Dot from Melbourne :)

[Dot]

Hello everybody,

My (nick)name is Dot. I live in the outer suburbs of Melbourne and am in my early twenties. I looked for an Aussie woodworking forum to join so I could get more information about woodworks as well as assistance from actual wood workers. Came across this one after a very brief tapatalk forum search.

I was first introduced to woodworking way back when I was in year 8. We had an awesome woodworks teacher and woodworking was great fun. Although we only had a semester worth of classes, we all managed to make our own racing cars, trinket boxes, pencil holders, small chest drawer sets and I think that was it. I remember my teacher telling me towards the end of semester that I was one of the best people he'd seen with the burner thing that you use to burn patterns onto wood (sorry, don't know what it's called).

So basically, I really miss all that. At the moment I know nothing about patterns, tools, wood (!) and am hoping that if I hang around here for a while I can slowly get into the gist of things. I aim to be able to have the relevant tools and materials soon to build my own baby high chair or change table. :)

Cheers,

Dot.

[_fly_]

Welcome,
Don't know where you are in Melbourne but there are plenty of woodwork clubs and mens sheds where you can go and use their tools.

Pyrography is the burning thing and there is a forum subject here for that stuff as well.

Pete

[Dot]

Thanks _fly_, I'm in the south east. What's a men's shed, are only men allowed? Are there many (or any) sheds/clubs with some women? Ta.

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Dot.
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.
Cheers crowie

[_fly_]

Thanks _fly_, I'm in the south east. What's a men's shed, are only men allowed? Are there many (or any) sheds/clubs with some women? Ta.

No, anyone I think can join,
There is one in Berwick. Berwick District Woodworkers Club Inc. | Casey Connect - Connecting Communities Online (http://www.caseyconnect.net.au/woodworkers/)
Waverley woodworkers is near Chadstone. Waverley Woodworkers Inc. (WWC) (http://www.waverleywoodworkers.org.au/)
One in Ferntree gully (knox club).

AMSA - Find A Shed (http://www.mensshed.org/Find-A-Shed) will let you enter you PC and locate them.

[tea lady]

Thanks _fly_, I'm in the south east. What's a men's shed, are only men allowed? Are there many (or any) sheds/clubs with some women? Ta.Yes they let women play in their "mens" sheds too. I go to the Knox Wood Workers in Ferntree Gully. Quite a few women there doing all manner of things.

[tdrumnut]

Welcome aboard Dot :-) enjoy the journey.

[CMB]

Quite a few women there doing all manner of things.

You don't say!? :cool:

[JJF]

Welcome aboard

[Christos]

Dot if you hang around here for a while you will discover more then just woodworking.

You will discover the meaning of life. :roflmao2: Well at least the theory. :U

[Sturdee]

You will discover the meaning of life. :roflmao2:

No need to wait, it's 42. :U


Peter.

[chrisb691]

You don't say!? :cool:

Someone has to make the coffee. :D

[Andy_Aitken]

Welcome Dot,
New guy to the forums here, joined today in fact. I'm like you and will be looking for a woodworking club to join.
Hope you're having a great weekend.

[tea lady]

You don't say!? :cool:O oh! Spies. :sofa:

[shedbound]

Hi & welcome to the fun:U

[DaveTTC]

Dot

Welcome aboard, Im assured this is one of if not the best wood working forum in the world ..... you should be able to find heaps on here.

If you want to meet a few from the forum and some from other places who share a passion for Wood Working you may like to check this out.

http://www.woodworkforums.com/f25/wwjj-woodworkers-jerilderie-jaunt-feb-2014-a-170839/

At this time it looks like we will have a variety of competent woodworkers there with skills in flat work, wood turning, carving and perhaps milling.
Opportunity to spend one on one with some of these and whoever else is there and willing to share there time and expertise.

The invitation for you and whoever comes - bring some tools, bring some wood (these are optional but desired if possible) you can sell, swap, work with it or just watch others.

Mandatory if you come - a smile, willing spirit, desire to have fun learn and enjoy yourself.

Hope to see you there, if cant make it we'll see you round the forum and who knows maybe at some other event

Take Care

DaveTTC

Turning Wood Into Art