OT: Woodworking forum recommendation for a friend - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 07:28:34 pm
content: I have a good friend who's a Master Craftsman. Computers and the internet are far from his favourite things. Too scary and new by far!Yesterday he happened to ask me why he couldn't find any spindle moulder cutters online. We had a look at his search terms, which were probably too narrow, had a discussion about how ebay works, what motivates companies to have (useful) websites, and ultimately decided it was all too hard.However, I would bet good money that there are a couple of fantastic woodworking forums online if you know where to look. Once he gets settled into one I'm sure he'll find it an amazing resource for all things wood and tungsten. I know this is crazy off topic for this forum, but I've picked up a couple of good engineering forums from you guys; I'm hoping a couple of you might have already done this research and wouldn't mind sharing.Can you recommend a friendly woodworking forum that covers joinery and cabinetry please? Bonus if there are a few Kiwis there.

author: dmwahl
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 07:31:24 pm
content: I wouldn't call it completely off-topic, engineering and woodworking are both creative, problem solving endeavors. That said, lumberjocks.com is a good one that I've been part of for a while now. Lots of people from all over, most of them great, helpful people.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 08:16:18 pm
content: Not forums as such, but:From my subscriptions I would suggest Matthias Wandel (Woodgears.ca) and izzy swan (Think Woodworks). Both focus more on the practical, efficient side of making things and less on the traditionalist, "craft for its own sake" retro view of the world, but have a very professional approach.For a slightly more craft oriented perspective, try the Samurai Carpenter.

author: Deathwish
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 08:21:06 pm
content: http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 09:01:49 pm
content: The wreck (USENET rec.woodworking) still has a decent amout of activity and knowledgeable regulars, if you have the epidermal thickness and intestinal fortitude to stay out of the US politics OT/Trolling threads. Don't use Google gropes to access it, use a proper newsreader that can do REGEX filtering, then send him a new filter file updated with current US politicians and celebrities at regular intervals!

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 09:57:07 pm
content: Quote from: dmwahl on November 18, 2015, 07:31:24 pmThanksQuote from: IanB on November 18, 2015, 08:16:18 pmThink Woodworks was a new one on me. Thanks.I'll pass these on, but to be honest I think convincing him to "waste time" on youtube might be easier after he has met a few sane people online that are also doing it.Quote from: Deathwish on November 18, 2015, 08:21:06 pmLooks like the best so far. I had a quick look and immediately saw some threads that would pique his interest. Cheers mate.Quote from: Ian.M on November 18, 2015, 09:01:49 pmThe poor guy would waste the rest of his life talking politics with twats. He can't help himself! I might leave that for an advanced lesson.

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 10:11:20 pm
content: Wouldn't hurt to pop in to the wreck and ask your question there. Even if you post through Googull gropes, there's enough that don't have the whole domain kill-filed to get your post seen.

author: tautech
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 10:12:45 pm
content: Carbatechttp://www.carbatec.co.nz/Jackshttp://www.jacks.co.nz/Robertson and Sinclair Ltdhttp://www.rands.co.nz/index.phpThodeshttp://www.thode.co.nz/

author: John Coloccia
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 10:23:22 pm
content: www.sawmillcreek.org- end of story for woodworking informationI just left the forum because of ridiculous moderator/owner behavior. A lot of people have, in fact. Still, it's the biggest out there, and the actual members there are generally nice.

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 10:41:22 pm
content: Thanks Tautech, I'll pass those along. I just had a quick look though and they look a bit like the original problem: Shit descriptions and generic pictures for everything except whole machines.Quote from: John Coloccia on November 18, 2015, 10:23:22 pmThanks mate. That looks great. What's the issue with moderation?

author: John Coloccia
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 11:12:58 pm
content: Quote from: apelly on November 18, 2015, 10:41:22 pmWAY too politically correct. They don't value their members. Posts get edited...deleted...threads with any sort of criticism disappear. The owner is focused on advertising/contributor $$$, and that's about it, and as far as he's concerned all of the guests that show up and click on ads are far more important than people like me, who actually produce the content that makes the site worth a damn.So many good guys have left. Yeah, it's a great forum, and there's a lot of great information there, but a lot of talent has disappeared. Reminds me of a story. A young studio employee here's Chet Atkin's playing his guitar and say, "Boy Mr. Atkins, that guitar sure sounds great!" Chet puts the guitar down and says, "How's it sound now, son?"They're the life of the party, but it's becoming the mail room party. Still, there are knowledgeable people there that can help, and there are many years of posts to search through to get all sort of great information so definitely get him to join because he'll miss out if he doesn't, but it seems as though a lot of pros just walked away.

author: apelly
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 18, 2015, 11:32:35 pm
content: Quote from: John Coloccia on November 18, 2015, 11:12:58 pmWill do. Thanks for the insight.

author: BradC
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2015, 05:25:55 am
content: Good Aussie forum.http://www.woodworkforums.com

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2015, 05:50:20 am
content: John's a good guy. This is a small forum but should work.http://www.ibuildit.ca/Here is his youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/jpheisz/featuredAnd like Dave it's his full time gig.

author: pickle9000
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2015, 06:05:37 am
content: Anyone need a wooden vise? And yes he actually uses this it's not art. This is John again.