Come on in and introduce yourself. Start with the great Aussie greeting G'day or G'day mate and follow on with your introduction. This is for long time users as well as new members. So if you feel the urge......

Special cut price deals on tickets to Timber & Working With Wood Shows and other events. Special deals, offers, discounts etc for members and some guests from whoever we can get to participate.
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Sub-Forums: FORUM ID

Tried a new product recently, done a course, got a new power tool, etc. Want to tell us all about it then here's a chance. You are invited to write a product review/s and as an incentive there's a special reward See inside for more details...

Sub-Forums: Old Reviews

If you are not familiar with the rules of these forums then please read the posts in this. You may save yourself and others a lot of problems down the track.

A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS.Tell the world about your new product, service, web site, whatever. Announce upcoming woodies events, meetings, exhibitions, etc.
Sponsored by: 2010 Australian Woodturning Symposium

This forum is for information, feedback, suggestions and discussion on matters related to the forums and their use. Use it to report problems, or get help with using the forums etc.

General posts should be placed in the appropriate forum NOT HERE!

FREE STUFF PRIZE DRAWS will be conducted on a regular basis. With prizes being donated by woodworking businesses. To be eligible to win you must be a currently active member of these forums.

A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS, FINISHERS, RESTORERS, etc. both professional and amateur, to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with finishing, and restoration.
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Got an antique you need to restore. Don't strip it and coat it with polyurethane and ruin it's value. Check in here for traditional finishes and genuine restoration help. Find out the ins and outs and how to keep or enhance it's value. Not just for furniture.

Make of it as you will.

This is a forum for WOODTURNERS both professionals and amateurs alike. Make observations, statements, seek and/or give help and advice, etc.

Sub-Forums: WOODTURNING CHALLENGE, WOODTURNING - ORNAMENTAL TURNING

OK Pen turners here's one for you. Do with it what you will.

Sub-Forums: CASTING & STABILISATION, PEN TYPES & INSTRUCTIONS, SWAP, BARTER, SUPPORT A WORTHY CAUSE & GROUP BUYS, TUTORIALS, PENS FOR THE TROOPS

A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with general woodwork and cabinet making.

Sub-Forums: BIG STUFF, THE WORK BENCH, GLUE, GREEN WOODWORKING

A forum for WOODCARVERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On the subject of woodcarving, sculpture, whittling and related fields.

Not asking you to be health and safety officers, but if you have a health or safety concern, ideas, a fix for a problem or anything health and safety related, then put it here.

OK all you toy makers out there, here's a forum just for you. Show us what you can do.

Sub-Forums: SCALE MODELLING

This forum is for the fast growing scrollsaw fraternity. Both professional and amateur scrollers are invited to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with scrollsaws and scrolling. If all you have is a fretsaw don't despair, just ask anyway.

Here's a chance to show off what you can do with your intarsia work. Got a problem, new idea plans or anything you want to share with others? This is the place to do it.

This traditional form of decorative and art woodwork is steeped in history and is still very popular today. Here is your chance to show off your work and offer or receive help, designs, timber info, etc, etc.

This forum is specially for all you box makers out there and there are a lot of you. Seek help - offer help - show us your work, etc.
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Do you make clocks and wantto share then heres a forum just for you. Grandfather clocks, wooden movement clocks, mantle clocks, naked (see the innards) clocks, everything from sticking a quartz movement into a chunk of wood right on through to the big fancy ones. Let's see 'em, talk about 'em, help with 'em etc..
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Here's a chance to show off what you can do with bandsawn boxes. Got a problem or a new idea you want to share? Go for it.

Got a Festool product or thinking about getting one? Having a problem and need some specific information? Ask questions, get help or generally talk about your Festools. Help and information isn't far away.
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A forum for Triton & GMC owners and would be owners. Get info and help from other Triton & GMC owners/users. Find out what's new and how it works. Air your views and get opinions from fellow users of these excellent Australian products.

This is your chance to partake in discussions, get or give information and help, etc. on routers and how to use them.

This forum is for those that use CNC machines. Lathes, routers, mills. If it is computer controlled then post it here.

Forum for router jigs, Woodrat, Gifkin, etc. etc. etc. Got a problem? Figured out how to use the thing? Found something new it will do? Found something it can't do. Then post it here.

Add your pics here. Anything you like preferably to do with woodwork.
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Sub-Forums: ROGUES GALLERY, NON WOODWORK

This forum is for the many thousands of woodworkers who are involved in making musical instrument. Luthiers, makers of harp, violins, marimbas and other percussion instruments, recorder and other woodwind instruments. Have your say seek help, give help, show off your work etc.

We've got musical instruments so the equipment that brings the final sound to life in your home. This forum is for makers etc of speakers and other nifty Hi Fi stuff.

Flute, recorder, oboe, basoon, them long black licorice stick things, even bagpipes and all the other woodwinds here's a place for you.

A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. regarding timber. Supply, availability, characteristics, etc.
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For those who mill their own and small commercial millers using chainsaw mills, bandsaw slabbers, Lewis saws etc for mobile saw milling.

A forum where members can swap timber with other members.

A forum for growers and managers of timber plantations. Exchange ideas, learn new stuff, teach the unteachable about forestry management.

A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. regarding powered hand tools. A great way to get advice before spending your hard earned on a new tool.
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This one's for the Dark Siders. Users, collectors and lovers of good old unpowered hand tools. No screaming motors, no power cords or batteries, just good old fashioned person power.
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A forum for the discussion of Japanese hand Tools. What makes them good, how to tell the good tools from the bad, and how to use and look after them.

A place to post/discuss Dust Extraction/Filters/Cyclones
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Got a homemade tool or jig you want to show off? Here's your chance. Show us what you've got

How do you sharpen your turning tools, carving tools, plane blades, router and moulding blades, etc. Ideas and help for newbies. New or advanced techniques, old, tried and true methods. How, when, why, etc

Got an Incra Jig? Here's a forum for you. Get and give, help, tips, information etc. This forum will be monitored closely by specialists in Incra Jigs..

Seek help and info on the workhorse of the workshop. Talk to other owners and users before you buy. Find out how to fine tune and maintain the most expensive machine you're likely to own, etc.
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Seek or give help on setting up and maintaining and fine tuning these machines. Get advice and info from other users and owners before you buy.
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The bandsaw is one of the more important pieces of machinery in the workshop. Now it has its own forum. Use it to seek help, give help, pass on hints and tips, etc.
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Drill press, lathes, all small machinery at the lower end of the market and aimed at the hobby woodworker. Anything not covered in the above forums.
Sponsored by: Machines4u

For the woman who is serious and passionate about her woodwork. Here's chance for the woodworking women of Australia and the World to strut their stuff. Show us your work, give of your expertise and seek help in all facets of woodwork. From carving, turning, pyrography and intarsia to cabinet/furniture making, finishing, sculpture and anything else wood related.

A forum for all those involved in or with an interest in the uniquely Australian Men's Sheds groups. There are well over 200 of these groups scattered across Australia and more on the way.

A special forum for anyone with a disability whether it be mild or major. This forum may give you the help and ideas you need to carry out woodworking projects. You in turn may be able to help others in the same situation as yourself with hints tips and info on how you cope with your own special disability.

How do you get your designs and plans etc onto paper, CAD, Open Office, Coral, Adobe Illustrator, Google Sketchup, etc? Show us what you use and how. Offer or ask for help. Use this forum to also share Google Sketchup plans and ideas, get help with a project. Attach plans in .skp not .jpg please so others can edit them and upload them after the edit. DO NOT post if you have an issue with others using your ideas.

Woodworking clubs from all over Australia are invited to place information of their upcoming events, news, information, raffle winners etc in this forum.

For everything to do with the Timber abnd Working With Wood Shows (WWWShows) Info from the Organizers, feedback from Exhibitors and the public. Meeting places for groups. New features, etc, etc.

Sub-Forums: OLD CLASSIC BOAT RESCUE & ADOPTION

For BOATS ONLY! This forum is for designs and plans for boats and other things that float on water, NOT for general woodwork.

For the multitude of wooden boat fans that use, and need info on Michael Storer Wooden Boat Plans. Put your questions etc here and they will be answered and dealt with quicker and easier by the man himself and others in the know.

Yeah, yeah, I know these are supposed to be Woodwork Forums, but many woodworkers also do a lot of metal work. Here is a forum for those who dare to work in metal. Use it wisely.
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Sub-Forums: The Hercus Area

Discussions on welding techniques, machines and related topics

Building, modifying, repairing trailers of all kinds, plus any and all other fabricated metalwork.

List your upcoming Woodwork and related event. For clubs, individuals, businesses, organizations, etc.(AUSTRALIAN EVENTS ONLY)

This is your chance to have your say on what ever you wish. Rant and rave. Give someone a pat on the back, or a kick their bum. ONE STIPULATION: Keep it about woodwork and related woodies stuff.

This forum is open to all comers with hints and tips on anything at all to do with woodworking and all its allied crafts and trades.

Looking for employment or an employee, full time, part time, casual. Need someone to do a job for you, or want to put yourself out there for self employed work. Heres a place to try. No guarantees but at least it puts your name out there.

Need some feedback or special information then maybe polling the visitors to these forums will give you the answer.

Heard a good joke about woodworking lately? Seen a good comic strip? Maybe know a tall TALE or two that could even be true. Let's hear it from you.

The never ending woodies yarn will keep you enthralled for years as it slowly unfolds form the minds keyboards of hundreds of woodies. Don't just read it. Write it. Be in it. Enjoy it!

O.K. It's quiz time. Answer the questions correctly and the prize will be yours. The prize being the glory of answering and participating. By the way all answers may be correct and not many will be deemed to be wrong.

A forum to post births, engagements, marriages, deaths, illnesses, wellnesses. Anything currently in your life making you sad, making you happy, making you question what it's all about. You don't really have to be the strong silent type. Leave your Birthday, Christmas, New Year, Anniversary, Easter, etc, greetings, wishes, gripes & grumbles here.

This forum is for GENERAL DISCUSSION/DEBATE/CONFRONTATION etc. on any topic you like, so long as it has NOTHING TO DO WITH WOODWORK.

Suppliers of exotic timbers, craftwoods, veneers, turning blanks, etc.

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Anything that doesn't seem to fit into another category can go in here. Make this your last resort, look at the other forums before just dumping it in here.

Oils, water colour, pastels, charcoal, pen and wash, sketching etc. Whatever it is if it's on paper or canvas, wood or china. Got a question or want to show it off here's a good place to have a go.

Hardware, software, programming, art, games, etc. Talk about them seek help show us what you've got, BRAG a little. NO PIRATING PLEASE!

Favorite recipes, favorite place to dine, places not to dine, best meal, worst meal, weirdest food, etc

Road, mountain, BMX, racing, extreme, etc.

Fly, surf, deep sea, pier, river bank, etc. There's a lot of fisherpeople out there let's hear from you.

Mens health, Womens health, everyones health. There are a lot of health issues that we sometimes feel we can't ow wont ttalk about or seek some advice on. Heres a chance to talk to others who may be going or gone through the same thing as you. It could help ease fears and make life a little easier for you. NO DIAGNOSTICS - That's best left to the experts

What do you brew? Stout, pale ale, larger, pilsner, wheat bear, cider, ginger beer, mead, etc, etc. and don't forget the wines Chardy, shiraz, cab sav, pinnot noir, fruit wines, rice wine, etc Recipes, suppliers, favorites...... come on give it up.

Leadlight, now that you have made that nice cabinet, its time to make the leadlight for it to give it that special look.

If you do it tell us about it. Where have you been? When? What was it like? Recommend places to visit, camp sites, etc. Show us your house on wheels, etc

Cars, 4WDs, hot rods, dragsters, classic and vintage vehicles, motorbike, trucks, et Show us what you've got, make us drool, seek help etc.

Classical, Rock'n'Roll, Swing, Jazz, Heavy Metal, DooWop, Disco, etc, etc, etc. One of mans most favorite past times is listening to and playing music. Tell us your favorites musical genre, favorite web site, radio station, etc. Seek info on lost songs, lyrics, etc. NO PIRATING PLEASE

A section for all the issues and pleasures of having a rural (lifestyle) block.

Pets.... Most of you have one or more, cat, dog, bird, fish, horse, sheep, snake, turtle, etc. Most of you also like to talk about your pets show, them off, etc. Maybe you need some advice on training, feeding, grooming, health issues, etc. OK then, here's a place just for that.

Stills or movies, Brownie box, SLR or digital, help advice and ideas. Show us your best pic.

Football (all codes), cricket, baseball, basketball/netball, swimming, wrestling, boxing, etc, etc, etc.

Been anywhere interesting. Give us a rundown. Recommendations, things to avoid, things you must see, things that didn't live up to expectations.

Chateau Cardboard Bow or Moet & Chandon, red, white or in between, sticky sweet or vinegar dry. We all have our preferences. Share them with us.

Lets hear them.