While I'm not exactly close (I'm in Georgia), I do offer rodmaking classes and actually just finished teaching a guy from Dallas a couple weeks ago. If you're interested I could put you in touch with him to see what he did in the class and get his take on things from someone who's recently been where you're at. More info. is on my website.

Good luck whatever you decide,
Bill Oyster

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