Comments on: 57 – Gadget Station (Pt. 1)

By: Johan Jacobs

Johan Jacobs — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:36:08 +0000

Hi John.
I just watch your video series of the Gadget Station.
What interested me was the fact that you use Bubinga or African Rosewood, as it is better known here in South Africa. I am very impressed how you do your shows, and learn a lot from you.
Recently I made a wall clock from Bubinga, and love this wood very much. It is very dense, strong and durable. And it have a lovely smell to it.
And that is were I want to make a point.
In the beginning when I bought this wood, I thought there must be a mistake.
That is when I compare this wood to Tulip wood. As we all know, Tulip wood is VERY expensive. And I thought I struck a bargain here, and the seller get mixed up with his wood.
But after a bit of research, I realized that it is in fact Bubinga and not Tulip wood.
But the resemblance is uncanny.
Anyway, thanks for an very informative web site, and keep up the good work.

Regards

Johan

By: thewoodwhisperer

thewoodwhisperer — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:05:33 +0000

If I remember correctly, all I did was use the curve tool on the outside edges of the leg. Problem with the curve tool is it doesn’t let me make an asymmetric curve, so the sketchup drawing was just a rough estimate of the actual design. Perhaps we’ll have someone do a tutorial on this and put it in the Sketchup Community Group. I am sure there is a more accurate and better way to do it than what I did.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:01:25 +0000

How did do you draw the two way curves on sketchup?

I’m really struggling with that one.

regards from France

By: Philip Fiacco

Philip Fiacco — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:34:48 +0000

I heard the podcast with Leo LaPorte this weekend, he was very grateful to be presented with the Gadget Station … I decided to check out the woodwisperer website and I am glad I did. In fact my brother is a huge woodworking enthusiast so my next email will certainly link him to the website. Great Job!!!

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:05:26 +0000

Jeremy, I had a recent inspiration. I’ve been thinking of making one of those small bookshelves with v-shaped shelves for my office. I think I saw one in a mag recently. 2 shelves, about 3′ high and 4′ long. V-shaped shelves angle the spines up for easy reading. How ’bout a gadget station that sits in the shelf? I basic box with maybe a couple of nice doors that would face up at the 45 degree angle just like the book spines. I’m not sure yet if the proportions will work, though. I’ll have to consider the bookshelf a little more first…

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:57:29 +0000

Hi, Mark. I love this project. I like the Leo Laporte connection, he’s my favorite podcaster. I’ve been thinking a project like this for a few months. Speaking of inspiration from other sources, I found a few on the web, searching for the term “charging stations”. Most of these charging stations have multiple outlets built right into them, which I like. I have a couple of gadgets that charge via USB, so I might add a USB hub as well. I look forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:06:40 +0000

I am a recent convert to this website and I absolutely LOVE it!!! You are funny, interesting and very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to entertain all of us.

By: Bruce (AKA FLWoodRAT)

Bruce (AKA FLWoodRAT) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:15:31 +0000

As the exiting Prime Minister of India was quoted to have said “Holy Cow, Here today, Ghandi Tomorrow.” Peace will come to those willing to allow it. Marc I commend your courage to welcome Dave to TWW. An Nicole… All I can hear is the music to “Stand Bye My Man’. You ROCK woman!.

By: Jeremy (Bama5150)

Jeremy (Bama5150) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:46:01 +0000

I’m just wondering if anyone out there is working on a gadget station. I am thinking about designing one now and want to know if anyone has come up with some cool ideas that i can ‘borrow’. Hello….hello….hello…ello??

By: Denis Rezendes

Denis Rezendes — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:27:13 +0000

Thanks for putting the video up Marc, i had a great time in the chat room. its great that you actually take the time to talk to your viewers and really help them out. because speaking from experience I’ve emailed Norm a few time and nothing yet :( . well thanks for the video and the opportunity for up to ask questions :)