HI I'm from Capalaba near Brisbane

Hi, this looks like a good friendly place to join.
I'm getting into violin construction as a rank beginner.
I've been studying a couple of books for a couple of years and have made some components as well as tools & moulds, but now looking for more information re carving scrolls and sourcing timber. Also looking for info about thumb planes. I've already made a couple out of timber but got angles & things wrong so need to re-visit that.
Anyway nice to be here, I can see lots of information already.

Welcome to the forum Allen I'm sure that you will get all the help and encouragement that you need from this forum
Cheers Rumnut

G'day & welcome to a top forum Allen,
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 photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Check out the Musical Instruments section.
Enjoy your woodwork.
Cheers, crowie

welcome to a top forum

You are correct on the information. I trust that you have already found this part of the forum. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Almost forgot to welcome you to the forum.