Magazines

[ByronBlack]

One other small thing to consider in terms of advertisers; is that just because the audience might be beginners doesn't mean they don't have the wealth and inclination to buy 'pro' gear, so you can't draw a direct correlation between a users experience and spending habits.

One could argue, that festool and rojeck etc.. are happy to advertise in a magazine of mixed abilities as they cover their main audience in the trade/pro's but also offering the beginner the option of considering one of the more aspirational brands.

After all, many beginners/intermediate woodworkers naturally want the best tools and jigs and not just the draper/clarke range.

 

[big soft moose]

not picking up the typopos detracts from projecting a proffesional image.

:? :? :lol:

the typopos was deliberate as a joke

I hold my hand up to the mis spelling of professionalq though - after all everyone knows it should have a silent q

 

[Paul Chapman]

 

[bugbear]

I've had a sub to Taunton's Fine Woodworking for a while but am thinking of cancelling as it seems to be less and less interesting "Tune up your tablesaw - Again!"
What's good in UK mags? I live in France so visiting a UK newsagent is un peu difficile

Tim

At the risk of answering a different question,I find books preferable for reference, and internet forums and peoples' sites/blogs best for up to date stuff.

Which leaves mags in no man's land for me, I'm afraid.

BugBear

 

[Doug B]

Free copy of British Woodworking landed on my door mat yesterday, (thanks Nick) & i`m well impressed.
I was suprised how little advertising there was compared with other mags, & also liked the fact that it wasn`t just filled with photos, but had plenty of content.
Hope to meet Nick & a few forum members tomorrow at the midlands show, that is if i can find Worksop & Seanybaby & then find Stoneleigh.
James.
PS. Bugbear, when sitting on the most comfortable seat in the house, if i didn`t have a woodwork magazine, i`d just have to stare at the wall tiles.This then is the no mans land that magazines fill, at least it`s no mans land for 25-30 minutes after i`ve been in there. :lol:

 

[MikeG.]

A big public thanks to Nick for sending me a free copy of his latest magazine......and a couple of old favourites really got my pulse going. Makepiece chairs..........to die for!!! Just gorgeous, lovely, wonderful, brilliant.

I reckon the magazine is really excellent. I didn't feel patronised by anything, I was inspired by the Makepiece chairs in the thoroughly good article by David Savage, and I was impressed by the amount of woodwork compared with the amount of tool-talk. It isn't over-run with advertising either.

But the big thing..........what to do about this damn offer of a free workshop in the Cotswolds? Damn, Damn, Damn.....what to do? I would love to apply for this......damn!

Mike

 

[marcus]

Just got my free copy of BW too. Thanks Nick - it's a great read - I will be subscribing in the next few days

Cheers,

Marcus

 

[filsgreen]

Got mine today Nick, thanks a lot much appreciated. I can't really compare as this is the first WW mag I've read. but i've enjoyed reading it and I do recognise some of the contributors from here . I'll give you a call on Monday pm to subscribe.

Cheers

Phil

 

[misterfish]

Am I the only one that finds browsing magazines becoming more and more difficult?

The only place local to me that stocks and woodworking magazines is Smiths and they seem to change the location in the racks everytime I venture in to the shop; the only consistent feature is that they are buried deeply at the back of the floor level shelf and usually randomly mixed in with various other publications. I would guess that these magazines have the lowest priority.

The the other annoyance is that most seem to be sealed in poly bags so you can't actually look at the contents. I used to browse through a fair number and most months ended up buying at least one or two, but the inability to see the contents is a real disincentive to purchase.

Misterfish

 

[9fingers]

Can I also add my thanks to Nick for a sample copy of the magazine.

Quite inspiring although the items described are a bit above the standard I'm currently achieving.
I'll have to start a campaign with the domestic authorities for a subscription.
Birthday and Xmas coming up so I might be in luck! Be like getting a pressie each month.

Thanks Again Nick

Bob

 

[OPJ]

Bob, please note, that should be every other month - British Woodworking is only bi-monthly (every other month). :wink:

 

[Racers]

Hi,

I was thinking about the whole beginner/expert article problem and I had an idea, how about a magazine with 3 different levels of project beginner intermediate and advanced, nothing new there I can hear you think, but you could have say 4 articles of your choice included in the magazine. You could logon the the magazine web site and choose the articles you required and it would be printed for you (including the address on the back). You would need a stock of articles to start with, and I don't know it the printing side is workable but it can't be impossible.


Pete