Need advice on woodworking education
kelli_ga
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Bulkhead fitting - need education
Comments (8)I decided to try a local place (well, actually its in the next city, but Tulsa and Bixby have closed the gap between each other) I hadn't thought of until now, and low and behold, they had a 2" bulkhead fitting that requires a 3" hole! So, since I have the 3" hole saw blade, I'm good to go! Thanks for all the comments and advice. This is my first foray into DIY filters, so I'm learning as I go. Guess I'd better practice on an old barrel first, LOL!...See MoreNeed advice on career path/education
Comments (4)You've already defined where you want to work. That's a good start. I reread your thread several times to be sure I am understanding it accurately. You actually did advance to such a position, but you are not working in it now, and you want to return to it but can't find a position comparable to what you did before. You're not sure if the reason is because you don't have an advanced degree in horticulture, or if it's because there just aren't any jobs out there. You really didn't say what your present degree is in. It may be so totally removed from horticulture that, aside from being a well educated person, you have no formal education in horticulture? I've changed careers three times in my life, each one unrelated to the previous, and of course had university level coursework in preparation for each of them. I was just thankful as much of it translated from field to field, as did. Believe it or not, universities used to be much, much stricter than they are now about translating previous college credits to satisfy requirements for degree programs. I have a lot of empathy in regard to taking coursework (or job training) you think is redundant. Part of it boils down to there is no recognition of your previous accomplishments and that can be a pill to swallow. But, you can be your own worst enemy by convincing yourself you have nothing to learn. BTW....I think you're getting off very easy by just having to take four courses before being accepted into their master's program in horticulture. But, don't you think before you make that sort of committment in time and money, you might want to do some research to see if there are even jobs out there in this rather specific area, and then contact those who are looking for candidates to find out what their educational and work background expectations are? Sort of get it from the horse's mouth....See MoreEducation programs....I need to vent! (kinda long...)
Comments (14)I've taken some classes at the local Community College, since they transfer to my current 4 year school and are much cheaper and closer to home. While the classes themselves have been wonderful - great professors, good texts, lots of support, great schedule, dealing with the administrative process is a NIGHTMARE. Seriously, no one in administration ever picks up a phone or returns a phone call or email. Ever. Even when I go there in person, unless you get the rare staff member who knows what they're doing, there's a good chance something will be screwed up. I just sent in a letter to try and get transcripts sent somewhere and I'm sending all the positive thoughts I can that this will go smoothly. I may double order, just in case. Even the information desk staff is rude and grumpy. At the 4 year school in which I'm also enrolled, staff is a dream. Very helpful, kind and completely competent. I've also taken online courses, one from a school in Utah - Weber State University. It was a biochem class with lab and it was outstanding. Great class, and while the registration process took a little navigating, it ended up fine. Thankfully, I'm almost done with this process. So, yes, I feel your pain. In a big, big way. AM...See MoreWoodwork around plantation shutters--need advice and pictures
Comments (6)We live in Florida, the windows on this home had no molding around them. They do have marble window sills. When I ordered shutters, they used what they called a "z" frame which included case molding. The new case molding frame does not go below the window sill. Sorry the picture doesnt look clear, its clear on the camera and computer but looks blurry in this post. When we lived in Charlotte, the windows all had case molding around them, which was installed by the builder. The shutters came with a 1/2 inch shutter framed that was set inside the window area, not on the case molding. (Kind of looked like what sits on top of my marble window sills). It made a box around the inside off the window area. That was screwed into the window frame and the shutter was hinged and screwed into the shutter frame. Hope that makes sense. I dont have a picture of those shutters....See Morekelli_ga
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