Check out our Presenters!
We are bringing in many presenters to show their talents and share their knowledge with you! More will be announced- So keep an eye on this page!
Rex Kreuger
@rexkrueger
Rex Krueger runs a popular YouTube channel and owns Compass Rose Toolworks. He is the author of the books Everyday Woodworking, and One Week to Woodturning. Rex specializes in early American furniture built by hand.
PRESENTING:
Physical Products for Woodworkers: From Idea to First Sale
Woodworkers are inventors. We're always coming up with tools, jigs, and little ways to speed up the work. Some of those inventions are good enough to sell, but how do you do that? In this talk, I'll explain how hobbiests, content creators and professional woodworkers can take an idea, prototype it, manufacture it, and sell it.
Tyler Asher
@The Rustic Nail
With a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and small business, I’ve spent years helping woodworkers and makers turn their passion into profitable businesses. Through my work with the Small Business Development Center and the State of Tennessee, I support entrepreneurs by connecting them with the resources, training, and funding they need to grow. Whether you're building fine furniture or launching a custom shop, my goal is to help you create something that lasts—both in wood and in business.
PRESENTING:
Built to Last: Tools and Resources to Grow Your Woodworking Business
Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, growing a woodworking business takes more than skill with a saw—it takes smart planning, the right connections, and access to key resources.
Max Hoener
@Hoener Farms
Max Hoener is an award winning furniture designer and craftsman based in New York's scenic Hudson Valley. From a family of artists and designers, he always had a passion for woodworking and design, but came to the craft later in life. Before pursuing a full time career as a small business owner and furniture maker, Max served as a Director of Sales and Marketing for boutique luxury hotels around the world. Traveling to far flung destinations exposed him to interesting design, and fostered a strong appreciation for high-end craft. Although Max focuses heavily on traditional tools and techniques in his work, he also has a passion for early American industrial machinery. As part of an ongoing commitment to professional growth, Kezurou-Kai (thin shaving hand plane competitions with Japanese Kanna) has become a staple in his everyday life and work - Max won both events held in the USA in 2024 and hopes to compete on the main stage in Japan soon!
PRESENTING:
HOW TO: Handcut Dovetails
We will learn all about dovetails! Why we use them, how we use them and ultimately how to make them! This class will focus mainly on techniques for cutting dovetails by hand, including simple tips and tricks that will up your game. Max will also be demonstrating his Japanese Kanna skills throughout the event!