January 5, 20215 yr 50 minutes ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: Pleas post a pic of what you come up with, I need to replace mine. Will do. I’ll grab a pic of my existing one and pics of the new one we’ll build. Take your pick.
January 5, 20215 yr Popular Post If you have a spouse that has a good job and the benefits, making a living woodworking is all down hill from there.
January 5, 20215 yr Popular Post 3 hours ago, HandyDan said: If you have a spouse that has a good job and the benefits, making a living woodworking is all down hill from there. ...So now's a fine time to tell me I did it all WRONG!!!
January 5, 20215 yr Popular Post On 1/4/2021 at 7:59 AM, Cal said: HELP ME! HELP ME! HELP ME! THE CRAZY IS REACHING A CRESCENDO!!! MAKE IT STOP, PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!!! Thank God the election is tomorrow! I thought it was bad during the general election. That didn't compare to the level of non-stop BS we have been subjected to for the past two months. Haven't even been able to enjoy a You Tube video without first seeing the political commercial... And yes, I know it doesn't miraculously stop tomorrow - but some of it might slow down So you didn't go to the rallies?
January 5, 20215 yr On 1/4/2021 at 1:45 PM, DAB said: very few woodworkers make a living by only building and selling things they make. most, who don't treat woodworking as a hobby, and therefore don't have to worry about earning enough to live on, have to supplement their income by teaching (as this example shows), selling plans (see Norm Abrams), maybe selling unique tools they've invented, or some combination thereof. this is not a new idea, Sam Maloof in his book, noted this. he was one of the very few that made his living from only the things he built and sold. it's just an observation. if you want to go take a class and learn a new skill, go for it. but just understand the realities of the market. it is very unlikely that you will take your new found knowledge and go home and start making new things and selling them to a degree sufficient to support yourself. we've talked about this topic before. A number these days seem to be making a living by posting YouTube videos and some get corporate sponsors. I watched a few woodworking videos over Christmas break and now I'm inundated with all sorts of people who are posting videos, looking for likes, subscribes and Patreons.
January 5, 20215 yr Popular Post Dusted off the touch up skills and rehabbed a nightstand that my daughter salvaged. It was dirty, had a bunch of spots of missing finish (and color), chips and dings and food spots. Cleaned, touched up color, did a couple burn-in repairs, fixed up scratches, and applied a few coats of toner and clear lacquer. I have got to remember to take "before" pictures. Edited January 5, 20215 yr by kmealy
January 5, 20215 yr Popular Post 25 minutes ago, kmealy said: Dusted off the touch up skills and rehabbed a nightstand that my daughter salvaged. It was dirty, had a bunch of spots of missing finish (and color), chips and dings and food spots. Cleaned, touched up color, did a couple burn-in repairs, fixed up scratches, and applied a few coats of toner and clear lacquer. I have got to remember to take "before" pictures. Oh, sure...we're supposed to believe you made it look that spectacular! Seriously, very nice job!
January 5, 20215 yr Popular Post 34 minutes ago, kmealy said: A number these days seem to be making a living by posting YouTube videos and some get corporate sponsors. I watched a few woodworking videos over Christmas break and now I'm inundated with all sorts of people who are posting videos, looking for likes, subscribes and Patreons. I've tried to watch a few, and have given up. I tried watching Woodcademy and actually fell asleep (twice, on 2 different shows). I also gave a shot at the "Wood Whisperer", who has a fairly large following, and to me it struck me as one very long advertisement. I do think he has a good sense of humor, but there just isn't the panache of some of my favorites from years ago. I'm watched those on Amazon Prime (on the TV), so I haven't been deluged with any of the UTube BS.
January 5, 20215 yr I've seen one or two Rob Cosman. But it seems all his videos are at least an hour long. Long time ago (in Youtube years), I saw a few StumpyNubs, Steve Ramsey (WWMM), Mathias Wandel (of Pantorouter fame), and Jay's woodworking. DiResta irritates me a little with everything stenciled with his name (just so you don't forget). Ron Paulk definitely drinks the green Kool-Aid. I've watched a few "Fixing Furniture" lately to compare methods. I like his woodworking but his finishing/touchup is radically different than mine.
January 6, 20215 yr Popular Post I have been checking in on Rex Krueger....I like his approach to tools. Kind of reminds me of.......Me, actually... Now that Monday is gone with the wind....I can get something done? Ehhhhh, could be..... Wasn't enough room on top, for the handles..1st coat of varnish is on....letting it dry a day....dang knots are like sponges
January 6, 20215 yr Popular Post 1 minute ago, Larry Buskirk said: ...... Makes ya sick don't it?? Project every 5-6 days......
January 6, 20215 yr Popular Post 4 minutes ago, Gunny said: Makes ya sick don't it?? Project every 5-6 days...... ...Seems like there's a billboard missing.
January 6, 20215 yr Popular Post 4 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said: ...Seems like there's a billboard missing. No, you are mistaken, Never seen a billboard. What are you trying to get a visit from the men in black or something??
January 6, 20215 yr Popular Post 6 minutes ago, Gunny said: No, you are mistaken, Never seen a billboard. What are you trying to get a visit from the men in black or something?? Ok for now no ad but how does someone who needs help getting all these projects upstairs complete so many projects?
January 6, 20215 yr Popular Post 1 minute ago, Gunny said: No, you are mistaken, Never seen a billboard. ...Must have been an alternate reality sighting. 3 minutes ago, Gunny said: What are you trying to get a visit from the men in black or something?? ...I think they're busy somewhere else today.
January 6, 20215 yr Popular Post 5 minutes ago, Gerald said: Ok for now no ad but how does someone who needs help getting all these projects upstairs complete so many projects? Steve's the middle one. Edited January 6, 20215 yr by Larry Buskirk
January 6, 20215 yr Popular Post Today, I put together a frame for a poster, Roubo's "L'art d'un 'Menuisier" that I got as an an Xmas present. I think it took longer to decide on a framing profile than it did to make it. Found a nice piece of cherry for the stock. First coat of finish (BLO) on now.
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