 elcome to WoodCentral! For ten years, woodworkers of all stripes have met here in our forums and chats to share a wealth of good information, offbeat humor and a unique camaraderie. In that time, we've accumulated thousands of woodworking articles, reviews, "shop shots" and other features, as well as three quarters of a million archived messages on just about every woodworking subject. Browse at your leisure, stay as long as you like, and don't hesitate to send us your suggestions and feedback. WoodCentral is by and for YOU!
. . . Ellis Walentine, Host
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THE WOODCENTRAL MESSAGEBOARDS
Our forums are the heart of WoodCentral, where visitors come to exchange timely, lively answers to every imaginable woodworking question, from some well-known and not-so-well-known folks! We currently have eight different messageboards, each with its own personality and function, and a message archive where we store messages after a few months on the regular board. Here are descriptions of our active boards:
- MESSAGES . . . Get timely answers to your woodworking questions here!
- DAILY TRIVIA . . . Try your luck with our daily puzzler.
- TURNING . . . Air your turning questions and wisdom here. Post your triumphs and failures for constructive feedback.
- HAND TOOLS . . . Discuss hand tools, techniques and related subjects with other hand tool enthusiasts.
- EVENTS . . . Announce your organization's upcoming shows, workshops and seminars here!
- LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? . . . Swap sources for PLANS, TOOLS, SUPPLIES and other woodworking gear.
- CLASSIFIEDS . . . Buy, sell and trade woodworking tools and materials here. No commercial posts, please.
- BENEFIT AUCTIONS . . . Offer and bid on work, books, anything you want to sell to raise money for WoodCentral.
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 CONTEST HEADQUARTERS
Browse our current and past craftsmanship award competitions. You could win one of our valuable prizes, but you must enter to win. All contests are judged by experienced craftsmen and experts.
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WOODCENTRAL'S
ARTICLES & REVIEWS
Now over 800 articles uploaded!
Browse through our growing collection of woodworking articles, product reviews, quick tips and memorable excerpts from our messageboards.
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BADGER POND
ARTICLES & REVIEWS
Check out the entire collection of Articles & Reviews, bequeathed to WoodCentral when the well-respected Badger Pond website closed down in early 2003.
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SHOP SHOTS
OVER
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SHOTS NOW UPLOADED!
Here's where you can share glimpses of your shop, woodworking tips, methods of work, mug shots, or anything else that might interest other woodworkers.
Send us YOUR photos and descriptions today!
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RUSS'S CORNER!
Here is a collection of articles by woodturner, author and WoodCentral regular Russ Fairfield on topics of interest to turners — design, finishing, technique, you name it! We're still adding to this valuable archive.
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SPLENDID SPLINTERS!
Check out our great collection of essays from the great northeastern forest of New Hampshire and Vermont, ably compiled by woodsman and lifelong lumber purveyor, David Mather. Enjoy these wonderful insights into the trees and the critters that inhabit them.
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TALES FROM GRANDPA AUGUSTUS
Gather around and enjoy Forrest Addy's fantastic accounts of logging in the Pacific Northwest at the turn of the century!
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"NEWS AND VIEWS"
Read excerpts from surveys conducted on the WoodCentral messageboards, as they've appeared in our bimonthly columns in Woodworker West magazine.
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VIDEO REVIEWS!
WoodCentral's video review department brings you succinct reviews of the latest and best of the bewildering array of DVDs and videos that are being published today. Check 'em out, and send us a note if you would like to suggest other videos for review. CLICK HERE if you would like to become a WoodCentral reviewer.
LINKS!
WoodCentral is pleased to bring you the best darn page of woodworking links anywhere! Over 1,400 links in 24 categories so far, with more added every week! Browse to your heart's content, and submit your own favorites to our Linkmeister, Dan Donaldson. Links seem to change constantly, so please tell us about any broken or updated links you may find!
BOOK REVIEWS!
Read short, to-the-point reviews of classic and not-so-classic books on wood and woodworking by resident bibliophile, Barb Siddiqui and others.
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BOOK LISTS!
Wondering which woodworking books are worth reading? We've assembled four lists for your perusal: Best woodworking books; most essential books; best furnituremaking books; and bestsellers.
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WOODCENTRAL STORE
Official source for WoodCentral hats, t-shirts, fleece jackets, sweatshirts and other stuff. Your purchases support our efforts. Most items shipped the same day.
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WALL OF FAME
WoodCentral is a visitor-supported site. Everyone who contributes to the cause is enshrined on this long (and getting longer!) list of donors.
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MUG SHOTS
Who said woodworkers aren't good looking folks? For living proof of the opposite, check out this gallery of names and faces. These are some of the regular visitors to our messageboards. A lot of them are sporting some snazzy headwear, too! :-)
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WALLPAPER COLLECTION
Our "Sightings" (photos of the well-traveled WoodCentral hat in far-flung and exotic places) have become legendary. Here are some of the most photogenic Sightings, ready to download for use as wallpaper on your computer desktop. Check 'em out!
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SHOP TOURS
This site is maintained by Rod Peterson, former Badger Pond volunteer and Shop Tour producer. Rod is keeping the Shop Tour tradition alive, with tours of the shops of WoodCentral and former Badger Pond visitors. Lotta good ideas here!
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JIM'S SOURCES
Jim Cummins' handy source list isn't getting any younger, but there are still a lot of good -- and some downright unusual -- entries in here, for all kinds of stuff. Expect some of the info to be out of date, and please tell us when you find an outdated entry.
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SUPPORT WOODCENTRAL
It takes a community to support a labor-intensive website like WoodCentral. Your contributions, purchases and volunteer efforts all help to keep the lights on and the new features coming. Won't you join with the hundreds of others who value this site enough to contribute to its success? Here are some of the ways you can help.
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IN MEMORIAM
This site is dedicated to Jim Cummins, our co-founder, who passed away on May 9, 1999. WoodCentral owes a debt of gratitude to Jim's wisdom, compassion, woodworking knowledge and indefatigable sense of humor.. . . Ellis Walentine, Host |
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