knotscott

I'd like to believe it's not personal Oscar...we're too disorganized and lazy to go to the effort of staging a conspiracy!

I took a quick look at that post, and while I can only speak for myself, sometimes posts that are more complex need more time to answer, and I may not always get back to them.

cabinetman

This is a great topic which brings to light human nature. There are some who ask questions and have little interest in the answer. Makes me wonder why they ask in the first place. Then, when they get answers, none of which are satisfactory.

This particular site seems to get more first time posters with a problem that they need solved, and then just disappear. Personally, I find it inconsiderate that there may be no response. It almost makes me think that the poster conjured up some seemingly unsolvable problem just to see how the problem gets addressed.

But, that's probably not the case. The participating members here have varied experiences with different forms of the craft, and the tools and machinery available. There may be many ways to answer a question and they could all be appropriate. It might be nice if the poster makes it clear what is understood, and which way the advice takes him/her. On many occasions the original post could be so vague that the first few replies asks for some details. The words or descriptions that the poster uses may not be familiar or be confusing to the question to make formulating an answer difficult.

I also don't think there is a "conspiracy" per se. But, when posters have a habit of being non responsive it makes one think why bother to explain something in detail. Likewise, the first timer, or "newbie" at times starts off asking all kinds of questions and all of a sudden becomes an "expert" and is answering all kinds of questions.

So what we're talking about here is just plain manners. We can't expect others to react the way we would in the same circumstance. A follow up to a reply would be nice to read to find out what worked and what didn't. A simple "thanks" isn't that hard to type.

Nate1778

Oscar I read that thread as well, you had listed it as a "Dewalt 375" and I guess I just walked past it as a model I knew nothing about. I have a 735 and with a good set of blades in it, it will leave a finish that is very nice. Very little if no sanding. Have dealt with the dull blade issue but was trying to plane a bunch of the hardest maple I have ever encountered. I imagine it would dull any blades it came in contact with, not just the 735.

So the 735 will leave a mirror finish on your Oak with sharp blades, how long the blades last is the question mark. I personally haven't scene any "Premature" dulling running Walnut, Oak, or Soft Maple, through mine. But then again what is "Premature" dulling, one mans long blade life is another mans POS.

Oscar

Again: Another example of my lack of attention (attention deficit disorder) in my inept way I was saying "Dewalt 735" not 375. DUH

Thank's you all, for putting up with me

woodnthings

"So what we're talking about here is just plain manners. We can't expect others to react the way we would in the same circumstance. A follow up to a reply would be nice to read to find out what worked and what didn't. A simple "thanks" isn't that hard to type."
I say thank you cabinetman, for all your excellent advice as well as to all others. Maybe we can start a "new trend" called simple manners, here, old school? bill

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Rick C.

I,ve received a lot of help here and try to answer the posts I can.If I see a post with one answer and it,s a good one why repeat it ?If I get one or two answers to a question and they are the same I figure that must be it.If no one replies I figure I wasn't the only one stumped.(only happened once)My $.02. Thanks Guys, Rick

wonderwoman

You have to take it as it comes.
Questions deserve answers.
Useful information and direction deserves a 'Thank You".

You have to be comfortable enough with-in yourself to believe that others might benefit from your knowledge, whether you know it or not... AND... be willing to accept challenges to ponder that which you do not know and possibly offer direction. Follow through may not come timely enough, if at all, for newbie or expert, just the same. Do your best, that's all you can expect.

I've always understood 'Old School' to mean an effective teacher is the most attentive student. If you can only think inside of a box...well, let me help you out. Just my .25 (inflation).

I am still here because I value knowledge and expertise- what to do and what NOT to do. I value volleying opinions and appreciate the sincerity I've witnessed amongst most of the members when their character is called upon (Not to mention the occasional silly banter). Though I'm not a woodworker, per se, I still feel welcome here.

Last, but not least, Thank You for holding the door open.

Heather

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pmaru77

I most always reply with a thankyou at the least. Unless of course I forget that I posted. That would only happen on rare occasions.