It's a bit of a crazy thought on my part, but I had an idea to throw out there. I've seen so many such as myself that have gotten caught up in the desire to make and or turn their own lures after seeing some of the splendid examples posted by some of this threads experts. I personally went out last year and bought everything that I thought that I would need to get started; a used lathe (that looks pretty good to me, but hey, what do I know?), a few books on the subject (or as close to it as I could find), a set of lathe tools, GOGGLES, various types and sizes of wood stock, various grades of sandpaper, a few carving knives, hardware, paints, eyes etc. only to have it all sitting in my apartment for a year now awaiting my use. The only problem is that I don't even know how to get started by putting the stock into the lathe properly and which attachments to use when. That's only step 1. Then what? I'm really anxious to do this, especially now during cabin fever time, but after reading all of the cautions and the like I'm thinking that it would be really beneficial if somebody that really knows what he's doing could show me how.
This is what I'm suggesting; how about a few of you experts setting up some sort of seminar or class that would demonstrate first hand proper methods and techniques to help us beginners out as well as some pointers to offer to those with some experience? You wouldn't have to divulge any of your tried and true secrets that I'm sure took time, effort, and trial and error (not to mention expense) to develop, but just show us the basics, enough to let us pick up the ball and run with it safely. We'll develop or own methods after time. I'm sure that there must be one or two of you out there that would take an interest in sharing some knowledge in a mutually beneficial arrangement like this. Just think, you?ll be contributing (with remuneration if necessary) to the furthering and development of a part of this sport and you?ll also be making productive use of this dreaded cabin fever time. I would certainly pay for a learning opportunity like this. You might even consider soliciting some vendors (hardware, parts, paints etc) to help defray the cost/reimbursement. They might have a presence right there where the session(s) are being held so that sales can be made immediately and literature could be distributed. It could be sort of a co-op concept. Hey George, listen up to this part Maybe Nor?east would like to get involved as in promoting, providing/locating space if necessary, contacting and securing vendors and instructors etc.
Anyway it?s only a thought, but I sure would like to see it happen and would do whatever I could to help develop and organize such an opportunity.
What do you guys think?
This is what I'm suggesting; how about a few of you experts setting up some sort of seminar or class that would demonstrate first hand proper methods and techniques to help us beginners out as well as some pointers to offer to those with some experience? You wouldn't have to divulge any of your tried and true secrets that I'm sure took time, effort, and trial and error (not to mention expense) to develop, but just show us the basics, enough to let us pick up the ball and run with it safely. We'll develop or own methods after time. I'm sure that there must be one or two of you out there that would take an interest in sharing some knowledge in a mutually beneficial arrangement like this. Just think, you?ll be contributing (with remuneration if necessary) to the furthering and development of a part of this sport and you?ll also be making productive use of this dreaded cabin fever time. I would certainly pay for a learning opportunity like this. You might even consider soliciting some vendors (hardware, parts, paints etc) to help defray the cost/reimbursement. They might have a presence right there where the session(s) are being held so that sales can be made immediately and literature could be distributed. It could be sort of a co-op concept. Hey George, listen up to this part Maybe Nor?east would like to get involved as in promoting, providing/locating space if necessary, contacting and securing vendors and instructors etc.
Anyway it?s only a thought, but I sure would like to see it happen and would do whatever I could to help develop and organize such an opportunity.
What do you guys think?
