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20 July 2017 at 10:53 #307969
Andy Carruthers
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By now I have amply demonstrated my incompetence but I am at least persistent which I *think* is a good sign and I am showing signs of developing a thick skin

I see Axminster run courses wholly appropriate for someone of my skill level, though the 5 day course is fully booked up for October. Can anyone recommend an alternative preferably located in the Midlands or North?

Thanks
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20 July 2017 at 10:53 #8798
Andy Carruthers
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20 July 2017 at 11:23 #307972
Gordon Tarling
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There was a time when local authorities ran adult education classes in the subject, but I fear they are long gone now. Might be worth checking with your local council though. I did attend one many years ago, though it was mainly an excuse to gain access to machinery which I didn't have at home. Help was always available for the asking though.
20 July 2017 at 11:47 #307976
not done it yet
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In addition to Gordon, a common practice was for local fully competent modellers to enlist on those cheap courses just to use the larger/better machines, but overwhelmingly to machine cast iron, to avoid cleaning their own machines of the grinding paste chippings!

I went on one (I was unemployed at the time, so reeelly cheap!) and found there was no real teaching – just having a project and being put right after one had gone wrong!

If you find a course, see if there is any formal demos or if it is just an "overseen" collection of users.
20 July 2017 at 12:10 #307982
Bazyle
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If you are prepared to part with real money for the support you might try jointing your local model engineering club and paying one of the members to train you – thus keeping the money in the hobby.
20 July 2017 at 12:45 #307983
Andy Carruthers
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Actually Bazyle, that's not a bad idea, thanks for the tip…
20 July 2017 at 12:57 #307984
V8Eng
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The SMEE do run courses suitable for beginners and upwards, many seem to be on a series of Saturdays.

Unfortunately they seem to operate in London which could be a problem, unless of course you have a friendly relative with a spare bed!

Look at http://www.sm-ee.co.uk.
20 July 2017 at 13:19 #307987
Andy Carruthers
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I did see the SMEE courses – I spend too much time in London during the week already and weekends away just aren't feasible
20 July 2017 at 14:29 #308003
Robbo
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"There was a time when local authorities ran adult education classes in the subject, but I fear they are long gone now."

Our LA closed down a course years ago, with the comment "we're not running clubs for old men"
20 July 2017 at 16:34 #308015
Antony Powell
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I searched high and low for some training with no luck

bit the bullet and traveled the 300 miles to go on an Axminster course

(I've now done 3)

all I can say is I found it excellent & thoroughly enjoyed it

Bob Rolff couldn't have been a better / friendlier instructor

I only heard one complaint – no phone reception in the workshop

Highly recommended.

Tony

Edited By Antony Powell on 20/07/2017 16:35:36
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