LimboP

I would like to see a design for a bench that incorporates the essentials of a traditional bench with the necessities of a power tool bench. I would think that John White is someone who could design a bench that would fit today's woodworker. After all, his latest bench design printed earlier, is a good example. He seems to figure the angles that most of us recognize after the fact. I put a great deal of stock in his assessments.In other words, turn it over to him and lets see what he comes up with. My guess is that it will be awesome.

I’m sorry to double post here and I realize I’m off topic, but I’m on a roll so please forgive me. Lets look at the web content that is available right now. There are many websites out there right now that have great tips and detailed info to make us all better woodworkers. If you subscribed to each of these websites individually you could spend a small fortune. If all the lads or organizations I mentioned in my previous post could come together and form a consortium or network everyone would win! The economics of such a network wouldn’t be at all different from how cable networks operate right now. The upside is that with everyone joining together, advertising costs would be shared and each site would reach a larger audience than they ever could on their own. Consumers would benefit by getting the best and most diverse teaching possible. It is time that we forget the dinosaurs and focus on the future. I spent 30 years in the TV biz and a lot of that time was spent as the marketing director for one of the most successful cable networks in the country. That and a $1.00 will get you a cheap cup of coffee, but I do know that Tommy would be better off dropping the dinosaur and developing his own brand with a good producer and better production value. If you are happy with the way things are right now, I’m sorry I wasted your time. If you have a vision for something better, let people know! The future for woodworkers is nothing less than awesome!
Sorry for the rant and being off topic!
Lim Peacock
limbop@aol.com

The truth is...broadcast TV is dead. There is so much content on the web why would you want to tune into a PBS program that will be pre-empted every time they go on their begging for dollars routine. I live in the DC area and every single time they go telethon the woodworking block disappears for a month. I would happily suppport them, but not when they consistently knock my shows off the air. Fine Woodworking should be the leader in starting an internet TV network dedicated to woodworkers. They are the go to folks and I happily subscribe to their online content. Someone is going to do it in the near future. It will be interesting to see who becomes the front leader. As someone who spent 30 years in the TV biz, this whole thing reminds me of the emergence of cable into the broadcast arena. Tommy would be better off doing a really good webcast like Mark Spagnola. Imagine an online network that had Mark Spagnola, David Marks, Tommy MacDonald, Charles Neil, Gary Rogowski, John White and any one else you could imagine all on demand for one subscription price. It will happen and it will be revolutionary! If anyone is interested in starting the ball rolling, I would love to be a part of history in the making!
Lim Peacock
limbop@aol.com

I watched Tommy's webcast on the bombay chest and found it to be very painful. There is no question that he is a very talented artist, but seems to lack the skills to be a good teacher. When I watched it seemed like it was ADHD run-a-muck. He will need a very good producer and director to keep him on spot. He will need to dial back the Mass accent/colloquialisms and focus on giving his audience step-by step info so they won't be scratching their heads at the end of program. He can do it and if his show has the right chemistry and the right structure, it could be phenomenal!He needs a Russ Morash to pull this off. I hope he has one and I wish him the best. Lord knows we need someone to fill the void left by Norm.