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12 contributions to Sawinery Woodworking Guild
🧠 What’s the One Project You Keep Saying You’ll Build ‘Someday’? (Win $100 Gift Card!)
Every woodworker has that dream build — a workbench upgrade, a rocking chair, maybe even a canoe. You’ve got the plans, maybe even the wood… but somehow “someday” keeps getting pushed back. What’s that project you can’t stop thinking about but haven’t started yet? 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (maybe this will be the nudge to finally start!) 📅 Winner announced on December 8! 📍 Open to U.S. customers only (for now). We’re working on making them available in more locations soon!
2 likes • 5d
I still haven't built my router table. My poor router is just sitting in its case, begging me to build that table, but I force myself to ignore it. Unfortunately, Christmas gifts take precedence. 🤦
💸 What’s the Most Expensive Mistake You’ve Made in Woodworking? (Win $100 Gift Card!)
We’ve all had one. That project that went sideways, and took a chunk of our wallet with it. Maybe you miscut an entire sheet of walnut or used the wrong finish on a custom build. Confession time: what’s the priciest woodworking lesson you’ve ever learned? 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (to ease the sting a little 😉) 📅 Winner announced on December 1! 📍 Open to U.S. customers only (for now). We’re working on making them available in more locations soon!
0 likes • 13d
I bought a Rikon band saw with a horrible fence that was never straight. Ordered a better fence from the company, but I still can't get that band saw to cut right. I hate it and feel like the entire setup has been a complete waste of money. I will probably never use it, ever again.
0 likes • 13d
@Marc Bishop I have sworn that my family members will only ever get gifts I make for them. I refuse to make anything they request because they'll want "family discounts", which means "as close to free as possible."
⚙️ What’s the Fastest Tool You’ve Ever Worn Out? (Win $100 Gift Card!)
Some tools just can’t handle the workload. Maybe it was that bargain sander that lasted one weekend, or a drill that gave up mid-project. Tell us which tool tapped out the fastest — and what you replaced it with (or swore off forever) 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (so you can upgrade to one that lasts!) 📅 Winner announced on November 24! 📍 Open to U.S. customers only (for now). We’re working on making them available in more locations soon!
2 likes • 20d
My Skil worm drive circular saw. I had used it twice to cut plywood, and it was sparking so badly that I saw flames. I called Skil and they sent me new brushes, which did not make a difference. They sent me a new saw and it worked like a charm, without trying to start a fire. So, I guess I wore it out in two uses, but it wasn't really my fault. Lol. Kudos to Skil customer service.
1 like • 18d
@Rich Murphy Skil was wonderful to work with, and I've got two spare brushes, should I ever need to replace them. 🙂
🧹 What’s the One Shop Habit You’re Trying to Break? (Win $100 Gift Card!)
Every woodworker has that one habit in the shop that’s tough to shake. Maybe you skip dust collection, leave tools out a little too long, or put off sharpening until it’s absolutely necessary. What’s the habit you’re trying to break (or have already kicked)? Share it in the comments! No judgment here, just honest shop talk from folks who get it! 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (for treating yourself after breaking that habit 💪) 📅 Winner announced on November 17! 📍 Open to U.S. customers only (for now). We’re working on making them available in more locations soon!
0 likes • 27d
I forget to wear my mask. I have asthma and I need to wear it at all times. The trouble is, I only have a big cartridge mask and it gets in the way or makes my glasses wonky. I need a good dust mask that doesn't require the cartridges.
🔧 What’s the Cheapest Tool You Own That You Actually Love? (Win $100 Gift Card!)
Not every great tool comes with a big price tag, and sometimes it’s the small, inexpensive ones that make your workflow smoother and your projects better. Maybe you’ve got a budget gem in your shop that’s proven itself again and again. Share the cheapest tool in your shop that you couldn’t live without. Tell us what it is and why it’s earned a permanent spot on your bench! 🏆 Prize: $100 Sawinery Gift Card (a great excuse to grab another shop essential 😄) 📅 Winner announced on November 10!
3 likes • Nov 3
My mechanical pencil. It has a built in sharpener and replacement thick lead. It has been the most useful thing in my shop, and I couldn't work without it.
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Lisa Nicholson
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@l-nicholson-7319
I'm here to learn. That's all.

Active 7h ago
Joined Jul 3, 2025
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Bloomington, IL
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