Here's something interesting...members of the AAW:
I am writing to let you know about a newsstand publication we are working on that aims at including one-man woodworking shops from across the country and Canada. It seems every woodworking club has one or more members who have impressive workshops, filled with clever, problem-solving ideas. If that's the case with your club, we would like to see those shops and consider them for publication in our upcoming America's Best Home Workshops, Volume 2. (On June 27 of 06, we are rolling out Volume 1 of America's Best Home Workshops, which showcases 15 unique and idea-pact shops.)
Keep in mind that a major reason why we are soliciting great shops is to help other woodworkers improve their shop, or build a new one from scratch. It's therefore helpful to include shops from different parts of the country, as well as different environments.
Size doesn't matter
As mentioned earlier, we're looking for down-to-earth, hardworking shops full of problem-solving ideas. The shop doesn't have to be big, or nit-picky clean. It could be set up for general woodworking, box-making, woodturning, or some other interest. The ideas could be storage solutions, task-specific jigs, shop tips, or the special way the shop was designed, built, and outfitted. To be considered, send us your materials by 05/1/07; the first 100 to respond will receive a free Best-Ever Workshops magazine, a $6.99 value. Woodworkers can submit fellow woodworkers' shops, with their permission.
What we need
• 3 to 5 photos showing the overall interior layout of your shop and 1 exterior photo if applicable
• 5 to 10 close-ups of your problem-solving ideas, or dedicated machining or storage areas
• A rough-sketch floor plan that shows overall shop dimensions and the locations of doors and windows, tools, storage cabinets, workbenches, and wood storage
• A quick summary of shop specifications, including the type of structure, with details about lighting, heating/air-conditioning, electrical service, and dust collectionâ€â€whatever applies.
• A short paragraph about why the shop is great and how it serves your woodworking interests
Mail your submission to:
America’s Best Home Workshops, Volume 2
WOOD magazine
1716 Locust St., LS-221
Des Moines, IA 50309-3023
Or e-mail your submission to homeworkshops@meredith.com
Submissions cannot be returned, but please include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address if available.
Thanks for your help,
Jim Harrold, Executive Editor
I am writing to let you know about a newsstand publication we are working on that aims at including one-man woodworking shops from across the country and Canada. It seems every woodworking club has one or more members who have impressive workshops, filled with clever, problem-solving ideas. If that's the case with your club, we would like to see those shops and consider them for publication in our upcoming America's Best Home Workshops, Volume 2. (On June 27 of 06, we are rolling out Volume 1 of America's Best Home Workshops, which showcases 15 unique and idea-pact shops.)
Keep in mind that a major reason why we are soliciting great shops is to help other woodworkers improve their shop, or build a new one from scratch. It's therefore helpful to include shops from different parts of the country, as well as different environments.
Size doesn't matter
As mentioned earlier, we're looking for down-to-earth, hardworking shops full of problem-solving ideas. The shop doesn't have to be big, or nit-picky clean. It could be set up for general woodworking, box-making, woodturning, or some other interest. The ideas could be storage solutions, task-specific jigs, shop tips, or the special way the shop was designed, built, and outfitted. To be considered, send us your materials by 05/1/07; the first 100 to respond will receive a free Best-Ever Workshops magazine, a $6.99 value. Woodworkers can submit fellow woodworkers' shops, with their permission.
What we need
• 3 to 5 photos showing the overall interior layout of your shop and 1 exterior photo if applicable
• 5 to 10 close-ups of your problem-solving ideas, or dedicated machining or storage areas
• A rough-sketch floor plan that shows overall shop dimensions and the locations of doors and windows, tools, storage cabinets, workbenches, and wood storage
• A quick summary of shop specifications, including the type of structure, with details about lighting, heating/air-conditioning, electrical service, and dust collectionâ€â€whatever applies.
• A short paragraph about why the shop is great and how it serves your woodworking interests
Mail your submission to:
America’s Best Home Workshops, Volume 2
WOOD magazine
1716 Locust St., LS-221
Des Moines, IA 50309-3023
Or e-mail your submission to homeworkshops@meredith.com
Submissions cannot be returned, but please include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address if available.
Thanks for your help,
Jim Harrold, Executive Editor