tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743847827965835115.post4837650649310713941..comments2023-06-26T03:54:57.083-07:00Comments on The Joiner's Apprentice: A Trip to Portlandupriverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831787533348044017noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743847827965835115.post-34723406805048643372011-11-30T15:22:01.112-08:002011-11-30T15:22:01.112-08:00Sadly, the school has not replied to my concerns. ...Sadly, the school has not replied to my concerns. I still won't go into the detail of what I did not enjoy about the course, but I would offer a bit of a warning to hand-tool focused folks considering a class here. Their lack of response to my feedback leaves me feeling even worse than I did before sending it. Even a brief "we received it, and you are wrong" would earn some respect from me.upriverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831787533348044017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743847827965835115.post-9484182114185695272011-11-28T18:50:07.690-08:002011-11-28T18:50:07.690-08:00iozl, I would love to get up to Port Townsend on ...iozl, I would love to get up to Port Townsend on of these days. As it is, Portland is 3 hours for me, and PT is 5 or 6. I love Jim's books, and his hand-tool preference is in line with my own. Like him, I would like to use a bandsaw and planer when needed, but love using hand tools whenever practical. Thanks for reading.upriverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831787533348044017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4743847827965835115.post-21780957607479068972011-11-28T18:00:01.626-08:002011-11-28T18:00:01.626-08:00Thanks for the post on this - I can't help but...Thanks for the post on this - I can't help but commiserate with my less-than-satisfied experiences here as well. <br /><br />But instead of making any further complaints, I will give a huge thumbs up and recommendation for the Port Townsend School of Woodworking. I took the Handtool Heaven class with Jim Tolpin (whose book you showed on an earlier post I believe) - it was a wonderful experience! Port Townsend is certainly more of a drive (and I live in Portland) but is a viable alternative in terms of woodworking schooling for those habituating in the NW. I'm definitely eyeing the Hand Tool Heaven II class being offered next year.<br /><br />Keep up the blogging...iozlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263439740904549878noreply@blogger.com