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    I am the son of a craftsman woodworker, and I learnt more than I thought by watching and talking to Dad as he worked. I am just getting set up with some of his old machinery (bought back off the guy Mum sold it to after Dad died) and want to make boxes and one-off furniture pieces. The only thing I have made that I would boast about at the moment is a 20-string harp, using timber (American Big-leaf Maple) and a body that Dad left behind.

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    Pictures please of the machinery and your project in your workshop
    Don't force it, use a bigger hammer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dragonstaff View Post
    I am the son of a craftsman woodworker, and I learnt more than I thought by watching and talking to Dad as he worked. I am just getting set up with some of his old machinery (bought back off the guy Mum sold it to after Dad died) and want to make boxes and one-off furniture pieces. The only thing I have made that I would boast about at the moment is a 20-string harp, using timber (American Big-leaf Maple) and a body that Dad left behind.

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    Welcome DS. I'm so glad you got some of the machines back that belonged to your dad. I have no idea how old you are but stories like this give a crusty old bugger like me increased faith in the younger generation

    Post some pics of the harp, even though i reads like you might have made it out of your dad's body!

    Sorry if that offends - Just kidding.

    Cheers

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    A couple of little things I have knocked together quickly, and a few pics of the shop. The drill press has been modded by Dad to have 16 speeds, and the Bandsaw has a mod underneath it to slow it down (He used to mill small stuff with it)
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    Welcome DS. I'm so glad you got some of the machines back that belonged to your dad. I have no idea how old you are but stories like this give a crusty old bugger like me increased faith in the younger generation

    Post some pics of the harp, even though i reads like you might have made it out of your dad's body!

    Sorry if that offends - Just kidding.

    Cheers


    I'm getting a bit crusty myself- I'm 50.

    I don't have any pics of the harp, it was made in the mid 90's and digital cameras weren't really out there yet, but I will contact the owner and see if I can get some. (I want them for me anyway).

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    I love you shed with the natural poles and corrugated iron. Some mighty useful machines there too. How many years elapsed between when your dad passed away and when you bought them back. My dad was a timber faller in the 50's and 60's but passed away about 7 years before I got into chainsaws and small timber milling. It would have chuffed him to know that I had developed that interest,

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    I love you shed with the natural poles and corrugated iron. Some mighty useful machines there too. How many years elapsed between when your dad passed away and when you bought them back. My dad was a timber faller in the 50's and 60's but passed away about 7 years before I got into chainsaws and small timber milling. It would have chuffed him to know that I had developed that interest,
    I got the drill when he died in 1996, but the ex sold it on me a couple of years ago, along with his metal lathe and a few other things. The old gent that bought them from her is happy for me to have them back at his cost though, so it is just a matter of saving the cash.

    The saws I bought back last year when the bloke who bought them gave the game away. The old six inch Paulcall planer I picked up a couple of years ago off Gumtree.

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    Thanks for the pictures. I love the old stone shed.
    Don't force it, use a bigger hammer.

    Timber is what you use. Wood is what you burn.

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    Welcome to the forum. Good to see you getting the tools back, most people would understand what it means to you.

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    Welcome to the forum

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "dragon".
    There are a heap of members in and around Sth Aussie..
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
    Make sure you keep showing off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork & that beaut shed.
    Cheers crowie

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dragonstaff View Post
    I am the son of a craftsman woodworker, and I learnt more than I thought by watching and talking to Dad as he worked. I am just getting set up with some of his old machinery (bought back off the guy Mum sold it to after Dad died) and want to make boxes and one-off furniture pieces. The only thing I have made that I would boast about at the moment is a 20-string harp, using timber (American Big-leaf Maple) and a body that Dad left behind.

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    Welcome along I'm sure your Dad would be proud of you.

    Cheers

    Steve

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