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17th March 2016, 08:16 PM
balliwood

Newbie

Hi,

I'm ''ballwood'" aka Paul

Just joined after several years observing the posts, but, a long time ago. I'm jus searching for advice and direction in my quest to become a competent wood workeif you have the time and skill to advise me I would be most grateful.

Cheers,

balliwood:B
18th March 2016, 02:27 PM
Keith_1

Hi balliwood,

Welcome to a great Forum.

There are many good people only too willing to assist with advice on any questions you may have.

Hope you make many friends on the forum.

Again - a very BIG welcome

Regards

Keith
18th March 2016, 06:18 PM
crowie

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Paul".
There are a good number of members in Perth and surrounding areas.....
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 [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum....
Enjoy your woodwork....
Cheers crowie
19th March 2016, 08:50 AM
DaveTTC

Welcome to the forum

There are some very talented woodies over in the west i hope to meet some day

The forum is great but we don't need to tell you that

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art
19th March 2016, 02:39 PM
old1955

Welcome to the forum Paul.
22nd March 2016, 06:28 AM
JJF

Welcome to the forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by balliwood

I'm jus searching for advice and direction in my quest to become a competent wood worker if you have the time and skill to advise me I would be most grateful.

Hi Paul

competence comes with knowledge and practicing the essential skills.
At 69, perhaps you may wish to accelerate the learning curve by taking some formal instruction.

I've just pulled the following off the Australian Wood Review site

Name Lessons Contact Details

Erasmus School of Creative Arts
Go to Website Teaching the art of fine furniture. 50 Carinyah Rd, Pickering Brook, WA, 6076
Contact Person: N/A
Tel: 08 9293 7171
Mobile: 0409 107 292
Email:[email protected]

Perth Woodschool
Go to Website Weekdays/nights & Saturdays; classes from beginners to advanced 81 Abernethy Rd, Belmont, WA, 6104
Contact Person: N/A
Tel: 08 9277 5558
Email: N/A

enjoy

22nd March 2016, 06:57 PM
balliwood

Thanks, I have attended a few classes at Perth Wood School. Including one by Canada's very own Michael Fortune. Cheers.
22nd March 2016, 07:45 PM
DaveTTC

Quote:

Originally Posted by balliwood

Thanks, I have attended a few classes at Perth Wood School. Including one by Canada's very own Michael Fortune. Cheers.

Is he the guy that does intarsia and guys by cougar on some forums?

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art
24th March 2016, 12:33 PM
Christos

Welcome to the forum.

Name	Lessons	Contact Details
Erasmus School of Creative Arts Go to Website	Teaching the art of fine furniture.	50 Carinyah Rd, Pickering Brook, WA, 6076 Contact Person: N/A Tel: 08 9293 7171 Mobile: 0409 107 292 Email:[email protected]
Perth Woodschool Go to Website	Weekdays/nights & Saturdays; classes from beginners to advanced	81 Abernethy Rd, Belmont, WA, 6104 Contact Person: N/A Tel: 08 9277 5558 Email: N/A