@greylocke
I have been thinking about doing a series of training videos to help teach some of the basic techniques etc. I also have reached out to The Gnomon Workshop to see if they would be interested in a DVD training series addressing hand props. So far they only have one dvd addressing a hand prop (weapon) from an industry guy. However, the issue is finding the time. I will be building some custom western rigs in the near future so I may video tape that and make a DVD out of it.
Anyway, I really won't be able to do anything for a while.... at least until I wrap on my current film.