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  1. 2nd November 2012, 10:11 AM #1
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    Default Hi from Melbourne - complete woodwork novice

    Hi all,
    My name is Clarence, and I've joined on this forum as I am in need of some help and guidance for a grand project I have in my head!
    I'd like to carve a small-ish elephant carving for my girlfriend's 30th birthday in January. (thread is here).
    If anyone is in (south-east) Melbourne and is often doing woodwork/carving and doesn't mind a pair of watchful eyes, I'd love to come and visit to see how it's done!

    A bit about myself; I am a photographer specialising in automotive photography, you can see some of my work here (www.facebook.com/tangcla.photography) if you are interested. I work as a financial analyst during the daylight hours.
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    G'Day & Welcome Clarence,
    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 photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork.
    Cheers Crowie

    PS - we're all novice at somethings.....
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  3. 3rd November 2012, 06:05 PM #3
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    Hey Clarence.

    I am also a novice and have joined up at the same time as you have.

    Best of luck with that project of yours!
    Cheers!
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  4. 4th November 2012, 07:08 AM #4
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    welcome to a top forum
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    Welcome to the forum. Hope you find someone that does not mind a pair of watchful eyes. Meanwhile I see that you have posted in the carving section and getting some replies do post updates on your progress.
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  6. 10th November 2012, 09:38 PM #6
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    Thanks everyone, I have bought a beginner's pack from Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers as well as an elephant roughout in case I run out of time. The beginners pack comes with a knife, gouges, strop and a book.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tangcla View Post
    ..... I have bought a beginner's pack from Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers as well as an elephant roughout in case I run out of time. ......
    Ahh the backup plan. We all have them.
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  8. 10th November 2012, 11:54 PM #8
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    welcome to the forum
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    Quote Originally Posted by tangcla View Post
    I'd like to carve a small-ish elephant carving for my girlfriend's 30th birthday in January. (thread is here).
    Sounds like a more useful hobby than putting blue leds in Nokia's
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