How to get the most benefit out of the forums

[Mike]

Welcome to the forums. You have found the best woodworking site on the web. There is a ton of information here, and we have divided it into generalised sections to assist in locating specific tips and tricks. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the forums:
1. Register and become a member. It is free, and our membership directly effects how well manufacturers listen to us.
2. Tell us your first name, it's much more personal than just a handle; we want to make new friends here.
3. Tell us where you live. Not your street address but a City/State or Provence is nice. This will help us direct you to good values when shopping, ensure that answers to questions reflect tools and equipment available in your area, and alert other members in your area so they can contact you.
4. When possible, get together with other members and make some sawdust. There is no better way to learn than sharing a project building experience with others. Did I mention it is also a great deal of fun?
5. Post questions, photo's of projects and opinions or idea's. Being an active member helps us all, and we want to hear from you!