Woodex 20th - 22nd April

[Waka]

I'm planning on going to the Woodex show in Leamington Spa next month, couple of question as I haven't been to this one before.

Is it as good as some of the shows like Axminster or Ally Pally?

Are there good demonstrations?

What about hand tools?

Is there plenty of parking space?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Paul Chapman]

Waka, there are some posts about last year's show here https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... ght=woodex

Last year's was a bit disappointing in terms of number of exhibitors (less than Ally Pally) but I enjoyed it and it was nice to meet up with others. Lots of free parking. http://www.meridienneexhibitions.co.uk/html/woodex.html Will probably go along myself if others are going to be there because meeting other members is half the fun

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Waka

I'm planning on going to the Woodex show in Leamington Spa

Are you visiting on the Sunday, perchance?

Is it as good as some of the shows like Axminster or Ally Pally?

No. Unfortunately, the show has become very tired with mostly the same exhibits each year.

Are there good demonstrations?

The demonstrations are primarily turning.

What about hand tools?

I haven't found an exhibitor's list, but BriMarc are attending in conjunction with Classic Hand Tools. Chestnut are attending in conjunction with Turners Retreat.

Is there plenty of parking space?

Yes, all free.

Cheers
Neil

 

[Paul.J]

Hello Waka.
Went to this show about four years ago,haven't managed to get back since.Must say we really enjoyed it.
Wasn't into woodturning as such then as there seemed to be a lot of turning displays.
There were quite a few exhibitors then but reading about it now it seems to have died a death.Was thinking of going this year but....

Used to go to the NEC,Birmingham exhibition which was a big show compared to Woodex,was told that it was now called Woodex and had moved from the NEC due to lack of exhibitors wanting to go to the NEC. :?: :?:
Never been to Yandles nor Axminster so can't compare.
Paul.J.

 

[ByronBlack]

I'm thinking of going to this as i've managed to miss everything else the last couple of years. What are the discounts like? Do they have any machinery demo's?

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi all

I have just sent an email requesting a list of exhibitors.

Cheers
Neil

 

[Waka]

Guys

Thanks for all the info, I'l probably drive up on the Friday, go to the show on the Saturday and drive home on the Sunday.

really lookijng forward to it and meeting members that I haven't come across at other shows. You never know I could even be bringing his Philness with, need someone to protect my pension.

 

[Bean]

Hi all
I will also be there on the saturday.

Look forward to meeting any others

 

[dunbarhamlin]

Since I'm about a mile and a half away as the crow flies, I'll certainly be going. Wondering if it would be worth taking the day off and going Friday?

 

[DaveL]

I hope to go on the saturday, but will need to be away quite early in the afternoon.

 

[bobscarle]

I am hoping to get there on Saturday, hope to meet some of you there.

Bob

 

[RATWOOD]

hi i will be there for the 3 day's on the
WEST NORTHANTS WOODTURNERS stand
come and say hello

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Chris

hi i will be there for the 3 day's on the
WEST NORTHANTS WOODTURNERS stand
come and say hello

Do you have access to an exhibitors's list? I've sent an email requesting one, but it is not forthcoming.

Cheers
Neil

PS Will you be wearing your bandana this year?

 

[RATWOOD]

Hi Neil

Newbie_Neil wrote:

Do you have access to an exhibitors's list? I've sent an email requesting one, but it is not forthcoming

no but I have asked for one

PS Will you be wearing your bandana this year

yes

 

[lurker]

Like many others, I plan to go on the Saturday.

What we going to do regarding a meet up?
All wear a red rose? or maybe in honour of Byron carry a rusty bolt?

I'd certainly like to put faces to names, would be interesting to see if you look as I imagine you do.

 

[woodbloke]

Waka wrote:

need someone to protect my pension

.......don't think your pension need much protection Waka going by the look of that nice shiny Norris type :tool: you almost gave away to His Lordship :lol: - Rob

 

[Shultzy]

It may be a good idea for those going to "Woodex" to print out the UKWorkshop Forums banner from the top of the page and wear it as a lapel badge.

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Shultzy

It may be a good idea for those going to "Woodex" to print out the UKWorkshop Forums banner from the top of the page and wear it as a lapel badge.

Don't worry, we'll arrange to meet at a particular stand at midday.

Cheers
Neil

PS I would have suggested Chestnut or BriMarc, but neither will have their own stands and Chestnut don't want us as they say it breaks Exhibition Etiquette.

 

[Gill]

Hi Neil

Did the Woodex organisers ever tell you which stands are going to be there?

Gill

 

[Paul.J]

I phoned the organisers up to ask for a list to be sent which they did do last time i went,but was told because they were still waiting for exhibitors to reply they could not send a full list out.
So i asked if they could tell me who was booked for now.
Unfortunately i could not hardley understand a word the lady i was put through too was saying.
All i caught was Ashley Isles and Robert Sorby,and some saw companies.
Then i got put through to someone else to order me tickets,which i'm glad to say have now come.So will be their also on the Saturday
Paul.J.