Episode 12 - A Short Opinoin Poll
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Episode 12 - A Short Opinoin Poll
I want to get as many of the listeners' comments/opinions on a vague question.
Please listen to the episode, but here's the gist of it:
I've been receiving a bit of comments that lead me to believe that some of you think that I am headed down a path that will surely endanger myself and others.
My vague question (that I will not explain or elaborate upon) is this:
As a woodworker, what gives you (for lack of a better term) the 'right' to try something new within the craft/hobby; instruction (video, audio, personal lessons, fill in your favorite instruction media here) or hands on experience.
I will not be displaying any comments to this question/episode for a week and a half (roughly) and I go over them in an episode. I'll also be going more in depth with you about why I decided to ask for your opinions. Then I will display them all (unless you tell me not to share yours). A week later, I'll be sharing my own opinion with you.
When the next few weeks' events have concluded I will then open up the comments sections of the episodes to immediately post your comments again.
Thanks!
Rick
Posted by Rick Waters at 7/19/2008 9:00 PM and is filed under Hobbies,Woodworking,Games and Hobbies,Furniture,Arts 
Welcome to the "Thick Skin Club!" I'm happy to know that I'm not the only person left who can't spell PC.
I don't understand your question but I'm intrigued by your asking it. My simple minded answer is that we all have the right to experiment with new woodworking techniques. There is NO prerequisite for instruction OR experience! If you can conceive it and want to try it then GO FOR IT. You can't fail. You can only make a piece that you can improve on later with more experience.
I'm guessing that this refers to your ep. #11 where you mix up the terms mortise & tenon several times. You were trying to describe a fairly difficult spacial concept verbally with your X-leg table and sometimes confused terms. That did make it more difficult to follow your podcast but shouldn't open you up to censure about your abilities.
You're putting a lot of time and effort into communicating your experiences to all the rest of us, and we, as listeners, CHOOSE to subscribe to your podcast. We also have the choice not to. Without being nasty.
I may offer what I consider to be constructive criticism, but I would never vilify your effort to share your experiences. I appreciate the dedication and the work involved. Thank you.
Yes, I would like you to increase the gain (volume) of your podcast a bit. Even ep. 11 was a tad on the quiet side although it was much easier to hear than previous episodes.
BTW - use my name, #, email, or quote me as you see fit. I wouldn't write it if I didn't mean it.
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If you want to try something new, then try something new. Just make sure you know how to use your equipment first so you don't kill yourself or someone else in the process.
Jason
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i say try what you feel but do it safety
not taking the time to set your tools up right is not smart (ref to the kick back episode ) you must keep your wits about you when ever you are using power tools i have had a few close calls myself but i still have all my fingers (one slightly deformed complements of a radial arm saw and doing some re-sawing very stupid on my part) as far as design the sky's the limit i say go for it who know better what you are trying to do than you... if everyone did the same thing it would get pretty boring in a hurry..... experience and training help but necessity and creativity are the mother of invention
just my 2 cents worth
barry
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Hey 1st time on your website. Looks good.
What I consider my "Right" to attempt something new and/or different is that I either see something I want to learn to make or need to learn it for a specific repair or project.
I tend to research it online, post questions to various forums, buy a book on the subject and if available will take a hands on class. Example of this is a few years ago I wanted to learn how to make Shaker Oval Boxes. I read up on them, purchased a book about them and then found that Highland Hardware in Atlanta was offering a hands on class. I took the class and built several that I gave away as gifts. Then it was on to another adventure.
IMHO, there is no "written in stone" method to acquire the knowledge to do a particular job. However, practice does make perfect.
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