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Bilmore12
5th January 2018, 06:59 PM
Hi,
I’m a young woodworker at the age of 14 and love making stuff for my family and friends. I’ve made a few things and I came here to learn more about the woodworking craft from other enthusiasts or professionals. I enjoy woodworking very much. Thanks to my Dad for getting me several tools and machines to get started. Hope to repay him in one way or the other.

Thanks.
Cal
5th January 2018, 07:50 PM
Welcome to the forum, good on you and your enthusiasm! There is a wealth of information and really great people on the forum. Post some pics of your work, would be great to see what you do. Have fun with it!


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Bilmore12
5th January 2018, 11:18 PM
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5th January 2018, 11:23 PM
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5th January 2018, 11:25 PM
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5th January 2018, 11:28 PM
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KBs PensNmore
6th January 2018, 01:13 PM
Some VERY nice work you've done there young Bilmore, something to be very proud of. Your parents should be very proud of you also. :2tsup:
Did you do the items in the utensil holder as well?? Where in the Adelaide Hills are you??
Kryn
Bilmore12
6th January 2018, 01:17 PM
Some VERY nice work there young Bilmore, something to be very proud of. Did you do the items in the utensil holder as well?? Where in the Adelaide Hills are you??
Kryn

Yes I helped my dad do them, that’s what we do together. I’m from Lobethal.


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Skew ChiDAMN!!
6th January 2018, 02:10 PM
You're off to a great start!

You and your Dad obviously make a good team. :)
Treecycle
6th January 2018, 04:53 PM
Welcome to the forum Bilmore and great to see your enthusiasm. Judging by your projects you are getting very good tuition and developing excellent skills.
When my son was your age I encouraged him to work with me in the shed and was not afraid to let him use my tools, both hand and power and taught him not only how to use them correctly, but how to respect, care for them and use them safely. This was a good grounding for when he started an apprenticeship as a Carpenter.
Keep up the projects and post photos of them in the appropriate sections of the forum when completed.
old1955
7th January 2018, 02:51 PM
Welcome to the forum.
MikeJ
7th January 2018, 08:41 PM
Keep up the good work. You will have many hours of a great hobby or even a great career.
Bilmore12
7th January 2018, 08:56 PM
Keep up the good work. You will have many hours of a great hobby or even a great career.

I wonder if you can have a good career in woodworking.


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MikeJ
7th January 2018, 09:26 PM
I wonder if you can have a good career in woodworking.


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If you are good enough of course you can
rwbuild
7th January 2018, 10:23 PM
You have a very rare talent for someone your age, go for it!!!!
John Saxton
8th January 2018, 08:37 PM
Welcome Bilmore12 ,with anything to do with wood or metal well there's lots of info herein.
I like what you're doing judging by the pics you have posted.
Perhaps if I may suggest, consider any further grounding like Manual Arts courses run by Tafe .This would give you a heads up if considering tasking a career with woodworking as your intention down the track.
JJF
10th January 2018, 06:41 AM
Welcome to the forum Bilmore
Treecycle
10th January 2018, 02:18 PM
Welcome Bilmore12 ,with anything to do with wood or metal well there's lots of info herein.
I like what you're doing judging by the pics you have posted.
Perhaps if I may suggest, consider any further grounding like Manual Arts courses run by Tafe .This would give you a heads up if considering tasking a career with woodworking as your intention down the track.
You must be special in WA as we lost that privilege years ago. Our local TAFE used to run many hobby type short coarses but now you struggle to even get more than your basic subjects for a trade qualification.
tonzeyd
10th January 2018, 04:55 PM
Your stuff looks great Bilmore, wish i had started wood working when I was your age... however knowing what my dad was like when I was younger i'd probably be short a few fingers lol
crowie
15th January 2018, 07:59 AM
G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Bilmore".
There are a lot of members in and around Adelaide and across Sth Aust.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you keep showing 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