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Ramjet · 05-26-2008, 11:29 PM

Hi You all . I just finished reading some of the new members introducing themselves . Seems to me that the new members who are just getting their saw's out of the box are asking pretty much the same questions . Beginners books, pattern sources ,attaching methods ,wood sources , blade use and type ,etc . Along with I'm sure are a whole host of other questions that they haven't even thought of yet . I know the magazine puts up a few articles , but if you are not familiar with the magazine it isn't much help . Lots of books out there on how to start but you also have to know where to look . To sum up would it be possible to have an introductory down load for new members ? Would the magazine have an archival of most of the basic questions and put up a web kit .( lack of a better name ) . My wife summed it up . FAQ Then if there has to be some clarity they can ask .
What do you think ? Out to lunch ? Just an idea . Sort of a neighbourhood welcome wagon . I can see the editors rolling their eye's . Saying, as if we haven't enough to do . Cheers . Roger

lucky788scroller · 05-27-2008, 02:38 AM

There are FAqs posted, they are stickies at the top of the message list in the beginners section

Shannon · 05-27-2008, 08:19 PM

I love the idea! Manpower is something else... Bob and I are pretty swamped right now trying to get together these special issues... We don't have a chance to breathe until August. But I'm printing this out and adding it to my idea folder so I don't forget.

Ramjet · 05-28-2008, 02:37 AM

Shannon . After I posted it I realized I had entered it in the wrong spot . I see you have read it and that you found some interest . I believe it would be a consuming task . Good project for a newbie staff member .
Cheers Roger

05-26-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,193	New Members info kit . Hi You all . I just finished reading some of the new members introducing themselves . Seems to me that the new members who are just getting their saw's out of the box are asking pretty much the same questions . Beginners books, pattern sources ,attaching methods ,wood sources , blade use and type ,etc . Along with I'm sure are a whole host of other questions that they haven't even thought of yet . I know the magazine puts up a few articles , but if you are not familiar with the magazine it isn't much help . Lots of books out there on how to start but you also have to know where to look . To sum up would it be possible to have an introductory down load for new members ? Would the magazine have an archival of most of the basic questions and put up a web kit .( lack of a better name ) . My wife summed it up . FAQ Then if there has to be some clarity they can ask . What do you think ? Out to lunch ? Just an idea . Sort of a neighbourhood welcome wagon . I can see the editors rolling their eye's . Saying, as if we haven't enough to do . Cheers . Roger

05-27-2008, 02:38 AM	#2
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	There are FAqs posted, they are stickies at the top of the message list in the beginners section __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

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05-27-2008, 08:19 PM	#3
Shannon Editorial Manager Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 361	I love the idea! Manpower is something else... Bob and I are pretty swamped right now trying to get together these special issues... We don't have a chance to breathe until August. But I'm printing this out and adding it to my idea folder so I don't forget.

05-28-2008, 02:37 AM	#4
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,193	Shannon . After I posted it I realized I had entered it in the wrong spot . I see you have read it and that you found some interest . I believe it would be a consuming task . Good project for a newbie staff member . Cheers Roger