It’s time for a long overdue update. Here’s what’s new:
RoboReel Giveaway
For the month of August, we are giving away a RoboReel motorized cord reel. This is one of those products I didn’t know I needed until after I saw the video. OK well I don’t really NEED it but I sure as heck WANT it! For a chance to win, all you need to do is participate here at TheWoodWhisperer.com. The winner will be selected randomly from all comments left on the site this month. Want to see the RoboReel video? Check this out!
Shop Tour
The new shop is just a few weeks away from completion. I wanted to give you a quick video tour so you can see where the progress stands today. You can read up on previous Dream Shop Updates here.
Bookcase Build
The next project being built in the Wood Whisperer Guild is the One & Two Sheet Bookcases Build. This series is just starting and you can jump in right now. Also, due to some recent changes to the Guild structure, buying access to one single project makes you a Guild member for life! So for only $30, you can get access to this project and become a Guild member! How’s that for a deal? Learn More.
Hm I think I don’t win in RoboReel Giveaway game. Now it’s 2013, I miss that :/
Hey Marc,
I ran into a little money… ok, actually my mom gave me a check for my 50th b’day (I may have to grow old, but I don’t have to grow up :) ) which I hope to use as a small down payment on a desperately needed dust collection system. After looking (and looking and looking) on the web I still have no idea what the heck to do. Anyway, during my quest to learn more than I wanted to about dust collection, I have read a lot on air filtration systems also. Maybe I have missed it but, do you use an air filtration system as well as a dust collection setup? If not, do you see a need for both?
Thanks man,
Roger
Hey Roger. Ideally, you’re going to collect the dust at the source. That is your ultimate goal. But being realistic, some dust will make it to the air. So I do believe it’s a good idea to capture that dust with an air cleaner. I haven’t done this in the past because it just wasn’t feasible with my old shop (16′ ceilings). But in the new shop, I will be installing two air cleaners in the hopes of catching any wayward dust. So overall, I’m in favor of the concept. But I do think most of your time/money/effort should be focused on collecting the dust at the source.
Hey Marc, been a while since I have been on your site and I have to say that I like the changes you have made and the new guild set up. I am soooo happy for you. I know you have been wanting this new shop for a long time. Now that the weather here is cooling off some it time for me to get into the garage and make some dust so I guess I need to get that place cleaned up and quit lurking on your site and get back to being more active on your website.
Love your videos, most informative and clearly presented. Are you also posting as “arabeleqt”? If not someone has one of your vids posted under that name. thanks Lynn
That is definitely not me. If you ever see something like this, please give me a heads up. I can have these videos removed immediately. You’ll see that post is no longer up. :) Much appreciated!
Holly crap!! I was a product tester in Austin Texas for around 4 months for Great Stuff testing the RoboReel!! I must have pulled that cord out 100,000 times!! I’ve listened and talked to the engineers behind it, watched them make design changes and print out parts on their 3d printers, and I’ve sat down and talked with Jim Tracy himself (the owner)! This is my first time seeing the product out on the market and it’s funny that I ran into it here.
Good luck to who ever wins it. It’s a really cool product and It will really fit in to the woodworking hobby.
RoboReel. I like it ! I have a couple questions. :)
Question# 1- Can I attach the RoboReel cord to one end of my Christmas lights and have it pull down all the lights off my house after Christmas? Im getting lazy.
# 2- Can I use RoboReel as a babysitter for my 3 year old in my shop? Attach the cord to his leash and Just reel that kid in if he gets into my tools.. :) (Disclaimer–my kid does not have a leash)
#3 Is there a possibility that my wife will keep me attached to the RoboReel to pull me out of my shop and back into the house?
#4 Where can I get one of those Super spring loaded cords that RoboReel showed in the promo video? I could use that to pull some trees out of my backyard. That was awesome!
If I win the RoboReel I will take photos of RoboReel and show it off to all my friends. Well to at least the friends I have carved out of wood.
Thank you.
See you soon
Jess
Great little gadgit love to have one but a little too costly for my tight budget on me retirement.
I’m redoing my little 12 x 24 shop, but wow do I wish I had your space. Very cool to watch it come together and get some ideas as well. Thanks for sharing, Marc!
All,
The RoboReel was really a great product to stumble upon and even better for a giveaway. I think just about anyone could find a use for that thing.
Marc,
The effort and planning you’ve put into your new workshop studio is inspiring. I would have run out of steam by now! Carry on good soldier.
I never thought a robot and extension cords would ever go together….but this RoboReel is totally cool. I think the RoboReel for the garden hose is pretty stellar too.
Hey Marc,
Wow what a shop. I am just getting mine set up after years of wanting to do so, not nearly as large as yours but functional.
The RoboReel is quite the tool and already I have thought of many ways this would save clutter and cords on the floor.
Thanks for all the great ideas and advice given through your videos!