Teaching a McKenzie boatbuilding course - Wooden Boat People2024-03-29T07:31:37Zhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/forum/topics/teaching-a-mckenzie-boatbuilding-course?commentId=1312281%3AComment%3A133666&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell, as far as an experience…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2016-01-18:1312281:Comment:1336662016-01-18T04:17:05.449ZBrad Dimockhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/BradDimock
Well, as far as an experience where you have an incredibly good time, with food and camping included, it's just a little over half the price of a commercial river trip of the same length. I still think the place is one of the best bargains going. One year I did three back-to-back one-week courses (and, as I mentioned earlier, on a boatman's wages) and this year I can't stand to go for just one week, so I've signed up to take a course the week prior. If you come to the McKenzie course I'll teach…
Well, as far as an experience where you have an incredibly good time, with food and camping included, it's just a little over half the price of a commercial river trip of the same length. I still think the place is one of the best bargains going. One year I did three back-to-back one-week courses (and, as I mentioned earlier, on a boatman's wages) and this year I can't stand to go for just one week, so I've signed up to take a course the week prior. If you come to the McKenzie course I'll teach you everything you need to know about epoxy too. I think I need a epoxy mixing…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2016-01-18:1312281:Comment:1335192016-01-18T03:55:27.008ZEric Berryhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/EricBerry
<p>I think I need a epoxy mixing course!! Lol!</p>
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<p>I have been wanting to attend the wooden boat school or the one in Washington for some time. I need to win the lottery before I can.</p>
<p>I think I need a epoxy mixing course!! Lol!</p>
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<p>I have been wanting to attend the wooden boat school or the one in Washington for some time. I need to win the lottery before I can.</p> Sounds like the course is abo…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2016-01-12:1312281:Comment:1334002016-01-12T07:07:59.482ZBrad Dimockhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/BradDimock
<p>Sounds like the course is about half full already. Wahoo! Still room if you want to come and play.</p>
<p>Sounds like the course is about half full already. Wahoo! Still room if you want to come and play.</p> Actually, I've been going the…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2016-01-12:1312281:Comment:1333962016-01-12T07:07:12.880ZBrad Dimockhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/BradDimock
<p>Actually, I've been going there for about five years on a boatman's wages. It is surprisingly affordable. But I agree, winning the 1.3 billion dollar PowerBall drawing would help.</p>
<p>Actually, I've been going there for about five years on a boatman's wages. It is surprisingly affordable. But I agree, winning the 1.3 billion dollar PowerBall drawing would help.</p> Brad,
Thanks for the reminde…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2015-12-13:1312281:Comment:1329242015-12-13T17:16:09.849ZAnts Uigahttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/AntsUiga
Brad,<br />
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Thanks for the reminder and dilemma - what to choose? The WoodenBoat School has a tempting array of courses, but trying to find some back to back courses was not as easy. The basic construction courses have the greatest interest. There is plenty of room for improvement in my woodworking skills.<br />
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Since the school is on the sunrise coast and I am on the sunset coast, I decided I should check other options on the left coast. Workshop options have been found on WA and OR, but I haven't look…
Brad,<br />
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Thanks for the reminder and dilemma - what to choose? The WoodenBoat School has a tempting array of courses, but trying to find some back to back courses was not as easy. The basic construction courses have the greatest interest. There is plenty of room for improvement in my woodworking skills.<br />
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Since the school is on the sunrise coast and I am on the sunset coast, I decided I should check other options on the left coast. Workshop options have been found on WA and OR, but I haven't look too hard for CA options. Unfortunately, the left coast workshops tend to be built a craft in a week option. Those are attractive if taking the built craft home is a top priority, but learning is higher priority. Then, there is an unfinished craft that needs to be transported between 1,000 to 1,500 miles. Choices, choices!?!<br />
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Maybe, I should just book one of Brad's Grand Canyon wooden dory trips and shorten the travel time.<br />
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No decision yet!<br />
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Ants Brad: About 10 years ago Jas…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2015-12-09:1312281:Comment:1329002015-12-09T14:46:06.647ZLawrence E. Longhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/LawrenceELong630
<p>Brad: About 10 years ago Jason Cajune of Livingston MT taught a 2 week class on building his Freestone Guide drift boat. This was stitch and glue, curved stem, and round transom -difficult but beautiful. At the time he did not offer plans for his boats so I was building a Tracy O'Brien 17 whitewater that he had suggested. My boat was about 1/4 finished when WoodenBoat listed his class and I thought it would be great to get some professional instruction from a real artist.</p>
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<p>Brad: About 10 years ago Jason Cajune of Livingston MT taught a 2 week class on building his Freestone Guide drift boat. This was stitch and glue, curved stem, and round transom -difficult but beautiful. At the time he did not offer plans for his boats so I was building a Tracy O'Brien 17 whitewater that he had suggested. My boat was about 1/4 finished when WoodenBoat listed his class and I thought it would be great to get some professional instruction from a real artist.</p>
<p>Well the "class" consisted of a 12 year old, 60 year old and this retired Yankee. Short handed as we were the boat was finished and in the water on the last day. I think we gave Jason a few gray hairs- the other guy bought a Lee-Neilson block plane($150) with him and didn't know how to take it apart to sharpen it.</p>
<p>Your summary of the school, staff and food are absolutely correct. At the end of the day sitting on the deck with a wee dram of spirits before dinner you can be talking with school teachers, plumbers, auto mechanics and millionaires- all great people interested in building boats. And as you say- there is no us and them . I just might sign up for your class.</p> Brad, that sounds like a wond…tag:woodenboatpeople.org,2015-12-07:1312281:Comment:1330642015-12-07T14:52:51.485ZRick Newmanhttp://woodenboatpeople.org/profile/RickNewman
<p>Brad, that sounds like a wonderful opportunity! I may have to start buying lottery tickets so can I win and attend. Then I would be a double winner!</p>
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<p>Rick Newman</p>
<p>Brad, that sounds like a wonderful opportunity! I may have to start buying lottery tickets so can I win and attend. Then I would be a double winner!</p>
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<p>Rick Newman</p>