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  1. 11th September 2019, 08:03 PM #1
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    Default Gidday from Somerville VIC

    New woodworker here - just bought a 130 year old house and a bit of land with the new wife, and expecting to tend to a bunch of projects around the place. Have built myself a workbench, a french cleat wall and a few tool holders, and extended the pig house. Have totally no clue what I'm doing, but having fun learning. Just signed up for an online course to learn some basics, and got myself a couple of books. Look forward to chatting with y'all.
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    Hi There and welcome from a fellow Melburnian. Sounds like you are into it pretty hard already! Remember we all love seeing the pictures of members work, so post them on the site mate.
    Cheers, Tom.
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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum.
    There are quite a stack members around Melbourne and cross Victoria plus the rest of the country.....
    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 - Watch out for local forum members get togethers to met up with and network....
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    Welcome aboard
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    Welcome to the forum.

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  8. 25th September 2019, 06:31 PM #7
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    I've just purchased a large set of tools/machines, and am SUPER excited to get them installed and start playing. Unfortunately, have no clue what I'm doing, so am reading everything I can! Just found a set of "The Art of Woodworking" books online, giving me lots of useful info!
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  10. 30th September 2019, 01:50 PM #8
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    First full weekend, and with a mate, we did serious reorganisation of the garage, moved shelves etc, and build a wood storage shelf. Very robust. But still no closer to being able to use tools, or the bench, without wheeling things outside :/ I guess having more tools than space is a common problem....
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    Quote Originally Posted by lyricnz View Post
    First full weekend, and with a mate, we did serious reorganisation of the garage, moved shelves etc, and build a wood storage shelf. Very robust. But still no closer to being able to use tools, or the bench, without wheeling things outside :/ I guess having more tools than space is a common problem....
    Definitely a common problem! I am constantly purchasing tools and things to use for "upcoming projects". The wife keeps asking when she is going to see some of her wanted projects done. I keep saying SOON Darling
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  13. 9th October 2019, 09:13 AM #10
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    Got a sparky coming today to quote on adding a circuit for my garage - can't run the dust extractor at the same time as anything else off the back of a household power point. Then, will start on piping etc for a temporary(ish) dust system, until I build a new shed, maybe next year. Still yet to power up the table saw - a bit scared of that thing!

    Did start on the rocking horse for the grandkid - got to play with jointer, planer/thicknesser, band saw and belt+wheel sander. Next, got to cut some angles for the legs, will probably break out the mitre saw, and then the router table for roundoffs, then drill press for the hole for the handle. Hahah, lots of fun!
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    Hi lyricnz

    Welcome, sounds like your off to a good start. If your new to power tools keep your personal safety in the forefront of your mind.
    I can think of 10 good reasons to be safety conscious. (I'm typing with them)
    Good luck keep us posted on your new shed etc.
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