I miss my band saw!!

[TreeWizard]

Since we're now in the land of the "snow bird" and will be for the next couple of months, I realized I didn't bring enough cut outs to last.

I've been trying to find some place to rent some time on some woodworking tools and they don't seem to exist. I finally found an add for someone selling a table top Delta band saw at a reasonable price and I picked it us so now I can get back to carving. It's just the right size for the Condo and I can store it in the closet without any trouble it will cut wood up to 3" so I'll have to keep the projects small, but I sure miss my basement shop back in the snowy north.

I think someone who opened a wood shop down here and rented out time could have a nice business with all the "birds" flocking down here in the cold months.

[Magicman]

Some High school still have wood shops altho they are going by the wayside. Also you might try some cabinet shops
Larry

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

That's a great idea paul, maybe with lathes also.

Dave

[Bill G]

Folks might check for a local carving club to see if a member or two might help with time on their bandsaw. I know a couple in my club help out other members with cutting out patterns.

[Nancy-G]

When I moved here I could not have my band saw for almost 5 months. The local high school was very happy to have me in the shop.

[AlArchie]

Paul, check this site for a woodwoking club in your area. These clubs have all the tools you'll need and the fees are reasoable.

Woodworking Clubs - Fine Woodworking Article

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[BillinO]

Paul if you are retired military, or able to use AF Bases or Army most of them have a wood hobby shops. You usually have to take a safety class and then can use the equipment. Good luck.

Bill in Omaha