Hello from Melbourne

**ThomasH** · 24th June 2015, 01:42 AM

Hi All,

I am not so much a dedicated woodworker as a general hobbyist who likes to build and tinker with things - wood or metal.

I've been directed to this site plenty of times via google searches previously when searching for info, so I thought I should join the community. Clearly lots of very talented people on this forum doing interesting things.

My current interest (when I'm not trying to rebuild a pinball machine that I've pulled apart) is to restore a couple of old Australian bench drills I have that have seen better days - a Servian and a JS Richardson. I note a few threads here where others have done just that, so I'll be reading those with keen interest.

All the best
Tom

**mike48** · 24th June 2015, 08:32 AM

Big Welcome Tom.

Yes - this is a very useful forum with lots of expertise out there.

So, ... are you a "Pinball Wizard"?

**crowie** · 24th June 2015, 09:44 AM

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Tom".
There are a heap of members in & around Melbourne as well as across the rest of Victoria..
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 - the Melbourne Wood Show is on soon, so keep an eye out on the forum, great place to met up with fellow forum members at the forum stand....

**ThomasH** · 24th June 2015, 11:49 AM

Thanks Crowie & Mike.

No, definitely not a pinball wizard. I enjoy the machines for their construction more than anything. The play side of things needs a lot more attention.

**old1955** · 24th June 2015, 03:21 PM

Welcome to the forum Tom.

**mike48** · 24th June 2015, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by ThomasH

Thanks Crowie & Mike.

No, definitely not a pinball wizard. I enjoy the machines for their construction more than anything. The play side of things needs a lot more attention.

Pity Tom.
I like a bit of "The Who".

Does your machine have electronics or electro-mechanicals?

mike

**ThomasH** · 24th June 2015, 05:53 PM

Hi Mike,
I'm a DMD pinball kinda guy.
Whilst some of the early EM and SS had wonderful artwork, I think the game play on late 80's through to late 902 are the best. It can be an expensive hobby.
Almost takes up as much room as setting up a nice woodworking workshop.

**alan09** · 25th June 2015, 01:46 AM

Hello!
From Australia? Oh, what a pleasure!
Welcome! I'm a newcomer too, by the way. Not so long I started to work with wooden materials and also read books in this area. Hope to develop my skills with the help of the forum.

**JJF** · 25th June 2015, 08:06 AM

Welcome to the forum

**Christos** · 2nd July 2015, 06:13 PM

Welcome to the forum.

**Perfect Pens** · 6th July 2015, 06:46 PM

G'day Tom,

Welcome to the forums and good luck with the restorations.

Cheers
Tony

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