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    Default G'Day from a most leavable city in the world !

    Dear forumites ,

    My name is George , I am from Melbourne . I am a newbie , hence I'd like to learn from " advanced users " to develop my woodworking skills .

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    Welcome, Where are you from and what area of Melb do you live in?
    I am learning, slowley.

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    Welcome Gprp, you will like my location in the top right hand corner of my post.
    I got sick of sitting around doing nothing - so I took up meditation.

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    Welcome to the forum George.

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    G'day George and welcome to the forums. The way to learn from the forums is to make something, or try to, take photos, post them and ask questions. The best way to learn fine woodwork is to take a course with a good woodwork teacher. Don't rush in to buying a lot of gear in a hurry, those uninformed purchases are costly when you have to sell them second-hand (I speak from bitter experience). Buy the best quality tools that you can afford, cheapies are not usually as accurate or as safe. There are so many different kinds of woodwork that opinions on these forums will vary depending on the areas forums members work in, so read a few opinions and make up your own mind.

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "George".
    There are a stack members across the Melbourne area, quite a few in country Victoria plus lots more across the rest of the country & the world.....
    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......
    Cheers crowie

    PS _ Keep an eye out on the forum for Melbourne Get Togethers as a great way of meeting like minded folk....RAIN, HAIL AND SOME SHINE!!

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    When you say you're "from" Melbourne does that mean you've seen the light and now live somewhere nice instead?

    Welcome to the Forums; where advice is always available; often jocular in nature and sometimes even useful!

    Do you have any particular areas of interest in mind such as furniture making, turning, carving or restorations?
    Nothing succeeds like a budgie without a beak.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "George".
    There are a stack members across the Melbourne area, quite a few in country Victoria plus lots more across the rest of the country & the world.....
    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......
    Cheers crowie

    PS _ Keep an eye out on the forum for Melbourne Get Togethers as a great way of meeting like minded folk....RAIN, HAIL AND SOME SHINE!!
    We have sunshine
    It's just on top of the grey crappie wet clouds

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    I like the gloomy cold and rain of Melbourne, except when I'm working. It hasn't rained enough lately!

    Greetings to you George!

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    Gents ,

    Thank you for your warm welcoming . I am based in Mill Park , NE Melbourne .
    I've just posted a new topic called CD Rack under " renovation " .
    The photos show my predicament .

    Cheers

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    Hi Chief Tiff ,

    Not really . I just love civilisation

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gprp View Post
    Dear forumites ,

    My name is George , I am from Melbourne . I am a newbie , hence I'd like to learn from " advanced users " to develop my woodworking skills .

    Hi George,
    If you need to learn about woodturning feel free to visit our club, Northern Woodturners Club, we are only 10 minutes from you in Kingsbury. We meet Tuesday nights 7.00pm to 10.00pm, Wednesday mornings 8.00am to 12 noon and Thursday nights 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Location: Kingsbury Scout Hall, Browning St Kingsbury (in the paddock behind the Ambulance Station which is in Plenty Rd).
    Life is short ... smile while you still have teeth.

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    AHHHHHHHH Melbourne, land of the Yarrah, too thin to plow, too thick to drink.

    The best view of Melbourne is from your rear view mirror.

    Just joking, welcome to the madhouse.
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    Hi Allan ,

    Thank you for the invite . I'd be happy to join your congregation on Thursday .Would it be ok for me to bring my CD rack to get your valuable opinion about my project ? It looks like a small coffin, so I guess it will be entertaining for you guys ��

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gprp View Post
    Hi Allan ,

    Thank you for the invite . I'd be happy to join your congregation on Thursday .Would it be ok for me to bring my CD rack to get your valuable opinion about my project ? It looks like a small coffin, so I guess it will be entertaining for you guys ��
    Hi,
    You would be made most welcome to visit.
    Our Secretary attends on Tuesday night and Thursday night
    and I attend Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

    Our Secretary is "Gordon" - a very nice and knowledgeable chap.

    Hope you enjoy your visit.
    Life is short ... smile while you still have teeth.

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