I Need Training

greitz · Post by **greitz** » Wed May 19, 2010 8:28 pm

There's another Rockler store in Torrance, CA, and a Woodcraft store in Orange County (Stanton, CA). The Woodcraft store offers classes, and the Rockler store often has demonstrations of various equipment and techniques. Of course, these aren't Shopsmith-specific, but are a good source of woodworking fundamentals.

Welcome to the forum and enjoy the sawdust!

Gary

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Thu May 20, 2010 12:39 am

Welcome to the forum. I'm in Northridge/Porter Ranch, although presently out of town. I'm a hobbiest, making wine racks, intrasia, pens, and toys. Been using the SS for about 6 years. Your welcome to contact me. I'll be glad to walk you through set up and safety. Not an expert but close to home. I had the benefit of the traveling academy after purchase. Watched a bunch of Youtube, and took a turning class at Woodcraft Ventura. Mostly learned by making sawdust.

8iowa · Post by **8iowa** » Thu May 20, 2010 8:26 am

I suggest that you obtain a copy of "Woodworking Wisdom" by our favorite author, Nick Engler. This is a veritable bible of wood and woodworking. It is out of print, but can easily be found on several internet book sites, not very expensive either.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Thu May 20, 2010 2:14 pm

I second the recommendation by 8iowa to get hold of a copy of "Woodworking Wisdom" by Nick Engler. It is truly, a wonderful learning and reference guide!!!!:)

However, don't forget the "Self Study Course" from Shopsmith.

paulrussell · Post by **paulrussell** » Thu May 20, 2010 2:32 pm

charlese wrote:I second the recommendation by 8iowa to get hold of a copy of "Woodworking Wisdom" by Nick Engler. It is truly, a wonderful learning and reference guide!!!!:)

Out of total coincidence I ordered "Woodworking Wisdom" yesterday morning after almost buying a huge stack of Nick Engler books on ebay. Then I read a post by Nick recommending this book over all his others and ordered it instead.