I'm planning to be there again for Fri-Sat.

Usually fly to Providence, but I might drive if a friend of mine from Maine has some slate ready. That's kind of hard to pack into the suitcase I hear 

What's the over/under on the Domino XL being on display at the booth?

I/we will be there. 

Register to obtain a free exhibit hall pass using the link below. We'll be at booth #826.

Register to attend JLC Live in Providence

Planning to attend JLC this year, last year it was a last minute maybe, but this year I am actually making plans 

It will be the first time and I have some questions as to how things work.....

Are the clinics (not dealer demos) in the exhibit hall? In a seperate area?

Are the pay x $ packages  when registering the only way to get into the clinics, or are they also ala carte on site?

Are the clinics first come first served on site or do you sign up for them when registering?

Is there enough going on on the exhibit floor to keep me busy for two full days, if I don't do any clinics?


Gotta get this all figured out 


Seth

I have attended this thing since the 70's (I think I was at the very first when the parking lot across the street was a mud pit).

Anyways...

The clinics, if I understand your question, are free and held on the showroom floor.  The seats at the popular ones fill fast.  Gary Katz (he'll probably build that same bookcase ), Myron Ferguson <sp?> and Michael Byrne <sp?> are great draws so if you think you'll want to attend one or more of their clinics, plan on getting a seat as the prior clinic finishes.

Because each clinic runs for between 30 - 45 minutes , there is plenty to fill the two days of the show.  I would recommend that once the program guide is available on the JLC site, get a copy and plan your clinic attendance accordingly.

Bring plenty of cash or make sure you have room on you CC or ATM card.  Some of the deals are great, others... so, so...

If you have a passion for Bosch, a dealer in the NE attends and some of the prices they offer at the show are great.

During the raffle, and sometimes during the show, free beer is available to all attendees.  

I only attend the show so the prior two evenings, I have no information.

That said, on Friday evening after the show closes, you will find plenty of attendees at some of the restaurants and watering holes within walking distance of the hotel where the show is held.  I was half joking further up this thread when I noted our very own Kreg holding court.  Last year there were about 14-18 people at his table on Friday night.  You could not get close. Twice we attempted to introduce ourselves but someone always seemed to get to his table just before we.  Of course, you'll not miss him walking the show floor with his Stars and Stripes bandanna.

The members of this group are a great bunch of guys and gals.  If a majority of those that are attending let it be known they will be there, plenty of gatherings will ensue; before, during and after the show.

Hope to see you, and many others, there.

The clinics in the exhibit hall are free, and are well worth your time.
The classes are more along the lines of continuing education. And then there are some manufacturer demonstrations, as well.

First year I went, I signed up for a couple of classes. Perhaps I just didn't hit the right ones, but they were rather underwhelming. The last couple of years I've just gone to the expo hall clinics - Gary's always got a good theme going, same with Mike Sloggatt's framing. Byrne's tile clinic is not only informative, but he's a riot. Jed Dixon is there doing something with stair parts, etc.

Some of the clinics will repeat from Fri to Sat, but not necessarily. So pick what you want to see and plan accordingly. Show up 5 mins early to get a seat.

There are some good deals to be had. I left last year with a nice Stabila package.

And part of the fun is going to the Festool booth and getting to test out some of the tools/accessories that I've only seen online.

Is the Westin actually connected (physically) to the Convention center?

How does it compare to the Courtyard  Marriot one block away?  Is the walk to the Courtyard by Marriot no problem or a nuisance crossing streets etc, possibly with arm loads of goodies?

Worth the price difference for the Westins convenience?

Seth

Thanks.


More questions......

Where can I find or will I receive a list of the vendors , and a schedule for the free exhibit hall clinics?


Seth

Thanks Tom. Don't know how I missed that page.

Registered, reserved and ready to go !       Now I just have to wait two months 


Seth

Here's a free pass to the exhibit hall on March 23-34 compliments of Festool. Hope to see you there in a few weeks.

https://registration3.experient-inc.com/ShowJLC121/Default.aspx?SourceCode=X164

Yes, I heard about that little adventure. 

Good luck with your new direction, Scott. Maybe we'll see you next year.

Just got the email!  I'm super excited! Now I'm torn as to wether I want to stay overnight Thursday to Friday or drive up each day...decisions decisions!  Is anybody else staying overnight Thursday into Friday???  If that's the case, maybe a FOG hangout since I'll be attending alone!

Bob

WFC 

Yeah, and now we're back to leaving at 03:00 in the morning. 

In years past, we would normally get up at 03:00, race up to Providence, hit the show floor and then fall into bed Thursday night, exhausted.  Instead, this year we decided to head out Thursday morning and take a leisurely ride up 95, arrive late afternoon to relax, grab a meal and be rested and ready come Friday morning.

Oh well, best laid plans and all that. 

It's just about 6 hours from here to Providence.  It all depends on the traffic getting through New York.  Sometimes we sail through, others, it's a slogfest...