What has LumberJocks.com done for you?

You said it, Mark! I have found the same things to be true for me, also.

Lew

-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!

LJs has been a great source of information and a opertunity to share a little and a whole other community and family were I have gained many freinds of whom I may never meet in person but still hold dear as life long friends

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

This site is like an encyclopedia of knowledge. Its also a great place to share expieriences with others addicted to the sport.. :-)

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

Well, for starters, my income has really been boosted by that $10 per post Martin pays me as one of the site comedians.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Pretty shrewd, there, Charlie, specifying per post, and not per funny post. Don’t count on Martin renewing your contract without some changes. ;o)

-- My broker promised me he would treat my money as if it were his own. Trouble is, he did.

Hey Mark. Thanks for raising this question. One of the best benefits I have reaped from LJ is to be a better (i.e., wiser) consumer. I quickly learned that just about no one on this site pays full price for anything…or so it seems anyway. I was the type of tool and lumber purchaser who would look for a sale but if I didn’t find it, I would simply accept the non-sale price. Not any more. I recently waited for an item from Woodpeckers to go on sale. When it didn’t I contacted them and asked if it ever does and included that I was interested in buying their product but was hoping to get it at 10% (or better) off. They quickly contacted me, asked if I was a member of their e-something or other club and extended the most recent sale price to me which was a bit over 10% off. Two years ago, I never would have thought to do that. A tip of my cap to LJ and its wise and frugal members!

-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI

LJs has had a major impact on my life. I have some close friends that can relate to my hobby and this last year I have definitely gained quite an education. Time in the shop is spent with a completely different mindset. My thanks to all of you for that.

David

-- There is little that is simple when it comes to making a simple box.

Lumberjocks has drained my wallet.

-- Optimists are usually disappointed. Pessimists are either right or pleasantly surprised. I tend to be a disappointed pessimist.

I have learnt more, in the short time I have been here than I have learnt in all the books I own. There is always someone ready to give good advice.

On a lighter note, we have Charlie and yourself (Mark) as comedians and flirts, where else could you get such good entertainment and for free.

-- When you know better you do better.

Found an excellent source of exotics.
Got some good leads on tools.
Made some swell friends.
Found some good Scotches to try.
Life is good on LJs.

-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

It has opened up a world of knowledge and inspiration. I have found small tidbits in most posts and it has aided me in a way that has made me push my talents to higher limits.

-- http://www.ahomespecialist.net, Making design and application one. †

I got to see Grizz in his red dress. Believe me, that has changed my life!

-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill

before LJ’s ,
i thought i would probably just hole up and do my art work , and be happy the good lord let me see and do these things .
now i am exited and revitalized with all the other woodworkers i have found here ,
so much beautiful work , lots of help , where and how to’s ,
and the best people i have had the privilege to know .
my work has improved in teaching here ,
thank you all for all of this , let’s keep it up , this is good !

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

Inspiration, information, inflammation & imitation. All of it lots o fun, Mostly friends! If it takes a village to raise a child then this village helps us one man shop folks to keep the faith.

-- $tudie

so whos the village idiot?

-- My purpose in life: Making sawdust