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Just got back from the open house at Sylvan Well's shop in Luray, VA and wanted to say thanks. I had a great time meeting everyone and learning new tricks and strategies from the builders who were there. I am sure that most everyone had a good time, everyone was ready and willing to share.

Thanks again Sylvan and everyone else, great times with good people.

Homeboy

What a day well invested. It was a great time! I got a couple guilding questions clarified. Thanks Sylvan, for hosting and showing us around your shop, more importantly, your way of thinking and doing things. Thatnks to Kahle too for the M & T help. Thanks also to Todd Stock for feeding everyone with the best of goodies, and the binding wood. And our gregarious friend John Hall for the demos on pearl inlay, dovetail fitting, and giveaways.

Everyone enjoyed themselves! (hope I can sleep after the gory jointer and shaper stories)



I wish I'd have had time to really get to know all 12+ guys that were there. Great stuffTerry Stowell39098.4313078704

What a fabulous day! What a great bunch of guys! Thank you Sylvan for opening your shop and heart to us.

   Sylvan is such a great guy ,after tearing a light off the wall when setting up to so a inlay demo Sylvan was so gracious and made me fell like It wasn't a big deal.
    LMAO what a klutz. I am looking forward to opening my shop and letting hem return the favor. What a great day. Sylvan has a nice shop and a nice collection of fixtures.
    All the guys were just wonderful. I am so glad I went. A beauty of day and a nice memory.
thanks agian
I think I am not alone when I say Sylvan is a Class Act to say the least. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
John Hall

Hey guys, sounds like it was a blast, got any pics please?

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