A brief intro to Eugene

[Euge]

My base is in Warragul Victoria as a retired professional. I've studied and written about trees and their products, including wood, for past 30 years. But unlike most of you here, I am not a wood worker or craftsman. However, I do understand the physical and chemcial properties of woods you use and like. If anyone is interested I can offer advice or a wide range of woods, most in smaller sizes, mostly for smaller projects or for those who wish to explore and discover new woods, Australian or exotic. I hope I may be able help some members with questions about wood properties or wood toxicity and also learn a lot from you here. Some of you nwill be aware of me from the International Wood Collectors Society where i have been active for a while. That will do. :)

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum.

[Euge]

Welcome to the forum.

Thanks

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.

We are a mixed group of members on this forum. One thing that would drive people on this forum is having fun.

[shedbound]

welcome, from just down the road.

[JJF]

Welcome to the forum.

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Euge".
There are a heap of members in & around Melbourne as well as across the rest of Victoria..
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Now I'd normally encourage folk to make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [work in progress] photos with build notes; but I think from your introduction you'll be helping & showing more technical type info, thank you.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy the woodwork.
Cheers, crowie

[Euge]

Welcome to the forum.

We are a mixed group of members on this forum. One thing that would drive people on this forum is having fun.

Thanks for your welcome.

I am abit too serious to join a forum for fun. Sharing the joy of wood is fun enough for me. :)

[Euge]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Euge".
There are a heap of members in & around Melbourne as well as across the rest of Victoria..
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Now I'd normally encourage folk to make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [work in progress] photos with build notes; but I think from your introduction you'll be helping & showing more technical type info, thank you.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy the woodwork.
Cheers, crowie

Thanks Crowie,

You're right, I have little to show with my woodwork skills. The material is more interest than what I can make with it. Most of my early creations I gave away. I prefer studying and sharing knowledge about wood and hope I can do that here. I am a more technical type, but assume that is welcome here. Cheers, Eugene :)

[Euge]

Welcome to the forum.

Thank you :)

[Euge]

welcome, from just down the road.

Thanks mate! I am sure to meet you one day. :)

[Euge]

Welcome to the forum.

Thanks mate! :)

[artme]

G'day Eugene and welcome to the best shed in the known universe!!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Glad you can add to our fountain of knowledge.

[RoyG]

Welcome aboard ..... I look forward to you being able to apply your skills and knowledge by assisting with the many "Help me identify this mystery wood" posts that pop up regularly on this forum. Posts such as this one; http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=193897&p=1855516#post1855516

Regards, and once again welcome.

Roy

[Euge]

Welcome aboard ..... I look forward to you being able to apply your skills and knowledge by assisting with the many "Help me identify this mystery wood" posts that pop up regularly on this forum. Posts such as this one; http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=193897&p=1855516#post1855516

Regards, and once again welcome.

Roy

Thanks Roy:

Had a look at that wood but it does not look familiar. Colour is unusual if its as shown ie quite grey with a very thin sapwood. May be an Acacia but the heartwood colour is like no acacia I have seen and I have seen many. Woods are much easier to id if one can see them upo close and feel their weight (density) smell the end grain etc.

Eugene

[Perfect Pens]

G'Day Eugene,

Welcome to the forums, good to have you on board !!

Cheers
Tony

[Paulyboy1960]

Hi Eugene, welcome from a fellow newbie.
I read with interest that you have studied trees, but as someone who is into old music I would be interested to know whether any of your colleagues or family have played the Pink Floyd song "Careful with that axe Eugene" for your benefit. Not sure what music you are into, but sorry, I couldn't resist asking :)

Cheers, Paul