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Sawhack
5th November 2021, 10:44 PM
Hi everyone from Ballarat, Victoria.

I made a bit of furniture growing up but then life got in the way (work, kids, no space, no time etc) so I never really progressed with woodworking. I’m now in a position where I have some space (7m x 5m garage with mezzanine) and a bit more time to allocate and a bit more money to buy some toys.

I’ve just found this forum a few days ago and it has already saved me from making a few mistakes before I’ve really even started.

I’m really looking forward to learning as much as I can from the wealth of knowledge in here. Not just so I can make some fancy things to try and justify the time/money/space to the wife, but to one day give back and share knowledge with you all, and my two boys.

verawood
6th November 2021, 07:43 AM
Welcome to the forum

crowie
6th November 2021, 09:42 AM
G'Day & Welcome to a top forum ......
There are a local of woodworkers in country Victoria with a stack members around Melbourne and cross the rest of the country.....
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

PS - Watch the "Market Place" for some of your tool requirements, some good buys!

Sir Stinkalot
7th November 2021, 01:38 PM
Make sure you keep an eye out for the Ballarat Wood Show. Not sure what impact Covid has had on it, but in the past it’s been a good showcase of local talent, good opportunity to get some ideas and to network.

old1955
7th November 2021, 04:38 PM
Welcome to the forum.

KeithP
8th November 2021, 10:12 PM
Welcome to the forum.

Regards
Keith

Sawhack
11th November 2021, 08:51 PM
Thanks Crowie. Will do.

Sawhack
11th November 2021, 08:53 PM
Thanks for the tip. Searching for that led me to find there’s a local woodworking guild to join!

JJF
13th November 2021, 07:58 AM
Welcome to the forum

Treecycle
14th November 2021, 05:16 PM
Welcome to the forum and good luck with your future projects. I will be going through your town tomorrow on the way to Halls Gap for a bit of a break. Hopefully it might be a little less windy then:roll: