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balliwood
17th March 2016, 08:16 PM
Hi,

I'm ''ballwood'" aka Paul

Just joined after several years observing the posts, but, a long time ago. I'm jus searching for advice and direction in my quest to become a competent wood workeif you have the time and skill to advise me I would be most grateful.

Cheers,

balliwood:B

Keith_1
18th March 2016, 02:27 PM
Hi balliwood,

Welcome to a great Forum.

There are many good people only too willing to assist with advice on any questions you may have.

Hope you make many friends on the forum.

Again - a very BIG welcome

Regards

Keith

crowie
18th March 2016, 06:18 PM
G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Paul".
There are a good number of members in Perth and surrounding areas.....
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 [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum....
Enjoy your woodwork....
Cheers crowie

DaveTTC
19th March 2016, 08:50 AM
Welcome to the forum

There are some very talented woodies over in the west i hope to meet some day

The forum is great but we don't need to tell you that

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

old1955
19th March 2016, 02:39 PM
Welcome to the forum Paul.

JJF
22nd March 2016, 06:28 AM
Welcome to the forum

ian
22nd March 2016, 06:17 PM
I'm jus searching for advice and direction in my quest to become a competent wood worker if you have the time and skill to advise me I would be most grateful.Hi Paul

competence comes with knowledge and practicing the essential skills.
At 69, perhaps you may wish to accelerate the learning curve by taking some formal instruction.

I've just pulled the following off the Australian Wood Review site



Name
Lessons
Contact Details


Erasmus School of Creative Arts
Go to Website (http://erasmusdesigns.com/)
Teaching the art of fine furniture.
50 Carinyah Rd, Pickering Brook, WA, 6076
Contact Person: N/A
Tel: 08 9293 7171
Mobile: 0409 107 292
Email:[email protected]


Perth Woodschool
Go to Website (http://www.perthwoodschool.com.au/)
Weekdays/nights & Saturdays; classes from beginners to advanced
81 Abernethy Rd, Belmont, WA, 6104
Contact Person: N/A
Tel: 08 9277 5558
Email: N/A




enjoy

balliwood
22nd March 2016, 06:57 PM
Thanks, I have attended a few classes at Perth Wood School. Including one by Canada's very own Michael Fortune. Cheers.

DaveTTC
22nd March 2016, 07:45 PM
Thanks, I have attended a few classes at Perth Wood School. Including one by Canada's very own Michael Fortune. Cheers.
Is he the guy that does intarsia and guys by cougar on some forums?

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

Christos
24th March 2016, 12:33 PM
Welcome to the forum.