Jordan,

I was worried with the diveristy of options, but I think the way you have set it up may just work well. I'm on. Sending you an email.

Cheers,

 

Well, I've officially signed up. Now to get to work. Just as a clarification, since this is my first swap, we're not allowed to tell what we're making or show it until we've received the item from the swap, right?

Or are we allowed to tell what we're making and ask questions about how to make it, but not show it?

I ask because this will be my first time making my item, and that sharing knowledge will probably help me make a better thing than if I have to muddle through it alone (though I still intend to make the best thing I can, regardless).

 

That is a tricky question. In the past we had only one item to worry about so everyone knew what was being made. We just didn't show any pics until after the last deadline passes.

This time around with the variety.. not sure how that will be handled.

What does everyone think on this? Tell but not show or keep it to yourself completely? Or leave that up to the builder if they want to share what is being made without photos so questions can be asked if needed as Tim pointed out?

 

WOW! What a swap this will be. So many choices…Are we talking wooden tools, or whatever the shop can make?

Yeah, asking questions about a specific project sorta gives away the secret. I've already noticed that since I need plans to build a….LOL

Maybe everyone can post links to shop made tools on the internet, and us newbies can read in secret?

 

Great questions, I say ask away. The more you know the better
the product will be, no?

Have fun.

 

Try and keep your project under wraps.
You can post teaser photos of the construction that don't obviously give away what you are making.

I will start putting together links and resources for shop made tools that are in our categories and post them at the top of this thread.

If you have any links on tool builds or recommended supplies for some of the material that could be hard to find please PM or email it to me.

And for a previous question yes you can construct your project using Wood/metal etc
I do expect to see some wood in your project though (that sounded wrong)

If you are stumped or running into a problem or have a question and don't know who to talk to, message me, if I can't help you, I might be able to direct you to information or someone that is not involved in the current swap that can offer some direction.

You can post Vague questions that don't reveal the exact tool you are making. ( Example: What's the best way to cut this brass bar stock and attach it to a piece of wood) etc etc etc.

Everyone here has been beyond exceptional when answering questions and giving advice on projects, We are extremely lucky to have all these great people on lumberjocks, it is truly an asset to this craft.

Try and sign your work before you send it ( Pyrography, Stamps, carving, Marker, etc etc.)
That way Ariframer's great grandchildren can say Yes! this tool is an original Waho609 from 2014 before his work was on display at the Smithsonian.

 

Alright then, secrets and vaguery it is. I've found several guides for my project online already, so hopefully it turns out well. Assuming I finish work in time tonight, I shall stop by the lumber yard and look for some fancy wood to use on my project. Huzzah!

 

Wow. Thanks.

 

A nod is as good as a wink to a blind man, Nudge, Nudge Know That i Mean?
Your wife does she like photography? you know wink wink.

How to be Vague

 

Are you try to insinuate something?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no…Yes.

LOL

 

Say no MORE!

So many choices its hard to decide. I think im gonna go with making a … with a … and maybe even add a … for good measure! All these secrets keeps things exciting.

 

A nod is as good as a wink to a blind man, Nudge, Nudge Know That i Mean?
Your wife does she like photography? you know wink wink.

How to be Vague

And this is how to be Vogue…

 

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Sorry was that to much Information ?

 

Learning some new skills that I want to use on the tool I make.

So here is a little teaser of my first inlay ever.
Used a Stanley Tongue and groove plane.

It's white oak with granadillo inlay 1/16th thick

Turned out better than inspected I can't feel any of the edges with my finger tips.

 

 

Lol "inspected" I hate auto correct.

 

Decisions… decisions…

 

Was thinking about cruising the projects and throwing together a "LJ Swap" calendar, like we did a "Handplanes of Our Dreams" calendar last year…

Anyone object, or have any thoughts?

 

That's a cool idea, Mos! I'd buy one.

We need someone with good computer skills to create an LJ Swap Logo, too.

 

sounds like a pretty cool idea…

 

Mos just let me know what you need, I do web development and web graphics for a living.
I'm also an editor for a Online 3D magazine so I might be able to give a hand on the layout as well.

 

I like playing around with Photoshop, I really wish I could have had a career in graphic arts. Tried my had at Maya and Blender, but don't really have that time it take to master either of those. So I'll just stick with making signatures on PS for my gaming friends.

 

FYI, Jordan I'm in on this Swap, but I'm still trying to decide on what I want to make.

 

Jordan, How about a classic looking LJ Swap logo…that we can email to Highland Woodworking…and each of us order a finished stamp as money allows? Or maybe we can just swap logo stamps next time? LOL

I USED to be a webmaster, and beginner web graphics geek…Photoshop and Illustrator for me. One simple electrical storm took away my dual-processor, liquid cooled, mega-computer, and permission to use that Adobe CS software. So, I decided to just say NO, and let the industry leave me behind. That didn't take long.

You guys finished with that swap calendar yet? LOL! Thor's hammer, the crooked mallet, the guitar shaped marking gauge, Bondo's marking gauge, The Italian Jackie plane, Maur's 98/99, several stand out in my mind without even looking back at photos!!