I find myself going plane crazy (C: I'm starting to collect planes,
and I'd like to use them more (maybe becoming more of a Neader), but I
have trouble getting the hang of it. I religiously read the wreck,
and I've read a couple books, but I work better when someone shows me
(vs. reading).
Anyone know of any classes in the Chicago area on plane basics (how to
set them up/tune them, using them, etc.)? Alternatively, if someone
wants to trek out to Aurora to tutor me for a few hours, I'd pay you
for your trouble...it'd probably have to be after the first of the
year, but we could work something out...
Feel free to ping me offline at jtj3 at hotmail dot com or jtj3 at
comcast dot net. Thanks!
Jim
WCD <wcd@krjda_nospam.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I attended a 1/2 day seminar on hand planes a few years back at a
> woodworkers show in Springfield, MA. The seminar was given by Garrett
> Hack who does a great job. I think people like that travel around the
> country and do these seminars all over. You might want to look to see if
> they're coming your way. Its getting to be woodworking show season.
>
> HTH
>
>
> PC Gameplayer wrote:
> > I find myself going plane crazy (C: I'm starting to collect planes,
> > and I'd like to use them more (maybe becoming more of a Neader), but I
> > have trouble getting the hang of it. I religiously read the wreck,
> > and I've read a couple books, but I work better when someone shows me
> > (vs. reading).
> >
> > Anyone know of any classes in the Chicago area on plane basics (how to
> > set them up/tune them, using them, etc.)? Alternatively, if someone
> > wants to trek out to Aurora to tutor me for a few hours, I'd pay you
> > for your trouble...it'd probably have to be after the first of the
> > year, but we could work something out...
> >
> > Feel free to ping me offline at jtj3 at hotmail dot com or jtj3 at
> > comcast dot net. Thanks!
> >
> > Jim
Dear Jim:
I invite you to please take a look at my web site:
www.americansycamoreretreat.com
we offer many classes that might fit your needs, take a look at July
19: Fine Furniture with Handtools and I would also suggest our
sharpening class with Dennis Maddox. We are only a few hours from
Chicago and we have many clients from your area that have attended
classes here. thanks, and if I can answer any questions or help in
any way, please contact us.
Mike from American Sycamore
I attended a 1/2 day seminar on hand planes a few years back at a
woodworkers show in Springfield, MA. The seminar was given by Garrett
Hack who does a great job. I think people like that travel around the
country and do these seminars all over. You might want to look to see if
they're coming your way. Its getting to be woodworking show season.
HTH
PC Gameplayer wrote:
> I find myself going plane crazy (C: I'm starting to collect planes,
> and I'd like to use them more (maybe becoming more of a Neader), but I
> have trouble getting the hang of it. I religiously read the wreck,
> and I've read a couple books, but I work better when someone shows me
> (vs. reading).
>
> Anyone know of any classes in the Chicago area on plane basics (how to
> set them up/tune them, using them, etc.)? Alternatively, if someone
> wants to trek out to Aurora to tutor me for a few hours, I'd pay you
> for your trouble...it'd probably have to be after the first of the
> year, but we could work something out...
>
> Feel free to ping me offline at jtj3 at hotmail dot com or jtj3 at
> comcast dot net. Thanks!
>
> Jim