I made it to the show and had a good time, at least while I was there. More on that later. Some high points for me:
I got to meet the guys from Log-Rite. They're great guys, and are selling some nice tools. Tamiam makes some excellent brownies too.
Woodmizer had a new, prototype band linebar resaw on display. It was a good looking piece of equipment.
Ligna demonstrated a band mill similar to the Woodmizer 300 stationary. It is called the Medor I believe, and is a massive piece of equipment. It used a blade about 3" wide.
Stihl had an impressive array of equipment on display, and a demo area where you could try the saws out. Also, they did some wood chopping demonstrations. Mel Lentz was there doing his thing.
The Northern Logger magazine had a booth set up inside. Eric Johnson, the editor, was manning it along with some other personell. He is a great guy and puts out a great magazine.
Now for the low point of the trip for me. I was returning home Saturday evening and the final drive, which works like a differential, on my little Jetta locked up on me just north of Culpepper, Va. The car would not even roll. I had it towed back into Culpepper and stayed a day or so there. A buddy of mine who is always looking for adventure brought a car trailer down and rescued me, about a four hour trip each way. He won't take money other than for fuel, he just wants a bundle of lumber some time. Sounds like a deal to me. We got home OK and I'm back at farming and sawing.
I hate to dissapoint Jeff, but I don't like getting my picture taken. Maybe I can make it to the pig roast though and meet all you guys.
