G'day everyone

[michael.radford]

Hello everyone,
I'm Mick from Townsville and I've decided to give a bit of wood working a crack. I haven't had much experience besides making the odd set of shelving and a bar I fixed up a few Christmases ago, but I still managed to get the job done. I'm wanting to start off with small furniture projects, maybe children's toys etc. Most of the tools I own however aren't what you'd use for woodworking, so any suggestions on a basic set up would be fantastic, keeping in mind the missus will flip if I go overboard :U.
Cheers,
Mick

[tdrumnut]

Gidday Mick & welcome aboard, may your journey be a pleasant one.

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Mick".
Good see another toymaker.....
There are quite a few members from FNQ..
On the tools, the sky is the limit and there goes your budget; who can never have too many power tools, hand tools or jigs.
I'd encourage you to check out "clearance sales", "garage sales", deceased estates" and flee markets as a good source of quality old tools at a price your wife will allow you to have cheerfully [especially if you're making some toys or special bits for her].
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.
TOY MAKING (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/)
SCALE MODELLING (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f201/)
Cheers crowie

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum. It does not matter what you start off with as the tool needs to last a life time. :U Take some time looking around the forum I am sure you will get ideas and as mention take a look at the toy section.

[michael.radford]

Thanks for all the info, it's much appreciated. I'll check it all out and put up photo's once I get underway :U

[JJF]

welcome aboard