After returning from the Craftsman Experience in Chicago, I compiled a list of 5 things I learned from my very brief time there:
1. There’s no super-huge cache of new Craftsman tools as I imagined there might be. There were still a lot of great tools there to check out and use, but no enormous stockpile.
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2. Everyone loves to rapidly bump-fire a brad nailer even if you have to nudge and encourage them a little at first. Afterwards they’ll smile like me at a candy store or new tool launch!
3. “Mommy & Parent Bloggers” and men’s-interest writers are totally awesome and extremely eager to get their hands dirty. I LOVED instructing them on how to build a desktop organizer/bookshelf/spice rack/Barbie closet. Hopefully they had as much fun as I did.
4. If something can go wrong, it will. I’m mostly talking about insane travel delays, and missing router bits. But, luckily, most issues are easily resolved with time or determination, and frustration can be easily numbed with pleasant company.
5. Last, but not least, Ethan from OneProjectCloser and Dan and Eric from ToolsinAction are a LOT of fun to chat with. And one of them has a thing for redheads!
There’s a LOT more that will be said about my day over there. For the time being, do you guys have any questions about the Craftsman Experience studio?
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Redneck Mommy
It was a pleasure meeting you and getting my hands dirty alongside you! I had a lot of fun and I’m thrilled to hear you did too.
Also, redheads are the best. Wink.
Condo Blues
It was a pleasure teaching with you! I second the Murphy’s Law thing, especially when you being live streamed to the entire world.
BTW my husband agrees that redheads are best but redheads that can use tools are even better! 😉
greg e
Did we learn anything about COO on future tools? Or even if assembled in US was even a possibility like Milwaukee brands?
Dan
HA HA!