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    Default G'day from Melbourne

    Hello Everyone


    My name is Ruth, I’m a long time lurker, first time poster.

    My interest in woodwork was borne out of necessity (having minor jobs in my house to do, and nobody to do them for me) Once I’d successfully completed a few tasks, I realised how enjoyable this could be. My first project was a coffee table, which turned out EXACTLY the way I wanted... So that was good! Over the years I’ve collected a fair range of tools, and completed several small pieces of furniture... all which turned out quite well.

    I had a change in circumstances (long boring story) which has given me a lot more free time, so with the help of the internet, books and a very supportive man friend, I began to make some simple jewellery boxes. I have no woodwork training, nobody to refer to, so it’s been very trial and error. I got a lathe for my birthday last year, so that was Christmas presents sorted out (pens for all!)


    I know at some point I’ll have to ‘fess up and show you some things I’ve made.... all I can ask is that you be gentle.... I’m not a pro.... but I am a Chef, so I bet I can cook you all under the table! LOL.


    So I look forward to hearing from you. I have a newly acquired (perhaps impossible) new project and I really need your advice

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    Welcome to the Forum Ruth and hope you get all the
    assistance you require. They are a very helpful bunch
    and are keen to see your work in due course.

    What part of "Melbourne" are you in? If in the Northern
    suburbs we, the Northern Woodturners Club , are located
    in Kingsbury near Reservoir.

    Happy to provide details if you are interested.

    Allan
    Life is short ... smile while you still have teeth.

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    Thanks Allan,

    I'm from Seaford. I believe there is woodturners group at McClelland Gallery, I've been down a few times, but there was never anyone about.

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    Welcome Ruth. You are pretty much like most of us here in that you are self taught, and seek advice from others when required. It sounds like you are well on your way with this addiction.
    Everyone is very passionate about their woodwork here, but there are also many other hobbies and interests covered on the forum as well.
    A club that is not too far from you is the Peninsula Woodturners Guild at Langwarrin which may be the one you are referring to. Lots of contact information on their website.
    Make yourself at home here, and be sure to show us your works as they come along. We all love to see what others are doing whether it be for admiration or inspiration.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RuthF View Post
    I began to make some simple jewellery boxes. I have no woodwork training, nobody to refer to, so it’s been very trial and error. I got a lathe for my birthday last year, so that was Christmas presents sorted out (pens for all!)

    Welcome Ruth.


    Seeing you now have a lathe, don't make pens but make small jewellery boxes on the lathe instead.

    Whilst joining a club is great, a few lessons first with a professional turner is worth it's weight in gold and as you're close to I would thoroughly recommend him. You can sent to him a pm here.


    Peter.

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    Hi Ruth,

    And very warm Welcome to the forums. You will find many people just like yourself on here self taught and learning as they go, thats all part of the fun. Lots of knowledge and good people in here that are happy to share, help and advise and be sure to sing out in the forums if you ever get stuck with something.
    And yes we all look forward to seeing photos of your work so do not be shy

    Once again welcome
    Cheers
    Tony.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sturdee View Post
    Welcome Ruth.


    Seeing you now have a lathe, don't make pens but make small jewellery boxes on the lathe instead.

    Whilst joining a club is great, a few lessons first with a professional turner is worth it's weight in gold and as you're close to I would thoroughly recommend him. You can sent to him a pm here.


    Peter.
    Yes Peter, I've tried a few of them, but am limited by access to turning blanks of a decent size... Pens suit because the blanks are cheap and easy to obtain.

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    Welcome to the forum Ruth.

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Ruth".
    There are a heap of members in Melbourne and across Victoria.....as you are already finding out....
    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/turning.
    Cheers crowie


    PS - Was the chef reference and cook you under the table an invite or a challenge.. lol ..
    as long as these is no wood shaving on the plate, after you've turned them of course on the new lathe ....

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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post


    PS - Was the chef reference and cook you under the table an invite or a challenge.. lol ..
    as long as these is no wood shaving on the plate, after you've turned them of course on the new lathe ....
    either, neither. Fact is, I'm not entirely sure what a jointer is. But I can do some things, so I've got that going for me )

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    Welcome aboard Ruth
    Regards Rumnut.

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    Hi Ruth,

    Another chef here

    I'd be interested in seeing your coffee table! Amongst my other projects a coffee table is priority number one. I plan on making it out of pallet scrap, however I don't often see quality free pallets, most are the chep pallets that people don't throw away. I have a design for the table top but not for the frame. Iv'e got a few ideas off the net but I would be interested in seeing how yours was made and put together.

    So looking forward to some pics!

    I'm a newbie here too, welcome!

    Drew

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    Hi Drew,

    Since you asked so nicely, here is my first table.... the first thing I made, really....... It's not what you're looking for, as it's not got an actual top or base, but I thought It would look cool, so figured out how to make it, and it worked!

    I made it so It would fit the height of my couches arm. It's made of Merbau and Pine and finished with Tung oil.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RuthF View Post
    Hi Drew,

    Since you asked so nicely, here is my first table.... the first thing I made, really....... It's not what you're looking for, as it's not got an actual top or base, but I thought It would look cool, so figured out how to make it, and it worked!

    I made it so It would fit the height of my couches arm. It's made of Merbau and Pine and finished with Tung oil.
    Very nice Ruth....
    May I encourage you to show it off in the "General Woodwork Section" of the forum so others can see & appreciate your beaut table.
    Cheers, crowie

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