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[saxman14701]

Hello everyone. I was wondering if there is anyone here who lives close to Jamestown NY. I am looking for someone I could spend a few hours a week working with as an apprentice. I have some wood working background.
Thanks

[labraid]

What kind of help are you looking for? Most of us work alone, maybe some with a partner, but most without helpers. Most would be reluctant to give away secrets they've pained years for, but maybe if you brought a case of good bière à l’ancienne you could infiltrate the ranks! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Luthier]

I would be happy to share what I know and have learned in my years but I am a tad far south of you. Sorry.

Don

[Mark Seale]

I would be happy to share what I know and have learned in my years but I am a tad far south of you. #Sorry.

Don
Don -

Where are you located? I'm in the Houston area and would love to spend some time helping/learning/sweeping a shop to see someone else's ideas on how these things go together.

Mark

[Luthier]

I'm in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. I'm not near Houston I'm afraid. Sorry I can't help you out, Mark.

Don

[labraid]

The more I thought about it ("what, you think?"), we share secrets here all the time anyway.. Reconsidering, I thought maybe you'd be near me (Montreal), but darn, you couldn't be in a farther corner of New York from me. Anyway, if you ever come to see the F-1s at Ile-Notre-Dame, stop on by and sey "hey"!

-Brian
514-521-0851

ps, don't confuse my weird sense of humor with a harsh attitude, I love having people in and talking wood #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[bullrun6]

Don, is that offer open to anyone? I'll sweep up and wash your truck! When is the next 4H workshop? I may have number five done by then. Hope all is well

Patrick

[Luthier]

Number 5http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif?http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif??!!!!!!
I told you this was a tough habit to kick! #I'm not sure when the next workshop will be just yet but it will be posted for everyone.

Don

[timeoutlaw59]

Luthier Im in South of Cleveland and would be more than glad to drive down and have a look see? If that offer is good to me i would be more than glad to contact you by phone and chat? and fill you in on my quest for being a luthier.

[Luthier]

304 229-3399 but my teenage daughter has a computer keyboard glued to her fingers most of the time and keeps the line real busy but I will get back to you. #You can also e-mail me.

Don