Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Re: You guys are making me nervous
Mike G.
>I apologize if my previous post offended anyone. It wasn't a slam on anyone's lifestyle "choices", but was a slam on "reality" shows in general. I guess "reality" is what each individual perceives it to be. :^)
Mike G.
I guess I wasn't clear
Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA
>Actually, Cameron, I was trying to say, indirectly, that everyone's contribution is welcome and should be respected; but trying to talk about how I approach my posts as a way of saying that.
I've been ruining pieces of wood for over 30 years, although the demands of our house, cars, sons, etc., have kept me from doing much furniture, so I'm not inexperienced, but not deeply experienced either (intermediate dilettante is about right). I sometimes hit the delete button before posting when I realize that what I've had to offer isn't enough worthwhile to add, but I'll add one small observation when I think it might be helpful.
Join in. This is for the whole community.
Re: Opinion rant (long)
Greg Sloop
>"Several days ago, I can't seem to recall who the poster was, asked to have another post some pictures of his work and also challenged that person to state how many projects he had under his belt. Seemed to me that one with a great deal of experience, was challenging another to prove he had paid his dues and was qualified to say things that may influence others in their pursuit of this hobby. I really appreciated that, because I was also thinking of doing a similar post."
So, Tony...
Did I pass the test?
Just wondering :)
Greg
Re: Colonial House on PBS
Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX
>OK, just as long as I can do a sexual turnabout and use Jack, he who has a special set of Chinese chisels for paint can opening, as the questioner.
Pam
PS I enjoyed Colonial House quite a bit, but also was disappointed they didn't show more about construction methods.
That's really funny! :-)
Mark Harrison -- in Sydney, Australia
>I saw it for what it was, but it might actually apply to me :-)
Re: Opinion rant (long)
Tony Z.
>I'm not suggesting a test, but rather, I thought it would be helpful to have an idea of how experienced the poster was, so that the reader could make a judgement as to the suggestions made.
Given the "open forum" format existing on WoodCentral, I don't believe it is doable.
Incidentally, I have and use a LN-low angle jack, although not to the extent that you do. I always seem to end with an old, tried and true Sweetheart #4, with original blade and chipbreaker! She always seems to come through in all but the most figured material. For that, I've learned to use a scraper. Why mess with what works for me?
Re: Opinion rant (long)
Rod Cole
>Hi all.
I have lurked, and posted, on occasion for a long time here and especially elsewhere, and before twins (nearing 4 years old) did a lot more woodworking. But I'm getting a bit more shop time of late and hope that trend continues.
I also post on some parenting boards, that being my main hobby the last few years. ;)
This comes up everywhere.
Different people want different things from such a forum. Some people want forums to be simple Ask the Expert type of situation. Some people want more of a conversation between people. Some people want a community of friends and branch out from woodworking. Any of these can work, but in an unregulated forum like this you will get more of the later types. Whether that is good or not, depends on what you want.
I do think at times people more new to something, or less "expert", can add value by offering up their advice or opinion. Indeed who better to offer up an opinion on the difficulty of mastering some technique or tool than someone who just learned? Who better at understanding a hobbyist point of view than another hobbyist? Sometimes you really need an experienced expert, sometimes you don't.
For better or worse, when one wanders onto the web, it is definitely a Buyer Beware situation if you are looking to buy advice. But then to a large degree that is true in real life too.
- Rod Cole