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  1. 21st November 2021, 10:37 PM #1
    aeroden
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    Default Hello from Melbourne

    Hi guys,

    I go under the nickname "aeroden" for my hobbies. I'm in greater Melbourne (high-five lockdown survivors!). I'm in early 40-ies, been 4 years in AU and it's my 3rd country to live in - I'm a serial migrant so to speak

    I work in IT but I like to tinker with things and enjoy building things myself. Woodworking is one of the more developed of my tinkering skills but I did a couple of electronics projects, maintained my motorbike for quite some time; one day I hope to get into metalworking and into blacksmithing. Did some woodturning as a teen, then a had a long 20+ years pause till I got my own shed. I attended a men shed before COVID - absolutely great experience and still in touch with the guys; though it took me a couple of years to discover they exist - seems no one of my generation here ever heard about them; even Aussie born&bread dudes.

    A couple of notable things I've built so far:

    King bed (my COVID project) - King Bed making - Album on Imgur
    Hanukia - jewish candle holder - Hanukia - Album on Imgur
    Table and stools set for my then 5yo - Table and chair set - Album on Imgur

    Looking forward to chat with you guys!
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  3. 22nd November 2021, 01:16 PM #2
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    Welcome to the forum Nic.
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  4. 22nd November 2021, 06:10 PM #3
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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum ....
    There are a stack members around Melbourne and cross Victoria plus the rest of the country.....
    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 - Watch out for local Melbourne get togethers, great way to meet like minded forum members & network ...
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  5. 22nd November 2021, 06:21 PM #4
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    Thanks for the tips crowie!
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  6. 22nd November 2021, 08:58 PM #5
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  7. 23rd November 2021, 09:34 PM #6
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    Welcome to the forum.

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  8. 24th November 2021, 10:22 AM #7
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    Welcome mate!

    I'm almost like you... early 40s, moved to AU 8 years ago, work in IT/digital marketing. As I get older I find more joy tinkering with my hands instead of my computer

    Ditto on the blacksmithing which I also hope to get into. Nothing more manly than forging your own sword in the backyard!

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