Robbo_444
25th October 2008, 09:07 AM
G'day Everyone,
After reading a lot of posts on these forums, I've finally got the guts up to post something myself.
I'm 31 years old, living in Melbourne and finally enjoying the space of my own shed to do a bit of woodwork (and other DIY projects). I also enjoy helping my mates renovate their houses (I work for a feed and a couple of beers!).
After a year living in Japan with my then Girlfriend (now wife), I gained an interest in Japanese design and joinery. My first (Adult) woodwork project was a Folding Japanese Shoji Screen that I made on the loungeroom floor in our tiny apartment. I have plans for many more Japanese projects in due course.
My favourite power tool is the router, of which I own two, and with the help of some of threads here on router tables I've recently completed a table built to fit my new 2100W Ryobi.
I'm into recycling materials wherever possible, especially timber, and would love some advice on where to go here in Melbourne since my local place in Mordialloc has recently shut down! :~
Oh, and by the way - I'm about to give up my well paid but ridiculously stressfull job to chase my dream of a Joinery Apprenticeship! Too much of my Grandfather in me!!!!
Looking forward to learning from all you wise members and maybe one day I'll know enough to help someone myself.
Cheers
After reading a lot of posts on these forums, I've finally got the guts up to post something myself.
I'm 31 years old, living in Melbourne and finally enjoying the space of my own shed to do a bit of woodwork (and other DIY projects). I also enjoy helping my mates renovate their houses (I work for a feed and a couple of beers!).
After a year living in Japan with my then Girlfriend (now wife), I gained an interest in Japanese design and joinery. My first (Adult) woodwork project was a Folding Japanese Shoji Screen that I made on the loungeroom floor in our tiny apartment. I have plans for many more Japanese projects in due course.
My favourite power tool is the router, of which I own two, and with the help of some of threads here on router tables I've recently completed a table built to fit my new 2100W Ryobi.
I'm into recycling materials wherever possible, especially timber, and would love some advice on where to go here in Melbourne since my local place in Mordialloc has recently shut down! :~
Oh, and by the way - I'm about to give up my well paid but ridiculously stressfull job to chase my dream of a Joinery Apprenticeship! Too much of my Grandfather in me!!!!
Looking forward to learning from all you wise members and maybe one day I'll know enough to help someone myself.
Cheers