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Thread: Hi from Melbourne
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20th March 2013, 09:28 AM #1
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Hi from Melbourne
Hello all,
I'm Peter, I live in Patterson Lakes which is a SE Melbourne suburb. bj383ss got me onto these forums and I spent most of yesterday in awe of what some of you guys have made and searching through all the info.
I've always loved working with timber but mostly in building/construction/renovation situations. I'm hoping to get into a bit more furniture and toy making since I have two little girls now.
Just wondering where any Melbourne members source some of the more exotic timbers? I know plenty of places that stock cyprus, tassie oak, spotted gum etc. but haven't found anyone local for other timbers.
Cheers,
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20th March 2013, 11:37 AM #2
Welcome to the forum. Can't help you with timber suppliers 'out west' but I'm sure someone will.
Michael
Wood Butcher
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20th March 2013, 01:38 PM #3
Gidday Peter welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay.
Regards Rumnut.
SimplyWoodwork
Qld. Australia.
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20th March 2013, 01:39 PM #4
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Hi and welcome, I have a few different species blackwood, yellow cedar, fruit trees etc if your down my your welcome to drop by and have a look.
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20th March 2013, 03:56 PM #5
Welcome to the forum.
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20th March 2013, 04:09 PM #6
Hi Peter and welcome.
A couple of places I like to go to for some interesting timbers are Matthews Timber in Rooks Road Vermont, Australian Furniture Timbers in Plummer Street Port Melbourne and Brittons Timber in Dandenong.
Occasionally, some members will offer timbers for sale as well. Watch out for Mapleman as he has a great selection of figured native timbers available.
Another place to try is Bowerbird Timbers. They do a lot of Urban salvage and carry some other good varieties.
Regards,
Rob
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20th March 2013, 06:59 PM #7
Yah, another toymaker.....
G'Day & Welcome to a top forum, Peter.
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 and your toymaking..
TOY MAKING
Well done to Bret for steering you in this direction.......
Cheers crowie
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20th March 2013, 09:53 PM #8
Glad to have you on board Peter. Bret
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21st March 2013, 12:48 AM #9
Hi Peter and welcome
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21st March 2013, 08:49 AM #10
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Thanks all, and special thanks to Rob for the info. I'm just near Dandenong so I might drop in to brittons soon.
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21st March 2013, 02:39 PM #11
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G'day elPedro and welcome to the shed!!!
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