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Anyone else going?
The Indianapolis Woodworking Show
Shopsmith will be there.
Not sure what day I'll be there... most likely Saturday
If the roads are good enough to travel.

I don't know; it will depend on the weather. I would surprised if Shopsmith would be in attendance with their machines but not with their line of sandpaper.

BPR

I have not been to one for a few years but I might give this one a try... It's only about 30 miles for me.


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I went to the show for a number of years. I didn't go last year as the number of vendors was way down the last time I went. Most of the vendors are the large stores like Peachtree, etc. The little guys have been priced out of the market. Several years ago you could be local stores in attendance and smaller vendors from the Midwest. The place would be packed with booths, large and small. Not the case two and three years ago.
The place was packed with people as always seems to be the case for events at the Fairgrounds. The most interesting part of the show are the local clubs showing the woodworking items they make. And some of the demos (classes?) are also good.
It's $12 at the door and $5 to park (usually quite a hike to the door in the cold). Probably will pass this year too. I'll get a report from a couple of my friends who always go.
Shopsmith will be at a Lowes in Indy soon,

Lowe's of E Indianapolis IN
8801 E 25th St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Thursday December 19, 2013 Through Saturday December 21, 2013
Hours: Thu-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm

And it's free as long as you don't buy anything...

Hmmm. Don't know if I will go or not.

Even though the shows have fewer booths than in years past, I will be there Friday afternoon and most of Saturday. I don't spend many $$, but enjoy seeing everything and talking to the vendors. I will also visit the Rockler and Woodcraft stores, to stock up on shop supplies, as they always have sales during show week. And by tradition, I will be at an Outback on Friday night for a good steak supper.