I'm interested in learning more about carpentry and woodworking as a hobby and an activity which could make me some extra money while I"m not working in the oil patch. I also just want to learn how to build shit as my oil job isn't very rewarding and I like the sense of accomplishment I get after making something functional that I can take pride in. I would probably start small by building smaller structures such as decks, fences, framing, etc before moving onto the more complex things. I'm also interested in fine woodworking, cabinetmaking and furniture but that would be something I would likely pursue down the road after getting a solid background in carpentry.
I'm already familiar with some of the basics having worked in a mill and helping buddies build and renovate houses but need to learn more and am thinking about going to a school. I was wondering if any RVF guys are experienced with this stuff and can advise me on which route to take, should I go to a school or just get a job with a carpentry company and learn that way? My local community college offers part-time night and weekend classes in the basics and some more advanced stuff like framing a house, there's also a twelve week pre-employment carpentry course that I could take which would probably teach me most of what I need to know to get a solid foundation in the trade. There's also some really nice, intensive woodworking programs out there that range from about ten weeks to ten months and by the end the students are making some really cool pieces.
If any of you out there are skilled Do-It-Yourselfers when it comes to building stuff or enjoy woodworking, I'd like to hear about your experiences and appreciate any feedback.
I'm already familiar with some of the basics having worked in a mill and helping buddies build and renovate houses but need to learn more and am thinking about going to a school. I was wondering if any RVF guys are experienced with this stuff and can advise me on which route to take, should I go to a school or just get a job with a carpentry company and learn that way? My local community college offers part-time night and weekend classes in the basics and some more advanced stuff like framing a house, there's also a twelve week pre-employment carpentry course that I could take which would probably teach me most of what I need to know to get a solid foundation in the trade. There's also some really nice, intensive woodworking programs out there that range from about ten weeks to ten months and by the end the students are making some really cool pieces.
If any of you out there are skilled Do-It-Yourselfers when it comes to building stuff or enjoy woodworking, I'd like to hear about your experiences and appreciate any feedback.