Exclusive: The First Workbench Sessions for EVERYONE!
Added 2021-07-30 14:28:57 +0000 UTCFriends:
After a lot of thought, I've decided to share the recording of the first Workbench Sessions with ALL PATRONS, regardless of your support level. Everyone here has helped me get to the point where I could attract a guest of Shannon's stature and pay him a fair fee for his time.
Several Patrons have also asked if they could see one of these before deciding to upgrade, and that's a very fair request.
We had some technical hurdles with the first one, so the recording took a little longer to get up.
I think everyone in the live-stream had a great time. The chat was lively and good questions were asked. Shannon really seemed to appreciate thoughtful questions. I also asked a couple from the Discourse discussion thread, so thanks for asking those!
Going forward, the livestream is available to $7 members and recorded videos like this one will only be available to members at $5 and up. If you'd like to change you membership level, here's a helpful little article.
If you're reading this and you're totally confused, check out this video.
This is my "week off", so no video tomorrow, but I'm spending next week in CT at my parents' 18th Century farm, so I intend to make a couple of videos there. Lots of good stuff coming up!
Have a great week!
--Rex
Comments
This was fantastic, I enjoyed it a LOT. It got me wondering, what would my first 2 saw purchases be? :P
Scott Benjamin
2021-09-09 05:13:28 +0000 UTCAlmost exactly what my dad taught me in the 1950s. Make the shoulder swing like a hinge, keep the elbow inline and check the wrist movements from side to side... finger pointing to the cut. Just worry about your joints lining up and hinging correctly. The basics never change. I have changed. I got lazy with power saws. I need to re-discipline myself to trust the saw... it knows if you are doing it right.
Dianna (Coderjoy) Dearborn
2021-08-26 18:03:33 +0000 UTCI watched most of that - through half-screen blackout problems with Youtube and Windows. They'll be preserved for future viewing, I hope!
Howard Tuckey
2021-08-08 21:09:59 +0000 UTCThat was great rex he reminds me of my cricket coach when I was young. Get your body in the right spot and the ball will go where you want it, a lot like sawing as it turns out. I have not used power saws very often, couldn't afford them, and what he teaches really rings true. Thank you that would have taken a lot to set up, I work in electronic media nice professional job.
Scott Johnston
2021-08-03 12:11:44 +0000 UTCI found this first workbench session extremely helpful. And I enjoyed it too. There is a gold mine of information through the resources you provide. I especially like the Discourse Discussion Forum. Your videos along with the related plans you provide are amazingly helpful. The $7 is a fantastic value for what I get in return. It's practical stuff that I can follow. It has been so rewarding to see my meager woodworking skills getting better each week. Thanks a ton for what you are providing people like me.
David Kistner
2021-08-02 19:49:27 +0000 UTCI would like it .. very much.. to learn more about gaining efficiency while truing a crooked, twisted, cupped, bowed larges pieces of woods. Theses saw talks sounded really nicely in my echo box.
Francis
2021-08-02 19:08:49 +0000 UTCThanks for your kind wishes!
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:46:41 +0000 UTCNo rush on that, but I am hoping that these will be a valuable archive of information.
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:46:26 +0000 UTCThat's wonderful! I'm glad you did.
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:45:49 +0000 UTCThe live demonstration is what really kicks it up to a whole new level.
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:45:26 +0000 UTCYou're very welcome!
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:45:02 +0000 UTCI'm really hoping to turn this Patreon into something that's never existed before. A much richer source of community and knowledge. More good stuff coming.
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:44:53 +0000 UTCYeah, i will certainly be addressing some of my saw technique after that!
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:44:06 +0000 UTC40 Years!?! Man, you need a little CT summer.
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:42:31 +0000 UTCIt's my pleasure and I'm delighted you're enjoying it!
Rex Krueger
2021-08-02 18:41:24 +0000 UTCPreviously, I was on the $2 plan and honestly, I was a little hesitant to upgrade, I've heard Shannon talk before, I've watched his videos. But I thought I'd give it a go, at least for a few months and I am SO glad I did. that was an excellent presentation. Thank you for putting this all together Rex!
Jeremy Carlsten
2021-08-02 14:42:19 +0000 UTCHi Rex, That was brill to see, thank you for sharing it with all of us. I'll definitely be upgrading as and when I'm able. I hope you have a good week at your parents place :)
Jim
2021-08-02 11:08:28 +0000 UTCI grew up in Enfield and Warehouse Point, but I haven't been back in almost 40 years now. I have family in Manchester, Rocky Hill, and West Hartford.
Michael Bennett
2021-08-02 01:10:32 +0000 UTCI thought I knew a lot about saws and sawing, but even I was taken aback by everything Shannon talked about. This is WELL WORTH watching over and over again. Once I start my new job I'm going to upgrading my monthly contribution.
Michael Bennett
2021-08-02 00:43:08 +0000 UTCOoooh, thanks! This episode definitely convinced me, so I upgraded to the workbench sessions tier! :D
Daniel Bohrer
2021-08-01 13:49:05 +0000 UTCFantastic first video of this kind. Really learned a lot, not just by the theory, but seeing in real-time the practice of applying it. Excellent learning video!! More of this!!
David Dixon
2021-07-31 15:50:35 +0000 UTCAbsolutely wonderful! Rex you knocked it out of the park this is so worth it. Thank you so much!
Derrill Dersch
2021-07-31 15:45:24 +0000 UTCBrilliant Rex! I came to patreon just for more content from my favorite guys on YouTube and from who I joined on with you and James were really the only two that had extra content. But this type of stuff is way above and beyond and so much more than I could have hoped! Amazing idea and just as good execution! Thank you!
Tommy
2021-07-31 03:56:57 +0000 UTCFabulous Rex! If this is any indication of the direction and format of these Workbench Sessions I am so glad I signed up. Now I just have to be sure to get to my computer on time and see it live. Thank you Mr. Rogers for the excellent tutorial on proper sawing. Everything you mentioned is everything I have been doing wrong for ages. Now I know how to start anew. Take care all.
Matt Evans-Koch
2021-07-31 02:48:57 +0000 UTCNewtown -> New Haven -> West Haven -> Stafford Springs
Rex Krueger
2021-07-30 23:41:11 +0000 UTCDon't we ALL feel like we've been neglecting our saws after that?
Rex Krueger
2021-07-30 23:40:21 +0000 UTCCT natives unite! I was just up there two weeks ago. Grew up in Winsted, with family all over the state. Now my folks live on piece of property in the woods near Granby. Enjoy your trip!
TwoRavens
2021-07-30 19:01:51 +0000 UTCGreat session, excited about the next ones!
Micah Shlain
2021-07-30 18:44:44 +0000 UTCThis was fantastic! I love the format: focused, informative, and also conversational. I look forward to more workbench sessions!
Jonathan Sick
2021-07-30 18:36:55 +0000 UTCGreat show! I really learned a lot!
Gerald Eddy
2021-07-30 18:16:34 +0000 UTCWell worth the time and and $7. Thanks and keep em coming. Now to the shop and my saws...
Robert Rutledge
2021-07-30 17:34:27 +0000 UTCThat was so fun and informative. The timing of the info for me was special as I’m coming to terms with wobbly saw lines could not have been better. I recommend everyone upgrade your sub!!!
Louis
2021-07-30 17:17:18 +0000 UTCThanks! That was a really good video.
David Tripp
2021-07-30 16:32:10 +0000 UTCThanks for the video Rex. Great way to show everyone what the workbench sessions are all about. Enjoy the time in CT if you want to take a trip down to the Jersey shore. My shop is open to you and I have a cold beer with your name on it.
Boney Boards
2021-07-30 14:59:58 +0000 UTC
