I just subbed to this newsgroup and was wondering if there was a FAQ.
Thanks
Neil
I just subbed to this newsgroup and was wondering if there was a FAQ.
Thanks
Neil
Yes there is... The mini-FAQ was posted just minutes ago right here... Look for the post titled:
*** Rec.Woodorking mini-FAQ *** 124 (with filter info!)-- Regards,
Dean Bielanowski Editor, Online Tool Reviews
- Bosch 3912 (GCM12) 12" Compound Miter Saw
- Dowelmax Doweling System
- Ryobi CDL1802D Pro Series 18v Cordless Drill
- Eze-Lap Diamond Sharpening Stones
- Incra TS-III Table Saw Fence
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Hey Dean,
I didn't receive it and have been waiting for several days. ??? Searched all message titles, and it didn't show itself.
Would someone mind posting it manually in reply to this?
Thanks, Steve
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Search Result 1 From: David F. Eisan ( snipped-for-privacy@rogers.splinter.com) Subject: *** Rec.Woodworking FAQ, Now with Troll Control *** 111 View: Complete Thread (2 articles) Original Format Newsgroups: rec.woodworking Date: 2003-06-11 04:30:48 PST
Dear New User,
** Welcome to rec.woodworking, known locally as the wreck **This is an informal group with users of all levels of knowledge, from those who have yet to pick up a tool, professional woodworkers, authors of books on woodworking, woodworking magazine editors, principals of tool companies, and every level in between.
One of the traditions of Usenet Newsgroups (NG) that is encouraged, is the tradition of "lurking", or hanging around for a while, taking in the local culture before posting to the NG. While not mandatory, it is asked that you just sit back and read the NG for a short time before your first posting. This will allow you to become familiar with how things are done in this neck of the woods, become familiar with the locals, etc.
This group is a collection of people with a common interest in woodworking (ww'ing), and as such the topics discussed sometimes wander away from strictly ww'ing. Think of this NG as if you were having a number of friends over to your shop to discuss ww'ing, 90% of the discussion will revolve around ww'ing, but you will also discuss other things going on in your life, like your shop dog dying, gloating about the vintage minty fresh Unisaur you just got for $100, just got a new job, etc. That is what we do in this NG.
Please DO NOT post off topic. If you *MUST* make an off topic post, please preface the subject with "[OT]", so those who are not interested in OT posts can skip them..
NOTE: I have recently been receiving a lot of flack from the cabal regarding the preceding paragraph. Apparently, a few of them think I am encouraging OT posts, I am not, I am simply providing a way of distinguishing them so those who want to skip them can, or even put OT in their kill file if they wish.
If you find yourself being referred to as a "newbie", don't take offence; it is not a derogatory term, but a statement of fact.
Sometimes some members of this NG can be a little harsh, take it in stride, put on your Nomex underwear and fire back. The timid don't survive NG's for very long. But be polite, this is one of the few NG's left on Usenet where decorum is still the common practice rather than the exception.
One resource that is even greater than this NG is this NG's archives. Every message posted here is stored on Deja.com (now
Another useful Search Engine is Usenet Replayer,
People, when will you learn, *PLEASE* do not reply to the trolls, leave them under their pitiful bridge to starve. And they will starve, and go away if you stop feeding them with your replies.
** How to use Nfilter to filter out Trolls and other useless crap **I have been using the wreck for years now, and I finally broke down and had to start using filters due to a recent troll attack.
rec.woodworking drop xref:*rec.pets* rec.woodworking drop xref:*:*:*:* rec.woodworking drop from:*puppy* rec.woodworking drop from:*bwa*ha*ha* rec.woodworking drop subject:*f*ck* rec.woodworking drop subject:*cocksuck* rec.woodworking drop subject:*sharpton*
You should be able to see from those examples how to add additional rules to drop messages with certain words in the subject or from specific users. If you have any questions, please reply to this message.
Save and close the file.
I am working on some additional rules, if anyone has any to add, please let me know.
A special thankyou to Art, AKA the Wood Butcher for his help installing Nfilter, It works, go get it and install it now.
** A note about advice you receive here on the wreck **While most of the advice you will receive here will be top notch, use common sense, if something does not feel/sound safe don't do it. Just because someone else does something one way does not mean that is the only or even the correct way. Your safety is your responsibility.
** How to use the Google rec.woodworking archive search engine **Click this link to do a power search,
Into the blue shaded area you can be as specific or vague about what you are looking for, with words to include and exclude from your search.
Be sure to enter "rec.woodworking" as the newsgroup you wish to search.
Some people say that if everyone were to use Google before they posted a question, this NG would be dead. I totally disagree, all that would happen is that many of the common repetitive posts would disappear and people would get better advice. Many of the most knowledgeable people from this NG have left due to the high noise to signal ratio.
**** NEW GOOGLE BETA FEATURE ****Google now has a new image search engine, great for finding ideas on design!
Check it out,
- Is Grizzly any good? The consensus would seem to be that Grizzly is a little hit and miss. The price is right, but the fit and finish will not be up to par with Jet and Delta. Sometimes you will get a Lemon. Waiting over a month for delivery is not uncommon.
- Where can I get plans? See some links at the bottom of this message
- Where can I get plans for a router table? See above.
- Jet vs. Delta? At this time it seems that both are excellent products, with Jet having the edge in value.
- What is SWMBO? (or DAMHIKT or BTDT or POS, etc.) See link at bottom to full rec.woodworking FAQ.
- Should I buy a Craftsman power tool? No.
- Should I use PVC pipe for compressed air lines?
- How do I stain Cherry? You don't.
- What is the proper finish for a cutting board? Mineral Oil.
- How do I protect cast iron tabletops from rust? Plain 'ol Johnson's paste floor wax.
** Links to great woodworking reference sites **- *** The Old Woodworking Machinery Website ***, Everything you wanted to know about buying, restoring and using vintage woodworking machinery,
- Fine Woodworking,
- Lee Valley, Great tools,
- General and General International,
- New Yankee Workshop,
- alt.binaries.pictures.furniture - alt.binaries.pictures.woodworking - rec.crafts.woodturning - rec.crafts.carving - alt.home.repair
Thanks,
David.
Every neighbourhood has one, in mine, I'm him.
Remove the "splinter" from my email address to email me.
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