Thread: Should I hire a trailer for the Maleny Wood Expo?

Originally Posted by DaveVman

I am a beginner and so I like to do all sorts of projects to see what I like and just because I like to build things out of wood.
So far I have done everything from simple Christmas things and candle holders through to building a queen size bed and a few things in between.
I just finished a large window valance.
Currently I'm finishing off some karri standing lamps.

I am reluctant to start my next project until I do a bit more on improving the workshop. I'm trying to come up with a wood rack design to suit my shed. I try to alternate between improving the workspace and producing something. But putting aside the workshop;

I have a list of projects I'm considering. Some would be made from sheet goods or cheaper materials. Some would be worth having in nicer hardwoods and I'd like to learn about working with various timbers.

Planned projects include a coffee table stand to support a marble top. I want a deep coloured hardwood for that. Either some karri I have or else something I buy at Maleny.
I started some little boxes as a learning exercise I'd like to finish.
The wife wants me to make this little decorative piece, which I have prepared the timber for.
A bit of a priority is some very large cabinets that I was thinking I would perhaps do in melamine. Although they would be better in something lighter like ply if I can think of a way to make it look nice.

After that here are somethings I'm considering doing:
The bathroom vanity has seen better days. It is an L shape so that would be a large project.
A large wall cabinet for the laundry.
Someone saw a step stool I made and they want want too. So that would be a good gift and is simple to do.
I have a headboard to do.
Some chairs I am going to improve.
A very small decorative cabinet.
A mirror frame or two.
A waterfall side table (I already have the slab for that but can't decide how to join it accurately.).
Hexagonal shelf boxes for wall display.
A table lamp
I would like to learn box making. I started to have a go but ran out of time.
Maybe try a bandsaw box as well.
A wall clock
A potato bin.
A small bathroom cabinet.
I want to try power tool carving.
Some salt and pepper shakers (without turning).
A servette stand.
Some more lamps - when I can think of a design I like.
Probably another side table or two.
A passage table.
A holder for the remotes.
Some drawers for the bed I already made.
A shoe rack.
Cutlery draw dividers.
There is bound to be a Christmas idea come up.
Probably a bunch of small things I haven't even thought of yet.
Dear wife is always coming up with new ideas and I have my own.

Then in another year I'll probably start looking at some bedroom furniture.
I want to build up my skills so that I can eventually make some nice furniture. But I'm happy to make lots of simpler things first to build up my skill set.

I don't have a cut list for any of that stuff.

You don't have time to go to the wood show.



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I was at the Expo yesterday and incorrectly assumed that someone would post some photos of the event and maybe Wootha Prize entries. However, no one has done it yet and I am disappointed that I did not get some photos to share with you interstate guys. There were lots of slabbed timber for sale including huge red cedar ones but the slab that really caught my eye was a coachwood one with beautiful grain. Carbatec and Arbortech were among the exhibitors. Guilio Marcalongo was at the Vermec stand demonstrating woodturning; he is great to watch. Really there was something for everyone.

Yes everyone loves photos of beautiful timber work

Good move Dave. Under your house in the crawlspace is prolly not ideal. can you rig some form of rack in the shed? Booker rod, nuts, washers and a couple of crossmembers may be adequate.
I saw you and your lovely wife Saturday but I was otherwise distracted.

Cheers
Bevan

Hi Dave
I was there on Sunday and got a lot of information and tips re finishing etc. By the way C&L Tools had all the Titebond Products and regarding your little fittings for boxes you might want to give the following a go: Box Makers Brassware - Veneer Inlay you probably just missed them which is not hard to do with over 110 stalls

kind regards Carl