Hi from Melbourne

[elPedro]

Hello all,

I'm Peter, I live in Patterson Lakes which is a SE Melbourne suburb. bj383ss got me onto these forums and I spent most of yesterday in awe of what some of you guys have made and searching through all the info.

I've always loved working with timber but mostly in building/construction/renovation situations. I'm hoping to get into a bit more furniture and toy making since I have two little girls now.

Just wondering where any Melbourne members source some of the more exotic timbers? I know plenty of places that stock cyprus, tassie oak, spotted gum etc. but haven't found anyone local for other timbers.

Cheers,

[Grommett]

Welcome to the forum. Can't help you with timber suppliers 'out west' but I'm sure someone will.

[tdrumnut]

Gidday Peter welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay.

[shedbound]

Hi and welcome, I have a few different species blackwood, yellow cedar, fruit trees etc if your down my your welcome to drop by and have a look.

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.

[LGS]

Hi Peter and welcome.

A couple of places I like to go to for some interesting timbers are Matthews Timber (http://mathewstimber.com.au/) in Rooks Road Vermont, Australian Furniture Timbers (http://www.afttimbers.com/home.htm) in Plummer Street Port Melbourne and Brittons Timber (http://www.brittontimbers.com.au/) in Dandenong.
Occasionally, some members will offer timbers for sale as well. Watch out for Mapleman as he has a great selection of figured native timbers available.
Another place to try is Bowerbird Timbers (http://www.bowerbirdtimber.com/). They do a lot of Urban salvage and carry some other good varieties.

Regards,

Rob

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum, Peter.
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork and your toymaking..
TOY MAKING (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/)
Well done to Bret for steering you in this direction.......
Cheers crowie

[bj383ss]

Glad to have you on board Peter. Bret

[JJF]

Hi Peter and welcome

[elPedro]

Thanks all, and special thanks to Rob for the info. I'm just near Dandenong so I might drop in to brittons soon.

[artme]

G'day elPedro and welcome to the shed!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: