British Woodworking

[woodbloke]

The latest issue dropped on the mat yesterday and I've just had a perusal this lunchtime. As usual, some good stuff (I like that word ) which will be worth having another gander at later on. Interesting article on Mark Bennett, who sources lots of wood from all sorts of places 'free and gratis' What he doesn't unfortunately mention is a 'free and gratis' method of converting the stuff (that word again) and that's the tricky bit (apart from needing a Landrover...no problem there and trailer to move the it, as well as some decent lifting gear and a couple of mates to help) Good article from David Savage too and good also too see that Newt got an apology in print from Nick - Rob

 

[CNC Paul]

Rob,

I think you need a subscription for STUFF magazine as it has lots of Stuff in it. 8)



Paul

 

[OPJ]

The magazine that continues to grow! It's really good to see new faces appearing with every issue - don't think they're all forum members this time either! :wink:

 

[lurker]

The magazine that continues to grow! It's really good to see new faces appearing with every issue - don't think they're all forum members this time either! :wink:

Yes I'm getting sick of seeing your name in there :lol:
And as for Wassisname from Nottingham :roll: :lol:

Nick, keep it up.
Can you organise a Joint subscription offer (for both Mags). About Dec 09 will suit me just right.

 

[kenf]

How do forum members make this magazine last. Is there any techniques for extending the reading time. Do you ration the tub of ice-cream or eat it all in one go.

I receive it and leave it unwrapped and on view as long as I can, then when curiosity overcomes me, I break the wrapper and have a quick flick of the pages just to see what is interesting to me. Inevitably I start to get into an article but have to stop myself and carry on scanning. I then put the magazine down.

I later commence at the beginning and read very slowly, adverts and all, one article in one sitting, dragging the reading of the magazine out over a week or so. When all finished, I read it again after a few days, then re-read the previous issue.

Its a good magazine, better than the ones I have given up before, but two months is too long between issues, especially in the winter months when the cold evenings in the garage/workshop are not inviting. Come on Nick, expand.

Now that the December issue is out, what am I going to read over Christmas? I may have to resample other titles, or perhaps buy a decent projects/techniques book for similar outlay!

 

[Steve Maskery]

The bit I liked best this issue was David Savage explaining the difference between a line that goes dum-dum-dum and one that goes ya-ta-ta-taaa! Excellent, I know just what he means. A few years ago he made a table with an edge that flowed like a ribbon. I really liked it and used the same idea for a hanging clock I made. That's the great thing about articles from someone as experienced as David. Even if he doesn't write projects, there is always some gem of info or inspiration that can be used in another context to improve one's work.

Cheers
Wassisname from Nottingham

 

[wizer]

Ken I know what you mean. I can't bare to read it front to back straight off. I always flip through, looking at the pitcures and headings, then I go back and read through the articles that really caught my eye, then I'll read it page for page over the course of a couple of weeks.

Now can you stop talking about it because I haven't got my issue yet

 

[frugal]

How do forum members make this magazine last. Is there any techniques for extending the reading time. Do you ration the tub of ice-cream or eat it all in one go.

I have two small children that have been trained from birth to climb into my lap with a book and demand that I read to them 3 seconds after I sit down with any kind of grown up reading material. Makes the magazine last for weeks

 

[newt]

I thought this edition was a very good read, I liked the project on the silver table. The style is not my cup of tea, but the technical issues in making such a piece I found particularly interesting. Keep up the good work Nick.

 

[Woodmagnet]

I've just realized i still have'nt read the
free copy that Nick sent me.
Now guess what i'll be reading on the throne
later. :lol:

 

[Rich]

Did anyone else recieve a copy of the latest APTC catalogue with their BW edition as I did, mine was from WH Smiths in Reading,

Rich.

 

[floorman]

yes WH smith in leamington spa

 

[wizer]

I got mine today. A quick flip through prompted a few things...

This year's Ally Pally show is going to have a 'Power Tool Racing' display! :roll:

Odd coincidence that there's an article about children in the workshop.

Axminster chose the world's greatest saw for the front page of their catalogue

That's as far as I've got so far.

 

[Routermonster]

Yes, I got mine in WH Smith in Worcester, complete with Axminster catalogue.

This means I have two copies of the current Axi catalogue, plus a copy of the previous version. I can leave them in different rooms now - I wonder which ones ...

BTW, the reason for hanging onto the older version is to read the hand tools section and grumble about the price increases on tools by You-Know-Who ... bah humbug! :evil:

Les

 

[Losos]

Now can you stop talking about it because I haven't got my issue yet

My issue is always latter too (It has to be forwarded via my UK address)

I like the way that BW is developing, it is a good read, as some have said not every technique and article is applicable to me but the way it is written make it worth reading.

I find I can't make it last two months :lol: but I'm not sure it would be wise for them to switch to monthly, that imposes a much tighter production time scale (with attendant dangers of typos and errors increasing) and there would need to be twice the number of contributers which might mean not so good contributers.

 

[frugal]

Did anyone else recieve a copy of the latest APTC catalogue with their BW edition as I did, mine was from WH Smiths in Reading,

Rich.

There was a note on the contents page that said that postal customers can phone Axminster to get theirs as it would have cost too much for BW to put it in the post with each copy. I am putting of phoning as it will only encourage me to try to buy things I can not afford

 

[Routermonster]

Sorry - forgot to say anything about the mag itself when I posted earlier.

I tend to skim through it initially, then put it aside, and go back to it and read the articles in order of preference, rather than starting at the beginning. I'll often read some more than once, especially anything to do with furniture or techniques. Rob Leach's article on jewellery box making/veneering is fascinating, but there's plenty of other good stuff waiting to be read in this issue.

I like the balance between words and pictures. Every page is crammed with information, and I'm glad that Nick avoids the temptation to devote an entire page to just the title of an article plus a single photo. I can't define it, but I like the way the tool tests are tackled and written. Please don't give us superficial 'tests' on yet another universal machine!

Keep up the good work Nick!

Les

 

[Nick Gibbs]

Thanks for the encouragement and support. It is really heartening to hear of people reading so much of the mag: that was one of the initial aims. I have a hunch that woodworking mags often get skimmed for ideas/techniques/tips/tests, but don't always get read in much detail. I've hoped we can change that a little.

And sorry, we won't be going monthly. The quality would suffer too much. My only suggestion is that you try out our new mag, Living Woods, which is completely different. As with British Woodworking, if anyone would like a free sample they only have to email me at the address below. We will send you either or both! So far we've published two issues of Living Woods, somewhat irregularly, but as of February next year it will alternate with British Woodworking.

I recognise that some people will say that launching Living Woods diminishes the time I have to spend on British Woodworking. To an extent that's true. But publishing houses can't live on one magazine alone, and already we are feeling the benefits of being able to take both mags to events and find different types of readers who then move from one title to the other. For British Woodworking to survive, I have to grow the business.

I do have other ideas to fill the gaps between issues of British Woodworking. It's just a matter of time and energy.

Thanks again for reading the mag. Do email me if you have any ideas or want a free sample to try.

Cheers

Nick

 

[davegw]

It's been ages since I posted, and I thought this was a good one to start on.

I haven't finished my latest copy yet - work is taking priority over everything at the moment - so that seems like a good way to spread out the pleasure!

But what I have seen so far just proves to me that it's going from strength to strength! Thanks Nick for a great mag!

 

[Derek Willis.]

Nothing much to say on this subject, except, Nick is such a nice bloke, he deserves everything that success in this magazine can bring.
There has never been a bad issue yet, and I'm sure there won't be.
Derek.