At least year's event hundreds of woodworkers stopped by the Marketplace, where many of the top toolmakers in the nation were on hand to demonstrate, discuss and share their wares. Attendees had the chance to try out all kinds of hand tools and ask a ton of questions.

Then, they put the tools they love to the test when they joined hands-on workshops led by the folks who design and produce them.

Check back soon for more info on 2009 Furniture Construction and Design Conference exhibitors.

Until then, here's a list of exhibitors from the 2008 Hand Tools & Techniques Conference: