Tonight’s Woodchat focused on reaching out to new woodworkers that are hanging out on Reddit, and using Pinterest for design inspiration and connecting to customers.
Woodchat Transcript March 6, 2013
@WoodworkingNerd: @BCcraftmaster I’ve heard it put this way about Pinterest. It’s cyber-hording. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: RT @BCcraftmaster: If it wasnt for woodworking I wouldn’t be on FB or twitter #woodchat
@SMeekWoodworks: @1snugthejoiner Join us on video Megan! #woodchat
@weilworks26: Hey #woodchat 2night I’m making some luevered shutters for work. Took far 2 long 2 get a system going. Cruising now! http://t.co/tLUwZZVZjH
@BCcraftmaster: @WoodworkingNerd is it just browsing pics and saving them? #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: @SMeekWoodworks thanks, no. In my PJs. #woodchat
@WoodworkingNerd: @BCcraftmaster Basically. #woodchat
@jimabbruzzese: .@bccraftmaster your tweetalongs are one of the best things to happen to twitter. you rock! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @1snugthejoiner even more reason to join. I’m wearing Crocs. That’s even worse. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: In the #Woodchat hangout is: Chris @FlairWoodworks , Mark @Loogie, Scott @SMeekWoodworks and Matt @uppercutwood.
@WatchMeMakeStuf: Am I missing messages here, or does this conversation not make sense without the video also? #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: Good evening all! #woodchat
@woodshaver101: any one use weebly #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: @uppercut ha! #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @woodshaver101 I know absolutely nothing about Reddit or Weebly. #woodchat
@weilworks26: I’ll stop in later. I’m working late tonight to get these done. #occupywoodshop #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @WatchMeMakeStuf we try to put stuff in the chatroom too, but watching the video helps #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @WVWoodshed Hi Stephen! #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @WatchMeMakeStuf You really want to listen to the audio in the video. Go here: http://t.co/1p6d3ur4av #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I’ve been using twitter less, FB a bit more, person to person, shows and galleries the most. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @FlairWoodworks i use it for my website,dont get much work from it,good to point clients to view. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @woodshaver101 What is Weebly? How does it work? #woodchat
@DustyDeveloper: #woodchat hey gang
@FlairWoodworks: @DustyDeveloper Hi Steve! Got the video going? #woodchat
@uppercutwood: We should all hangout on the reddit woodworking forum to help people out. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @jimabbruzzese thanks Jim! I have @FlairWoodworks to thank for that! #flairww #bvvcraftmaster #woodchat
@woodshaver101: most of these bloggers are beginners,and dont know crap #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Here’s where we should help out http://t.co/RKX3AMYZRU #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: How’s things in the Flair Woodworks Shop? Going well I hope! What’s the latest project on te bench? @flairwoodworks #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @FlairWoodworks its were my website is housed #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @SMeekWoodworks is talking about what happens on Reddit in the woodworking area. #Woodchat
@uppercutwood: @woodshaver101 we can at least help people find the good bloggers and online resources #woodchat
@WoodworkingNerd: This is my first time participating in #woodchat. How do you keep up? #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: @woodshaver101 – still, I appreciate that beginners are eager to share their work – shows they’re likely open to feedback #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @WVWoodshed I’ve been working on a pair of coffee tables and just catching up on other things. Quite busy! #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @uppercutwood thats true,a see alot of misinformation on line #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: @WoodworkingNerd prayer works well for me #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Conditioning? RT @WoodworkingNerd: This is my first time participating in #woodchat. How do you keep up?
@1snugthejoiner: Yup – the bench will be in the June issue. The poll is tied #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: @FlairWoodworks planning any tweet alongs? Really enjoy following along!!! #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: hey gents (and lady), long time no see! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Happy Birthday @Loogie! #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @1snugthejoiner thats true,I was once a rookie to #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @uppercutwood don’t like its first appearance, very over populated #woodchat
@WoodworkingNerd: @WVWoodshed Ok, got it. Amen #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Hey Megan @1snugthejoiner #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Hello all #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @WVWoodshed Not sure. I’ve got to catch up before I can think about starting another project. #woodchat
@Loogie: Thanks Vic! #woodchat
@jimabbruzzese: hi nick #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Nick! How’s it going? RT @MansFineFurn: hey gents (and lady), long time no see! #woodchat
@e5jharris: Howdy Vic #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @Tumblewood Hi Vic! #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: @tumblewood back at you #woodchat
@LaMacchiaDesign: What’s up ya’ll? Haven’t been by for a while. hope everyone is well. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Where is it? #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Hey Chris #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @LaMacchiaDesign Hi Joseph. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: going well, crazy busy, but good to be back for a woodchat #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Evening Joseph #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: Howdy howdy #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Hey Joe. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Scott’s talking about a thread he started on Reddit, not in the woodworking area. RT @Tumblewood: Where is it? #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: @smeekwoodworks Lynchburg, VA??? #woodchat
@Tumblewood: How YakiVegas? #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @WatkinsWoodWork Hi Matt. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @FlairWoodworks like my coffee table build! #bvvcraftmaster #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Yay, design! #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: I have a sudden desire to listen to Jimi Hendrix… RT @Tumblewood: Hey Joe. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: its nice to do design jambs on line with like minded folks #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: What’s our topic tonight? #woodchat
@Tumblewood: I love IKEA design, in terms of their restrictions #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @tumblewood I love IKEA meatballs
#woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: We should do a Design Jam again, soon! RT @woodshaver101: its nice to do design jambs on line with like minded folks #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I got a commission this week for a wedge table. Client said they seen them for $199 at Ikea. Cont….. #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: @Tumblewood must be particle board and plastic? IKEA Design #woodchat
@Tumblewood: The Capstan #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: What made me want to start ww is exactly that – I wanted _almost_ what was available in a store. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @MansFineFurn Yes! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: I wonder how much the hardware costs. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: don’t sell yourself short,its hard to get out of the lowball getho. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @WVWoodshed No, all pieces need to flat pack #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: @MansFineFurn whinny whinny – quit horsing around #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I gave them a quote for handmade, much, much higher and their sending deposit. People are learning there is a difference. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Where’s @theboisshop? #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @woodshaver101 #woodchat #bvvcraftmaster http://t.co/htgDTTCxbe
@WatkinsWoodWork: @Tumblewood I’ve found that most hardware clients want is as much as the piece would be without it #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Everyone I work with knows they can’t afford me. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @Tumblewood I like Doug Stowe’s proportional measuring tool: http://t.co/wWhT1WxGhu #woodchat
@rusticbenches: RT @BCcraftmaster: If it wasnt for woodworking I wouldn’t be on FB or twitter #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @BCcraftmaster looks like a moloof rocker #woodchat
@LaMacchiaDesign: @DJOfurnituremkr Good to hear. Congrats! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @WatkinsWoodWork Yes, good hardware is expensive. More so, if I make it. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @FlairWoodworks Yea, that is cool #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: “@woodshaver101: @BCcraftmaster looks like a moloof rocker #woodchat” oh no! Please don’t say that!!!
@LaMacchiaDesign: @FlairWoodworks Saw that recently. Cool idea. #woodchat
@woodwork1388: RT @BCcraftmaster: If it wasnt for woodworking I wouldn’t be on FB or twitter #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Here’ an interesting story from a veteran woodworker: http://t.co/YXrDMrcC5c #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: At the risk of inflaming passions: Are people posting their designs for public adulation or honest critique? I find the former #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: @LaMacchiaDesign Thanks! It was a lead from the Fine Furnishings Show. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: Iv’e been a pro for 30 yrs and my home is full of my learning projects,and goofs #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @MansFineFurn For me, I want honest critique, but not many are willing to give it. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn Honest critique – this isn’t a place to show off. Even if you try, we’ll critique. #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: 17thc – drawbores…and that is why (in part) #woodchat
@SMeekWoodworks: @MansFineFurn I think we should be posting each others great designs in order to raise the entire craft. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @MansFineFurn honest critique. Just ask @FlairWoodworks and @Loogie #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @FlairWoodworks As with most things, you’re unique #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: @MansFineFurn you mean there’s an option? #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @FlairWoodworks @MansFineFurn I’m always willing to be honest. I just might not know why, then I don’t say. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @uppercutwood not here, this was regarding the idea of Pinterest/Reddit as a design “forum” (for lack of better term) #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: RT @MansFineFurn: @FlairWoodworks As with most things, you’re unique #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn I use Pinterest to grab ideas, but I think when you have completed a project posting could inspire others #woodchat
@Tumblewood: I don’t work fast enough to do a tweet along #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: RE: Pinterest – I see quite alot of people pinning terrible designs. (Notably, the Interior Designers) #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: Epic Fail currently describes all my efforts, but I do feel I am improving. In 20 years and I’ll stop burning them for heat. LOL #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Weebly looks like a place to host and create a website #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: Etsy is LOWBALL #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I’m going to start doing blog builds soon. Needed to finish up with the small stuff first, presses etc.. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @Tumblewood ditto. I’m too darn slow. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: google images is a good place to look for design #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @Tumblewood tweet faster! #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @MansFineFurn There are a few things that are priced very high. #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I made $2,000 on Etsy selling guitar picks in December. Dead sales now though. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @woodshaver101 have you tried bing images? is it any good? #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @woodshaver101 Yes, but I see lots of repeat and you have to choose your search terms well. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @DJOfurnituremkr Your doing two blogs now, right? One for incidentals and one for furniture. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: RT @DJOfurnituremkr: I made $2,000 on Etsy selling guitar picks in December. Dead sales now though. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @Tumblewood its difficult to respond sometimes while working. You just have to make sure to get back to everyone when you can #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @BCcraftmaster LOL! #woodchat
@woodshaver101: try doing a show and not selling a thing. its tough,I had more woodworkers than buyers checking out my stuff #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: @Tumblewood The advantage would be the ever lasting tweet along! #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: Exactly @SMeekWoodworks I price etsy at what I would price normally vs. the low ball guys trying to turn a buck #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @FlairWoodworks perhaps, but they don’t sell (ask @watkinswoodwork) #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: RT @DJOfurnituremkr: I’m going to start doing blog builds soon. Needed to finish up with the small stuff first, presses etc.. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @uppercutwoodno I havent,I will give it a try #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: @Tumblewood Yes, tired of the incidentals though. Need to get back to furniture
#woodchat
@Tumblewood: I love designing. interior design, or anything else. #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: Oh dear…now is when I should leave
#woodchat
@theboisshop: @FlairWoodworks Sorry. Started a new job this week so my schedule is all off and I missed #woodchat #sadtrombone
@DJOfurnituremkr: Christmas sales. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @1snugthejoiner No, you should jump in and coach us. What’d we do?
#woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Yes, I agree with you there. RT @MansFineFurn: @FlairWoodworks perhaps, but they don’t sell (ask @watkinswoodwork) #woodchat
@Tumblewood: LOL! You’re being stereotyped #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Rob, are you still with Custom Made? #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: @uppercut I make all the handmade furniture and the design decisions in my house (the cats are useless) #woodchat
@woodshaver101: how many learned from watching,the woodright shop or this old house.pre internet days #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: Bad thing about Etsy, most don’t leave feedback when the only by on time. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @Tumblewood designing a project on paper and then thinking of HOW you’ll build it, is a pretty cool aspect of ww’ing for me #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: I have a few custommade horror stories, but a few positive reports (ask me offline) #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Other than what I see @FlairWoodworks posts, I don’t pay attention to a lot of other people’s designs. #woodchat
@SMeekWoodworks: @Tumblewood Me too. If I ever build a home, I will probably make more design choices than my wife will want to. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Bois #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @SMeekWoodworks Sylvia and I both love design. It works out very well. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @uppercutwood to answer your question: yes, some sales from Custommade but people pit maker against maker for lowest price… #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: I’ve looked at custom made a few time. But haven’t pulled the trigger. Just something off about the site/process #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: …not (necessarily) best quality or value #woodchat
@kring_l: got wifes wedding and engagement rings on custommade. am verry happy with them #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: Custom Made & Etsy etc is so saturated. Tough to set yourself apart unless you spend $$$$. In that case, shows are better. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @SMeekWoodworks @Tumblewood are you talking draperies and color pallet designs!
#woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Am I blushing? MT @Tumblewood: Other than what I see @FlairWoodworks posts, I don’t pay attention to a lot of other designs. #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: @MansFineFurn @uppercutwood that’s one of the issues that has turned me off of custom made. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: RT @DJOfurnituremkr: Custom Made & Etsy etc is so saturated. Tough to set yourself apart unless you spend $$$$…shows are better. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @WatkinsWoodWork I think you’re better off getting with interior designers, getting out in galleries for exposure, etc. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: I post my portfolio stuff on Pinterest it links back to my site #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: @Tumblewood I highly agree! #woodchat
@SMeekWoodworks: @BCcraftmaster Color choices would be fully mutual.
#woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: I plan on marketing already built pieces to high end designers. Not working for them just offering them a chance to make commision #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @Tumblewood designers are hard to deal with,and are crazy too. #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: @MansFineFurn I started doing the same last summer but have fallen out of practice…need to get back to it. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: Here’s an example of my pinterest page. links back to my site, and I (can) sell from my site. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: whoops…here: http://t.co/U0Wt600qNa #woodchat
@tire_bob: Pintrest is a good venue for generating interest imho #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @woodshaver101 well, I’m crazy too, so that works. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: I shouldn’t laugh at that. RT @woodshaver101: @Tumblewood designers are hard to deal with,and are crazy too. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @Tumblewood that’s true – but don’t they usually want things built in very short deadlines? #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @woodshaver101 @Tumblewood I agree, that’s why the piece must already be built. But then your designing on speculation #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: @MansFineFurn one of my bigger clients found me via Etsy but Pinterest played a role in sealing the deal. #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I like to sell to people in my direct area so I tend to network here more than online. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @Tumblewood lol #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @uppercutwood Lost you guys. I plan to build relationships and let them know what I have built, but don’t need to ever sell, so #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @BCcraftmaster hard to sell,you have to be willing to make what people whant #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I’m not real interested in long distance clients because of shipping etc so I focus on local marketing. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @Tumblewood #woodchat so many woodworkers need to sell though
@Tumblewood: I have a lot of freedom to build to my own aesthetic and build an audience.Kind of like the opposite of how they do television now #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @WatkinsWoodWork yep, me too. Gotta build more first! #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: Japan is an exception because it’s small items under $100. #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: @DJOfurnituremkr exactly. The shipping is too nerve wracking & clients don’t want to pay enough to ship it safely. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Now Matt is gone..invisible. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: architects are better. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: This isn’t my full time gig so I’m gonna design and build whatever I feel like building! Its up to them if they want to buy #woodchat
@Tumblewood: My approach would be much different, if I was starting out and trying to make a living. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: But, the is the dichotomy in the art world. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: Working with an Int. designer was a Key theme of @designbuildshow w G. Guarino this year. They should have a video of it soon. #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: My goal is to simply get to point where my work supports my hobby. How many of you are to that point? How long did it take? #woodchat
@woodshaver101: very hard to make money with designers,they take to big a cut for what they do, #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: “@Tumblewood: My approach would be much different, if I was starting out and trying to make a living. #woodchat” agreed, it would change evt
@1snugthejoiner: @Tumblewood It is certainly interesting to hear how many are WWing not only for personal satisfaction. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: Some key points: Be the designer’s problemsolver. Deliver when promised. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: RT @woodshaver101: very hard to make money with designers,they take to big a cut for what they do, #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Hey! NOTHING wrong with grey hair! #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: cont…NOT to their spec (necessarily), but a design collaboration between client, designer and maker #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: As I’ve matured, I’ve realised I’m more of an artist than a woodworker. #Woodchat
@Tumblewood: @1snugthejoiner I’ve got 5 years to build a good portfolio. Trying to get accepted at NW Woodworkers Gallery in Seattle by then #woodchat
@woodshaver101: there will always be someone who wants something different thats where we come in,custom work will never go away. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @woodshaver101 a designer has access to multiple clients with multiple budgets. If you design and build set your own price….#woodchat
@WVWoodshed: @FlairWoodworks personally see your work as both talented woodworker and imaginative artist. #woodchat
@LaMacchiaDesign: @Tumblewood I’m starting to realize that
#woodchat
@Tumblewood: It depends. I like Michael Fortunes business model. Present a few approaches. let them choose the direction, but thats it. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Thanks, Stephen. RT @WVWoodshed: @FlairWoodworks personally see your work as both talented woodworker and imaginative artist. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @woodshaver101 set your own price and let them sell it for whatever they can. They may be able to make 20% but u still get yours #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: @Tumblewood bonne chance! #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: RT @FlairWoodworks: As I’ve matured, I’ve realised I’m more of an artist than a woodworker. #Woodchat
@uppercutwood: I think it’s absolutely critical to bring customers into the design *in the right ways* #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @BCcraftmaster most designers are just as broke as most woodworkers #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @1snugthejoiner Veilen Danke! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @1snugthejoiner pommes frites! #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @smeekwoodworks Quality, not (just) design is key. “..great Piece, but can I see it in my house? ” -K. Mack http://t.co/GghuhSH52V #woodchat
@Tumblewood: I plan on selling myself as an artist, not just a woodworker. #woodchat
@jimabbruzzese: sounds like i’ll be keeping my day job for a very long time #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Remember Adam King? One good thing he did was a fantastic interview with Fortune. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Me too. RT @Tumblewood: I plan on selling myself as an artist, not just a woodworker. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @woodshaver101 they arent buying your work ust finding it a home for highest price possible Market your work to multiple designers #woodchat
@woodshaver101: the customer has a idea of what they want,our job is to show them what can be done to make it real #woodchat
@Tumblewood: And there is a myriad of approaches and varied business models. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @Tumblewood -10 for bringing that up
#woodchat
@Tumblewood: @uppercutwood Nothing is ever all bad. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Sorry about the technical hiccups, I blame Sergey Brin and Larry Page #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: Me 3 “@FlairWoodworks: Me too. RT @Tumblewood: I plan on selling myself as an artist not just a woodworker #woodchat http://t.co/7eJ0KKpm1U
@SMeekWoodworks: RT @Tumblewood: And there is a myriad of approaches and varied business models. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: you dont make money by making love to the wood,there is a fine line there, #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: The point I’m suggesting is design must be good, quality must be great. But cutting edge design is harder to sell. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: …or can be #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: @Tumblewood Excellent comment for all aspects of this passion and life in general!! #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @Handyman_lucas consignment limits your market to one space #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @MansFineFurn True, the further out there you are, the smaller the audience. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: We’re not just charging for our technical skill and overhead, but our design expertise and care in choosing material. #Woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn some of the more “out there” designs are harder to sell, agree. that’s not my design direction thankfully #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: well said: RT @Tumblewood: @MansFineFurn True, the further out there you are, the smaller the audience. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: The other side of that is when you get into the extremely rich, they DO want what no one else has. #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: One of the things that interested visitors to my booth the most was the fine smooth finishes. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: RT @DJOfurnituremkr: One of the things that interested visitors to my booth the most was the fine smooth finishes. #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @Tumblewood well said! #woodchat
@SMeekWoodworks: RT @DJOfurnituremkr: One of the things that interested visitors to my booth the most was the fine smooth finishes. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: That’s why I love Sutherland Wells Polymerized tung oil so much. Super easy and extremely elegant. #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: People want to touch the wood, it draws them in to explore more details. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @Tumblewood rather, their Interior designers want the unique design/maker or a big name. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: Yes! RT @DJOfurnituremkr: People want to touch the wood, it draws them in to explore more details. #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: We get more questions about finishing than anything else. Finishing is scary…because as you say, people touch #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @Tumblewood and don’t the super rich normally have an interior designer that they trust to choose products for them #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: RT @MansFineFurn: @Tumblewood rather, their Interior designers want the unique design/maker or a big name. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @1snugthejoiner The thing is, if you choose good wood, you can go with a very simple finish. #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: Picks, candle holders, cutting boards are good online. Be careful though, people may think it’s all you do. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: @1snugthejoiner color to, oiled wood can be boring at times #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @BCcraftmaster No, not always. I have a friend that builds for people on Mercer Island…the super rich. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: AMEN RT @Tumblewood: @1snugthejoiner The thing is, if you choose good wood, you can go with a very simple finish. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: You guys are gonna dig Glen Guarino’s talk from this year’s FurnitureProject videos…hope they come soon. Very apropos #woodchat
@SMeekWoodworks: @DJOfurnituremkr Great point. #woodchat
@uppercutwood: The finishes used in commercial furniture hide the wood – they are commonly glazes #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @MansFineFurn when can we see them? #woodchat
@uppercutwood: @DJOfurnituremkr in that case you can make a different brand name. think toyota/lexus #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: 40% to gallery I’m working with now. It sucks but it’s the going percentage. #woodchat
@Tumblewood: You use galleries. You don’t sell much through them. Getting into a good gallery gives you exposure and credibility. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @uppercutwood I don’t have the inside info. but we can pester the guys @splinteredboard @elicleveland @swedishiron @justindipalma #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @Tumblewood and he has a direct connection with the end customer. That’s a good link for him, not easy to come by. #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: I’ve found that a fair number of galleries are cut throat in how they rep artists #woodchat
@Tumblewood: I gotta fly all. Great discussion. I’m always interested in other perspectives. #woodchat
@woodshaver101: gallery’s are business’s too no sales no money,thats why the failure rate is high. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @Tumblewood See ya, Vic! #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: @Tumblewood later Vic! #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @BCcraftmaster It’s just building relationships. Think about Parade of Homes. Go to home builder associations. #woodchat
@1snugthejoiner: Thanks for letting me hang out. Must. Sleep. G’night. #woodchat
@e5jharris: http://t.co/JHZiBsRYxV #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Seattle’ Northwest Woodworker’s Gallery http://t.co/gyvaLmKGoj #woodchat
@Tumblewood: Yea, they take a newcomer every year in a juried competition #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @1snugthejoiner Thanks for hanging out with us, Megan. #woodchat
@kring_l: @tumblewood night vic #woodchat
@Tumblewood: @1snugthejoiner Goodnight Megan. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: @EliCleveland topic of working with Int Designers came up in #woodchat any idea when Glen’s talk will be published?
@uppercutwood: @1snugthejoiner let me know when you’ll JOIN the hangout one of these Wednesdays #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: Even though expensive at times, shows are the best bang for the buck. Your in full control of your sales. #woodchat
@kring_l: @1snugthejoiner thanks for joining us #woodchat
@BCcraftmaster: #woodchat I’m out! Later #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @BCcraftmaster See you later, Brian. #woodchat #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: See you next week guys. #woodchat
@EliCleveland: @MansFineFurn We just got the photos edited and uploaded, so that gallery will be up first. We’ll make the panel a priority. #woodchat
@WatkinsWoodWork: Alright kids. Gotta run for the night. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @DJOfurnituremkr @WatkinsWoodWork Bye Dale, Matt. #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: Thanks for everything guys!!! Great topic and discussion. All the best everyone!!!! #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: RT @EliCleveland: We just got the photos edited and uploaded, so that gallery will be up first. Well make the panel a priority. #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: Good place to find shows: https://t.co/OFA4oZVVhS #woodchat
@WVWoodshed: As for finding shows, you should live in Southern WV. There are no shows!!!! G-Nite!!! #woodchat
@uppercutwood: Next week’s show – how to find shows, how to get space in shows, and how to prepare and execute a successful show #woodchat
@DJOfurnituremkr: I’ll get a cam soon
#woodchat
@kring_l: that would be another great topic, i for one know nothing about setting up a showing or marketing #woodchat
@woodshaver101: nice chatting with everyone good night. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @WVWoodshed Bye, Stephen. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @woodshaver101 Good night, Mark. #woodchat
@jimabbruzzese: Good stuff as well always guys. Night all. #woodchat
@MansFineFurn: If you want to learn how to do shows: build something nice (high quality) & submit to @designbuildshow (free) great learning oppty #woodchat
@kring_l: thanks guys, good night all #woodchat
@DesignBuildShow: RT @FlairWoodworks: @MansFineFurn For me, I want honest critique, but not many are willing to give it. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: Great show tonight. Thanks to our guests @SMeekWoodworks and @Loogie. #Woodchat
@uppercutwood: Thanks everyone, see you next Wednesday at 7pm P/10pm E here http://t.co/9NGvaeDAZR #woodchat
@EliCleveland: @EliCleveland @FlairWoodworks @MansFineFurn oops, #woodchat on those last two.
@FlairWoodworks: @EliCleveland Do you have a ink to this “207″ thing? @MansFineFurn #woodchat
@EliCleveland: @FlairWoodworks @MansFineFurn http://t.co/nCYvHiQmm5 Furniture Design forum. Just post that you want a critique. No guarantees. #woodchat
@FlairWoodworks: @EliCleveland Thanks for the link. @MansFineFurn #woodchat
@EliCleveland: @FlairWoodworks @MansFineFurn http://t.co/RHGhNexVv5 #woodchat , oops, again
@uppercutwood: RT @uppercutwood: Woodchat On Air 3/6/2013: http://t.co/3VDIEw9bgT via @YouTube #woodchat

