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    Hi All,

    I am not so much a dedicated woodworker as a general hobbyist who likes to build and tinker with things - wood or metal.

    I've been directed to this site plenty of times via google searches previously when searching for info, so I thought I should join the community. Clearly lots of very talented people on this forum doing interesting things.

    My current interest (when I'm not trying to rebuild a pinball machine that I've pulled apart) is to restore a couple of old Australian bench drills I have that have seen better days - a Servian and a JS Richardson. I note a few threads here where others have done just that, so I'll be reading those with keen interest.

    All the best
    Tom

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    Big Welcome Tom.

    Yes - this is a very useful forum with lots of expertise out there.

    So, ... are you a "Pinball Wizard"?

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Tom".
    There are a heap of members in & around Melbourne as well as across the rest of Victoria..
    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 - the Melbourne Wood Show is on soon, so keep an eye out on the forum, great place to met up with fellow forum members at the forum stand....

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    Thanks Crowie & Mike.

    No, definitely not a pinball wizard. I enjoy the machines for their construction more than anything. The play side of things needs a lot more attention.

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    Welcome to the forum Tom.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ThomasH View Post
    Thanks Crowie & Mike.

    No, definitely not a pinball wizard. I enjoy the machines for their construction more than anything. The play side of things needs a lot more attention.
    Pity Tom.
    I like a bit of "The Who".

    Does your machine have electronics or electro-mechanicals?

    mike

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    Hi Mike,
    I'm a DMD pinball kinda guy.
    Whilst some of the early EM and SS had wonderful artwork, I think the game play on late 80's through to late 902 are the best. It can be an expensive hobby.
    Almost takes up as much room as setting up a nice woodworking workshop.

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    Hello!
    From Australia? Oh, what a pleasure!
    Welcome! I'm a newcomer too, by the way. Not so long I started to work with wooden materials and also read books in this area. Hope to develop my skills with the help of the forum.

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    Welcome to the forum

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    Welcome to the forum.

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    G'day Tom,

    Welcome to the forums and good luck with the restorations.

    Cheers
    Tony

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