Llama Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 If you are going for the quality and not just any hobbiest I would consider something closer to 'Weekend Craftsman' I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I like the name in Byrdie's post on page one "Average Joe Woodworker" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks for all the input. I went with Weekend Warrior Woodworking. I like weekend woodwarrior but that was taken. I also liked weekend craftsman but I think that kind of goes against the purpose of the magazine. I think we are all craftsmen in a sense but I think for the purpose of this magazine it contradicts what I am trying to accomplish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I think you should make the magazine so that the articles and projects are all written my armatures no professional wood workers or magazine specialist. written by the weekenders for the weekenders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 On 8/12/2013 at 8:40 AM, Reiska said: How about names like ... 'Midnight Crafter'? I got to plaaaane, to keep from sanding And this plyyyyyyy , needs some edge-banding And I got one moooore, ten foot rafter But I'm not goin' stop for dinner, no Not going to stop, the Midnight Crafter Apologies to the Allman Brothers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimabbruzzese Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I've got my fingers crossed that this is able to happen. I'm not sure about what I could contribute, as I'd be more of a consumer, but I'd be happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I've got my fingers crossed that this is able to happen. I'm not sure about what I could contribute, as I'd be more of a consumer, but I'd be happy to help. I am working hard to make this happen and there are several woodworkers willing to contribute to help make this happen. Jim I am sure you can contribute that is the point of the magazine, everyone who does woodworking in a potential contributor. Would you be interested in writing an article about your shop and sharing some pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 PB beat me too it again. I'm partial to "Average Joe Woodworker." And you can make a note of this: If/when I contribute to your zine I expect no compensation ... ever ... on the condition that you never surrender the rights to have it published anywhere else without my permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I will contribute as well if you wish. I am thinking about doing a build of some krenov sawhorses in the not too distant future. That could be a good shop article, if you think it is suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestarwood Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 That sounds like a fantastic idea. It would be nice to have a mag that doesn't have adirondack chair plans! But seriously, it would be nice to see a mag by regular joes for regular joes that doesn't expect you to have the top-of-the-line tools to complete a project. I love the idea above about projects within a certain $$ budget or time frame. Having contributors like the guys here sharing knowledge would be an added plus. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimabbruzzese Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I am working hard to make this happen and there are several woodworkers willing to contribute to help make this happen. Jim I am sure you can contribute that is the point of the magazine, everyone who does woodworking in a potential contributor. Would you be interested in writing an article about your shop and sharing some pictures? Certainly. Count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Since we seem to have no shortage of contributors, I will volunteer to be a subscriber/reader. LOL Seriously though, it sounds like a great idea to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 I thought about average Joe and that is kind of the idea behind the magazine but the truth is that the average Joe woodworker is actually producing some incredible pieces that show their creativity and skill as woodworkers’, all while working out of garages, basements, patio's or any place they can find space at all hours of the day. I felt the name "average Joe" did not accurately represent this core group of woodworkers. I do appreciate all of the suggestions and will keep everyone posted. Those of you that have offered to contribute, thank you and I will be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calblacksmith Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I wish you luck and success. I tried to do this with my blacksmithing group, it is a ton of work and no one wants to turn in anything to help. My effort lasted one cycle. It is like I said, a ton of work. Good name by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I wish you luck and success. I tried to do this with my blacksmithing group, it is a ton of work and no one wants to turn in anything to help. My effort lasted one cycle. It is like I said, a ton of work. Good name by the way! Thank you! I have some folks already willing to contribute for the first issue. I am also trying to get some advertisers and sponsorship so I can offer some incentive for the folks building the projects and writing the articles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginos Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 This is an utterly great idea, although it seems like it'd be a steep learning curve to get it off the ground (if not a wall that just needs jumped). I'll help when where/where/how I can. If it's not too late, I'd also reccomend the title "Sawdust Sundays" or similar if you want it relaxed. Maybe go with Guerilla Glue if you like snarkiness. Keep in mind that lots of the titles proposed thus far might be recycled for article catagories and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 This is an utterly great idea, although it seems like it'd be a steep learning curve to get it off the ground (if not a wall that just needs jumped). I'll help when where/where/how I can. If it's not too late, I'd also reccomend the title "Sawdust Sundays" or similar if you want it relaxed. Maybe go with Guerilla Glue if you like snarkiness. Keep in mind that lots of the titles proposed thus far might be recycled for article catagories and so on. I will take all the help I can get. There is a learning curve and I have already had some very late nights and early mornings ( my daughter wakes up around 730). I settled on the name weekend warrior woodworking and have already registered the domain name and magazine title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 i used to do a weekly ezine and man it took for ever, no one was ever happy either. Mind that was a completely different community to this one so i think from that point you will be fine. Good luck with it. I cant contribute any wood working knowledge but i can help with print stuff. Just shout if you need any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 So the web site would be WWW www.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 I have website/blog up and running if anyone wants to check it out here. I have not promoted it yet, just wating another day or two but figured I would post it here if anyone wanted to take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 James, I just checked out the website. That is a really good start! Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Good work James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimabbruzzese Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 James, the site looks good and I subscribed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 James, the site looks good and I subscribed. Thanks Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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