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As woodworkers, we are always "needing" a new tool to replace one that is worn out, or to fill a need for which we have no tool at the present, or just because we need a more efficient version of a current tool.
If we had a section on this forum devoted to tool reviews, would you participate by reviewing at least one tool you currently own? We would not need anything fancy, just a concise, unbiased (as much as possible) review of the tool itself. Its performance and features only would do. No need to sell the company to others - just a tool review not a company review.
Then, when you purchase a new tool down the road and have done your due diligence (reading reviews here and elsewhere) you could give that new tool a review also.
The long term goal is to build a comprehensive database of tool reviews where we could come in helping with the decison making process when considering the purchase of a new - or even used tool. We have some tool reviews on the forum scattered in various threads mostly Power Tools etc., but that section is also used largely for asking how to use them or what is wrong with one or some other non-review purpose. This would concentrate them in one single area which would cut down on searching and hunting to find a review that may or may not be there or somewhere else on the site.
I am not asking for tool reviews here right now, and please do not post one as yet. I am asking you if you think you could, and would, write a review on a tool or two that you presently own. It does not matter the age (alot of people buy used tools and might be looking for one like you own and would love to see a review) or condition, or use for the tool as long as it is woodworking related.
It could be anything from a hand plane to a vaccum system to a circular saw to a drill. A table saw, bandsaw, hand chisel, HVLP spray rig, or a woodcarving system. Anything at all related to our hobby/profession. Even a specific glue would be fair game.
your experience level is not important at all. If you own a tool, you know what you like and don't like about the tool. We want your opinion of it. If you would, please let us know here if you are interested so we can gauge the interest level of this idea. If we only get a response or two here it will be evident that the interest level is not behind it, but if we have enough interest we will implement the section soon. A Tool Reviews Section could be added even, if there is enough interest.
Thanks for your participation in advance (thinking positive here).
If we had a section on this forum devoted to tool reviews, would you participate by reviewing at least one tool you currently own? We would not need anything fancy, just a concise, unbiased (as much as possible) review of the tool itself. Its performance and features only would do. No need to sell the company to others - just a tool review not a company review.
Then, when you purchase a new tool down the road and have done your due diligence (reading reviews here and elsewhere) you could give that new tool a review also.
The long term goal is to build a comprehensive database of tool reviews where we could come in helping with the decison making process when considering the purchase of a new - or even used tool. We have some tool reviews on the forum scattered in various threads mostly Power Tools etc., but that section is also used largely for asking how to use them or what is wrong with one or some other non-review purpose. This would concentrate them in one single area which would cut down on searching and hunting to find a review that may or may not be there or somewhere else on the site.
I am not asking for tool reviews here right now, and please do not post one as yet. I am asking you if you think you could, and would, write a review on a tool or two that you presently own. It does not matter the age (alot of people buy used tools and might be looking for one like you own and would love to see a review) or condition, or use for the tool as long as it is woodworking related.
It could be anything from a hand plane to a vaccum system to a circular saw to a drill. A table saw, bandsaw, hand chisel, HVLP spray rig, or a woodcarving system. Anything at all related to our hobby/profession. Even a specific glue would be fair game.
your experience level is not important at all. If you own a tool, you know what you like and don't like about the tool. We want your opinion of it. If you would, please let us know here if you are interested so we can gauge the interest level of this idea. If we only get a response or two here it will be evident that the interest level is not behind it, but if we have enough interest we will implement the section soon. A Tool Reviews Section could be added even, if there is enough interest.
Thanks for your participation in advance (thinking positive here).