Going to local shows. #5: Here be the photos from the Hands On Expo... in Brisbane..

great looking show

the canoes were interesting ( i have been thinking about sending away for some plans)

the carbatec stand looked good (i will be visiting the perth store soon to throw down my life savings on a cabinet saw0

i was surprised to see Timbercom made the long trip around AUS to be there

and i got get me some of those helpers (the looked real helpful

Hooky

-- Happiness is a way of travel , not a destination (Roy Goodman)

Thank you Larry for all the great pics of that fantastic show. I almost felt Like I was there myself. I am constantly amazed to see all that remarkable Australian timber. It looks like you are living out a woodworkers dream. I’m also glad you have a couple of new apprentices to share the work load. Life shouldn’t be all drudgery.

-- Mike, American in Norway

enjoyed the pics, thank you.

-- franklinalbert@sbcglobal.net

Great pictures Larry, Looks like the show drew a good crowd. Very interesting.

-- John @ http://www.thehuffordfurnituregroup.com

I couldn’t see who your helpers were advertising for. Address hidden under the eaves. Do you have Wrigley’s gum down there – “Double your pleasure, double your fun…”?

One big difference I see, at least from the shows on the east coast of the US, is the number of lumber displays. Slab pieces seem to be a big draw. Don’t see a lot of that around here.

This appeared to be better attended then the other shows you posted.

Very interesting. Thanks for the photos.

Lee

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

Now thats a Woodworking show! Makes the one I just went to look very bad! Going to have to use some of them airline miles and head down under!

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

Thanks for sharing, looks like you had a good time, I would of offered them two beauties a couple of free lazy Larry’s to take home and a extra lazy Larry to occupy their time there L.O.L.

That stuff on the Koori table looks fantastic.

great share , larry .

really a nice walkabout with the pics.

and all you had to say ,

” hi , i’m lazzy larry ” ,
and they gave you two helpers ?

i’ll have to try that !

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

Larry: A freat tour of the show and some of the beautiful work that some of your mates do.

I’ve never had any helpers like that in the shop. Mine tend to run younger.

-- 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 †

Great pictures, felt like I was there myself. As far as the blondes go, you can do better. : )

-- Janice

easy for you to say , janice ,
you are already spoken for !

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

Now we know the REAL reason you go to the wood shows.
great looking show Larry

-- Smitty!!!

thanks for the post it was like being there

-- self proclaimed copycat

Wow Larry that’s a great tour lots of great tools and projects. Look out for those helpers they look way to happy.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/