Adelaide Shed Meet

[Studley 2436]

Well it has been an age since the last one, when are we going to have the next one. I notice a ton of new SA woodies here but I am yet to meet them.

Has to be time to get the gear out and bring one thing and show and tell again for a woodies shed meet.

Trevor was going to do the next one after the real quiet one in my shed last time. Me Trevor Zen and Dangermouse. Sheheeeeze anyway lets get one happening before the silly season have a barby and put a few faces to names.


Studley

[TrevorOwen]

Hi Studley

Yes it will be at my place and I will start orgaising after this long weekend. It has been one of those years unfortunately but I hadn't forgotten. At this stage I think early to mid November is a strong possibility.

Harry72, any clues on when you might NOT be working because I know many would like the chance to catch up.

I suppose something could even be organised at fairly short notice to fit in with a delivery date of the Great Bessey Clamp order. I know Harry has goods to collect as do many others.

Start the feedback fellas and expressions of interest are welcome.

For anyone that might be interested in location, my place is pretty central being on the western side of the Adelaide airport.

Regards
Trevor

[Dangermouse]

Sounds like a good idea.

I'm in, about the only weekend I'm not free is in late october sometime, still have to check the date.

mmmm... barbie.....:bbq2:

[zenwood]

I'm in too, so we got the 'old guard' sorted. Now all we need are some new faces.

[Harry72]

Suggest a date and I'll see if I can make it:), can anyone get in contact with Ian007

Yep I got just a couple clamps to pick up from the GBCO, need to bring me ute as the K150's wont fit in my Focus!

There's a few others that could be contacted,
kiwigeo (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=3963)
ndru (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=1166)
mickp (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=8980)
Daddles (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=1477)
bjn (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=4874)
Boatmik (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=7314)
javali (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=4968)
Ticky (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=5348)
Tankstand (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=1917)
tameriska (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=12336)
Shedgirl (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=12719)
WoodGirl (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=14569)
Tex79 (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=7845)

[rat52]

I'm good for it.

Just send me a pm, where and when.

[Tankstand]

Not free on the 15th of Dec.

Any other date and I'm looking forward to it!

[zenwood]

... need to bring me ute as the K150's wont fit in my Focus!

The K150s are coming in a separate shipment from Germany, as I understand, and will take the normal 8-12 weeks. Suggest not waiting for them, or we'll be going very hungry.

[TrevorOwen]

Keep them coming girls and boys. Looks like the Bessey's will come before the BBQ is organised. Oh well! Could be two trips for you Harry. Thanks for the heads up on possible invitees. I was going to do some searching so you've given me a head start.
Tankstand, 15 Dec is too close to Christmas so you should be OK then. My preference is for a Saturday so work on that one until I can pick a date next week.
Keep the feedback going and continue to watch this space.

Regards
Trevor

[TrevorOwen]

The K150s are coming in a separate shipment from Germany, as I understand, and will take the normal 8-12 weeks. Suggest not waiting for them, or we'll be going very hungry.

The way I read it Zenwood, ours are coming with the order complete. Melbourne and Sydney are having to wait.

Trevor

[swiftden]

Id like to come meet some of the guys. I am a shift worker tho so will depend on the date??

[woodbe]

I'll come if I can. Should be good just about any weekend in November.

woodbe.

[m2c1Iw]

Trevor, I'd like to meet everyone if you have room.
Mike

[Tonyz]

Iam over here but Id like to be kept informed yeah 6.5 hours we can do it,short drive. Ute will have had service by then too and bring my own bio desiel.

[woodbe]

Tony, you can drink what you like. I'll probably pass on your bio desiel and just bring a beer or something. :)

woodbe.

[zenwood]

The way I read it Zenwood, ours are coming with the order complete. Melbourne and Sydney are having to wait.

Trevor
I hadn't picked up on that. thanks for the clarification.

Am in email contact with the Adel pickup point, so can get news as they arrive. Getting excited!!!!

[TrevorOwen]

How does Saturday 17th November at 12 noon sound. Feedback welcome.

Regards
Trevor

[javali]

How does Saturday 17th November at 12 noon sound. Feedback welcome.

Sounds good to me.

[Tonyz]

wont know till closer time but hold out couse of me.

[Harry72]

17th no good for me, as its a last night shift... knock off sun morning.:(
The week before on the 10th I knock off that morning(not real good)
The week after 24th its my 1st night shift... not winning am I!
For me it needs to be either 11th(sunday) or 2 weeks before on the sat the 3rd.

[Tex79]

Count me in, I'm good any weekend in November.
Looking forward to it.

Cheers,

Evan

[Tankstand]

For me it needs to be either 11th(sunday)

I'd be in that. Would also prefer a Sunday, but it is up to our host.

[zenwood]

I'm pretty flexible, so happy to accommodate Harry.

[Studley 2436]

Sundays are better for me too.

Have to get Harry down seeing he has to make the big trip from Pirie

Studley

[Harry72]

Tonto and Swiftden have got further to than me!

Hey Studley... I must finish that project from a nearly a year ago:whistling2:

[Studley 2436]

OMG Harry what happened with that *LOL*

Get to the shed meet and I've got a sample to show you

Studley

[swiftden]

so what is the final date set. If i get enough notice i may be able to get a PDO for it if im not off:) As long as it does not fall in the middle of my 7 night shifts in a row because that would just mess my body around too much

[Buzza]

I will try to get to this one . . . depending on what the family may have arranged for that day. :rolleyes:

[TrevorOwen]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. The general preference seems to be a Sunday and EVERYONE wants Harry to be there, so Sunday 11th November at 12.30pm is the date and time. I will send a PM early November to those who intend coming to provide details. There are still plenty out there who haven't posted so I hope that now we have a definite date more will reply, so let's make this a big get together.

Cheers
Trevor

[swiftden]

Trevor ,

At this stage that is a rostered day off for me so count me in :)

[rat52]

Works for me too.

Just tell me where

[Tex79]

That sounds pretty good for me too.
I will confirm it closer to the day.

Don't forget your one minute silence!!

[javali]

Good for me too.

[Harry72]

Javali, just got your email... can you hold my clamps till the meet up?
I'll pick them up then from your place save you carrying them across town.

[javali]

Harry, no problem at all. I believe I can fit the clamps in my car, so if anyone else is willing to wait I can bring the clamps with me.

[Tex79]

I'm happy to wait for Harry's clamps!!

[Tankstand]

I'll be there with bells on Trev.!

[Studley 2436]

You Beaut about time we had another one

Studley

[Beaver]

Hi Trev

I should be able to make it. I will confirm with you closer to the date.

Regards

Beaver

[TrevorOwen]

Well it looks like Bessey clamps may take centre stage of any display. Numbers are looking pretty good and I have sent off emails and pm's to those who haven't for whatever reason given any indication that they are aware of the get together.

Make sure you have space in your inbox if you only receive pm's because I will need to give address and contact details a little closer to the event.

A correction to one of my earlier posts is necessary. I said that I was situated on the western side of the airport; well that should have been the eastern side, that is between Marion Road and the airport, just south of Richmond Road. Must have been having a seniors moment!!

All are welcome, especially if you have been too shy to come to one of these events in the past. We just have food (and drink of course) and fun, share experiences and expertise (whether you have any or not) and enjoy the fellowship.

Of course bringing along something to show is encouraged, whether it be a new darkside tool or an example of your latest work. But if you wish just bring along yourself. Partners who can put up with shed talk will not be excluded.

Wow, this could be a BIG show.:D

Cheers
Trevor Owen

[Studley 2436]

Good one Trev

Send me details so I can get there

Studley

[Daddles]

I should be able to make it.

Roughly where are you Trev? I want to work out how practical it'll be to ride the treddly there because I have to pick up the lad later in the day. Riding'd be good though because I can burn off all those chops and stuff :B

Someone with a vested interest in having me there could send me a reminder in the week leading up to it - I've developed a habit of remembering functions AFTER they occur :doh:

Richard

[Daddles]

Oops, just discovered the location buried in the middle of Trev's last post.

Put me down as an attendee ... baring senior forgetfulness (I know I'm not technically a senior yet - I'm practicing :C)

Richard

[zenwood]

Sunday 11th November at 12.30pm
works for me. Might see if I can bring my blackwood CD cabinet for show and tell. Anything else we should bring?

[TrevorOwen]

Anything else we should bring?

I'll post a little closer to the event after numbers firm up. Thanks to everyone who has posted so far.

Trevor

[kiwigeo]

Will be there if Im not rig-bound.

Trevor, can you PM me the address...thanks.

Cheers Martin

[TrevorOwen]

Adelaide Shed Meet on Sunday 11th November at 12.30pm is looking good at 15 definite starters and a number of maybe's. A number of member's are yet to respond to my PM's or Email's so the numbers could yet grow. Let me know if anyone is bringing SWMBO or HWMBO. Lunch of course will be a simple BBQ provided by yours truly but you are asked to bring your own drinks.

I have about a dozen chairs and so if a few kind folk could chuck a chair in the boot that would be great. That cut's you out Zenwood because you won't be able to fit a chair and your blackwood cabinet in together. If any of you are picking up clamps from Javali, remember to leave room for the chair because I don't want chairs left over after the event.

Studley, you are the official photographer so charge your batteries and clear your memory cards.

I will email or PM my details by 28th October.

Of course the day is Rememberance Day and so anyone wearing a Poppy or Rosemary MAY be rewarded with a free drink.

At the moment the lawn is nearly dead, so any liquid spillage in the back yard will be a blessing.

Cheers
Trevor

[Beaver]

Hi Trevor

Change me from a maybe to a definite starter please.

I'll wait for a PM or email for the other details.

Looking forward to the day.

Cheers

Rob :)

[Calm]

:D:DJust a note to let you know that we from the eastern side await the photos of the event. Some of us would love to attend but having the PREMIERSHIP CUP is defineitly some consulation.:D:D:2tsup:

[TrevorOwen]

David
Good to see we have some interest from across the border. You can keep the cup (until next season), just send us some of your wood. As for the photos i'm sure Studley 2436 will oblige in due course.

Cheers
Trevor

[Sasha]

Sounds like it will be a great time.
I would love to come but unfortunately I have a prior family committment.:bigcry:
Hopefully I may be able to attend a future meet.

Regards
Alex

[Harry72]

See yer then Trev... magnet's and all!

[TrevorOwen]

Good on ya Harry. I'm sure there will be interest in a demonstartion of changing planer/jointer cutters and setting up using the magnet method. And my machine will benefit as well. Bewdy.
We have great interest so far with numbers close to 20 so it should be a great day. The gas bottle for the barby is full and rarin' to go. It will probably rain like hell just when you want a fine day.
I haven't heard from bnj, Boatmik, tameriska, Shedgirl or Woodgirl at all and Tonto and Ticky are undecided. Buzza is unable to commit so far but sounds like he would like to come. Thanks to those who have replied to my emails or PM's and sent apologies.
If there are others lurking out there, don't be afraid to consider coming.
My address and contact details have been sent to all who have indicated they are coming. If I have missed anyone please let me know.
Remember 11th November at 12.30pm.

Cheers
Trevor

[bricks]

I should be comming along with Tex79, sounds like a good time to be had.

[TrevorOwen]

I should be comming along with Tex79, sounds like a good time to be had.

Your welcome to the party bricks. Tex79 has details. At least one of the girls is coming so you fellas are gonna have to behave.

[Tex79]

:innocent:....

[bricks]

:clown:

[Frank&Earnest]

If there are others lurking out there, don't be afraid to consider coming.


You mean it was not by invitation only?:-

[TrevorOwen]

You mean it was not by invitation only?:-
The Adelaide Shed Meet's have never been by invitation only. If anyone on the forum is interested then all they need do is post and say so. Some people were sent PM's or emails on the prompt from others but interest is generally from individual forumites who wish to have a social and interactive get together.
If you are interested then as the host for No.7, post or send me a PM or email to let me know.

Regards
Trevor

[Frank&Earnest]

Sorry, I misunderstood the early posts. Yes, I would like to meet you guys, thanks.

[TrevorOwen]

This post is just a reminder about the Adelaide Shed Meet No.7 to be hosted by yours truly on
Sunday 12.30pm 11th November 07.
The rain should hopefully have cleared (I do love the rain) and I look forward to everyone having a good time under clear blue skies. No outback verandah so if the sun is out you might like to bring a hat or at least Forum Cap.
I am catering for 20 which is a good number and I look forward to either catching up again or greeting new faces. Don't forget to bring your own drinks and some of you, a chair. I do have about 12 chairs.
If anyone feels a need to contact me you should all have my details.

Cheers
Trevor

[Tonyz]

Trevor Dont look to promising for me. Harvest will be in full swing so I'll be cleaning grain and we have to be in Ade. for grand daughters %th birthday 2 weeks later.
Will make it sometime

[TrevorOwen]

No problem Tony. I had you as a possible, so we may see you next time. Good luck with the harvest.

Cheers
Trevor

[Harry72]

So all's well then Trev see you sundy, I might bring the Domi for you's to play with:)

Hey javali (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=4968) will them 1.5m long clamps fit in your car?

[TrevorOwen]

All's well Harry. Unfortunately Ian007 is now unable to come but we will have a surprise visitor from Melbourne. Numbers at about 20, fine day 26 deg so should be good. Studley, don't forget you are the official photographer.

See you Sunday.

Cheers
Trevor

[Studley 2436]

Better charge the batteries up then Trevor!

Never used to be like this we used to do dark side photography but that has all been and gone now

Studley

[javali]

Hey javali (http://www.woodworkforums.com/member.php?u=4968) will them 1.5m long clamps fit in your car?

I will bring them with me.

[Tankstand]

Had to shoot through early:(

But what a fantastic BBQ, thank you Trevor and Marilyn for you generosity.

Great to put faces to names. And it was an honor to meet the one and only !

Looking forward to the next one already.

[Pat]

, the Minister for BBQ's. He's a bit of a character that one. Good Bloke.

[woodbe]

Yes, thanks Trevor and co for the excellent hospitality!

Good to meet you all, (and !) Also looking forward to the next one.

woodbe.

[zenwood]

Echo the thanks to Trevor and SWMBO for a magnificent spread and fine hospitality. You guys really looked after us.

Good to see so many there, and to meet a few new faces. Pity I couldn't catch up with everyone.

Was indeed a great pleasure to meet : a real gentleman, who really knows his stuff. And an impressive travelling rig too.

[javali]

Thanks Trevor and SWMBO. Great to meet all, and see you again.

[Tex79]

Big thanks to Trev and SWMBO for cooking up a storm and allowing us to invade his shed.
It was great to catch up with some of the guys and meet many new ones.
I'm looking forward to the next one already.
Thanks Drew and Harry for ptuuing on some demos, they were very informative. Scarpers are now on my list of tools to buy.

[DJ’s Timber]

So it sounds like there was a gathering in SA and everyone had a great time :U, but as we all say "NO pictures, it didn't happen" :q:U

[Studley 2436]

Got them wait until tomorrow OK

Studley

[Harry72]

Yeah I had a good time says Trev!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/ST170ish/Trev.jpg

A pair of puff'n billys, Studley, , DangerMouse and Javali.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/ST170ish/yep.jpg

Rob, Pat?, Tex, F&E, Rat52, Bricks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v725/ST170ish/yep2.jpg

Zen and Tanky were busy in the shed.


Thanks for the good day Trev.
Didnt get home till 11.30... took 20ltrs+ of water and 4x 1/2 hr stops to get home!
I found the hole in the rad Trev, was just below the top hose right near our noses, price out a new rad tomorrow... not gunna be cheap:(

[swiftden]

Sorry i didnt get there guys. One thing led to another and before i knew it my day went to S&*^%^&. Hopefully i can get to the next one if im not already blacklisted as a no show .

Regards
Allan

[Frank&Earnest]

Thanks Trevor, a very nice day out with the boys. ( must have scared away all the girls, he showed up and they didn't:U).

[TrevorOwen]

Thanks Guys for all your positive comments about the day. It was great to have you all and to meet and make some new friends. Thanks Harry for the blade swap on the jointer. It was a good demo and everyone seemed to appreciate the experience. Thanks also to Zenwood for bringing along his scraper kit and burnishing my scrapers. I can see now that scrapers are like planes, you need many, not just one. Thanks also to Mike for the hunk of wood that I am yet unable to identify (was it Silky Oak Mike?)and to Lefty Jim and I think ???(can't remember)for the bottles of wine. I apologise for my forgetfulness.

Sorry to hear that it took you so long to get home Harry. I was thinking of you while I was doing dishes and thought at about 8.30pm you should be home by about now with maybe one stop for water. Well at least one radiator is better than one motor.

A special thank to for making the effort to come. I hope your stay didn't cost too much at the casino , or maybe SWMBO won enough for you to buy a new lathe!

Look forward to the photos Studley. Thanks to the photographers.

Regards
Trevor

[woodbe]

Harry, about your radiator, did you try loosening the radiator cap so that the radiator didn't pressurise and empty all the water on the road?

Just a thought,

woodbe.

[bricks]

Just saying thanks to Trev and all the guys at the meet,

I've only been into the woodworking fiasco for a couple of years now, It was great to meet a bunch of guys who are willing to share their knowledge.

Nice to hang out with some genuinely friendly blokes.

I was thinking it might be a little imtimidating walking into a backyard full of woodworking fanatics, but it was'nt, and I'd definately be recommending to other newbies to the forum- get along to a show. I learned a little, drank a little, got sunburned a little and all together had an afternoon to wind down after what was to put it bluntly a b*st*rd of a week.

Special mention again to Trev, you really put in a effort mate, Thanks for showing me and the others such warm hospitality.


Cheers Rhett

[RETIRED]

A perfect day.

Good weather.

A very obliging host that catered to everyones tastes.

Interesting people that shared their talents and knowledge.

Thank you Trev and the other attendees. It made the detour memorable.

Parking the truck was going to cost me more than Julie at the casino.:D

[TrevorOwen]

OK, who left the blue and orange spray pack sunburn cream behind? It can't be yours "bricks".

[Harry72]

Harry, about your radiator, did you try loosening the radiator cap so that the radiator didn't pressurise and empty all the water on the road?

Just a thought,

woodbe.
Yep did that just made it spew out the cap instead.
I just had to stop once it got hot(bout 50kms) wait 1/2hr then fill her up... discovered some games on my phone:D but they were crap:(
Got a quote today $500 for a new radiator:doh:, get a price on a recore tomorrow. I dont think it would be worth fixing the hole as the rad is over 200K old.

[Harry72]

OK, who left the blue and orange spray pack sunburn cream behind? It can't be yours "bricks".

Yep that was mine... yours now!
Its good stuff that spray on... hey Bricks I didnt get burnt even with a tank top on!

[TrevorOwen]

[quote=Harry72;623871]Yep that was mine... yours now!
Its good stuff that spray on... quote]
It won't make me change colour will it Harry? I'm used to stuff that comes out of a white tube.

[Studley 2436]

OK pictures

Zenwood who has sworn to junk all his Lee Nielsens and get some Festool stuff instead. It is what you could call a light side conversion.
The group. Harry doing the jointer set up.
Studley

[Beaver]

Thanks Trev for a great afternoon. The BBQ spread nosh up was fantastic.

Thanks to Harry and Drew for the demo's.

It was great to meet , a top bloke, who made come across to Adelaide via Proserpine....Hope you had a safe trip home, .

We had a great afternoon, meeting fellow woodies

Thanks again Trev. :2tsup:

Cheers

Rob

[m2c1Iw]

the hunk of wood that I am yet unable to identify (was it Silky Oak Mike?)

A special thank to for making the effort to come.

Yep its from the Adelaide Hills Gravillia Robusta I think, thats the main species around here although not speaking with authority. Its been drying for 3 years so it should be ready for a box, I squared that piece a year ago and it looks OK. Watch out for the dust, use a mask even with the dusty its nasty stuff.

Thanks again Trevor:2tsup: and to its was great to meet you and the mob, amazing bloke its not everybody who detours to Adelaide for a BBQ :oo::D
Mike

[Frank&Earnest]

Anybody wishing to follow on with these waterhole gatherings? Everything has gone quiet since last year. I was thinking about hosting a "happy new (financial) year" party around the last weekend in June or the first in July. Any takers?

[Studley 2436]

you really are an accountant Frank

Studley

[Tonyz]

Hmmm yes, no, maybe, would love to if Iam in town again. 3 trips planned already between tomorrow and middle of June. So answer is If I can swing it yes I'll be back again for this one.

[Harry72]

I got the whole of July off on annual leave... so maybe, set a date?
I wouldnt be able to make the last weekend in June, I knock off work sunday morning:(

[Frank&Earnest]

Thanks guys. A couple of maybe is not exactly a stampede so far... any better ideas how to go about this?
First weekend in July is fine with me, but I'm flexible. Took quite a while to get everybody sorted out for the last one, and in the end we were just 15, IIRC.

[Dangermouse]

Interested in catching up with everyone again, but the first weekend of july is already booked for me.

[Frank&Earnest]

Harry, Tonto, you have the longest trip ahead. Would you both be happy with the long weekend? Say the 8th with 7th and 9th as options? Once you are booked in, we can settle on a date.

And we can celebrate the Queen's birthday, if you find references to the financial year offensive. I am a republican, don't think republicans should feel offended either... :D

[Studley 2436]

Actually I am sure the Queen should be offended just think how many birthdays she gets in a year! She must be creaking up past 400 by now.

Studley

[Harry72]

Yep any time in July is ok with me.
Might even bring me little truck for a drive...

[Frank&Earnest]

Thanks Harry. The going is very slow, though. Unless we get a reasonable number of people, looks like I'll just shout you at the pub.:D IIRC somebody put up a date poll for something similar. Would that work better?

[Studley 2436]

I'll be there Frank. I had the smallest one I reckon there was me Zenwood, Trevor was there, Dangermouse too, that might have been it!

Studley I must be a lousy host