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Hello Nation

I am looking to see what kind of interest there is in a local builders guild.  I know in the woodworking hobby there are such things where like minded people pool knowledge and resources to benefit the community as a whole.  I would like to see the same sort of thing for our community as well. 

So first let me explain more about a guild.  Like minded hobbyists get together in a local region.  The meetings are any combination of learning new skills or building common projects.  They also share resources. 

For instance, I have a large band saw and a surface planer.  Among my abilities is to resaw a board and book match it for use as a sound board in an instrument.  I do not however have a decent size wood lathe.  I have a great idea for a  back resonator for an instrument but do not have the skills or tools to make it happen.  Guilds are helpful for the barter and exchange of skills.  Also when purchasing materials, a mass purchase can be a huge cost savings.  I often buy way more materials than I need because the wood species I get at the specialty lumber yard is what ever size I find.  I bought a rather large piece of leopard wood and used a fraction of it for a few instruments.  As a group, we can buy and use our resources to mill and divide the materials and the costs.

For me personally, I have the resources I need and because I used to make furniture as a hobby, pretty solid skills.  My main issue is that I work mostly alone. I know from experience that this kind of work is more rewarding with others.

So the main requirement is one of geography  unless someone wants to take lead and create another guild somewhere else.  Every skill level is welcome including none.

Thoughts?  Questions?  Lets have a discussion right here.

For those who do not know me, check out my profile and some of my previous work.  I'm a pretty serious builder but a lousy player.  Won't find me organizing any jam sessions.