Big thank you to the Woodwork Forums

[The Chemist]

Just registered to say a big thanks to all the members of the forum over the years. While I have only just signed up today, I've been using the search tool for 10 years, and it's never let me down.
A big thanks to uncle Neil for all his wisdom and experience (and his products, they're awesome). If you don't have the bible, get it.
A big thank you to you, the forum member. Obviously these things don't work without you, but thanks for taking the time to post you opinion/experience it all things wood.
I've loved working with wood since tech studies in year 8 at school. I finished school and spent 9 years training and working in the health sector. 5 years ago left the pharmacy profession to have a career in carpentry and have never enjoyed work so much.
So thank you, from helping me find a pen kit and the best finish 10 years ago, to now building houses
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[Ben Dono]

I should be thanking this forum as well! Much the same story. Been searching for answers for years and usually found them here.
Thanks everyone!
The Chemist I went at it the other way round... Started out as a carpenter and it payed my way through uni. I was lucky. Any medical degrees are tough but I was studying with kids working for a pittance after uni and on the weekends. I would book in the great jobs during the breaks and make enough to kick me through the semester. I had a lot more time to study so it was easier for me( actually it was a ball breaker I just got to spread it out a little longer)
still... I can't stop being a carpenter on the side! I will never stop working with my hands.

Actually off the topic, I never understood why more people don't make of fix things!? It seems as though there is less and less of us as time goes on.

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum. Not really agreeing what there are less and less people building things. I think once you start you get the feeling and there's very little that can get in the way.

That's one good reason for this forum, help at hand.

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome "The Chemist".
Yhis is a great forum...
Friendly & helpful all.
Cheers, crowie

[munruben]

Hi there Chemist. welcome aboard.

[Sawdust Maker]

The Chemist

welcome to the forum, may you be a participant for many a year



Ben Dono

I have an idea what it is like to study part time - well done