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Location: Kangaroo Flat,Victoria, Australia
Website: Google Chrome
Started wood carving 4 years ago while trying to prove a point to a guy who said he could not 2D an animal carving. At the local Easter Fair in 2009 I watched the local wood turner club members demonstrating and after asking some questions was told "you're a bit old to start this game mate" told him to get stuffed and off I went and bought a Midi Lathe and a couple of wood blanks and proceeded to teach myself to turn.
As a self taught wood turner I have found there is so much information on the internet and it is a matter of having a go at the different elements of turning a few failures also add to the lessons to be learnt. Have ventured into working with plywood and corian adding perspex (plexiglass) to some projects.
Another plus is you can forget this so called "golden rule" and do your own thing. Never take things to seriously and have fun creating something different and don't be afraid to share what you have learnt. I have been asked to demonstrate how I do things at the club that told me I was to old to learn and one day I might even do that.
-- Bob C, Australia. I love sharing as long as it is not my tools
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| commented on | Cherry Bowl #59 | 15 days ago |
| commented on | Maple plywood and solid cutting board | 19 days ago |
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| commented on | a few vases | 22 days ago |
| commented on | Alien Cutting Boards and Picture Frame | 27 days ago |
| commented on | 2 sun rise vase | 27 days ago |
| commented on | Ringed Burl Vase | 29 days ago |
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#1 posted 1855 days ago
Hi Bob,
Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope that you will find this to be an interesting and exciting part of your woodworking journey.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
ND2ELK
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#2 posted 1855 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks. The projects are an inspiration, the information is priceless and the people are supportive. The only problem is, the site can get addictive.
God Bless
tom
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#3 posted 1855 days ago
Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!
-- Paul D - Lawrenceville, Georgia
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#4 posted 1855 days ago
Very impressive. I’m a tiger fan also and look forward to seeing some more of your carvings. Welcome to LumberJocks.
-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com
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#5 posted 1855 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
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#6 posted 1855 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
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#7 posted 1854 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
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#8 posted 1854 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks Bob. This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ’s as much as I do.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
Bob Collins
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#9 posted 1854 days ago
Thanks for the welcome. Just looking at the skills and work of others on here I am sure to learn and share with others. The site was recommended to me by one of your members and I’m sure I wont be disappointed, it may be long was from Australia but we are all wood lovers. Proud to be a Lumberjack.
Bob.
-- Bob C, Australia. I love sharing as long as it is not my tools
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#10 posted 1854 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
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#11 posted 1853 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks…a great group here…and alot to look at…lots of great projects and ideas.
-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.
Allison
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#12 posted 1853 days ago
Welcome To Lumberjocks, You have found yourself amongst some very wonderful folks! I saw your Dragon earlier, I have a husband that is a Dragon nut. I too have a dragon posted here. I like your tiger also. One of these days I want to play around with a woodburning tool a little more I think after seeing these two projects it may have inspired me to go get it out and give it a try on something new, Thanks! Welcome and PEACE!!!
-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!
Bob Collins
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#13 posted 1853 days ago
Thanks again for the warm welcome, I’m slowly working through the great projects and admiring the skills of other members. Sure is a great group and so glad I joined.
Hi Allison, that’s a great dragon you carved, very unusual. Get out your woodburner and add to your skills.
If you are like me you will learn quickly from your errors. I found out that it is better to burn twice on low heat than once on high. Hey, give it a go you will love doing it.
Bob.
-- Bob C, Australia. I love sharing as long as it is not my tools
Karson
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#14 posted 1847 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Bob Collins
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#15 posted 1832 days ago
Thanks Karson. It’s a great site.
Bob.
-- Bob C, Australia. I love sharing as long as it is not my tools
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