Using social networks appears to have become much easier, safer, and more secure than ever now that Google+ is here. To many of us it is now called g+ for short.
To make it easy for new woodworkers joining Google+, I have started writing a series. You will find my most recent article below. It is my latest installment on The Bloggers at g+. Please note the use of hash tags on the header; in a manner similar to Twitter, these are used to make it easier to search in the future on the words identified my the hash marks. Also, in g+ the convention is that a person’s name preceded by the “plus” sign automatically links to that person’s Profile; however, the links in the boxes containing the person’s name is disabled. You will be able to click them in the original article on g+.
I hope you will find the time to join Google+. It is something new; it is growing daily; and it IS different from any other social network created in the past. If you would to receive an invitation to join, please let me know. As it is still in Beta test mode, an invitation to join is required.
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*Woodworker Update #5: The Bloggers – Part 3.*
You will find Part 2 of The Bloggers series at https://plus.google.com/109172813571934524948/posts/cNtuLQ6qVrB
I include the following reminders for the benefit of members who recently joined Google+:
*If you are just starting on Google+:* Be sure to visit the Woodworker List, at http://www.group.as/woodworker/, to see who are the woodworkers in Google+ as of today. If you are a woodworker, and you wish to have your name on the list, enter your Google+ ID in the space above the list.
*Reminder:* I am going through my Woodworking Circle alphabetically. If I missed anyone, I apologize ahead of time. It will take several Parts to complete the list of Bloggers. If I don’t have you in my Woodworker Circle, I will likely miss you if you are a blogger. PLEASE, let me know.
- David blogs as the Seattle Home Improvement Examiner, writing for Examiner.com at http://www.examiner.com/home-improvement-in-seattle/david-getts. From his Examiner.com Profile: “…He is a Certified Kitchen Designer, teacher, and freelance writer. He can be reached through his website at: www.davidgettsdesign.com.”
- A member of the Google Consumer Operations Community Team, Toshen also writes about our craft. He makes Shoji lamps – beautiful, delicate lamps. Please be sure to read his Crafting section at the blog Contentment by Design, http://www.toshen.com/index.htm. You will find the section on “Shoji lamps and side journeys” at http://www.toshen.com/shoji-lamps.htm. In his section “http://www.toshen.com/woodworking-reviews01.htm“, Toshen includes “reviews of some woodworking tools.”
- Matt writes his blog, UpperCut Woodworks, at http://uppercutwoodworks.com/uppercut-woodworks-blog/. He also includes video in his podcast. Be sure to look at his Projects Gallery showcase, at http://uppercutwoodworks.com/uppercut-woodworks-projects/. I first met Matt at a recent Woodworking in America conference. Thanks for all your kind words, Matt!
- Dave blogs at http://creatingsawdust.com/. He has co-authored two woodworking books, and is also “…co-owner of 2UES Production Partners LLC. (The company that produces the “Woodworkers Edge” projects specific and techniques DVD series.) Where I operated as the director, co-producer, technical adviser, marketer, web guy and all around tech-geek for the company.” We can expect more books from Dave; he is currently working on his own book, ““The Furniture Of Thomas Jefferson”.
- Paul started blogging recently about his work as a Reproduction Furniture/Custom Cabinet Maker, at http://www.hanleyamericanfurniture.com/. Paul is recovering from injury, and blogging as part of the healing process. Paul, I wish you a quick recovery, and look forward to your work – but ONLY after you get well!
- Blogging at Just Square Enough, http://www.justsquareenough.com, David is a “Software Developer by day, and a woodworker by night.” The sub-title of his blog reminds me of where we find ourselves much of the time: “Woodworking Through Trial and Success”.
- Mark blogs at Gunpowder Woodworks, http://www.gunpowderwoodworks.com/. “Building hand crafted custom 18th century inspired furniture is my passion.” It certainly is! It is amazing that nn airline pilot with many, many duties, finds the time to make beautiful things – and Mark does. He recently posted about his office remodel on Google+: https://plus.google.com/112913250095361952430/posts/e1Fk85im29v. Upteen drawers, and gorgeous office space! Mark entered his work at Fine Home Building magazine’s “Design Contest: Home Office”. Well done, Mark!
- Ron is the Owner of Hock Tools (www.hocktools.com), and also blogs at The Sharpening Blog, http://hocktools.wordpress.com/. He is the author of The Perfect Edge, an authoritative book on steel, metallurgy, sharpening and more for the woodworker and anyone interested in steels. His company makes premium replacement blades for vintage hand planes – I replaced some on my Stanley planes, and they perform possibly even better than new!
This is it for today. I will continue the series on The Bloggers in the next few days. Thanks for reading – I hope you enjoy meeting your woodworking bloggers!
Previous posts about woodworkers on Google+:
*The Bloggers, Part 2:* https://plus.google.com/109172813571934524948/posts/cNtuLQ6qVrB
*The bloggers, Part 1:* https://plus.google.com/109172813571934524948/posts/cY7BZQnM7NZ
*Woodworker Update Number 2: The Podcasters:* https://plus.google.com/109172813571934524948/posts/QNqdRHWWfhS
*Women in woodworking at Google+:* https://plus.google.com/109172813571934524948/posts/AGAS2pMtLC2
*Introducing the Woodworker List:* https://plus.google.com/109172813571934524948/posts/jQ3Znpoou84
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