Indish Ironworks Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Hey all, I just signed up for the Level 1 Curriculum course ABANA is running over the summer via zoom. Just curious whether anyone here had done one before and knew what to expect, had advice, reviews, etc. I'm quite looking forward to it. One thing I'm curious about that I didn't see in the description was whether your work was evaluated and you'd be eligible for the Level I certification at the end. I assume so, but you never know. Apologies is there is already a topic on this; I couldn't find anything manually or via a site search on Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 I got the sign up notice a couple days ago and FWD'd it to our local association. I didn't read the whole message but if the info you're looking for isn't there I'd contact ABANA. Go To The Source is usually the best first step. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indish Ironworks Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 Fair enough; I'll do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 I signed up for that as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indish Ironworks Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Awesome Shainarue! Hopefully we both get a lot out of it. I heard back from ABANA. You are eligible for certification so long as all assignments are completed, just in case anyone else was curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Cool, thanks for getting back with the info. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Kitten Forge Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I signed up for the same class. I didn't see any kind of recommended materials list or prep work for the class. I'm not really sure what to expect in the class. Defiantly looking forward to it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I emailed and asked when to expect a materials list. They replied that the instructors do intend to send a materials list but they did not specify when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Kitten Forge Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Thanks, that's good to know. I don't wanna get to class and realize i don't have the materials or tools for the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Kitten Forge Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Who all is gonna be in the level 1 zoom class tonight? I've been looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I will be! My instructor is Otto Engel. I think I'll only see you if you have the same instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Kitten Forge Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I don't see who my instructor is. Where does it show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I received an email awhile back from abana along with the materials & supplies lists. Maybe last month? I received another email today from the instructor for scheduling group coaching sessions between zoom lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Kitten Forge Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I see Otto Engel in my material and supply list email too. I guess we'll find out this evening. We might be in the same class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Now that y'all have been at it awhile, has any one successfully finished the gate latch? From what I've seen it has to be prefect to the ABANA drawing, not Mark Aspery's video. Print the drawing (Found on ABANA's web site under education) as full size. I've made 10+ and still don't have it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Yes, I finished mine. And yes, I laid it on top of the full page printout when I sent the photo to my coach. I made 4 before I finally got it perfect. What part isn't lining up for you? Have you talked with your coach about it? Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the final video session and they'll be covering the latch project. Hopefully you get some good tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Can you post a pic of your finished hook? I'd like to see a real world completed level I hook. My problem has been with all the opportunities to screw up, (overall length, length of hook, curve , ring size) I always find one or more item that just doesn't measure up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Were you in the course? And if so, have you asked your coach for any feedback? They should be helping you - that's what you're paying for, lol I don't mind trying to help - I'm not trying to get out of it - I just wondered if there was a coach not holding up their end of the deal. So, here's the pic of my finished and approved hook latch: He had declined my previous submission noting the eye wasn't correct - and sent me an image of what the eye should look like. I took my hook eye and laid it above the picture he sent to show him they looked the same to me and asked what I was missing. I also sent him step-by-step pictures of the hook so he could hopefully tell me exactly where I was steering wrong. But he ended up passing it, lol If you don't have a coach - hit me up in the Messages and I'll share my coaches notes with you to see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted August 19, 2023 Share Posted August 19, 2023 Shainarue, did you do the weld the way Mark Asprey did in his video with filler material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 No, it was just a single fold over. My double fold (with the filler material) kept showing side seams and the coach didn't like that since he couldn't tell from a photo if it was a weak weld it just a visible seam from the weld. He suggested a single fold over instead so that's what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Thank you for posting the picture. I like your loop, nice and round. How close did you have to get to the lengths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shainarue Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 If I recall correctly, I had it very close to the specs provided in the drawing. I don't know that the instructor would have split hairs over a fraction longer or shorter though. Mostly he was focused on the bends and dimensions of eye and hook ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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