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Offline dowdstools

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Pie & Tools!
« on: August 11, 2011, 04:29:27 PM »
For you folks in NE Texas:

You asked for it - you got it!

DOWD'S SPONTANEOUS SUMMER TOOL & PIE SYMPOSIUM

Saturday - August 13th
*** 3 HOURS ONLY!!! ***
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Dowd's Vintage & Antique Tools
1400 Williams Drive
Garland, Texas 75042
(972) 271-8665

Old hand tools and homemade pie! Can you think of a better way to spend your morning?

Topics for discussion will be:

Cutting pie with a back saw - should you use cross cut or rip tooth configuration, & how many TPI?
Eating pie with a spoon gouge - is it really bad for your lips?
Laying out pie sections with a sliding T-bevel.
How to use graining combs when applying whipped cream.
Cherry - not only a great cabinet wood but also a tasty pie filling!
Using your spoke shave to make delicate chocolate curls.
Achieving the perfect glossy finish on your pecan pie.

Disclaimer: Pie is subject to supply and demand and therefore available only until it runs out!


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Re: Pie & Tools!
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2011, 04:41:48 PM »
I won't be there, but I have said it before, and I'll say it again- Tracy's pies are top of the line!!
Where else could you get such a deal??
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Re: Pie & Tools!
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2011, 05:06:23 PM »
Dang 1,005 miles is a bit far even for Pecan pie.

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Re: Pie & Tools!
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2011, 05:19:00 PM »
There will also be Cherry Jalapeno pie.

Are you tempted now?

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Re: Pie & Tools!
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2011, 07:50:54 PM »
Pecan is my favorite. But the Cherry Jalapeno sounds good as well. I've never tried it.