April 27, 201214 yr Sometime back, John Morris and I had a discussion about our favorite magazines. When the Fine WoodWorking title was mentioned, I replied that I had been disillusioned with it some years ago and had not continued reading it. Well, I want to publicly reverse my my  statements. The June 2012 issue is great. The articles cover an impressive range of topics- I especially liked the jig for making dados using the router. I can see this magazine being added to my regular reading list.Thanks John for opening my eyes.Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
April 27, 201214 yr I'll have to check it out Lewis. I was of the same opinion for the same reasons you stated. I hope they continue.Â
April 27, 201214 yr I was subscribing to it but let it go this year. I have found many things I like. Nit really sure why I didn't renew. I have to get that copy and check it out.John MoodySite AdministratorJohn Moody Woodworkshttp://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com
April 27, 201214 yr I'll grab the latest copy. I enjoyed reading it but always felt like it was above me. I guess some of things they did were out of my realm and felt intimidated by it. But I will say I have grown quite a bit since I cancelled my subscription. Maybe it is time for another look. Thanks Lew.Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.
April 27, 201214 yr Cool Lew!!!! And I think Wayne hit it on the head guys. Maybe 5 or 10 years ago it was as some here described, "over our heads".And we gave up on it, and we carried that frustration in the back of our minds for all these years, not realizing that our skills have meanwhile improved and caught up to the magazine, and we are completely capable of the projects and methods they subscribe to in their publication! It's amazing how far some of us have come, including myself. If you asked me 10 years ago to build one of those rockers, or some custom built up crown, or a 1700's colonial reproduction dovetailed blanket chest, I would have laughed you out of my garage. If it can't be built with an apron full of screws, a screw gun and a skill saw, then it aint worth my time. Funny though, even during those confusing times of my woodworking, I always seemed to gravitate to Fine Woodworking, and I would flip through the pages, and say to myself, someday buddy, someday. That day is not quite here yet, it may never be, but someday!Wayne Mahler said:I'll grab the latest copy. I enjoyed reading it but always felt like it was above me. I guess some of things they did were out of my realm and felt intimidated by it. But I will say I have grown quite a bit since I cancelled my subscription. Maybe it is time for another look. Thanks Lew.Wayne MahlerGod bless and protect our troops that serve so we can be free.John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
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