I've made "Projects Catalogues" in PDF format for the past projects on LumberJocks.
Each volume is for 1000 projects (less the ones that are no longer there).
A typical page looks like this…
Once downloaded, internet access is not required, so you can browse past projects on the beach, on the 'plane, in the bath, etc etc. Your PDF viewer should remember where you were, so looking through every page is a breeze.
Each project is, however, linked to the appropriate project page on the LumberJocks web site - click and you'll be there.
I find this a really useful way to "just flick through" the projects, and would, I think, be particularly useful for new members.
Volume 1, containing projects 1 thru 999, is 123 pages, and weighs in at just 17.4MB - between 1 and 5 minutes to download.
You can download it from here. Click on "Download now", wait 20 seconds, click "Download file now", wait a few minutes, and enjoy.
Any technical problems, please let me know.
The complete set of catalogues is available here on 4shared. They, alas, now require registration, but it's free.
Later catalogues (I'm updating in slow time) are available here on mediafire.
Both those sites contain torrent files so, using a BitTorrent client, you can download the complete set "in one go". When a new catalogue is added it's a simple procedure, described in comment comment #11 below, to just get the new one.
Volume 61 now available - this brings the set up to date as of February 8, 2012.
New torrent file available as "LumberJocks Projects Catalogues (61).torrent"
To update to the new torrent…
Remove your last torrent (60)
Download and add the new torrent (61)
Your client will re-validate volumes 1 to 60, and, noticing it doesn't have Volume 61, just download that one to add to your collection
I don't see why how I make these things should be a secret, so, for those who may be interested, I've written a small blog about how I make these files here.
Geek alert - there is nothing about woodworking there, just the broad brush strokes of the process, and all the nitty gritty code I use for you to download, should you desire.
Is there a procedure to do this? I clicked on the "same folder as the files" above and it said there was a premium fee of $6.50 per month…was that the right area to be in? Sorry, I'm internet challenged!!
When I click to the link "same folder as the files," it does show me the individual volumes as shown in your first screen shot. At the bottom of that page, it gives one a choice to download pdf files or torrent files. When I choose "torrent files" is when it pops to a screen that says I need the premium services in order to download. I chose "torrent files" because of the discussion of it being a quicker downloading process. Do I need a Torrent Program in order to download torrent files, or should I just download pdf files? Also, can all of the volumes be downloaded at once, or do you have to do one at a time? Thanks,
Knickknack included his own torrent file.. should be the first file on the list.
You need a client like transmission for mac or utorrent for windows. A .torrent file is basically an instruction set for the client to use to download files.
DonJ …
Mr Stretch is right - now I see the confusion because 4Shared offer you a torrent download option too.
I'd suggest that, if you are not already using a torrent client for other things, the anguish you're going to suffer setting a new programme up just for this isn't worth it - depending on your operating system, internet connection etc etc it can be somewhat troublesome (to say the least) - there are a bunch of things that can make it a challenge. If that is what you want, we can make that work for you.
That said, if you just want the catalogues with the minimum of effort and aggravation, but perhaps spending a little more time getting up to date, you can do what Karson said in post #21.
Once you're up to date with the 61 so far, you'll just need to download each new one when it's posted (best to "watch" this thread to be notified of updates), around every 15 days or so - that download will take but a few minutes and you can then get on with woodworking.
Volume 62 now available - this brings the set up to date as of February 24, 2012.
New torrent file available as "LumberJocks Projects Catalogues (62).torrent"
To update to the new torrent…
Remove your last torrent (61)
Download and add the new torrent (62)
Your client will re-validate volumes 1 to 61, and, noticing it doesn't have Volume 62, just download that one to add to your collection
4shared have been having some problems over the last few days - I thought they'd been fixed, but it would appear not.
I've uploaded the .torrent file (62 version) here also… http://www.mediafire.com/?vsvps27561bs2ry
Apologies for the inconvenience.
Volume 63 now available - this brings the set up to date as of March 12, 2012.
New torrent file available as "LumberJocks Projects Catalogues (63).torrent"
To update to the new torrent…
Remove your last torrent (62)
Download and add the new torrent (63)
Your client will re-validate volumes 1 to 62, and, noticing it doesn't have Volume 63, just download that one to add to your collection
Volume 64 now available - this brings the set up to date as of April 02, 2012.
New torrent file available as "LumberJocks Projects Catalogues (64).torrent"
To update to the new torrent…
Remove your last torrent (63)
Download and add the new torrent (64)
Your client will re-validate volumes 1 to 63, and, noticing it doesn't have Volume 64, just download that one to add to your collection
Is there still a place I can catch up by downloading just one file?
Your choices for "catching up" are…
Get them all from 4shared . They now, alas, require registration, but it's free. It's 64 individual downloads, which is a bit of a hassle - no pain no gain?
A few of the later catalogues are available on mediafire . In slow time I'll be putting the complete set there too.
Both those sites contain torrent files which will download the complete set. As a techno-dude that's probably the easiest way to get them all. Future updates just require you to get the new torrent file and download the added catalogue per the various instructions above.
Volume 65 now available on 4Shared and MediaFire - this brings the set up to date as of April 23, 2012.
New torrent file available as "LumberJocks Projects Catalogues (65).torrent"
To update to the new torrent…
Remove your last torrent (64)
Download and add the new torrent (65)
Your client will re-validate volumes 1 to 64, and, noticing it doesn't have Volume 65, just download that one to add to your collection
WOW! Just stumbled across this KnickKnack. I'm happy to help seed!
Milo
P.S. Could some seed now please???
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