tool world.The chest and its contents will be on display at Woodworking In America this September in Scott Meek's booth. At his booth, you can enter to win it … Continue reading Fred West Commemorative Tool Chest at Woodworking In America September 12-13, 2014
I'm a pretty creative thinker and am not afraid to try unconventional techniques, even at the Hand Tool Olympics (at Woodworking in America in the Pasadena Convention Center) with a crowd of people, including Chuck Bender, hovering around the bench. Bud Decker filmed my performance which he described as being "by far the most fun … Continue reading Unconventional Techniques at the Convention Centre
Woodworking In America (WIA) in Pasadena, California was a lot of fun. These were some of my favourite lines from the show. I always seem to get asked the most difficult questions by the US Customs Agents in the airport. This time was different. Customs agent: Where are you headed? Me: Pasadena, California. Customs agent: … Continue reading Best Moments of WIA Pasadena, 2012
This post features content from a post I wrote for the Time Warp Tool Works blog. Last year's WIA conference was the highlight of the year for us. It was a busy show and a great woodworking experience during all waking hours. The Woodworking in America (WIA) show in Pasadena, California is exactly three weeks away … Continue reading Woodworking in America 2012
Sculptural Woodwork by Chris Wong 