andyacg
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can anyone recommend an evening/ weekend course in basic woodwork. I want to learn the proper neanderthal methods. any advice would be brilliant. Cheers all.
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Halo Jones
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Just look out for local evening courses. Or there is the Paul Sellers online course which works out cheaper than the average evening course but no direct tuition.
Personally (and my approach over the past three years), if you already have even half a workshop at home just get in there and build (simple) stuff, assess results, look at websites/magazines and then build more stuff.... progress!
Good luck!
H.
Personally (and my approach over the past three years), if you already have even half a workshop at home just get in there and build (simple) stuff, assess results, look at websites/magazines and then build more stuff.... progress!
Good luck!
H.
G S Haydon
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+1 on Halo's idea. There is a heap of free on line stuff. Old books on the subject don't cost a fortune and will provide a good insight.
Reggie
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There's a youtube video for just about any woodworking that you can think of, I've been using it to research all of the power tools that I've recently been given, I have zero experience but youtube has been a great help understanding how the things work, how to set them up, how to be safe and loads of different techniques, I feel a lot more confident about using the tools now 
bugbear
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G S Haydon":1psbael3 said:
Old books (pre 1950) are better than most new books, since handtools weren't an eccentricity then.
BugBear
Random Orbital Bob
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Perhaps something to consider is your preferred learning style. There are three basic methods of learning out there.
- Classroom based training or one on one guidance (total luxury and by far the most expensive)
- Books (inexpensive and great for knowledge but no practical component)
- Videos/DVD's and Youtube (Internet generally eg woodwhisperer etc) (very inexpensive and "live")
I use books and the internet extensively because with youtube in particular you can "see" the joint type or the planning technique. Also shows like the new yankee workshop are priceless to bone up on different techniques and tools, how they're applied and the end result...the whole process but sped up.
We live in the information age and the resources out there that are largely free are quite literally staggering.
For specialised or dangerous work, one on one or course based training is probably best. It all depends on your style and budget. I like self paced learning but that's not to say that if I wanted to specialise in say hollow form turning or pyrography that I wouldn't seek out an appropriately qualified professional for a days tuition.
Joining a club....that's a great way to add the practical experienced guidance component without going to the expense of training.
- Classroom based training or one on one guidance (total luxury and by far the most expensive)
- Books (inexpensive and great for knowledge but no practical component)
- Videos/DVD's and Youtube (Internet generally eg woodwhisperer etc) (very inexpensive and "live")
I use books and the internet extensively because with youtube in particular you can "see" the joint type or the planning technique. Also shows like the new yankee workshop are priceless to bone up on different techniques and tools, how they're applied and the end result...the whole process but sped up.
We live in the information age and the resources out there that are largely free are quite literally staggering.
For specialised or dangerous work, one on one or course based training is probably best. It all depends on your style and budget. I like self paced learning but that's not to say that if I wanted to specialise in say hollow form turning or pyrography that I wouldn't seek out an appropriately qualified professional for a days tuition.
Joining a club....that's a great way to add the practical experienced guidance component without going to the expense of training.
Jacob
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City & Guilds is the ideal.
DIY I suppose Paul Sellers book is one of the best
DIY I suppose Paul Sellers book is one of the best
Just checking - had you noticed there's a sticky post in this section with a list of courses - you might need to travel but it could be a lot more fun than a week on the beach!
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/post638372.html#p638372
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/post638372.html#p638372
Baldhead
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Just ask your questions here, I have picked up loads of tips, asked loads of questions (sometimes stupid ones) and its all free!
I also watch a lot of YouTube videos.
The last time I had 'one to one teaching' was at school......a long long time ago.
There's some really clever and experienced people subscribe to UKworkshop, and there a friendly bunch.
BH
I also watch a lot of YouTube videos.
The last time I had 'one to one teaching' was at school......a long long time ago.
There's some really clever and experienced people subscribe to UKworkshop, and there a friendly bunch.
BH
Random Orbital Bob
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