tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post1103054983634771379..comments2022-02-25T10:50:38.538-08:00Comments on Oregon Woodworker by Andy Margeson: Review of Paul Sellers' Working Wood CourseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-68882704454194843872013-12-17T20:29:29.237-08:002013-12-17T20:29:29.237-08:00Thanks for the review, it was very well thought ou...Thanks for the review, it was very well thought out.. I just received the first book, Working Wood 1&2, as a birthday present and can't wait to get started. I can already tell that I'll likely be purchasing the companion DVD set as I set out on the first projects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-33637072122248706552012-11-22T15:34:25.224-08:002012-11-22T15:34:25.224-08:00I also agree, I really like Paul's teaching st...I also agree, I really like Paul's teaching style, and the fact that he stands by his opinions. I really like how he makes it look easy, without making it mysterious. He really does prove that you can do it too, watch me, do it like this, there you go... Some things in woodworking make me feel very aprehensive, but Paul's style helps me realize I'm blowing my fears out of preportion. Also I like the fact that he shows you how to get started with a basic tool set. Sure you could use mortice chisels, but if you don't have them don't worry, pick up you bench chisels and get to work. What I really like as well, is as he is working, there are times where I'd be saying to myself "man, a close-up of that would be...." and then BAM! There's a close-up, but not any close-up, but you can see atoms being split by the chisel, it's that close.<br /><br />All that to say, I agree with your review.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222314153184176550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-32237786896604058822012-11-22T14:23:47.563-08:002012-11-22T14:23:47.563-08:00I like the series also. I wish he were around whe...I like the series also. I wish he were around when I started and would have loved to have the videos then. I also agree with Darren above. Give credit to the filmmakers, they make woodworking sexy. As my sister-in-law said once when she saw an episode of New Yankee Workshop, "like watching paint dry." Aritsan Media makes beautiful films. I also agree that for a total newbie, the series may present some confusion as where to begin exactly. But I guess that's why he has a school also.<br />Take it easy,<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-74677084100114366192012-11-22T12:38:49.262-08:002012-11-22T12:38:49.262-08:00I got the series last year and I'm still worki...I got the series last year and I'm still working thru it. He's also started a Master woodworking class on line which is the same as the dvd series but this is project based. He's filled in a lot of gaps for me and I agree he is a master educator also.Ralph Boumenothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606484453109932074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-11008570899582020952012-11-22T10:18:39.071-08:002012-11-22T10:18:39.071-08:00I'll be the lone, dissenting voice on the inte...I'll be the lone, dissenting voice on the internet. I much prefer having all the transitions. The DVDs seem like they were made both to educate and entertain woodworkers. Normally it is so dry watching woodworking videos. I'm glad some people are stepping up the production game to the next level, as I feel these things matter to the final product quite a bit. Not to say that more simple, staid productions aren't good too.Darren Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096515606426307681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-49352624044824066832012-11-22T09:17:12.626-08:002012-11-22T09:17:12.626-08:00You summed up my thoughts on his book and dvd perf...You summed up my thoughts on his book and dvd perfectly.<br /><br />I'm a member of his on line master class as well as another well known woodworker. Paul's approach is much more relaxed and therefore more enjoyable to watch.patrick andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15587752566557612303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2976499952885642848.post-59918258835987721152012-11-22T09:01:24.783-08:002012-11-22T09:01:24.783-08:00Thanks a ton for doing this review. I've been...Thanks a ton for doing this review. I've been eyeing this course for a while and trying to decided if it's worth the investment. Interestingly enough, the trailer and the overproduction put me off a bit. I'm glad to hear the content is worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com