All- Since I am not "open" for students my teaching is convience and schedule dependent. I am willing to start with who ever seems to be willing, and work out, but some will not finish a frame. A very flexible and evolving relationship is understood.


If i may advicate for Doug, what ever his class schedule he is perhaps the most experienced at teaching. I'd listen to his advice. While he and i do differ in our methods his is proven. One would not be wrong to follow his advice.


My point in posting was to try to explane that this activity does not have to be expensive. It all depends on your expectations and skills. Much of building is pretty basic blacksmithy. The hype and all is not. Some basic tools are needed to help make a frame. But pricy flat surfaces, pro jigs, measurment devices, power machines are not where good frames come from. They come from the craft of the builder.


I have chased this hobby for over 3 decades. As i have placed more importance in my building my tooling has increased. But my frames' might not be any better for it. All rode well (more or less) in my view when they were done. Andy.