I have never

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KenMc2

Discussion Starter · May 26, 2018 (Edited)

seen such a complicated forum in terms of settings in my life. I wanted to get a question answered about using my new router.

Heck..I don't even see how to post.

Why so complicated anyway.

Also don't see how to change my user name.

Searching now for how to delete my account. Doubt I will find it.

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difalkner

· #2 · May 27, 2018

Welcome to the forum, Ken!

Sorry you found it difficult but you actually did get your post in. It just had to be approved before it was visible, not unusual for a first post. You should be good now. Go ahead and ask your router question. Photos may help, btw.

I believe changing your user name may require an admin.

David

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JOAT

· #3 · May 27, 2018

Ken Mcfadden said:
seen such a complicated forum in terms of settings in my life. I wanted to get a question answered about using my new router.

Heck..I don't even see how to post.

Why so complicated anyway.

Also don't see how to change my user name.

Searching now for how to delete my account. Doubt I will find it.

Very funny. I found this site quite easy to get around, from day one. You need to get on-line more, and visit some of the other forums, the ones that are actually complicated, and amazingly difficult.

Oh yes, almost forgot. You talking about a woodworking router? That's us.
Or a computer router? That ain't us.

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Roger D

· #4 · May 27, 2018

Welcome to the forum Ken.

old55

· #5 · May 27, 2018

Welcome to the forum Ken.

DesertRatTom

· #6 · May 27, 2018

Hi Ken. Don't give up. You have to select a sub forum, which you'll find on the top menu called "Forums". Just pick the one that seems appropriate, or just "General Woodworking." Go to the bottom of that forum listing and you'll find a button that lets you start a new string. But to respond to an existing post. kist go to the bottom of the page and you'll find a spot to type in your entry, and a post button below that.

I for one am glad that someone with your skills joined in. You'll get the hang of it pretty quickly. When you fill in your profile, you can set up your name there, as well as an icon or photo. When someone asks a question, often someone will look at your tools profile to see if you have an alternative or better way to accomplish what you're trying to do.

The folks here are pretty friendly and try to be helpful.

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jj777746

· #7 · May 27, 2018

Hi Ken,I reckon you really would like to stay with us on the forum.If so,stick around,you'll be glad you did, and welcome. James.

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MT Stringer

· #8 · May 27, 2018

Welcome aboard, Ken. Don't worry, if you screw something up, one of the guys with the shiny star can get you back on track.

BTW, there are lot of good folks on this forum with boo-koos of knowledge in a lot of different fields.

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RainMan 2.0

· #9 · May 27, 2018

Welcome to the forum Ken . Theres tons of people here who will be more than happy to help you ,so I hope you stick around

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Multiwood

· #10 · May 27, 2018

Welcome to the forum Ken. I too found it quite difficult at first but I’m glad I struck around,
there are some really very helpful folks who are always willing to help

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woodknots

· #11 · May 27, 2018

@Ken Mcfadden - welcome to the forum Ken. As stated, you need an @Admin to change your user name. If you use the "@" symbol, in front of someone's user name, as I did with yours and an admin, it will signal that person that there is a notification for them.

As far as navigating the forum, you will see the index at the top of the page (depends on the platform you are using). One of the index items is "Forums". Clicking on that heading will present a list of sub-forums. You can select the sub-forum that is appropriate to your post. At the top of each sub-forum is the option to start a new thread. Click on that, enter a thread title and then type your question/comments in the box that is visible.

There is a sub-forum called "Forum Support/ Site Help and Suggestions" - this may guide you through the forum usage, but if you have any specific questions, please ask and one of the members will certainly attempt to answer your questions. See the attached image for the location of the items I've referred to.

So, having said that, is there a specific question you have regarding your new router?

Site Help and Suggestions - Router Forums

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roxanne562001

· #12 · May 27, 2018

I am sure that if you look around you will figure it out. The admins here are awesome. I am sure they can help you also. Welcome to the forum lots of good insight on wood working and routers and much much more.

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thomas1389

· #13 · May 27, 2018

DesertRatTom said:
Hi Ken. Don't give up. You have to select a sub forum, which you'll find on the top menu called "Forums". Just pick the one that seems appropriate, or just "General Woodworking." Go to the bottom of that forum listing and you'll find a button that lets you start a new string. But to respond to an existing post. kist go to the bottom of the page and you'll find a spot to type in your entry, and a post button below that.

I for one am glad that someone with your skills joined in. You'll get the hang of it pretty quickly. When you fill in your profile, you can set up your name there, as well as an icon or photo. When someone asks a question, often someone will look at your tools profile to see if you have an alternative or better way to accomplish what you're trying to do.

The folks here are pretty friendly and try to be helpful.

Tom, thanks for the tutelage in navigation. I've been here a while but could never figure out how to start a new string, or thread, or whatever it's called. I guess it's dumb luck that I've managed this far.

Bushwhacker

· #14 · May 27, 2018

HI Ken. I have been on this forum since 2009 and still have to ask how to do stuff. I always have some one that is willing to help.
I get around here and my Microwave blinks 1200.
David

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RainMan 2.0

· #15 · May 27, 2018

Bushwhacker said:
HI Ken. I have been on this forum since 2009 and still have to ask how to do stuff. I always have some one that is willing to help.
I get around here and my Microwave blinks 1200.
David

Good one David

marecat3

· #16 · Jun 4, 2018

Welcome to the forum

Semipro

· #17 · Jun 4, 2018

>

This member has not been back since his original post:crying:

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RainMan 2.0

· #18 · Jun 4, 2018 (Edited)

Semipro said:
>This member has not been back since his original post:crying:

Shame , as once you get used to cruel and unusual punishment,it’s not all that hard to navigate.

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