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    Default woodworking hobby beginner disability Melbourne Northern suburbs

    Hi There,
    I have just loined to WW forums.I have chronic fatique syndrom, so they say which stop me from working. I decided to take up woodworking as a hobby, can do small things but absolute beginner. I am hoping to find some more enthusiasts in northern Melbourne to share some skills.

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    Welcome. Lots of support here for whatever you want to do. Another idea might be to find a "Men's Shed" to join. Means you can access tools and know how before you shell out for your own tool collection. Looking forward to seeing your projects.
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    Thanks Tea Lady,Men's Shed was a great idea ! found one in LowerPlenty. I have completed a project, a pirates chest. I wanted it look rustic, so intentionally did not use any belt sander or plainer. I beleive it could have been much better. I value all criticism. You guys will get to see it when I found out how to upload pics.

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    Looks like you up loaded the pics OK! What a great chest. I'd better not show my son, because he will want one too.
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    What do you know I did it

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    Hi Ahmet and welcome, pirate chest looks great, one little trick if you want things to look rustic, use oil, mat or satin finish. Gloss is a little flash for rustic. Keep up the good work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Looks like you up loaded the pics OK! What a great chest. I'd better not show my son, because he will want one too.
    You are very kind. When I learn how to use belt sander, plainer and router I should be able to do better but I must buy them first

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ahmet Yahya View Post
    You are very kind. When I learn how to use belt sander, plainer and router I should be able to do better but I must buy them first
    That's where the men's shed is supposed to come in.

    (It just looks still wet from the ocean Claw. )
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    Thanks for the tip Claw, but never used oil or wax before. I am just reading about them. Satin varnish was all I had.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ahmet Yahya View Post
    Thanks for the tip Claw, but never used oil or wax before. I am just reading about them. Satin varnish was all I had.
    You ARE talking about my ears Claw aren't you being wet and all LOL

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    Hi Ahmet, it was Tea Lady saying that your pirate chest had just come out of the sea and so still looks wet. Oil is easy, pour some on a rag and whipe on, when its dry do it again, 2 coats is usualy enough. Danish oil is a good one to start with. Your pirate chest looks great anyway Ahmet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Claw Hama View Post
    Hi Ahmet, it was Tea Lady saying that your pirate chest had just come out of the sea and so still looks wet. Oil is easy, pour some on a rag and whipe on, when its dry do it again, 2 coats is usualy enough. Danish oil is a good one to start with. Your pirate chest looks great anyway Ahmet.
    Thanks Claw you are being kind, I was only joking. The varnis is Satin but the flash must have reflected of it making it looking like glossy and wet.

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    [QUOTE=Ahmet Yahya;1117674]Thanks Claw you are being kind, I was only joking. The varnis is Satin but the flash must have reflected of it making it looking like glossy and wet. Why is it that there are number of same messages of mine everywhere

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    Chronic Fatiuge is a bummer rest when you need to, and work like the devil when it allows you.

    Nice chest well done.

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    ps welcome to the forum

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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Chronic Fatiuge is a bummer rest when you need to, and work like the devil when it allows you.

    Nice chest well done.

    Ray

    ps welcome to the forum
    Thanks Ray (Wheelinround) You know about CFS, my metabolism is so slow now that its having difficulty breaking down the food. I am enjoyingthis forum, wish I could find it earlier.

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