Howdy from South East Queensland

[colibri]

Hello all. Been interested in working wood for many years but not had the consistent opportunity to pursue it.

During covid I started getting my hands on a few old hand tools and ended up with a good set of old planes (4, 5, 6) and a full set of about 9 Titan chisels (1/8" to 1.5") which I lovingly (and exhaustingly) spent hours knocking the rust off with steel wool and flattening the backs. Still not there with all of them but on the way.

Restoring tools has been my way of engaging with woodworking without actually making much as I lack the space to get properly into it - I don't have a shed myself and I rent so anything I do get going is temporary. There is a local mens' shed but the hours are restrictive for anyone who isn't retired or not working full time in general.

Lack of a space hasn't really stopped me from acquiring tools and timber. I spent a bit of time during covid sneaking into a local home renovation building site at night to flog some of the old hardwood timber out of the skip bin that was taken from the roof they had partially demo'd, and I recently bought a big lot of Australian Red Cedar. So I've got a stock to work with all sitting there for when i do finally get into making proper.

Anyway, nice to meet you all. Will be perusing the forums and daydreaming of all the things I'll make one day. Cheers

[barrie0482]

Hi,
Depending on where you are located in South East Queensland Logan M.A.D. Woodcrafters is an option for you. Logan M.A.D. Woodcrafters is open on Tuesday nights and Saturdays for woodies who are working during the day. We are also open on Mondays, Tuesday and Fridays during the day.


Logan M.A.D. Woodcrafters is a woodworking club for men and womenand is located in the Logan City suburb of Loganholme


Activities include Wood Turning, Pen Turning, Box Making, Scroll Sawing, Furniture Making, Pyrography, Wood Carving, Intarsia, Wood Woodworking with epoxy resin and Wooden Toy making.


We encourage members new and old to share their skills and passions about new and different wood working activities with other club members.


Club Details


Logan M.A.D. Woodcrafters
The Logan Make And Do Association Inc.
16-18 Burchill Street
Loganholme, 4129
Queensland, Australia
Phone: 3209 6833
Email: [email protected]
Web: LoganMadWoodcrafters


Hope this helps


Cheers, Barrie

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Col" ........
There are a stack members around Brisbane and cross South East Queensland 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

[JJF]

welcome aboard

[verawood]

Welcome.

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum.