I was there to help out today, although it was truly a Dan and Phil show of Pins first versus tails first preference. My take is they both have advantages and disadvantages.
Now, the big controversy, at least in my mind is whether a push or pull saw is the best way to cut dovetails. Both Phil and Dan prefer the Japanese pull saws but I've always used a traditional Western push Rip saw for my dovetails.
After observing this workshop - twice now - I might want to try the recommended (by them) pull saw - but old habits die hard.
I guess the best thing I learned from these last two workshops is that we need to be open to new and different techniques regardless of our previous mindsets.
Thanks to Dan and Phil for providing the alternative processes and tips and techniques for both. I learned a lot observing and will post a lot of pictures tomorrow or the next day as soon as I can get them processed.