Going to local shows. #3: Melbourne at last

Larry, it sounds as if your trip to Melbourne was a success both from a personal as well as business standpoint. Those are nice pictures of the show and I really enjoyed seeing the ones of the slabs and burls.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Isn’t this your job now? Looks like you’re having to much fun!!

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

I love going to WW shows. I get really exited and same up all my money lol.
Buy anything?
I like the look of that slab master! bet their pricey though.
congrats on your profits.

BTW, you look very much like my next door nieghbour lol

-- BRODY. NSW AUSTRALIA -arguments with turnings are rarely productive-

Good Show, Mate!!

-- Mike in Manchester, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.

Bob Just a little tired…
Brody… The slab master is about 8 grand.. different sizes available though.. save them pennies.
Scott I did have fun…There was much more timber but I did not have time to see everything let alone take pics.. oh well next time…

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

It’s very interesting to see the subtle differences between shows up here (in the Atlanta area) and down under.

Lee

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

Ok the show is over. Was it a successful show. How about your boards sales?
I hope it pays off. Now take a rest and start woodworking tomorrow morning!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

well done! you would probably sell more of your stuff at craft shows and not made for woodies. we all look, admire and think “we can do that! wait a minute! we can’t! oh, we can! yipee!”.

I wish I could come. there are no wood shows that I know of her in NZ. these shows speak directly to the hunter/gatherer part of our brain.

-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...

glad you made it through .
take a break .

you look like you had a good time thought ,
and made some good connects , i’m sure .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

Larry: Looks like a great time was had by all. Congrats on your sales. A great looking collection of boards.

Those slabs look like some great wood.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

great sales and still work to take to the next show
looks like all the hard work paid off and you had a good time what could be better

Wow Larry That like a great show and your booth was mind boggling great job

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Glad you had a good time Larry. Considering that mostly woodworkers attend those show I think you sold a lot.

Have you thought about selling wholesale to some up-market kitchen equipment and utensil stores? If they are anything like here in Norway they sell stuff at really high prices to well off would-be gourmets. I would think your boards would go like hotcakes at a place like that. Also I would try food fairs and festivals. I’ve seen quite a few from Australia on TV. Sorry, I know you didn’t ask for marketing advice.

Those work centers are really amazing. One of those with some good quality electric hand tools can really take the working out of woodworking. What would they call it then, just wood?

Thanks a lot for taking the time and trouble to show us these photos and tell about the show. Time for a beer and a nap! That’s what being lazy is all about.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Impressive show Larry and it sound like a great time had by all, thanks for taking the time to show the rest of the world that woodworking is alive and well down under. Caboolture must of had clear sky while your were away…LOL take care…Blkcherry

Looks like you had way too much fun. I wish I could have been there. Interesting blog. We always like to here whats going on with you. Never a dull moment.

You should have smiled in the first picture of you at the Work Centre. All that woodworking stuff and you look bored.

Thanks for sharing, now go back to work!
Kent

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

Larry,
Wish I could have been in Melbourne.
Your website should be loaded up with the boards you still have.
It’s a perfect time of year for selling.
Sounds like a great bunch of people you get to hang out with,
while your doing what you love most.
Watching and waiting for the next show : )

Lisa

-- I inherited the woodworking gene and it's gone into overdrive.......

great posting … well done

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Larry glad you had a great time mate! I hope you sold many boards while at the show. I wanted to share with you, being you helped in me mastering the boards. I have sold another set, I have been charging $300.00 for two. One big board and one smaller board. At first I thought that would be too much money for people to pay, but as we all know they take time. Others are talking they want them as well … Thx for your help.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

It’s great to have a hobby you like so much that you turn it into a side business and you still feel passionate about it.

Larry ,I am very interested in the ‘Slab Master ” machine . Can you forward any info ? Great pics of beautiful woods -

Sounds like a great show.

Nice diaplay of boards, congrats on the sales.

Innovator

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

Well still no response to my E-mail inquiries on the slab master . I guess it is time to break out the welder and chop saw and brew up something similar . I have been doing more and more slabs and need to cut down the time in finishing them .Too bad-looks like a nice machine !