Hi from Melbourne :D

Hi All

Phils the name, thought I'll give you an intro of how I got into this hobby.
Moved into my new home back in Feb 2015
Did a lot of research online on how to do a deck, was hesitant at first as I never really used a power tool before .... lol
Purchased a Makita Compound Saw and off I went, It turned out pretty good, it's still holding up so was pretty chuffed with myself..

I then started doing research online on DIY projects I would like to take on and tools that I need.
I purchased a Festool TS55 Track saw next and did the carcass and drawers and fronts for the outdoor kitchen.

House was looking pretty empty, so off I went to Bunnies and got some construction grade timber and experimented on making coffee tables.
As I got more familiar with the types of Joinery, I started buying Hardwoods for my projects.
Did a hallway side table out of Jarrah, left overs I made cutting boards :D

Attached are some of the projects I've tackled so far.....doing the office fitout at the moment with Floating Shelves / Mountain Ash bench top and built in cabinetry...which means I'm also fitting out new base boards all around the house.....what a painful job that is... lol

I'm now looking at turning my garage into a workshop. Recently purchased a 2 stage dusty and now looking at getting a Sawstop Prof 36" T-Glide....(prices just went up GRRRRR) Next project will be a Torsion Box / MFT style workbench.

Forum has a wealth of info :) glad I stumbled across this site

Hi Phil,

Welcome to the forums. Yes, lots of information and opinions here. We are mostly a friendly lot and everyone loves a photo. Your progress so far looks like you have talent. If you want to get into fine furniture I recommend you find a good tutor/class locally as the improvement in skills and knowledge can be exponential.
David

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Originally Posted by Xanthorrhoeas

Hi Phil,

Welcome to the forums. Yes, lots of information and opinions here. We are mostly a friendly lot and everyone loves a photo. Your progress so far looks like you have talent. If you want to get into fine furniture I recommend you fond a good tutor/class locally as the improvement in skills and knowledge can be exponential.
David

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Thanks Xanthorrhoes
Would love to get into fine furniture down the track. For now, I'm interested in learning Finish Carpentry, so I can trim out the rest of the house. I got a Theatre room which I would like to trim out with columns, corbels etc....amazing how much info there is on Google / Youtube :D But you're right, a good tutor / class would excel the learning process.

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Phil".
There are a stack members across the Melbourne area, quite a few in country Victoria plus lots more across the rest of the country & the world.....
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

PS _ Keep an eye out on the forum for Melbourne Get Togethers as a great way of meeting like minded folk....
Also the Melbourne Wood Show is in September...

PSS - Some of those project deserve a thread of there own to show off your handiwork Phil...thanks for the photos in the introduction....

Welcome to the forum Phil.

Welcome to the forum