Featured Photos - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T06:02:48Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/featured-photos-1?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI tend to just post my pics t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-26:2900167:Comment:7363972015-05-26T06:29:19.356ZAnthony J Eaglebargerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/AnthonyJEaglebarger
<p>I tend to just post my pics to my facebook page, I have given up the idea of keeping up with more experienced woodworkers but still build things myself. It would be nice to see new stuff on the page here though, I know a lot of you guys post builds that are very, very nice and should be shown to the rest of the community.</p>
<p>I tend to just post my pics to my facebook page, I have given up the idea of keeping up with more experienced woodworkers but still build things myself. It would be nice to see new stuff on the page here though, I know a lot of you guys post builds that are very, very nice and should be shown to the rest of the community.</p> Yes, that is a good suggestio…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-20:2900167:Comment:7340582015-05-20T15:48:03.264ZAnthony DeCesarehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/AnthonyDeCesare
Yes, that is a good suggestion - I for one wouldnt charge for anything I built. I figured if I can share my plans and help others then that is a service and I feel grateful that others would be able to build the project as well. If you had to make the plans for yourself, why charge others for what you already made anyway - thats just my take and I know others may disagree because most people just try to make a dollar here and there. And at the same time if you sell your plans...well you did…
Yes, that is a good suggestion - I for one wouldnt charge for anything I built. I figured if I can share my plans and help others then that is a service and I feel grateful that others would be able to build the project as well. If you had to make the plans for yourself, why charge others for what you already made anyway - thats just my take and I know others may disagree because most people just try to make a dollar here and there. And at the same time if you sell your plans...well you did take the time to put all of the thought into the measurements and pieces as well as assembly so I understand that point for view as well.....but saying that - I have never bought plans - if it wasnt free then I looked at pictures and replicated it to the best of my abilities Anthony . I do deserve a very…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-19:2900167:Comment:7335532015-05-19T18:05:45.474Zjames wilhelmhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/jameswilhelm
<p>Anthony . I do deserve a very little bit of the credit for trying to help other,s on this site !! But Jay is the one who wrote the reply to you and he deserves all the credit for that and much more for helping a lot of members on this site for many years !!!!! The most important thing here on this site is that ( ALL MEMBERS ) are treated the same and fair , this has not happened for the last few month,s !!! There are some that offer free plans and then ask for a donation , then the one,s…</p>
<p>Anthony . I do deserve a very little bit of the credit for trying to help other,s on this site !! But Jay is the one who wrote the reply to you and he deserves all the credit for that and much more for helping a lot of members on this site for many years !!!!! The most important thing here on this site is that ( ALL MEMBERS ) are treated the same and fair , this has not happened for the last few month,s !!! There are some that offer free plans and then ask for a donation , then the one,s that charge for their plans , and some even give free plans with no strings attached and then you have the ones that build a project for a Kreg give away and receive compensation or products for them from Kreg Company and get their little sits free advertisement , this is not right It is a wood workers site and Kreg dose sell wood working tools , lets be fair to all members and treat them the same way , may be the site can set up a little part of the site for the select few to sell their plans and if you don,t want to buy so be it , JIM !!!</p> Oh thanks - well in reality y…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-19:2900167:Comment:7334382015-05-19T14:59:14.666ZAnthony DeCesarehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/AnthonyDeCesare
Oh thanks - well in reality you both deserve credit as you both have helped out numerous people on this site.<br />
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Everything looks great and keep those photos and featured projects rolling with Kreg jig products
Oh thanks - well in reality you both deserve credit as you both have helped out numerous people on this site.<br />
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Everything looks great and keep those photos and featured projects rolling with Kreg jig products Anthony , the well thought ou…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-17:2900167:Comment:7322422015-05-17T00:33:09.485Zjames wilhelmhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/jameswilhelm
<p>Anthony , the well thought out response to you was written by Jay and not me , he knows what he is talking about and has all ways been a great help to all members and this site , he should get the credit not me , I just started the ball rolling to get the photos on the slide show changed , and have all members on this site treated the same , JIM !!</p>
<p>Anthony , the well thought out response to you was written by Jay and not me , he knows what he is talking about and has all ways been a great help to all members and this site , he should get the credit not me , I just started the ball rolling to get the photos on the slide show changed , and have all members on this site treated the same , JIM !!</p> Jim your response is well tho…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-16:2900167:Comment:7323692015-05-16T19:44:29.099ZAnthony DeCesarehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/AnthonyDeCesare
Jim your response is well thought out and you make many valid points<br />
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In particular I would like to believe that what we post is at our best skill level (which certainly is different for everyone) and I'm sure we all take pride in our work.<br />
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Each and every project is important and serves a purpose or I don't think we would just be making something (well unless we are in creative modes haha)<br />
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And we must always keep on consideration that although someone may be able to make dovetail joints or…
Jim your response is well thought out and you make many valid points<br />
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In particular I would like to believe that what we post is at our best skill level (which certainly is different for everyone) and I'm sure we all take pride in our work.<br />
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Each and every project is important and serves a purpose or I don't think we would just be making something (well unless we are in creative modes haha)<br />
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And we must always keep on consideration that although someone may be able to make dovetail joints or mortise and tenon...that for certain projects pocket holes are just fine so I guess it is hard to use dodgers soon for a featured project/photo<br />
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I just like this site and also like to see what others created and look at it from different perspectives because it enables me to learn more or think about things "from a different angle" Hi Anthony, Thank you for you…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-16:2900167:Comment:7321482015-05-16T15:19:00.277ZJay Boutwellhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JayBoutwell
<p>Hi Anthony, Thank you for your comments as you have raised some good points. You are right many only post a photo and you do not see them again for a while. Although it would be beneficial if they would post something about their project and more that just a couple photos. A description of it's build to draw some attention to their project. I know that if there is a description or even detailed photos of the project, that I take special note of how it is built Even though I have been…</p>
<p>Hi Anthony, Thank you for your comments as you have raised some good points. You are right many only post a photo and you do not see them again for a while. Although it would be beneficial if they would post something about their project and more that just a couple photos. A description of it's build to draw some attention to their project. I know that if there is a description or even detailed photos of the project, that I take special note of how it is built Even though I have been woodworking for better than a quarter of a century I not only appreciate the creation, I still gain knowledge from looking at the projects others create. Could this possible be because they do not see the need of describing their project due to the time it takes or it because they have returned to the site expecting to see it displayed only to see nothing there. I believe it is more of the latter as I have a hard time believing that someone would post a photo and just disappear without returning to see what others have said or thought about it. That is not human nature, as why would they post it and not care about what others think about it.</p>
<p>I have many times talked about the need of saying more that one or two words when making a comment about a project. The comments such as "Like. Nice, and such" do little to inspire a woodworker about his creation. What does inspire them is for comments that tell them what it is that they like about the project, Is it the color or the design or is a question about how it was built. This will bring about interaction between the community members and the person posting their project. </p>
<p>I guess what is frustrating to many who never see their projects viewed on what is known as the "featured" page is that I have time after time seen projects posted that are far better and or interesting than some that always seem to be put on the "featured" page. To be honest everyone's project is important and to them it is something that they have created and in their mind just as good and equaled to the award winning piece of furniture. It is something that they have toiled hard over thinking and planning and constructing and most likely at the top of their skill level. The level of skill is different with everyone and the learning span is different however the fact is that they do have the same rights as the best builder on in the community and therefore should have their projects displayed equally. This had not happened in many months. </p>
<p>When this organization first began there was the "featured" page and what went on the feature page was projects of which were something very unique that drew a lot of attention. It was things like projects that took many months to complete and involved some very detailed and complicated woodworking. These projects also had detailed photography showing the phase of the construction. These were placed on the Featured page and was there as a sample of what can be done and built inspiration within the members. The remainder of the posted projects were placed on the main page and in the photo pages for everyone to view. </p>
<p>There was none of this where certain members got every project or the majority of their projects put on a featured page and especially when others had projects of as good of quality remained posted on the main page.</p>
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<p>In my opinion it would be better to dump the featured pages off of this community and that way everyone's project would be posted and treated the same way. There would be no reason for anyone to feel superior or less superior in their talents and craftsmanship. It would remain a teaching and sharing program rather than something where there is a double standard. I say Double standard" here as I do not know any other words to describe how projects are divided in to what is one class from another. Who determines this anyway, It is where it is determined by how many comments it gets and or how many views it gets? I guess my question is what do we even have a "featured page" as it seems to be hard enough to get comments made on any project that is posted .</p>
<p>The slide show, like I said in my last post, has been a problem for months now and remained in what the Rep states was a "Featured" mode, Well for months it changed a very few photos and kept some there for many months and some that I know were before Thanksgiving . </p>
<p>Anthony I am glad that you have voiced your opinion as that is an indication that you do care about this site. Thank you for taking time to comment.<br/> <br/> <cite>Anthony DeCesare said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/featured-photos-1?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A732132&xg_source=activity#2900167Comment731944"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">I am not sure when I joined this site but have found other projects and photos inspiring and enjoy looking at what others build.<br/> <br/> Jim, comments often when a new project or photo is put up and that is totally appreciated. I started out as a beginner (always something to learn of course) and have found the Kreg Jig extremely useful from building children's beds to just plain connections for a stronger joint.<br/> <br/> I really enjoy this site and have had a couple of my projects featured -I think that it is important to take photos and put them in the projects section as well - some people only add photos (probably because its easier to upload a photo and then then disapear for months)<br/> <br/> We are all here to help each other, to motivate, to inspire, and to have a comradery for what we like to do<br/> <br/> I hope everyone has an awesome day and lets build something ha</div>
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</blockquote> Totally agree Jay , with your…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-16:2900167:Comment:7321322015-05-16T08:16:15.824Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Totally agree Jay , with your comments you and James are pillars of this community and it is very good if we all sing from the same hymn sheet so to speak .Go steady Mick!!</p>
<p>Totally agree Jay , with your comments you and James are pillars of this community and it is very good if we all sing from the same hymn sheet so to speak .Go steady Mick!!</p> Anthony, thanks for the comm…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-16:2900167:Comment:7321832015-05-16T00:39:34.993Zjames wilhelmhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/jameswilhelm
<p>Anthony, thanks for the comment,s on the discussion , we need more members to also give their opinion and speak up to keep this site good for all wood workers not just a select few , have a good day and happy wood working , JIM !!!</p>
<p>Anthony, thanks for the comment,s on the discussion , we need more members to also give their opinion and speak up to keep this site good for all wood workers not just a select few , have a good day and happy wood working , JIM !!!</p> Hi Everyone. Thanks, as alway…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-05-15:2900167:Comment:7321712015-05-15T18:14:44.476ZKregRephttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KregRep
<p>Hi Everyone. Thanks, as always, for the lively discussion. Sorry it took a couple of days to respond.</p>
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<p>The Kreg Owners' Community was established with the mission of being a place where the owners of any Kreg tools could find like-minded people, share what they create, ask questions, etc. It was never intended to be a place just for woodworkers, just for DIYers , just for amateurs, just for pros. As such, we welcome all who come with good intentions to share, learn, and teach.…</p>
<p>Hi Everyone. Thanks, as always, for the lively discussion. Sorry it took a couple of days to respond.</p>
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<p>The Kreg Owners' Community was established with the mission of being a place where the owners of any Kreg tools could find like-minded people, share what they create, ask questions, etc. It was never intended to be a place just for woodworkers, just for DIYers , just for amateurs, just for pros. As such, we welcome all who come with good intentions to share, learn, and teach. If you take pride in building--whether it's a simple box or a Queen Ann highboy--you are welcome to share it here. We applaud your efforts.</p>
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<p>Sometimes, we do "feature" projects and photos. When we do that, we try to find projects from a variety of builders at a variety of skill levels. Looking at "features" this year, we have many members represented. These items show up in the "featured" line. We also have the slide show, which we can set to show either "featured," "most recent," or "most popular." From there, the Ning platform (the Community host platform) takes control of how the slideshow is put together. Recently, the slideshow was set to "featured." I didn't realize that. It has been reset to "most recent," which is why you've seen other photos appearing.</p>
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<p>When we feature projects and photos, we look at the project or photo, not who created it. If we think members will find it interesting, we may feature it. If you post something that doesn't get featured, though, please don't take offense. It's not because we don't like it or think others may find it interesting. Many of you write, message, or call us and ask about how to find plans for something you saw here. So, we do like to feature things that have in-process photos or a link to plans. But we feature lots of things that don't, too. We'll constantly evaluate our "features."</p>
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<p>We welcome members of all skill levels and with varied interests in building, whether you consider yourself a "woodworker, a "do-it-yourselfer," or just someone who builds (or wants to). We know that some of you have every tool at your disposal and a great deal of experience. We know others are just starting out with your tools and skills. Lots of members fall in the vast area in between. That means some members can create anything they can imagine right in their own shop. For other members, creating everything in the shop isn't practical or possible. Either way is great with us, and should be great with anyone who wants to be a part of the Kreg Owners' Community. There's nothing wrong with doing everything from scratch, and there's nothing wrong with purchasing hardware, legs, plywood or other things that aren't practical or possible for you to create, and then turning those items into something you can take pride in.</p>
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<p>The Kreg Community will remain a place that welcomes people who like to build, and that enjoy their hobby/craft/profession, whatever "building" is to them. We will always welcome those who make it what a Community is: a group of people who share a common interest.</p>
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<p>Enjoy your weekend. If you get to spend some time building, create what you want, and be proud of your efforts! We are.</p>
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