Melbourne Incra Users Group (04 October 08) (Updated)!

**Stuart** · 8th August 2008, 04:44 AM

Just in case some have missed the discussion, we are going to have a go at getting an Incra Owners Group (Melbourne) started. At this stage there have been no decisions about the structure, frequency etc, but it is intended as a way of users (and potential users) to get together, see techniques demonstrated, be able to pick the brains of other users etc.

It is something we have discussed on these forums a few times (actually going back to October 2006) - getting a collective together to nut out some of the finer points, learn from each other the subtleties of the Incra system so we can start to really master it, and it is time the concept was dusted off. There was some discussion back then of vid casting the sessions for out-of-towners, and is certainly something we will work towards - in the first instance videoing aspects of the session, and particularly the demonstrations and getting them onto the web, with a view downtrack of having a live feed from a meeting that can be watched, and questions etc asked live from remote locations.

Thinking of September, dodging the Grand Final, Father's Day, Triton Club.... October is a long way away, and is the Melbourne Wood Show anyway.

Looking at the 27th September, 4 October and given how sizable this is likely to get, we are looking at a location able to cope - TBA, but potentially somewhere like the Woodworking Warehouse has been proposed (but not yet approached). Professional Woodworkers Supplies is definitely interested in supporting the concept, and will be helping with catering on the day (among other things!)

Can we have a show of interest? I was initially looking at existing owners, but with the change in venue, it is certainly open for owners, and interested parties (call them potential owners

). The focus, at least for the first meeting will be the router positioning system (I term it that way so the focus is off any specific Incra Router fence positioning system). Again, down track it will be great to see other aspects of Incra, such as how the positioner improves use of the saw table.

I have managed to make a reasonable dovetail in the past on it, but haven't had a chance to take another crack at it, so I'd still be an Incra dovetail virgin, but through the Professional Woodworkers Supplies I'm sure some more knowledgeable demonstrators can be arranged. The bottom line of this group is collaboration - learning from each other how to get the best out of the system.

It's a shame Auld Bassoon won't be there - he was always keen on the concept - gone but not forgotten.

**DJ’s Timber** · 8th August 2008, 06:58 AM

You can pencil me in as a definite, seeing that I just pick up one this week

**NCArcher** · 8th August 2008, 09:22 AM

Mine also arrived this week. Might be a bit far for me to travel though.

I hope you will be filming Stuart. Next installment for The Shed.

**Big Shed** · 8th August 2008, 06:46 PM

Barring unforeseen circumstances I would like to attend as well.

**Waldo** · 9th August 2008, 12:30 AM

Incra owners of anything particular or anything Incra?

So far I've got a 1000SE but hoping to expand it to a Mitre Express.

I've got Incra tracks and slides, does that also count?

maybe Grahame from PWS might be willing to demonstrate some stuff

Pencil me in.

**Stuart** · 9th August 2008, 04:45 PM

I have had a bit of a discussion with Grahame (Professional Woodworkers Supplies), and based on that, I have amended and updated the first post - opening up the concept, change of location, and including both existing as well as potential owners (ie those who are interested in seeing just what the whole Incra thing is about, and why those who own them are so passionate about them).

The idea is that the Incra User Group is for both those in the vicinity (ie Melbourne), but also with the use of current technology allowing video to be available. Downtrack, to have a live feed from the meeting to be investigated.

So still, if you are interested (and not necessarily a current Incra owner), let us know.

**Groggy** · 9th August 2008, 05:15 PM

I'd be interested Stu. I only have an Incra Mitre gauge at the moment but did have long term plans for the router setup, still do, sort of. DJ wound up with the table and the incra bits though, (how did that happen)

Anyway, I'm interested in pretty much anything so long as I'm learning. You don't necessarily have to own the stuff.

**tool** · 10th August 2008, 06:44 PM

You can post me in for sure on this one

**NCArcher** · 10th August 2008, 06:51 PM

Did my first dovetail with the Incra today.

Would definately be interested in video or live feed.

**Stuart** · 18th August 2008, 12:06 AM

So far it looks like 6 (+1 remote

).....Not as an overwhelming demand as I was expecting. Grahame is doing a mail out I believe to Vic owners, so will see what response that draws. It doesn't bother me if this is large or small (although I'm sure PWS would like it to be huge!), I just want to become more conversant with the positioner.

**Jim Carroll** · 18th August 2008, 06:44 PM

Stuart the low response is probably because not all incra owners use the U Beaut Forum.

Most would be work alone woodies who use the jigs for their pleasure. With Graham sending out emails etc should round up a few more.

**Misterwippy** · 24th August 2008, 10:49 PM

Hi Stu,

I dont own any of the Incra gear as yet but would love to come along and see how some of the mitres and fences work.

Cheers

Rowan

**Soren** · 26th August 2008, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by Stuart

So far it looks like 6 (+1 remote

).....Not as an overwhelming demand as I was expecting.... .

Stu you know that both I and your Triton off-sider will be there

**Waldo** · 22nd September 2008, 11:06 PM

When and where is this great event being held so I can organise myself

**Stuart** · 22nd September 2008, 11:22 PM

I have to look into it, given it is meant to be this Saturday.
I swear I checked the AFL draw, so have no idea how it ended up on the same weekend as the Grand Final. Perhaps there were just too many "finals" listed on the AFL site, and I got confused! (Noone picked up on it either)

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