Thread: Sydney Working With Wood Show - 2014

A HUGE Thank You to Christos for all your organization to make the Woodwork Forum stand at the Sydney Show work.....very much appreciated, sir ....

Also THANK YOU Neil, Mr UBeaut for the stand and to Carroll's for getting all the stand up to Sydney.....

Cheers, crowie

This year Ubeaut had provided us with some items to give away as a prize draw. I wish to thank Neil for the generosity on providing the prizes for this draw.

The following members who gave up an hour or so of their time to help out were also rewarded by winning prize.

Ross
David Stanley
Pac Man
PlanePig
All won a jar of traditional wax. May you be waxing your creations and thinking of the forum.

Barterbuilt
Sawdust Maker
All won a bottle of Polish Reviver. May you be polishing your creations and thinking of the forum.

Wood Nut
Had won the forum cap. I am just not able to think of something related to caping while thinking of the forum.

Once again thank you Neil.

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One member that actually purchased some tools.

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Forum members that had an absolute ball. So much energy radiating from these two it was like looking into the sun.



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These pieces I really liked so I thought that I might share them.

These are the items that I purchased.

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Flushcut saw. This is a direct result of what Crowie mention when he returned to the forum stand. The last one that I had is no longer straight nor is attached to the handle.
It was time to get another one.

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Vicmarc bowl jaws
Couple of shoe horn kits that I hope to make on the lathe in the next few weeks.
Taper Mate
Potpourri so I can make one on the lathe.
Single dot discs,80 grit. I seem to find that I reach for this more often to clean up some rough turning off the chisel.


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Couple of pieces of wood from the bargain bucket, from three different retailers.
One was some sort of burl, the second Wenge and the third had some interesting figure in it. I was not there to purchase wood as I am trying to clear out the current stock pile by using them.
I will mention that the third piece also is thinner at one end, cupped, bowed and twisted. But what I have in mind I can still use it.

You will have to look at the turning sub-forum for a work in progress. https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8

Christos

thanks for doing a stirling job (and for keeping the anzacs from me)

Well I'm off home via Orange. I just got out at Katoomba wearing what I am above. It is freezing cold and blowing a gale.

Had a great time as always. Like to echo the words of others - thanks Christos! You dod a Stella job and you are pleasure to be around. It was great putting a face to the name


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

Well I'm off home via Orange. I just got out at Katoomba wearing what I am above. It is freezing cold and blowing a gale.

You should have taken up my offer of a donation towards a warm jumper.

Many thanks to Christos and all the guys I met over the weekend on the stall - A most enjoyable time, and the Anzac biscuits were great.

Alan...

Originally Posted by DaveTTC

Well I'm off home via Orange. I just got out at Katoomba wearing what I am above. It is freezing cold and blowing a gale.

Had a great time as always. Like to echo the words of others - thanks Christos! You dod a Stella job and you are pleasure to be around. It was great putting a face to the name


Dave the turning cowboy

turning wood into art

Not only have you supported the forum at the Brisbane Show and now the Sydney Show but you braved to freezing cold of Katoomba & Orange, Dave you've gone over and beyond for the cause... THANK YOU and WELL DONE SIR..... I hope it's warmer at home in Jerilderie, cheers crowie

In all the excitement i forgot to thank all the volunteers for helping out at the forum stand. Without you it would be a long time between restroom breaks.

I also wish to thank Neil for organising the tea and coffee and for the organisers for supporting the forum stand.

I hope next year we have a bigger crowd.

To all who took part and posted you kept me informed with comments and photos a job well done all round.

Even tho I didn't go I scored some timber from Mal & Greg Fletty dropped it off yesterday afternoon Nathan had offered also but plans had changed thanks guys.

Maybe next year I can make an effort and attend, June is not a good time of year for the old body.


Edited to Add thanks to Ross for the Honey ................sweet as nice and dark

I would like to add my vote of thanks to Neil and Christos as well. Christos kept saying that it was an easy job which I doubt but, even if it is easy, someone still has to stump up and do it and Christos is THE MAN and ably assisted by DaveTTC
I had a great time going on both Friday and Sunday. I bought a pile of stuff but I can't show you yet because the lady who cooked the ANZACS took all (most?) of my toys off me to give them back for my birthday. (Lucky I hid some of it first!)
The strategy of attending on Sunday IN CASE THERE ARE ANY BARGAINS certainly paid off this year! I got some great timber from Boutique (thanks Greg and Mal) and the best tool bargains seemed to be around the VEK Tools camp where I bought some of the Bahco saw blades and squares (I don't use my Clentons for welding!) and a REAL laser level for only $99!.
I also supported some of the new suppliers (whose name I can't remember but will have to by the time the credit card statement comes in!) and they had some excellent router accessories, track clamps AND FINALLY, the Titebond Instant glue range!
The venue was clearly smaller but the quality of vendors was up there to compensate.
One of the highlights at these shows is always Big Stan and his guitars.

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This shy young man thought he was going to get past Stan while carrying a guitar on his back! Not bl**dy likely! The next thing he knew was that he was playing an olive oil tin guitar accompanying the slide Arnott's tin guitar master. It was a very special moment.
I would like to encourage everyone who attends in the future to at least stick your head into the forum tent, put faces to names and enjoy the banter.
I had a great time .... now all I have to do is wait for my birthday .....

fletty

Originally Posted by fletty

I would like to encourage everyone who attends in the future to at least stick your head into the forum tent, put faces to names and enjoy the banter.
I had a great time .... now all I have to do is wait for my birthday .....

fletty

Well said Fletty. Not only do you have to wait for your birthday, but also the Visa card statement.
I had a chat with Irene on the Carrolls Woodwork Supplies stand late on Sunday, and commented on the many empty display pegs where they had sold out of goodies. A pleasing result for one of our forum sponsors.
I would love to see the attendance figures for this years show with a comparison to previous years, and to hear any feedback from the stall holders as to how they went and what they thought of the new venue.

Alan...

Wow
Now compared to the Melbourne show last year
which I thought was a bit small.
The Sydney show looks amazing will defentl think about heading up to the Sydney show next year if I can.
Just the timber sellers and old tools would be enoughy.
I have noticed the Melbourne show being a bit smaller ever year.
But will still show up and support it
But wow not being there in person the Sydney one looks great

Originally Posted by fletty

I also supported some of the new suppliers (whose name I can't remember but will have to by the time the credit card statement comes in!) and they had some excellent router accessories, track clamps AND FINALLY, the Titebond Instant glue range!

fletty

Hi Fletty,

I'm guessing the store you are talking about is Bench Standard (Bench Standard | Professional Woodworking Supplies and Woodcraft Accessories). They had some good bits 'n pieces. I grabbed a catalogue as I will order some router bits and other bits 'n bobs from them.

Fantastic to see new players, it looked like they did a decent trade too.

Nathan.