As a relatively new woodworker, I’d much rather have to deal with the bow with difficult grain while there at the school. At least there I’d have the benefit of the staff to explain that it was that particular piece of wood that caused the split (and what to do about it). At home I’d be left wondering what I’d done wrong.

I find one of the major benefits of taking a class is not having to work/learn alone. All the interaction with students and staff is always well worth the cost of the class. That’s over and above the benefit of learning from world class instructors.

Its nice to hear that a guy with your experience still feels like I do when I compare my work with the work of other students in my class.

Chris

Sorry man, had to be done.

Excellent simile Mr. Schwarz, gold star and early recess.

Seriously, still smiling.

On the delamination of your bow, no worries. It happens to a lot of people, myself included (more than once!). That’s why God made C clamps and CY glue!

Have fun and take lots of notes. Chair making is very addictive!

Cheers,
Derek

PS
To your first commentor, no need for shave horses….no room in the shop, really. The bench vices work fine. When you get a little closer to class time, Mike will shoot you a list of recommended and required tools to bring.