For the record, I didn't mean to sound arrogant. What I meant is that I blog to help other people with techniques that I use. Lots of that is useful to people with less experience than I have.

Thanks for the kind words anyway although I think there are lots here who could learn to do what I do.

 

No, and I didn't intend to flag your post, other than to show my admiration for your work, Paul.

 

For the record, I didn't mean to sound arrogant. What I meant is that I blog to help other people with techniques that I use. Lots of that is useful to people with less experience than I have.

Thanks for the kind words anyway although I think there are lots here who could learn to do what I do.

- shipwright

I really hope that you aren't responding to my post, with the "arrogant" part. I truly respect your skills and wish I had enough lifetime left to get to your level!

 

No, no, not your words at all. Just in case someone else misinterpreted.

 

Oh, good! <sighs>

 

Some of us can t spell our names righ.

- AlaskaGuy

Your Righ! AG!

 

The OP is more than welcome to read my build along blogs, and ask just about anything he might see in them. they are done so others might get an idea, and then just out and make sawdust. IF they learn something from the way I do things, so much the better, that is what I do them for…

 

Usually it's much easier to build something than to try to explain how you did it.

 

Like shipwright, but with much less experience and woodworking knowledge, I blog about that I'm doing. It helps me understand where I'm going, what mistakes I may have made along the way (hopefully someone chimes in pointing out those mistakes) and it's actually part of the fun for me in this hobby. If and when I post the final result as a project, I try to include pics from the process and a link to the blog for that particular project. I'm not a video guy, but do enjoy seeing others videos about how they went about doing what they did.

 

How does one go about documenting a project? I've seen projects that were documented with photos of every step in the project. it would seem to me, the documentation in order to keep pace with the project, would need to be pre-planned. I can't see this on a one off project, but on a second duplicate project. I've tried to document a project, but end up with only a picture of the finished project. You can't just go back and document what has already been done. Creating a document with photos or a video requires advance planning. I guess I'm not up to the task.

 

Usually it s much easier to build something than to try to explain how you did it.

- MrRon

Exactly or remember all the obstacles you encounter along the way.

 

IDK if the OP was looking for detailed, step by step instructions. I think they're interested in the process of how it got from a lump of wood to the end product and some explanation of the in between.

I don't give a step by step, but I'll take a pic when a juncture in a project is reached or even when I'm just done for the day. Then when I have time to add it to my blog, I'll give an explanation of what it is and the steps I took, but not in fine detail. Just a general description of the approach, tools used and any issues I had.

 

I documented my twin screw vise as I built it, including spots where I was stumped along the way. But most people (me too) get busy building and don't stop to jot notes and take pictures all the way through a build like that. The box I'm working on for the current box swap has a bunch of techniques that are new to me, and I've taken roughly sixty photos since mid-February, but since it's for a swap, and I don't want to ruin the surprise, it'll likely just get a project post and that'll be it. I might document my scratch-stock and how I used it, or how I cut dovetails in pieces not meeting at 90 degree angles, but I don't want to spend all of my time typing when I could be building stuff.

I think the OP started off a little frustrated (the post has been edited) and got the question answered along the way, but writing everything up is a lot of work. Most of us don't get to it as often as we'd like to, because we're busy building stuff and learning the next thing.

 

How does one go about documenting a project? I ve seen projects that were documented with photos of every step in the project. it would seem to me, the documentation in order to keep pace with the project, would need to be pre-planned. I can t see this on a one off project, but on a second duplicate project. I ve tried to document a project, but end up with only a picture of the finished project. You can t just go back and document what has already been done. Creating a document with photos or a video requires advance planning. I guess I m not up to the task.

- MrRon

As I documented my Twenty-Drawer Hardware Cabinet, I guess there was a bit of advance planning. I wanted to present the build in logical phases: 1. Why do I want to build; 2. What exactly do I want to build, 3. How I go about building, and 4. The end result. I think I pretty much followed this model on my Prie Dieu builds and the Hepplewhite Stand build, as well.

As Dave mentions above, documenting as you go actually helps with the building process … especially when you get stumped. For me … all the photos helps me to slow down and really think about what I'm doing.

 

I find that writing a blog as I go helps keep me organized and on track with a project because it forces me to do things in a logical manner. Additionally, explaining something also helps with learning. I've been told you really don't understand something fully until you have to explain it to someone else.

 

Me….I don't really mind doing the build-along Blogs, kind of enjoy them. Seems each time, I am trying something new. Normally, there isn't any pressure to "get things done"....as I usually am only in the shop for 2-4 hours at a time. Then, while I am sitting down and resting up from all that woodworking..I can edit, and write up a Blog post.

And, IF others enjoy the Blogs, that is always nice, too.

 

Some of us can t spell our names righ.

- AlaskaGuy

Your righ! (right) AG!

- Rick

Also can't be bothered Posting New Projects and typing out a Basic Description of at Least what it's made from.

Forget all of the Technical "How To" Details.

Write a BLOG? What's a BLOG?

 

Some of us can t spell our names righ.

- AlaskaGuy

Your righ! (right) AG!

- Rick

Also can t be bothered Posting New Projects and typing out a Basic Description of at Least what it s made from.

Forget all of the Technical "How To" Details.

Write a BLOG? What s a BLOG?

- Rick

What point are you trying to make Rick?

 

Some of us can t spell our names righ.

- AlaskaGuy

Your righ! (right) AG!

- Rick

Also can t be bothered Posting New Projects and typing out a Basic Description of at Least what it s made from.

Forget all of the Technical "How To" Details.

Write a BLOG? What s a BLOG?

- Rick
What point are you trying to make Rick?

- AlaskaGuy

Nothing More than what I've already said. You can't understand?

 

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Also can t be bothered Posting New Projects and typing out a Basic Description of at Least what it s made from.

Forget all of the Technical "How To" Details.

Write a BLOG? What s a BLOG?

- Rick

What point are you trying to make Rick?

- AlaskaGuy

I can't speak for Rick, but I get really annoyed with the armchair quarterbacks who have zero projects, have written zero blog posts to share some knowledge or technique, yet talk like they know everything in the forums. Often it's jibberish that won't hold water.

The problem I have with it is that people come here for advice, and when someone pretends to be an authority but doesn't have a clue, people are led down the wrong path. You (AG) and I would know better and realize it's nonsense, but a novice won't and will likely follow those bogus instructions and then blame themselves when they fail.

 

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- Jbay

Also can t be bothered Posting New Projects and typing out a Basic Description of at Least what it s made from.

Forget all of the Technical "How To" Details.

Write a BLOG? What s a BLOG?

- Rick

What point are you trying to make Rick?

- AlaskaGuy

I can t speak for Rick, but I get really annoyed with the armchair quarterbacks who have zero projects, have written zero blog posts to share some knowledge or technique, yet talk like they know everything in the forums. Often it s jibberish that won t hold water.

The problem I have with it is that people come here for advice, and when someone pretends to be an authority but doesn t have a clue, people are led down the wrong path. You (AG) and I would know better and realize it s nonsense, but a novice won t and will likely follow those bogus instructions and then blame themselves when they fail.

- Rich

No further Comments from me thank you. It's OFF My Watch Now!

 

Some of us can t spell our names righ.

- AlaskaGuy

Your righ! (right) AG!

- Rick

Also can t be bothered Posting New Projects and typing out a Basic Description of at Least what it s made from.

Forget all of the Technical "How To" Details.

Write a BLOG? What s a BLOG?

- Rick
What point are you trying to make Rick?

- AlaskaGuy

Nothing More than what I ve already said. You can t understand?

- Rick

Hey Rick, I'm just a regular guy. I'm happy with what I am. Unlike you, I'm not a legend in my own mind.
Having looked through you portfolio I see nothing that put you above the average wood worker. The last post on the thread was back on (3/27/18). At this point I can only assume you want to taunt me. No surprise.

As someone on this form said, who will remain nameless, I quote to you, in part "You two turds aren't even on the radar. Quite the opposite actually. You're both a detriment to the quality of this website, often to the point of embarrassment.
This is just another fine example."

What is your problem buddy? Blocking me is not enough I guess.

PS I Have written a couple of blogs. unfortunately the were ruined when Photo-bucket pulled the plug.

 

- Rick

Also can t be bothered Posting "New" Projects and typing out a Basic Description of at Least what it s made from.

- Rick

AG, I think he is referring to himself since his last project was almost 8 years ago.

 

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- Jbay

Running out of bandwidth is a real bummer.