I’ve always liked tactile activities, and back in junior high, when we had to select one elective to take, I was torn between taking wood shop or home economics. It was a hard decision, but I ended up choosing home ec. I’m glad I did, but I never stopped jonesing for woodworking projects, so two decades later, I’m now making up for lost time.
I don’t yet own any saws, but I religiously watch shows like New Yankee Workshop, everything in the This Old House series, Ron Hazelton’s Housecalls, and Danny Lipford’s show. Even without actually carrying out the projects, I still manage to learn quite a bit, and I even impress myself when I’m able to talk about woodworking stuff w/ the guys at home stores. I’m starting out w/ easy projects, such as by repurposing shelves and converting it to a table, using mending plates, IKEA table legs, and an angle iron to serve as a cleat (turned out great).
I’m always looking to build on my woodworking knowledge, and Fine Woodworking contributes greatly to that quest. There’s a very noticeable difference in the quality of this publication, as compared to similar publications on the same subject. I think I first noticed FW when I read it at the library…and I’m someone who reads mags cover to cover. I loved it, and I now regularly pick it up @ the bookstore, as well. I’ve even bought a couple of the special issues at the newsstand–I would normally think that $8.99 for one magazine is too much money, but FW is such a fine publication that everything I’ve read would serve as a great reference guide for years to come, so I’m also starting my little library of woodworking resources.
Fine Woodworking, keep up the great work!
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Jump on in - the water's fine. Start anywhere - saws are not necessary. Just find a way to work wood.
Frosty
"I sometimes think we consider the good fortune of the early bird and overlook the bad fortune of the early worm." FDR - 1922
I have a feeling that I'll be a lifelong woodworking enthusiast...I get so happy when I read about stuff on the topic, and I get excited at the prospect of starting a project. I even enjoy projects vicariously.
I have a feeling that I'll be a lifelong woodworking enthusiast...I get so happy when I read about stuff on the topic, and I get excited at the prospect of starting a project. I even enjoy projects vicariously.Sort of like a good wife! Happy woodworking!EDIT: vicariouslyI may have to Google that word!
Edited 12/21/2007 2:20 am by WillGeorge
Jump on in - the water's fine.Hardly any Sharks here in Chicago! Well in the water!
Masako,
When it comes to woodworking publications, I am like the ladywife with the frocks. "Look - I bought three in the sale and saved loads of money"!
May I suggest that you consider a 3 year subscription to FWW along with the $14.95 to be a full member of this site. There is tons and tons of WW information here, in downloadable pdf format. Spend a bit more; get a LOT more.
I agree that FWW is a class apart, a standard of technical communication that all others should aspire to (several actually do aspire but fail to reach)
Lataxe, a Knotter.
Good tip...thanks.
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