Frustrated with woodworking magazines. - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T20:36:25Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/frustrated-with-woodworking-magazines?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A500380&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAs a newbie, I've found that…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-12-04:2900167:Comment:5009622012-12-04T14:42:59.415ZJustinhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/weekendwoodwarrior
<p>As a newbie, I've found that Wood and Family Handyman offer some reasonably simple projects for beginners. I like how Wood doesn't assume I have Norm Abrams work shop, but also challenges the reader. I've only been able to thumb through a year or two of Wood (father-in-law's subscription) and have had a Family Handyman subscription for a year, that I don't plan to re-up because everything they put in the mag is online for free. I have picked up a Woodsmith, but found it was a little, or a…</p>
<p>As a newbie, I've found that Wood and Family Handyman offer some reasonably simple projects for beginners. I like how Wood doesn't assume I have Norm Abrams work shop, but also challenges the reader. I've only been able to thumb through a year or two of Wood (father-in-law's subscription) and have had a Family Handyman subscription for a year, that I don't plan to re-up because everything they put in the mag is online for free. I have picked up a Woodsmith, but found it was a little, or a ton, above my level of craftsmanship. But, after reading this, I may give them a second look. </p> Rob,
Several wood magazin…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-12-04:2900167:Comment:5006542012-12-04T12:58:59.199ZJames P. Cottinghamhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesPCottingham
<p>Rob,</p>
<p> Several wood magazines, like <a href="http://www.woodmagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wood</a> and <a href="http://americanwoodworker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Woodworker</a> have online magazines. I subscribe to the online version of <a href="http://www.finewoodworking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fine Woodworking</a> and <a href="http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/Main/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodworkers Journal</a>.…</p>
<p>Rob,</p>
<p> Several wood magazines, like <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.woodmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Wood</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://americanwoodworker.com/" target="_blank">American Woodworker</a> have online magazines. I subscribe to the online version of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.finewoodworking.com/" target="_blank">Fine Woodworking</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/Main/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Woodworkers Journal</a>. In addition, most wood magazines have a free newsletters you can subscribe to. Most will have links to on-line plans, how-to tips, etc. My favorite of these is <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.woodworkersjournal.com/Ezine/Public/Ezine.aspx" target="_blank">Woodworkers Journal EZine.</a> <br/> <br/> <cite>Rob said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/frustrated-with-woodworking-magazines?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A500823&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment500641"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>James, what online mags do you subscribe to that allow you to download projects? I did a few searches but didn't come up with much.</p>
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</blockquote> HERE, HERE to Woodsmith!!!!…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-12-04:2900167:Comment:5008232012-12-04T05:47:59.533Zkenny from Sundrehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenGuenther
<p>HERE, HERE to Woodsmith!!!! I like the tips, techniques, and jig plans that they present.</p>
<p>kenny</p>
<p>HERE, HERE to Woodsmith!!!! I like the tips, techniques, and jig plans that they present.</p>
<p>kenny</p> James, what online mags do yo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-12-04:2900167:Comment:5006412012-12-04T00:52:44.831ZRobhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rob876
<p>James, what online mags do you subscribe to that allow you to download projects? I did a few searches but didn't come up with much.</p>
<p>James, what online mags do you subscribe to that allow you to download projects? I did a few searches but didn't come up with much.</p> Thank's for all comments. I t…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-12-02:2900167:Comment:5003802012-12-02T22:11:23.861ZGary roofnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Garyyroofner
<p>Thank's for all comments. I think I will subscribe to Shop Notes no adds in this magazine and let pop woodworking expire. As far as Fine woodworking goes above my skill level.</p>
<p>Thank's for all comments. I think I will subscribe to Shop Notes no adds in this magazine and let pop woodworking expire. As far as Fine woodworking goes above my skill level.</p> Like Leslee, I get WoodSmith…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-11-30:2900167:Comment:4997252012-11-30T17:25:04.720ZJames P. Cottinghamhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesPCottingham
<p>Like Leslee, I get WoodSmith and ShopNotes. I also subscribe to online mags for others. Usually cheaper and I can download only those projects that interest me. I find that the articles I enjoy most are the "How-To" ones, like how to build and use new jigs.</p>
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<p>Like Leslee, I get WoodSmith and ShopNotes. I also subscribe to online mags for others. Usually cheaper and I can download only those projects that interest me. I find that the articles I enjoy most are the "How-To" ones, like how to build and use new jigs.</p>
<p></p> some of the articles are not…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-11-30:2900167:Comment:4996982012-11-30T01:19:17.141ZLesleehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Leslee
<p>some of the articles are not inspiring to build but, I found that shopnotes is sometimes better than woodsmith. I get both of them. I also use other woodworking mags to get different ideas to use in a project or refer back to an issue that might have that same idea or problem which I read in a issue that didn't inspire me to build. They are good reference material for later use. I can't complain too much about what is in the mag this month or next. Not all issues are good. Sometimes PW is…</p>
<p>some of the articles are not inspiring to build but, I found that shopnotes is sometimes better than woodsmith. I get both of them. I also use other woodworking mags to get different ideas to use in a project or refer back to an issue that might have that same idea or problem which I read in a issue that didn't inspire me to build. They are good reference material for later use. I can't complain too much about what is in the mag this month or next. Not all issues are good. Sometimes PW is really boring and sometimes it is fine. I still like Shopnotes better than the rest of the other ones. </p> 3 years for 24 bucks can't r…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-11-30:2900167:Comment:4996392012-11-30T00:55:22.625ZMikehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Mike455
<p>3 years for 24 bucks can't really complain to much...</p>
<p>3 years for 24 bucks can't really complain to much...</p> I had cancel PW last year due…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-11-29:2900167:Comment:4995932012-11-29T14:46:56.461ZJames Wallerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JamesWaller
<p>I had cancel PW last year due to the fact the projects were beyond my experience (and budget). Wood wasn't too bad, but now I only get Woodsmith. This too may have projects beyond my scope, but I need something to read while on the crapper.</p>
<p>I had cancel PW last year due to the fact the projects were beyond my experience (and budget). Wood wasn't too bad, but now I only get Woodsmith. This too may have projects beyond my scope, but I need something to read while on the crapper.</p>