my first piece and need some guru advice

[Pops]

Hi Stephen,

Great story, and thanks for sharing it with us. Yes, there are some very generous people about, many are members here and others we don't get to hear about. So well done with the finishing and all the best in the exhibition.

I think it is worthwhile to mention Ben's name and the name of his business, not by way of advertising but just to let others know who this helpful chap is.

Cheers
Pops

[laya]

Good story Stephen. I'll try to get there - must register - and will say g'day if I do. It's a nice piece, hope your work pays off for both you and the bloke who helped you out.

thanks Alex. Would love to catch up with people on this site in Sydney you will get special attention.

[laya]

Hi Stephen,

Great story, and thanks for sharing it with us. Yes, there are some very generous people about, many are members here and others we don't get to hear about. So well done with the finishing and all the best in the exhibition.

I think it is worthwhile to mention Ben's name and the name of his business, not by way of advertising but just to let others know who this helpful chap is.

Cheers
Pops

Yes! you are right. The man with a heart of gold, and years of experience is: Benny Loc of: E & D Furniture Polishers in Williton WA. I am humbled by his generosity and spirit.

Thanks for setting me straight Pops!

[rod13]

Maybe Organoil - give them a call

www.organoil.com.au

Good luck with the competition.

[ian]

Hi Ian. It can be seen at "the edge" international furniture design competition stand. <cite>Home - Australian International Furniture Fair
</cite>Fair dates and opening hours:
Wed 1 February 2012 10am – 5pm
Thu 2 February 2012 10am – 5pm
Fri 3 February 2012 10am – 4pm

I am going to check if I can get hold of some tickets.

Thanks again

Stephen

Stephen

I'll make sure I get there one day to see your piece.

Good luck in the competition.

[Arron]

Hi Stephen
can you let us know what type of finish Benny used on this piece
cheers
Arron

[laya]

Hi Stephen
can you let us know what type of finish Benny used on this piece
cheers
Arron

Hi Arron, 2 pac was used, 70% mat on the first 4 coats, and 30% on the last.
I have attached some images (poor quality) Taken from my 2MB Mobile.

[laya]

Stephen

I'll make sure I get there one day to see your piece.

Good luck in the competition.

Thanks Ian, hope to meet you soon

[ian]

Well I saw this piece

in the flesh today and had a chat to Stephen
the construction makes clever use of the sheet material and Stephen's joinery is first class
IMO this was one of the best looking pieces in the competition, shame it didn't arrive from WA till after the judging

two other makers, graduates of the Sturt School at Mittagong, had interesting chairs
most of the rest was too "arty" for my taste and the "trade" fair was mostly cheap or high margin chinese imports

Alex S
did you get there?
what were your thoughts