You know, it is an undeniable fact that the internet is a wonderful thing.  Especially the internet of today, as opposed to even as recently as the mid 90s, because of how far it's come forward in its development.  It is surprising how much information can be found, and surprising how much shows up in front of me without my active search for it.  Some of the things that show up are not really what I need, but sometimes, once in a while, a huge nugget of "just the information I was in need of" shows up.

And other times, I roll my eyes and move along.

As of late, there are tons and tons of videos about making drawers for less money.  Save money, make drawers with this one simple trick.  You know what their trick is?  Wood on wood glides.  I hope that the more aged among you is laughing, because I sure was... Now, I'm not being critical.  But the reality is that a modern-day glide system for drawers is far superior to most wood glide systems.  The other reality is that wood glides that are properly built and maintained work just fine for most things, too.

I've learned from my own life, and from the stories of my elders, that every idea isn't always new.  Some ideas are better left to the past.  Some ideas are still relevant and proper today, like wood glides on drawers.  In some parts of the world, a properly built wood glide is a testament to the skill and quality of the woodworker.   In others, it's a recipe for continual problems.  What's more important is knowing that not every idea is always a new idea, and it's smart to check out ideas to see if they've already come and gone.  And then, if they've gone, it's good to find out why they are no longer in use.  

The other fact of the situation is that many people just don't know what has come before their idea hits them.  And that's not criticism.  That's just the way life is, because none of us know everything.  Even I come up with ideas that have been left behind, long ago, and replaced with better approaches or equipment. I mean, who hasn't?  But sometimes before a person starts to claim they have a new invention; it would be nice to see if they could do some research first.