Best Woodworking Show
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Best Woodworking Show
Finally, after having a whole weekend to catch up on viewing woodworking shows I had taped over the last month, what woodworking show do you deem to be the best on whatever T.V. you have. Now before you simply give the name of the show you prefer, let's have a few guidelines: 1) the name of the show, 2) the station that carries it, and 3) you have to give at least three reasons why you would recommend it to others. Let the ratings begin!
Have fun,
Blane
Have fun,
Blane
I don't know about the rest of you, But I have found the newest show on PBS, "Woodsmith" to be the best for the following reasons: 1) they take the time to explain the full function of the tool, 2) how to properly maintain the tool, and 3) the summary that is given at the end of the show. One of the most informative shows that I liked was on shop set-up, using a computer program to aid in shop design. I immediately though how handy it would be to have a similar program that would also have a Shopsmith icon that could be used.
I have always watched "New Yankee Workshop". The last show that I found really interesting was when Norm took an apparent non-woodworker through the steps in order to build a Adirondack chair. At least it appeared pretty convincing to me.
I have always watched "New Yankee Workshop". The last show that I found really interesting was when Norm took an apparent non-woodworker through the steps in order to build a Adirondack chair. At least it appeared pretty convincing to me.
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That's why The Woodwright's Shop is my favorite. Minimal editing, if Roy goofs you see it. I do like the New Yankee Workshop but everything is heavily edited and kind of sterile.
I suppose neither show is really too practical for the average woodworker.
Norm uses a wide range of exotic, expensive power tools that the average guy couldn’t possibly afford.
Roy uses a wide range of exotic, expensive antique hand tools that the average guy couldn’t possibly afford.
I wonder what would happen if you put the two of them in the same room!
I suppose neither show is really too practical for the average woodworker.
Norm uses a wide range of exotic, expensive power tools that the average guy couldn’t possibly afford.
Roy uses a wide range of exotic, expensive antique hand tools that the average guy couldn’t possibly afford.
I wonder what would happen if you put the two of them in the same room!
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Howdy,
I like the Wood Works on DIY. It is a bit advanced, but the host makes everything look simple. The only tool he uses a lot that I don't have is a vacuum press.
I also watch several podcasts including the Woodsmith and the Wood Whisperer. Podcasts are cool because you can download them and either watch them on the computer or an iPod when traveling and disconnected.
Happy Trails,
mike
I like the Wood Works on DIY. It is a bit advanced, but the host makes everything look simple. The only tool he uses a lot that I don't have is a vacuum press.
I also watch several podcasts including the Woodsmith and the Wood Whisperer. Podcasts are cool because you can download them and either watch them on the computer or an iPod when traveling and disconnected.
Happy Trails,
mike
...now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have sawdust to make...
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Where do you find the pod cast for Woodsmith?friscomike wrote:Howdy,
I like the Wood Works on DIY. It is a bit advanced, but the host makes everything look simple. The only tool he uses a lot that I don't have is a vacuum press.
I also watch several podcasts including the Woodsmith and the Wood Whisperer. Podcasts are cool because you can download them and either watch them on the computer or an iPod when traveling and disconnected.
Happy Trails,
mike
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Is this what you are talking about as podcasts???
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=woodsmith
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=woodsmith
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Howdy,
I use a program called iTunes. It is free from Apple. Run iTunes, search the store for the word "wood" and you'll see it. Another approach is to go direction to the site: http://www.woodworkingonline.com/category/podcast/.
You can see a link to download either mp4, wmv, or subscribe to it using iTunes. I like the iTunes approach because you can set it to automatically download all new episodes.
I hope Shopsmith eventually does the same thing with the sawdust sessions, etc.
Happy trails,
mike
I use a program called iTunes. It is free from Apple. Run iTunes, search the store for the word "wood" and you'll see it. Another approach is to go direction to the site: http://www.woodworkingonline.com/category/podcast/.
You can see a link to download either mp4, wmv, or subscribe to it using iTunes. I like the iTunes approach because you can set it to automatically download all new episodes.
I hope Shopsmith eventually does the same thing with the sawdust sessions, etc.
Happy trails,
mike
...now, if you'll excuse me, I'm a busy man. I have sawdust to make...