idea for good one person business..long post.

[old folks]

Each member of the group should think about that teenage relative who really enjoys wood working. Ask him/her to consider setting up a small business making jigs for the bs and ts...then assist him/her in finding plans for the said jigs and assist in making the prototype of each jig.
I for one do not have the skills to make jigs and there has to be a lot more people like this. Then there are people who don't have the time...then there are a lot of people who would rather buy a jig already made than to try to build one.
I have spent the past two weeks emailing people asking them to make me three different jigs...no luck.
Most jigs would be fairly small , would not cost very much to make and being small they would be fairly cheap to mail...and the buyer would pay for shipping anyway.
I think if a young person would get into jig making they would find it to be a very rewarding buisness which could be ran from a basement shop, a small garage, or even a room set up for the work.
Thank you for allowing me to voice my opinion.

 

[JimGo]

Not a bad idea John! Thanks for sharing.

 

[penhead]

Good idea John, but having raised two teenagers, if you can find one that is still within a hundred yards of you two seconds after you mention the "W" word (thats "Work") then you are lucky[]

 

[Thumbs]

JohnP, you got that right!!!!!!!

 

[Thumbs]

John E. I noticed your request for a jig plan on another posting. I've been trying to make some of the jigs shown in my penmaking book, too! Not with a great deal of success, however, especially in the looks department.........But they don't have to look pretty if they work. Kinda! I have to believe that if you can make a pen, you can make up the necessary jigs, []at least till you can sell some of those pens and buy some better store bought jigs. So be positive, enjoy, and remember this is supposed to be fun! A labor of love not a PIA...

Unless, that is, you have to turn out so many pens a day to earn a living, then list all the different jigs you think you need and I'm sure the people here will help you find some of those plans! I can only make one or two a week, pens that is, sure not like some of the guys here! []But I don't feel like I'm competing with them, either, just pickin' their brains.