Popular Post John Morris Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Something near and dear to my own heart is reading, and I love reading manuals and how to books about our craft. How would you all feel about a sub forum for reading books for each pertinent forum such as General Woodworking, Turning, Scrolling, etc. In this sub forum we could share the books we read and review them as well and exchange tips on where to find those books for a great price etc etc. Just trying to get a feel for the popularity or not. Thanks for hearing me out. Grandpadave52, Artie, Cal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grandpadave52 Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) John, I too share the passion for reading book(s). It seems to be a rapidly declining past time in a day of electronic gadgetry. While I should spend more time reading books (and my manuals too) related to our craft I don't. Personally, my genre continues to be deeply rooted in historically accurate WWII history and related biographies. I am taking a break even from those currently since I recently graciously received the full set of "Wiregrass" books from our old friend @Buckaroo...aka Buck Nall. Rather than add sub-forums to each pertinent category, what about a single forum addition for "Books-Reading" or something to that effect? Within that forum, then sub-divide the various categories including one for manuals and also possibly include a General-Non-fiction? Just typing out loud here way past my bed-time...anyways my $.02. Edited February 16, 2019 by Grandpadave52 typo Gunny, HARO50, Artie and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Morris Posted February 16, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: Rather than add sub-forums to each pertinent category, what about a single forum addition for "Books-Reading" or something to that effect? Within that forum, then sub-divide the various categories including one for manuals and also possibly include a General-Non-fiction? That's a great idea Gramps, that way we could indeed include books outside of the craft, thanks. Grandpadave52, HARO50, smitty10101 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) Sounds like a capital idea. Especially if purchasing sites are included. Edited February 16, 2019 by Gene Howe Artie, FlGatorwood, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 I'm the worst person in the world for reading but it sounds like a great idea for those who ejnoy it. John Morris, Dadio, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadio Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) I very seldom read anything, I was taught to read word by word so it takes me forever to read,but good idea for those who know how to read. Herb Edited February 16, 2019 by Dadio Artie, Grandpadave52, John Morris and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 14 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said: John, I too share the passion for reading book(s). It seems to be a rapidly declining past time in a day of electronic gadgetry. While I should spend more time reading books (and my manuals too) related to our craft I don't. Personally, my genre continues to be deeply rooted in historically accurate WWII history and related biographies. I am taking a break even from those currently since I recently graciously received the full set of "Wiregrass" books from our old friend @Buckaroo...aka Buck Nall. Rather than add sub-forums to each pertinent category, what about a single forum addition for "Books-Reading" or something to that effect? Within that forum, then sub-divide the various categories including one for manuals and also possibly include a General-Non-fiction? Just typing out loud here way past my bed-time...anyways my $.02. Grandpa. Your $.02 is worth a $1.00. John Morris, HARO50, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 First let me apologize. I gots no idea on how and why, my brain works (or doesn’t), the it does. This is a forum. Everyone reads! Okay I get why we LIKE pictures, but everyone reads! Sorry for the outburst. I finished my grilled chicken, salad for lunch, instead of my usual chicken parm sub, half a bag of chips. I had some wine with it. WHOOPPEE! I would love to see a whatever, devoted to reading. I MIGHT even follow it, and read me one or two of the recommendations. HARO50, FlGatorwood, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Gene Howe said: Especially if purchasing sites are included. Do you mean where to buy the book or magazine? FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, John Morris said: Do you mean where to buy the book or magazine? Yep. FlGatorwood and John Morris 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Yer welcome. John Morris, Artie and FlGatorwood 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grandpadave52 Posted February 16, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Artie said: Grandpa. Your $.02 is worth a $1.00. minus the 98 cents tax Edited February 16, 2019 by Grandpadave52 HARO50, John Morris, Artie and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 John, great idea(s)! I have read and re-read the books you recommended to me on the Shaker furniture. Listing of the quality books here, recommended by the membership, would help to not waste money on sub-standard texts. It would, also, serve to help us prepare for projects that expand our talents. Artie, FlGatorwood, Grandpadave52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty10101 Posted April 20, 2019 Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 @John Morris --- did we ever get the reading books sub forum? if so can you please direct me to it. Thks smitty FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted April 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, smitty10101 said: @John Morris --- did we ever get the reading books sub forum? if so can you please direct me to it. Thks smitty Thanks for your interest in this idea Smitty, I love the concept, it's underway, as soon as it's live we'll spread the word! So stay tuned! FlGatorwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 I'll be working on this folks, very soon. FlGatorwood and Artie 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Morris Posted May 20, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 So, this is really exciting, we have the ability to review books in a format that automatically populates your topic/review, with the cover image of the book you are reviewing, with author, and related books, and genre information. We have available to us a nicely developed software package that will handle this for us. You enter the title of your book in a field, then a list of books populates your topic, and you can choose the book from the list. Once the topic is submitted, there is an option to purchase the book from Amazon by anyone who happens to read your review. We don't have an Amazon account but I am considering it as a source of income for our community here. If someone reads the review of the book, then decides they would like to buy it, they can click on buy, they purchase the book, and we received a small commission, I believe in the area of 6 to 10 percent. Hey, every little bit helps! The topic creation process is as easy as normal, all you have to do is enter the actual title of your book or magazine to review, that's it, then add your review. The software does the rest. Stay tuned, this can be fun. lew, Artie, Cal and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 Just an update, I am working on this! Trying to get the bugs and kinks worked out on our Beta site. Once it's looking good we'll bring it over for a live workout. FlGatorwood and Artie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted August 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Getting back to business. I have worked on this over the last week. We are going live with our books forum this weekend! Artie, Gunny and FlGatorwood 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 31 minutes ago, John Morris said: We are going live with our books forum this weekend! A Short list of what is to come: Life Cycle of Kill Pine Beetle How to deal with Fungal Invasion The Perfect Finish, earthworms, kill pine beetle and beeswax Cuticle Scissors, 1911-2018 Dovetails, an endangered species Napkin Designs, and why they come out better Coffee and Woodworking, Match made in Heaven SHOPSMITH, the Great Debate Turning Femur Bones, tips and finish suggestions Larry Buskirk, Gene Howe, FlGatorwood and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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