G'day

[Edhills]

I'm writing from Olympia Washington USA , I'm a newbie to woodworking also a 54 year old Grandpa of 3 Beautiful girls . I mention the grandbabies because I know there are alot of ol' farts out there making wonderful things for their grandchildren. I want to leave something behind that will be special for these girls and generations to come. I just want to clear up the ol' farts comment as I am falling into that catagory fast. I haven't made my first project yet , that's how green I am but I am doing alot of studying , researching and buying tools before I make that first perfect project. I'm glad to find this forum as I know Aussies are wonderful and creative folks, I watch everything I can on the internet on woodworking I can find. SAFETY FIRST seems to be the best bet. I leave you with this, Woodworkers don't rot they petrify. Hope that make sense. I mean that in the most flattering way. Hope to see you all in the future forums. Big Eddy

[Fencepost2]

Welcome Eddy, and as you are only 54 years old, welcome to at least another quarter century or so of "old farthood". Petrify means to turn to stone and I sure would prefer that than to rot away. In my experience, grandchildren like boxes and some designs are fairly straightforward for those who are just gathering a few tools to begin with.

[mjmjm]

Hi Eddy, welcome to the forum.

[artme]

G'day Eddy and welcome to the communion of the slightly sane>

Great to see you preparing to spend even more of your hard-earned on the right sort of toys.

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.

You have already left something. The next Generation.

[Claw Hama]

Hi Eddy and welcome, your note on saftey is very true, it's always ##### load easier to do woodwork with "all" your fingers. Make sure you post us some photos of work.

[Edhills]

Hi Eddy, welcome to the forum.

I appreciate the welcome, I hope to make projects that I can share, I have been bitten by the wood bug and can't wait until the weather gets better and I can get my wife to move her convertible outside and I can use the garage for what it was meant for . (lol)

[Edhills]

Welcome Eddy, and as you are only 54 years old, welcome to at least another quarter century or so of "old farthood". Petrify means to turn to stone and I sure would prefer that than to rot away. In my experience, grandchildren like boxes and some designs are fairly straightforward for those who are just gathering a few tools to begin with.

I really believe that boxes are a good place to start also, I would like to find patterns for hidden drawers and such, Puzzles , chairs and toys I think would also be appropriate for my grand daughters . Thanks it has been a great welcome from a bunch of good folks.. I plan on being a useful and busy part of the forums. Thanks again.

[Edhills]

G'day Eddy and welcome to the communion of the slightly sane>

Great to see you preparing to spend even more of your hard-earned on the right sort of toys.

thank you very much

[Edhills]

Welcome to the forum.

You have already left something. The next Generation.

My grandbabies are most important to me and I will spoil them crazy, I will teach them how to use the tools as they get bigger and push safety formost.

[Edhills]

Hi Eddy and welcome, your note on saftey is very true, it's always ##### load easier to do woodwork with "all" your fingers. Make sure you post us some photos of work.

I will post my work as soon as I get my projects started. Doesn't everyone have only 9 fingers ? I will do my best to keep those I have intact. Thank everyone for such a warm welcome.

[munruben]

Welcome to the forum Eddy, you sound just like the kind of guy we love to have on this forum. Great to have you aboard.

[K_S]

Gday Eddy

Welcome "young man".
Now you've got an extra language to learn - ORSTRALYUN or STRINE
You can lose the "old fart" handle and join us in denial.