Hello form the UK

**andy5405** · 11th December 2011, 08:33 PM

I'm Andy, I'm 47 and I live 65 miles due south of London on the South Coast. I guess I would say that I'm a wannabe woodworker. I should qualify that as I am a tradesman and mainly fit kitchens and bathrooms with the odd refurb here and there. I do hang doors, fit skirting and architraves and fit wooden worktops but that's about it. My work is good but I'm no chippie or woodworker.

My dream, which I am working towards, is to have a really well equipped workshop where I can try out all sorts of things at my leisure for my use or family and friends. I won't use customers as guinea pigs if I'm stepping too far out of my comfort zone.

For now it's on with the day job with no time to mess around in a workshop. I am currently working on my version of the perfect site workbench in my spare time which will take shape over Xmas if funds allow. That's how I found this forum when I was googling workbenches.

I should also admit to being a bit of a tool nerd with an unhealthy obsession with all things Festool. It applies to all tools really but it's Festool that seems to hit the spot.

**Woodwould** · 11th December 2011, 11:15 PM

Welcome Andy!

**munruben** · 12th December 2011, 08:53 AM

Hi Andy and welcome to the forum.

**JJF** · 15th December 2011, 06:58 AM

Welcome to the forum

**Christos** · 16th December 2011, 08:13 PM

Welcome to the forum. An interesting hobby a collector of Festool tools.

**dr4g0nfly** · 24th December 2011, 09:52 PM

Hi Andy,

Welcome, and just to let you know you're a long way from being the only Brit in the forum.

**Al Pal** · 27th May 2012, 02:00 AM

Originally Posted by andy5405

I'm Andy, I'm 47 and I live 65 miles due south of London on the South Coast. I guess I would say that I'm a wannabe woodworker. I should qualify that as I am a tradesman and mainly fit kitchens and bathrooms with the odd refurb here and there. I do hang doors, fit skirting and architraves and fit wooden worktops but that's about it. My work is good but I'm no chippie or woodworker.

My dream, which I am working towards, is to have a really well equipped workshop where I can try out all sorts of things at my leisure for my use or family and friends. I won't use customers as guinea pigs if I'm stepping too far out of my comfort zone.

For now it's on with the day job with no time to mess around in a workshop. I am currently working on my version of the perfect site workbench in my spare time which will take shape over Xmas if funds allow. That's how I found this forum when I was googling workbenches.

I should also admit to being a bit of a tool nerd with an unhealthy obsession with all things Festool. It applies to all tools really but it's Festool that seems to hit the spot.

Hi Andy,

65 miles - South Coast - Haling Island or Southsea.
Anyway welcome.

Al Pal

**crowie** · 27th May 2012, 12:22 PM

G'Day & Welcome "Downunder" Andy.
We're all a bit like you wanting to stretch & improve.
You'll find a heap of knowledgable & helpful blokes & ladies on the forum, all will to assist.
Don't forget that a picture is worth a thousand words, so show off your handiwork with photos & WIP notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.
Cheers from "On Top DownUnder" crowie

**tdrumnut** · 28th May 2012, 07:19 PM

Hi Andy & welcome to the forum. i'm sure there will be plenty for you here.

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