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2nd October 2012, 08:16 AM #1New Member
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Recommendations for someone undertaking a "home" apprenticeship?
Hello,
I am homeschooling my son and hope for him to undertake a woodworking "apprenticeship" for home study.
I have an unrelated trade myself and fully understand shortcomings of a "home apprenticeship", nevertheless I do want to guide him in order that he may develop correct knowledge, techniques and skills and I was hoping you could offer suggestions on book titles that you found essential in learning your trade.
Thanks.
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2nd October 2012, 10:48 PM #2
Hi garden gnome
couple of questions. Is your son in primary or high school? As you have experience with an unrelated trade you will understand that most of a trade is "learned" by hands on experiences in the shop. If your son is in high school why don't you arrange for him to attend a TAFE pre apprentice course?
TTLearning to make big bits of wood smaller......
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3rd October 2012, 01:26 AM #3Senior Member
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As a homeschooler with two kids in college now I can say that I know where you are. If I were you I would take the co-learner approach and learn and work along with my son. It sets a good example for lifelong learning, and it gives you a chance to spend time with your son. Since we are in the unpowered section I would say for you to take a look a Lost Art Press's book The Joiner and Cabinet Maker (book plus DVD) The Joiner and Cabinetmaker, it was written in 1839 so there The Joiner and Cabinet Maker (book plus DVD) is an opportunity for a history lesson as well. You can build the projects along with Thomas during his appenticeship.
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4th October 2012, 02:30 PM #4New Member
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4th October 2012, 02:42 PM #5
THE #1 text to get hold of is
The practical Woodworker
A complete guide to the art and practice of woodworking
By Bernard E Jones
a 4 volume set of UK origin
If you can find a copy ans someone willing to part with it
The #2 text is
The New Australian Carpenter & Joiner......
By F.C Bloomfield F.B.I.C.C, T.T.I.C., L.A.I.B
Instructor in charge, Carpentry Department.
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
If you can find a copy and someone willing to part with it.
Its a 4 volume set and very comprehensive.
I have a copy of each and they are going nowhere
There are also all sorts of other texts from the various states from back in the 50's 60's and 70s, that have very very solid content
then there are all manner of good modern books.
I'm about to have a clear out, if you want first chioce send me a P.M.
I've got a couple of Krenov clasics and all sorts of other stuff.
otherwise ebay and the book exchanges
cheersAny thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
Most powertools have sharp teeth.
People are made of meat.
Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.
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5th October 2012, 11:17 AM #6Senior Member
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Morning GG
This blog might be of some help.
The Joiner's Apprentice
He is doing his own "apprenticeship" as per the aforementioned book from Lost Art Press.
There is also this series.
Exercises In Woodworking Part1: Woodworking Courses, Carpentry Training | ShopClass (and part 2 of course)
Good luck with it all. I don't know how you manage. My shed is my haven from them, as is their school time. Still can't work out if homeshcoolers are dedicated super-parents or just plain crazy!!
Make sure you post some shots of your apprentice's work. It'll be interesting to see the progress.
Cheerio,
Virg.
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