{"id":383,"date":"2024-03-14T12:43:54","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T16:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/?page_id=383"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:40:58","slug":"support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/help\/support\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-e1716050881744.jpeg\" alt=\"Ellis Walentine\" class=\"wp-image-3813\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi Folks,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WoodCentral is a legacy woodworking site created&nbsp;by&nbsp;and&nbsp;for&nbsp;the people who visit here. I do my best to make the site the best it can be, to pay the bills, and to keep things running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we\u2019re approaching a quarter century online, I am pleased to say that WoodCentral is still up and running \u2014 as am I, thankfully \u2014 all because of the dedication and largess of you, our visitors! But, the out-of-pocket costs of maintaining a website with over a million pages are not inconsequential. As much as I would prefer not to ask you for help, the fact is that advertising revenues cover only a small part of our annual operating costs, and the rest has to come from other sources. Hat and T-shirt sales are not a meaningful profit center. Donations, including donations to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/marketplace\/index.php?page=search&amp;sCategory=113\">Benefit Auctions<\/a>, are far more important to our vitality and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">. . . <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/forkbb\/user\/192\/Ellis%20Walentine\">Ellis Walentine, Host<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donations\">Recurring donations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Years ago, we adopted the \u201cRecurring Donations\u201d system,&nbsp;a clever service from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/us\/home\">PayPal<\/a> that lets you automatically and painlessly send WoodCentral small donations at regular intervals until further notice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/help\/paypal\/\">You can opt in or out anytime<\/a>, so there\u2019s never any risk. Just select a comfortable contribution level and click the green donation button under your selected donation amount below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<form action=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/cgi-bin\/webscr\"\n      method=\"post\"\n      target=\"_paypal\"\n      class=\"w3-card w3-padding w3-margin-bottom\">\n\n  <label for=\"donation-frequency\" class=\"w3-block w3-margin-bottom\">\n    <b>Donation frequency<\/b>\n  <\/label>\n\n  <select id=\"donation-frequency\"\n          class=\"w3-select\"\n          required>\n    <option value=\"\" hidden>Select frequency<\/option>\n    <option value=\"Y\">Annual (billed once per year)<\/option>\n    <option value=\"M\">Monthly (billed every month)<\/option>\n  <\/select>\n\n  <label for=\"donation-amount\" class=\"w3-block w3-margin-top w3-margin-bottom\">\n    <b>Donation amount<\/b>\n  <\/label>\n\n  <select id=\"donation-amount\"\n          name=\"a3\"\n          class=\"w3-select\"\n          required>\n    <option value=\"\" hidden>Select amount<\/option>\n    <option value=\"1.00\">$1.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"2.00\">$2.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"3.00\">$3.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"4.00\">$4.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"5.00\">$5.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"10.00\">$10.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"20.00\">$20.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"30.00\">$30.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"60.00\">$60.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"120.00\">$120.00<\/option>\n    <option value=\"240.00\">$240.00<\/option>\n  <\/select>\n\n  <p id=\"donation-note\" class=\"w3-small w3-margin-top\"><\/p>\n\n  <!-- PayPal required fields -->\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"cmd\" value=\"_xclick-subscriptions\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"business\" value=\"ellis@woodcentral.com\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"item_name\" value=\"Recurring Donation\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"currency_code\" value=\"USD\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"no_note\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"p3\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"t3\" id=\"paypal-period\" value=\"\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"src\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"sra\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"lc\" value=\"US\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"bn\" value=\"WoodCentral_Donation_Subscription\">\n\n  <button type=\"submit\" class=\"w3-button w3-theme-action w3-block w3-margin-top\">\n    Start recurring donation\n  <\/button>\n<\/form>\n\n<script>\n(function () {\n  const frequency = document.getElementById('donation-frequency');\n  const amount    = document.getElementById('donation-amount');\n  const period    = document.getElementById('paypal-period');\n  const itemName  = document.querySelector('input[name=\"item_name\"]');\n  const note      = document.getElementById('donation-note');\n\n  function update() {\n    if (!frequency.value || !amount.value) return;\n\n    period.value = frequency.value;\n\n    if (frequency.value === 'M') {\n      itemName.value = 'Recurring Monthly Donation';\n      note.textContent =\n        '$' + amount.value + ' charged monthly (cancel anytime in PayPal)';\n    } else {\n      itemName.value = 'Recurring Annual Donation';\n      note.textContent =\n        '$' + amount.value + ' charged once per year';\n    }\n  }\n\n  frequency.addEventListener('change', update);\n  amount.addEventListener('change', update);\n})();\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not a PayPal member, you will have the option of signing up right away for this popular Internet transaction service. Signup is very easy and completely secure. [NOTE: Annual donations are more cost-effective for us. PayPal charges WoodCentral a small fee for every donation, and this transaction fee amounts to a much larger percentage of small monthly donations than it does of larger annual ones.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only you can decide what WoodCentral is worth to you. We\u2019ve just redesigned the site and plan to keep the improvements coming. I hope that you consider some level of participation to help us keep the lights on and sustain this remarkable community of woodworkers and friends. Thanks in advance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/-\/help\/paypal\/\"><strong>How to cancel recurring donation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other\">Other ways to support WoodCentral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If for some reason you\u2019ve decided the above Recurring Donation program isn\u2019t for you, please consider supporting WoodCentral in some other way. Every contribution, no matter how small, is gratefully accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PayPal donations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just log in to your PayPal account, type \u201cdonations@woodcentral.com\u201d in the \u201cRecipient\u2019s Email\u201d box, and specify an amount. There are no minimum donations, it\u2019s secure, you don\u2019t have to give out a credit card number, and WoodCentral gets your donation right away. If you are not already a Pay Pal member,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here to sign up<\/a>. Your Pay Pal account is bound to come in handy online, especially if you plan to attend online auctions. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/us\/legalhub\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check PayPal terms for latest signup rules and rewards<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To donate with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card, just call our toll-free number (1-877-933-4637) during business hours here on the East coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check or money order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WOODCENTRAL<br>POB 274<br>COOPERSBURG PA 18036 USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All donors will receive two WoodCentral patches that you can sew or stick on anything that needs a sporty logo. At the $100 level, donors are eligible for a WoodCentral hat or T-shirt as well. And everyone who contributes will get my everlasting esteem and a commitment to keep this site growing and evolving through our third decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sponsors\">Patronize our advertisers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways to support us is to give your business to the good folks who advertise here. Every WoodCentral advertiser sells something that you probably need, so don\u2019t be shy. Visit their sites and tell them WoodCentral sent you. Take time out from your message meandering to click their banners. They\u2019ll be glad you did, and so will you! And, so will WoodCentral when they renew their ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affiliates\">Affiliates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?tag=abolus-20\">Amazon<\/a>\u2197affiliate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/?campid=5338961102\">eBay<\/a> partner. This simply means that if you shop their sites using the above links and make a purchase,&nbsp;<strong>the site pays us a small commission for referring you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few important points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It never increases your price.<\/strong>&nbsp;You pay the exact same amount whether you use our link or go directly to the site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We don\u2019t see what you purchase.<\/strong>&nbsp;Sites only tell us that a qualifying purchase was made \u2014 not who bought it or what they bought.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It helps support the site.<\/strong>&nbsp;These small commissions help offset hosting costs and keep WoodCentral running without relying on ads, tracking cookies, or intrusive marketing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auctions\">Offer something for auction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/marketplace\/index.php?page=search&amp;sCategory=99\">Marketplace<\/a>,&nbsp;you can \u201cauction\u201d anything you think our visitors might like, and donate the proceeds or a portion thereof to WoodCentral. It\u2019s a great way to make the best of unused tools, wood, books, videos, supplies or finished products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"friends\">Tell your friends about us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Higher traffic to WoodCentral results in increased advertising revenue and a more diverse and vibrant community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"woodfinder\">Tell your friends about Woodfinder\u00ae<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our partner site,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.woodfinder.com\/\">Woodfinder<\/a>, is the easiest way to find sources for wood, wood products and sawmill services. Woodfinder\u2019s 450+ suppliers want your business, whether you\u2019re looking for one board foot or a truckload. Find veneers, turning blanks, musical instrument woods, salvaged woods, moldings, logs, locally sawn woods and MORE. By patronizing Woodfinder suppliers, you are helping to support our entire online effort. Don\u2019t forget to tell them that Woodfinder sent you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be a Woodfinder scout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your favorite wood dealer isn\u2019t already a Woodfinder supplier, please tell them about us. Better yet, call us toll-free at 1-877-933-4637 to tell us about potential Woodfinder\u00ae members!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"volunteer\">Volunteer your services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can always use use the services of people with Web production skills \u2014 HTML programming, graphic arts, editing experience, etc. \u2014 to help us refresh some of our features and add new ones. If you\u2019re willing, able and even remotely interested,&nbsp;<a href=\"\/?p=Contact_Us\">please inquire<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s the long and short of it, folks. The bottom line is that we\u2019re all in this together. You can help WoodCentral continue to provide this unusual resource for information-thirsty woodworkers. All donations are gratefully accepted! And, please, don\u2019t hesitate to&nbsp;<a href=\"\/?p=Contact_Us\">email me constructive feedback<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;comment below. Tell me what you like and don\u2019t like about the site and suggest anything you\u2019d like me to consider adding to our eclectic mix. As I\u2019ve said from day one, \u201cThis site is BY and FOR you!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sorry about the long-winded commercial. Thanks for your support!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/author\/ellis\/\">Ellis Walentine<\/a>, Host<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WoodCentral is a legacy woodworking site created by and for the people who visit here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":13319,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"[]"},"class_list":["post-383","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=383"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/383\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}