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I believe that it is totally marketing hype - if you google the phrase, nothing comes up but Martin's auctions. Not even sure what it's supposed to infer...

As for Martin, I have seen him in...

Jerome, you are wasting your time (as I did) - logic, math and basic business concepts apparently don't apply here. (Don't forget there are those who don't believe in science either).

Too often,...

Not sure what "data" you need. Is there anyone who would argue against the statement that, on average, whatever the cost of repairs is expected to be (and the people offering the plans are the ones...

A lot of people are saying that the primary reason to buy an extended policy is because there are a lot of expensive-to-replace electronics in cars.

There are, but it doesn't matter a bit; no...

Who are some of your favorite woodworkers, past or present, and why?

This might include practitioners of several different styles of woodworking. For instance, one might admire what Roy Underhill...

Beyond the aesthetics, it puts the tv at a height that requires you to crane your neck to watch it, and the heat from the fireplace isn't good for the electronics either (the rule of thumb I've...

I hope you win the bet with them, but on average you won't or they wouldn't sell it to you at a loss. I put the finance person on par with the salesperson or the "closer" - not exactly the most...

Of course, but the difference is that a few thousand dollars for an auto repair isn't going to put you in financial jeopardy, but a serious medical bill, house fire, car accident in which you caused...

Good points. Just to clarify for those who might not have understood, I believe that he meant that the rear of the rip fence should be a few thousandths away from the blade, rather than having the...

Do these extended warranties also cover the replacement batteries it will someday need?

I've never had any extended warranty; the person selling it obviously does so to make more money in premiums...

For centuries before people used spaceballs or other such things, they just prefinished the panels before glue up and didn't worry about the panel possibly being slightly off center at times. I doubt...

I don't exactly know why, but over time I have developed a dislike for live edge tables, in particular "river tables". Years ago, I did make and sell in a gallery a live edge bench (not just a slab...

I think you may be on to something. If people can be convinced to buy tables with tops made from slabs with unfinished edges and with the bark still on them (live edge tables) or, worse yet, tables...

Again, look at your previous post where your specific questions are already answered.

I know this will make me sound like an old grouch (and maybe I am), but I think there's been a steady decline in USEFUL knowledge for many years, whether it's repairing things, taking care of a house...

Very interesting read, thanks for the links. I personally much prefer the minimalistic, less cluttered look, but my wife doesn't. I do find myself "less than relaxed" when there is too much stuff...

Why not remove the glass top entirely and make a proper new top that is secured to the aprons?

Could probably sell the glass top on craigslist.

Just a week or two ago there was a thread on the same topic with many responses that goes into great depth and might answer your questions. If you haven't, check it out.

I agree, I sometimes see entire sets of kitchen cabinets on craigslist that are being given away for free, even though they are in good condition, simply because the new owners want a different look.

I agree with what you said. Part of the problem is also that well-made furniture is very costly - not many can afford high quality furniture, much less Thomas Moser, etc. If they can, it's not a...

Doesn't everything taste like chicken? When I was in grad school (1980), a new student from Taiwan was assigned to our lab and he got sick, quite literally, while eating his first bite of a...

You make a good point.

I don't believe I ever called them "ignorant", however; in fact, I pointed out that they did incredible things with the tools and knowledge that they had. Calling them...

Good point, maybe it did have a lot to do with "doing it the way I was taught", whether or not it was the best practice. Thanks.

I don' think you understand what I'm talking about when I say that they used cross-grain construction on the lowboys; it has nothing to do with an economic decision.

What you describe are poor economic decisions made by producers and consumers; let's not confuse that with the science of wood technology.