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    Default Hello Everyone Stirling here

    Hi Everyone,
    My name is Stirling, I'm based in the Inner West of Sydney and I have commandeered the garage of our apartment to be my work space (or man cave) where I am currently trying to finish a very ambitious car modification project that is now in its 9th year (obviously not woodworking). After that, I have some nice pieces of Huon pine that I want to get into to make some tables!

    What has gotten me properly into the woodworking circle lately is I have embarked on a project called Hobby Society, where I am trying to make it easier for younger generations (like me) to take up a hobby like woodworking here in Sydney. As a result, I have recently been meeting some seriously talented people doing some amazing things with wood. Becoming a member of this forum seemed like a logical choice as I would like to be part of the community and stay informed about what's happening in the woodworking space

    Look forward to joining in on the discussions!

    Stirling

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    Welcome to the wood working maelstrom.

    Ashfield was a bit of a stomping ground for me - I grew up in Haberfield many years ago.

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    Welcome to the forum.

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    Welcome to the forum. Keep an eye out for get togethers here in the Sydney area.

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    Thanks for the welcome everyone!

    Quote Originally Posted by shanesmith80 View Post
    Welcome to the forum. Keep an eye out for get togethers here in the Sydney area.
    I'll definitely keep my eyes open for that!

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    Welcome to the forum

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    Stirling, have you seen this

    https://illawarrafestivalofwood.com/

    Will be a few forumites there.

    I'm heading down Saturday, pretty sure will even have a spare seat if interested.

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    Hi Shane,
    Thanks for the offer I did actually go down the the Illawarra Festival, I was there on Friday meeting up with some people doing some really amazing stuff there! Hopefully some of the people I met there will be keen to jump on to Hobby Society

    How did you find the show?

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    Welcome to the forum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    Welcome to the forum.
    Thanks Christos

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    I had a great time at the show. I nervously took my 5yo daughter along too and she had as great a time as me.

    Looking forward to next year already.

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Sterling".
    There are a stack members across the Sydney area plus the rest of the country.....
    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 for a get together at Katoomba & Camden for the Sydney area forum members.
    Great way to met & make friends.
    All the best with the Hobby venture

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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Sterling".
    There are a stack members across the Sydney area plus the rest of the country.....
    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 for a get together at Katoomba & Camden for the Sydney area forum members.
    Great way to met & make friends.
    All the best with the Hobby venture
    Thanks Crowie! I'll definitely keep my eye open for the get together you mention!

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