Newcastle Expo 2006

[Purpleheart]

cause i plan on buying alot of stuff off neil and would probably take lunch instead of buying it so, with a back pack, it would be easier to carry. i'm not sure wether i'll take one, just asking if i decide to.

anyway, cya there maybe.

No worries, I thought you might be bringing along some of your work to show.

I have been thinking about bringing the WIP pool cues, if anyone is interested in seeing them....??

Cheers.

[Jim Carroll]

Stirlo take the backpack as you said you need somewhere to put your lunch and all the purchases you get.

It is easier to put the purchases in the back pack than carry them in the plastic bags and strangle your fingers.

We are noticing it more these days that a lot of people use the backpacks, they just have to be aware that they stick out the back and can bump into other people easily.

[Salty]

Stirlo if you find either John Harvey ( who has been in touch with you) or me we can organise a "Safe" area for you to store your stuff rather than carry it around all day. We should be roving around all day but if you see someone with a two way just ask them to give us a hoy.
Cheers
Bruce

[ss_11000]

purple, i would love to see the cues in person, if you get enough interest it would be great if you brang one in......any idea which day(s) you will be there?

Thanx Jim, i was thinking that the back pack would be better than the plastics..

Bruce, john told me to ring him when i get there or ask for you so....cya there.

btw, i will bring along some pens i've made too for anyone that is interested.

[Sculptured Box]

Hi

I am happy to operate as the Lost Property Office, just in case you can't find John Harvey! To find me just listen for the bandsaw and DC working!

[Purpleheart]

[quote=ss_11000]purple, i would love to see the cues in person, if you get enough interest it would be great if you brang one in......any idea which day(s) you will be there?

Not sure what day yet Stirlo, but as I live only about 5 mins away, its no big deal to get there anytime.

As it gets closer I might know what day.

CHeers.

[Sculptured Box]

Purpleheart

u could leave your cues with me, I promise to look after them!!!

[Mistman]

G'Day Stirlo

As the Director of the Expo I will be waiting to meet all the people that have replyed to this site look for me for a chat never to busy for that!!!

[Sculptured Box]

G'Day Stirlo

As the Director of the Expo I will be waiting to meet all the people that have replyed to this site look for me for a chat never to busy for that!!!

Good to see the staff (all volunteers) of the Expo are there to please!

[Salty]

Hi folks - just a couple more sleeps then were into it!!
The weather forecast looks great
Just shifted the logs to be slabbed into position yesterday
BIG Camphors, Silkys and a big BUNYA PINE!!:eek:
Yes - Slabs will be for sale.
Bring yer Truck, bring yer trailer and yer plastics

See you all there

[Sculptured Box]

Hello to everyone who took the time to stop by and say hello (Friday), I am sorry I was unable to spend more time with you (after all that is what Shows such as this are all about) I hope you understand that it was because of the number of people in attendance.

A good day was had by all!

[Farm boy]

It was good to put a face to the names,so what did everyone buy
I picked up some red mahogany and a bit of coachwood plus some ubeaut wax.
carbatech had veritas honing guides for $39

cheers
greg

[ss_11000]

hey guys, just came back from the expo. i rekon it was a awesome day. alot of great work on display from alot of people including cessnock woodturners the woodturners of the hunter and a few others. i was really impressed with the bandsaw boxes that tony ward makes.

watching the demos was really cool. i got to see how a bandsaw box is made and some examples of ornamental turnings, neil demonstrating how to use the rotary sander. the lumber bunker with the handplanes, MIK with the japanese saws....and probably others i have missed.

i met a few forum members ( and got me a hat ) including neil, zed, salty, tony ward and a few others.

didn't buy much, got some ubeaut stuff ( of course ) and a few bits of huon bowl blnks and some osage orange, huon, silky oak pen blanks, and some ca and keyring whistle parts from gpw.

overall a good day.

[Salty]

Just before I go into hibernation for a couple of days
- THANKS TO YOU ALL for supporting our Expo.
Without the participation of you all - Exhibitors and Punters we would not have a Expo and could not raise funds for the John Hunter Children's Hospital Kids Club. Havn't got a final figure yet but it was a good show slightly better than last years in terms of what we raised.
In to the bargain it was great to have a chat to Neil @ Ubeaut, Steve at Lumber Bunker, Tony Ward and David & Honor at the CarbaTec stand to name but a few of the exhibitors, as well as catching up with Forum members such as Stirlo & his mate and Father.
If you have any constructive criticism about expo PLEASE pm me and we will try to incorporate your ideas.
Cheers
Bruce

[Bodgy]

No criticism Salty, but try and get a few more vendor businesses there next year.

McJings do shows and would broaden the gear available and maybe cause a few of the usual suspects to sharpen their pencils.

I enjoyed it.