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My Japanese Plane talk at Woodworking in America 2025

I’m super excited to have the chance to present at Woodworking in America again this year. WIA is one of the premier national woodworking events, and I’m so glad it’s back. The click-baity title of my talk this year is “Japanese and Western Planes: The Common Ground”, which is really an excuse to talk about cool things regarding Japanese planes and planes in general. I’ll also be covering how to avoid tearout when planing, Japanese or otherwise, so that should be useful even if you’re a committed Stanley user.

Woodworking in America will be on Fri-Sat Oct 10-11 at the Iowa State Fair Grounds in Des Moines, IA. Looking at the other presenters, this will be a terrific event, and I’m honored to be included among them. There’s also a great selection of vendors who will be there as well.

There’s still time to get a discount. Use code SAVE10EARLY for an additional 10% off your ticket when purchased before Aug 31. 

Hope to see you there!