Perth Woodshow

[LineLefty]

I went on friday as well. The crowds were down and hte hand tool society did actually have some good stuff on sale early in the morning.

I too got to try out Terry Gordons shooting board and try plane combo. I was flabbergasted when he offered, it just wasnt what i was expecting. The temptation to whip out the Visa what enormous. I also quizzed his other salesperson for 10minutes on the details of the shooting board, and then went home and whipped one up (in about 3hours). Works like a dream so far.
Now I just need one of those smoothers or try planes. (Some shooting board questions will follow!)

Twas a shame I couldnt meet up with any of you old fella's, But friday was the only day I could make it. Next year!

I also seearched in vain for a left handed circular saw, only the AEG guy were helpful with suggested modifications they could organise.

[Driver]

Twas a shame I couldnt meet up with any of you old fella's,

"OLD" !!!!! :eek:

Try the following alternative adjectives

Distinguished
Wise
Sage
Experienced
Mature

I mean - there's a photo of some of us so you can see that "old" just isn't appropriate.

"Old" - Jeez!

[davo453]

who's who in that photo?

[Driver]

From left to right:

forunna (Craig), Pete J (Peter), Driver (Col), derekcohen (Derek).

[davo453]

Thanks Col

You all look some how familiar, wanted posters maybe , or perhaps we've passed/met in Carbatec or Timbecon or something.......

Cheers


Dave

[Wood Borer]

What a fine bunch of chaps.

- Wood Borer

[GeoffW]

I was very disappointed that work commitments kept me away from Perth ....and the show. :mad:

I am intending to invest in the following gear in the near future:
- table saw (TSC-10HB, Jet SS, others???)
- 12-15" thicknesser
- 6-8" jointer
- 2hp dust extractor.

I have been looking at and am undecided between Carba-Tec or Jet (are there any others to consider?). I was hoping that at the show I could:
i) see all these machines - preferably working,
ii) discover any other brands/options,
iii) easily compare them without driving all over town several times, and
iv) get some good show discounted prices.

Reading the comments above I'm not sure I would have been able to achieve my objectives anyway. Is the show the right/best place to do this or would I have been disappointed?

Given that I have missed the show, does anyone have any advice on the best way to check out the different pieces of gear now?

Geoff :confused:

[Driver]

What a fine bunch of chaps.

- Wood Borer

You've got my vote, WB!

[Dan]

Did anyone mention this bulletin board to Terry Gordon while they were talking to him? He might even be interrested in becoming a member like Rob Lee and giving some advice from a tool makers point of view.

[gatiep]

Turbulence


Paul

I remember seeing the same ( maybe similar ) clock last year and it was made by Michel Gudet who lives in Landsdale, a suburb north of the river in Perth. I hope this jolts your memory.

[Wood Borer]

You've got my vote, WB!

Just softening you sandgropers up so that if and when I make it to Perth again and we have a planethon you will look after my planes.

- Wood Borer