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Feeling a little iffy about my skill level (I really haven’t done much woodwork since my teens) I’ve been looking around to find skilled or learning woodworkers in the New York metro area that I might connect with.

I see a number of members listed as residents of New York, often followed by something called The National Academy of Woodworking. Some are listed for Queens, some in Brooklyn, some just listed as located in New York.

It appears that many members outside the NY metro area are more active on the forums, but so far away from me that it isn’t wholly practical for me to expect to link up with them with any regularity.

Please PM me if you’re in Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and you think you might be interested to meet for whatever reasons.

I’m even open to the idea of paid courses.

I ain’t saying that I will or I won’t meet with anyone, but I’m interested.

Thanks for your consideration.

Good Luck with that pursuit!:)

Big city, oughta have many 'tutors'.

You might want to narrow down what kind of instruction you're looking for:
General woodworking?
Using power tools?
Using the Shopsmith?

davebodner wrote:You might want to narrow down what kind of instruction you're looking for:
General woodworking?
Using power tools?
Using the Shopsmith?

Good point. I suspect I'm most interested in using power tool and woodwork techniques.

I'll forge ahead in any event. Just very interested to learn what might be available out here and would be all the more thrilled if it involves other SS users.

Also been very intrigued by a number of SS modifications I've seen discussed here recently. That snazzy see through router, the incra fences, etc.

Though I really want to, I've felt cautious about moving toward upgrading to 510 for fear I'll buy parts that won't fit or align correctly.

All that is to say that I've just been feeling it would be a good idea to meet some people who know what they're doing in real time for some first-hand observation and discussion.

Thanks

idcook wrote:Good point. I suspect I'm most interested in using power tool and woodwork techniques.

I'll forge ahead in any event. Just very interested to learn what might be available out here and would be all the more thrilled if it involves other SS users.

Also been very intrigued by a number of SS modifications I've seen discussed here recently. That snazzy see through router, the incra fences, etc.

Though I really want to, I've felt cautious about moving toward upgrading to 510 for fear I'll buy parts that won't fit or align correctly.

All that is to say that I've just been feeling it would be a good idea to meet some people who know what they're doing in real time for some first-hand observation and discussion.

Thanks

If you do decide to 'upgrade', skip the 510. Go directly to a 520. More $, but you will later want to go to the 520 eventually anyway!!! I know of no one who regrets going from a 510 to a 520. Some are delighted at the improvement.

Your 'fear' for parts not fitting is unfounded. The way tubes are all the same od.

[quote="JPG40504"]If you do decide to 'upgrade', skip the 510. Go directly to a 520. More $, but you will later want to go to the 520 eventually anyway!!! I know of no one who regrets going from a 510 to a 520. Some are delighted at the improvement.

Your 'fear' for parts not fitting is unfounded. The way tubes are all the same od.]

Disagreement here:p I have found over the years that the 510 suits furniture cabinet and toy building just fine:D In fact - super! I forsee absolutely no future changes of my 510. I do have the PowerPro though.

[quote="JPG40504"]

Your 'fear' for parts not fitting is unfounded. The way tubes are all the same od.]

Thanks for disabusing me of that misunderstanding. I'll advance more aggressively.

idcook wrote:Thanks for disabusing me of that misunderstanding. I'll advance more aggressively.

I have now learned my new word of the day!;)