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  1. 26th March 2013, 09:12 PM #1
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    Default Fair crack of the whip.

    G'day all, it only took me 3 years to do my first post.

    So a little about me - did my trade as a carpenter & joiner back in the late 80ies. From there I got my builders licence in the early 90ies. Did my apprenticeship with the Master Builders Association in Adelaide, south Australia. I have lived in Adelaide, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and regional Victoria and NSW.

    Now I'm really wanting to get into wood turning. The big bit a couple of years ago but I've only been able to do a two week stint and a few 'one off' sessions since. As soon as I have a workshop set up I plan to get into full time woodwork from home so I can watch my 3 young children grow up.

    I love renovating and working with old homes - it can be a challenge but one worth the effort. I've tried my hand at many aspects of building work. Being in a small regional town makes getting trades more of a challenge and when doing smaller jobs it is more cost effective at times just to do all you legally can yourself.

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  2. 26th March 2013, 09:49 PM #2
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    I like the way you think Dave. Getting other trades when YOU want them is a big ask.I would say it would work out cheaper for the client to do as much as you can your self.
    A very noble ambition, to watch your kids grow up. I hope you can see it through.
    Make sure you keep "us nosey people" up to date with your workshop journey and we will need lots of pics of your wood turning
    Just do it!

    Kind regards Rod
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  3. 27th March 2013, 09:35 AM #3
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    Will do, it's not gonna be for another 6 months till I have my workshop I reckon. In the first 2 weeks of turning I made about 100 pens or so.

    Last week I did an experiment with multi axis turning. It's only good for the fire heap but was interesting to do.
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  4. 27th March 2013, 01:46 PM #4
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    G'day Dave and welcome to the habitat.Good to see you!!!

    Make sure your young'ns learn all the good habits like sawdust sniffing!!
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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum, Dave.
    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 photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork..
    Cheers crowie
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    Gidday Dave welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay
    Regards Rumnut.

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  7. 27th March 2013, 09:21 PM #7
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    Default Fair crack of the whip.

    Thx guys. Enjoying it so far.
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    Welcome to the forum.
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    Default Fair crack of the whip.

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    Welcome to the forum.
    Thx guys. Getting some good stuff here
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