Hi From ShazL

[ShazL]

Hi

I'm known as ShazL (longish story, pm me if you want to know) and live in Geelong (Victoria, Australia).

I started in woodwork at school. Recently hubby (Noel) and I joined a viking re-enactment group and found woodwork again. He mostly deals in metalwork, while I do the other crafty type things, I'm currently learning leatherwork too.

I'm fairly competent using hand tools, but own quite a few power tools now, so I'm learning how to use them.

I'm halfway through my first bench and a viking chest. Hopefully the next project will be a workshop before winter

ShazL

[Christos]

Welcome to the site.

[mjmjm]

Hi Shazl, welcome to the forum.

[artme]

G'day ShazL and welcome to the crazies' retreat!!1

Will be good to see what you have done and are doing.

[munruben]

Welcome Shazl, look forward to hearing more of your projects.

[Woodwould]

Welcome ShazL!

...I joined a viking re-enactment group...

Does that mean you get dragged round by the hair a lot?

[Fencepost2]

Welcome ShazL, dont forget to look in the special forum on boatbuilding - you will need to get started on a Longboat soon.

[ShazL]

Welcome ShazL!


Does that mean you get dragged round by the hair a lot?

Hmm, no. I do, however, hold the key to the strong box, just got to build the box and the lock...LOL

Thanks for the welcome!!

Funny you should mention boat building, I do have a couple of boats in desperate need of repair - an ok and a mirror. One job at a time.....

[seanz]

Welcome aboard.
Vikings in Geelong? Whatever next?


Is it just a re-enactment social type thing (fine if it is, we've all got to have our own fun) or does your group get into traditional crafts as well?

[ShazL]

I belong to NVG Hodgeon in Belgrave - not our local group NVG Dubh Linn - between work and other commitments our local group didn't quite fit into our real life (

But we do a fair bit of traditional craft, tablet weaving, hand sewn linen and leather goods, lots of wood furniture,chests, etc, all a new learning curve for me - this is only our first year. PM me if you want further info )

On a good note, my table is finally finished - just now adding a peg board. I have no idea how to post photos, or I would.

Happy woodworking

ShazL

[seanz]

lots of wood furniture,chests, etc

Top stuff.....if you're doing it with power tools, that's fine but if you're working with traditional methods pop down to the Hand Tools-Unpowered section if you've got questions (not for me, for one of the members that knows things ) or, better still, techniques to share.

I

have no idea how to post photos, or I would.

Digital camera + PC + photo hosting site + this button and muddle your way through from there.

[haugh richard]

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