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  1. 17th March 2016, 08:16 PM #1
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    Hi,

    I'm ''ballwood'" aka Paul

    Just joined after several years observing the posts, but, a long time ago. I'm jus searching for advice and direction in my quest to become a competent wood workeif you have the time and skill to advise me I would be most grateful.

    Cheers,

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  2. 18th March 2016, 02:27 PM #2
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    Hi balliwood,

    Welcome to a great Forum.

    There are many good people only too willing to assist with advice on any questions you may have.

    Hope you make many friends on the forum.

    Again - a very BIG welcome

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Paul".
    There are a good number of members in Perth and surrounding areas.....
    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
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  4. 19th March 2016, 08:50 AM #4
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    Welcome to the forum

    There are some very talented woodies over in the west i hope to meet some day

    The forum is great but we don't need to tell you that

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  5. 19th March 2016, 02:39 PM #5
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    Welcome to the forum Paul.
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    Quote Originally Posted by balliwood View Post
    I'm jus searching for advice and direction in my quest to become a competent wood worker if you have the time and skill to advise me I would be most grateful.
    Hi Paul

    competence comes with knowledge and practicing the essential skills.
    At 69, perhaps you may wish to accelerate the learning curve by taking some formal instruction.

    I've just pulled the following off the Australian Wood Review site

    Name Lessons Contact Details
    Erasmus School of Creative Arts
    Go to Website    		 Teaching the art of fine furniture. 50 Carinyah Rd, Pickering Brook, WA, 6076
    Contact Person: N/A
    Tel: 08 9293 7171
    Mobile: 0409 107 292
    Email:[email protected]
    Perth Woodschool
    Go to Website    		 Weekdays/nights & Saturdays; classes from beginners to advanced 81 Abernethy Rd, Belmont, WA, 6104
    Contact Person: N/A
    Tel: 08 9277 5558
    Email: N/A


    enjoy
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  8. 22nd March 2016, 06:57 PM #8
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    Thanks, I have attended a few classes at Perth Wood School. Including one by Canada's very own Michael Fortune. Cheers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by balliwood View Post
    Thanks, I have attended a few classes at Perth Wood School. Including one by Canada's very own Michael Fortune. Cheers.
    Is he the guy that does intarsia and guys by cougar on some forums?

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