Hi from Newcastle...

[firebug454]

Hi everyone,

I stumbled across this forum in the search for BBQ ideas. I'm no carpenter by any means, in fact I have had far more experience with steel and mechanics. But I love DIY and I think this is the place for ideas and help.

My father used to build timber boats and I spent many weekends as a kid helping him. I think I may have picked up a few skills along the way, particularly patients and attention to detail. A trait that frustrates my wife as it takes me so long to finish a project due to me triple checking everything as I go... :rolleyes:

We have a Merbau timber deck out back and need to build a hardwood timber bench and cabinet for a drop in gas BBQ. Hopefully I can post a thread with before, during and after pictures.

I look forward to browsing through the forums and discussing ideas with people in the know...

Bill :)

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum. You should be able to get ideas on this forum. There is also a metal working section on this forum.

You can access from the top of the page by the drop down menu on using this link.

METALWORK FORUMS (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f66/)

[tdrumnut]

Gidday Bill, welcome aboard and may your journey with us be a pleasant one.

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Bill".
There are quite a few members in and around Newcastle....
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/metalwork.
Cheers crowie

[firebug454]

Thanks guys. I'll definitely have a browse through the metalwork forum.

I ended up picking up some timber during the week and made a little start on the BBQ bench. I wish work would stop getting in the way of my many projects. . .

[JJF]

welcome aboard

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum.