Hello from Melbourne!

Hi all

Like many new members here, I got into woodworking during Covid. When the first lockdown hit, I started oil painting. Then I quickly realised that it was getting expensive buying canvas, so I bought a cheapo mitre saw to make my own. From there it quickly progressed to making my own floating canvas frames and soon after I found that I've got the tools for basic woodworking and started making cabinets for my house.

Now I've gotten more into hand tools and I get equal enjoyment from hunting & restoring old tools, working slowly with them, and the end product.

I moved from Malaysia 8 years ago and back home there was no DIY woodworking culture, so to my friends & families' eyes I am considered an awesome artisan woodworker even with my very basic skills :D

I have been lurking here for years but I hope to learn & participate more from all of you.

Azahan

Welcome to the forum Azahan.

Ross

Welcome to the forum.

Regards
Keith

Welcome Azahan

Welcome to the forum Azahan. Great to see you expanding your skills from the humble beginnings and impressing your friends in the process. We are a lucky country so keep going:2tsup:

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Originally Posted by Treecycle

Welcome to the forum Azahan. Great to see you expanding your skills from the humble beginnings and impressing your friends in the process. We are a lucky country so keep going:2tsup:

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Thanks! I feel lucky here indeed. The healthy second hand market for quality tools, abundance of good native timber and great communities full of wisdom and experience.

Azahan

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Azahan"....
There are a stack members around Melbourne and cross Victoria plus 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 out for local Melbourne get togethers, great way to meet like minded forum members & network ...

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Originally Posted by crowie

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Azahan"....
There are a stack members around Melbourne and cross Victoria plus 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 out for local Melbourne get togethers, great way to meet like minded forum members & network ...

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Thanks for the welcome, crowie! I'll be sure to share more WIPs and completed works.

Welcome to the forum

Welcome!