Thread: Melbourne Wood Show before, during & after

Originally Posted by Christos

I think you guys who manned the forum stand in Melbourne are understanding how much enjoyment this can be. I am eager for the Sydney show.

And it is a small way of giving something back to the forum for the help and info received

Originally Posted by Chesand

And it is a small way of giving something back to the forum for the help and info received

Well, this was my first ever Working with Wood Show, and I am still amazed at just how much interesting stuff was going on and on display. I was like a kid in a candy store, only it was a little more expensive than a candy store, and there wasn't mum there to say 'No, you can't have that'. So yes, my wallet did take a little damage while I was between watching demos. I went on all three days, Friday and Saturday from 10-3 and Sunday 2-5, and didn't even get to see a quarter of the stuff I would have liked to have seen.

Now I must confess I didn't get over to the Forum stand to meet other members, something I regret not making time to do (I should volunteer to to do a stint or too on the stand next year, definitely felt like I hadn't been here long enough to volunteer this year). I did meet Issatree on Friday though, over at the Hand Tool Preservation stand and had a chat with him.

The absolute highlight of the show for me though, was watching Guilio in his turning demonstrations. I know how hard it is to demonstrate something and talk while doing so, and he did it magnificently. I was in awe, but at the same time came away thinking 'I can do that (with practise, of course)', a testament to his demonstrating abilities of course. Guilio also gave me a peice he made in a demonstration, which I must say, absolutely made my day (or week or month or...). I feel I have come away from this both a better turner, and even more inspired (not that I need that with exams at Uni in 2 and a 1/2 weeks ).

Of course, I bought a bunch of timber and some tools, just need more hours in the day to play with it all.

Tim

Originally Posted by doug3030

Unfortunately, (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) I had to leave early to go and look at a house to rent as we have to move. Well it was worth the look and I hope we get the house. Theres a 4 car garage in the front yard with 15 amp power in it!!!!! WOOHOOOO! Plenty of 10 amp outlets as well and a power sub-board in the garage. I didnt really care what the rest of the place looked like.

If anyone was wondering, WE GOT THE SHED. oops I mean - house. we move in on 5 november.

Originally Posted by doug3030

If anyone was wondering, WE GOT THE SHED. oops I mean - house. we move in on 5 november.

Originally Posted by doug3030

If anyone was wondering, WE GOT THE SHED. oops I mean - house. we move in on 5 november.

Next turnon at your joint?

Dunno about a turn-on, Ive only got one small lathe here, but maybe when I have actually moved in and got things set up, who knows what we may do?

Doug

I see that some of my photos turned up in the EEE newsletter, good to see them getting a second life