Eric,
I have done a little of this sort of thing, though my experience leans more
towards demonstration than presentation.  I'd say if all possible make some
shavings.  Most non hand tool users seem to be fascinated that planes actually
work and can make shavings.  They don't seem to be as much interested in what
you are planing as the shavings coming out of the plane.  If you have a spill
plane, that is always good for some conversation and they can take a spill with
them.  I have also found that machine tool users are usually impressed by how
quickly you can make a bead or a molding with a plane.
Jim Crammond
      From: "ecoyle@t..." 
 To: oldtools@s... 
 Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 11:34 PM
 Subject: [OldTools] has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking
tools?
   
I just volunteered myself for a presentation on antique woodworking tools, of
which I have a few-of course, but never having done this before, if anyone else
has done one before I am asking if they could share what was a popular aspect of
the presentation.

I can cobble up the basic stuff no problem, but interest is what makes it it
popular

The Audience is projected to be wanna-be “makers” of the modern Ilk

Any suggestions welcome

Ericin Calgary
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