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  1. 31st January 2010, 03:26 PM #1
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    Default Hello from Melbourne Australia!

    Hello all!

    Just like to introduce myself.. My name is Kieran, I'm 22 and just reached second year in my wood machining apprenticeship. I have got to say though that I love it!! It's something that I have wanted to do for a few years now.

    I work for Schiavello in Melbourne and machine office furniture. I currently run the CNC Morbidelli U550 at work, which i find is really fascinating!! learning a lot about products, programming, tooling and so on.

    Last year I won the award for young achiever at work so i must be doing something right :P

    I've joined to get inspiration on ideas, and home projects. I have a few things planned to do this year and would love to post pics/plans to get feedback that i can learn from.

    Thanks everyone! and hope to get to know some of you better as the years go on
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  3. 31st January 2010, 03:54 PM #2
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    G'day Keiran and welcome to our shed.

    Ok, CNC and computers are one thing but do you know how to use a saw?
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  4. 31st January 2010, 04:47 PM #3
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    Welcome aboard
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  5. 31st January 2010, 06:40 PM #4
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    Welcome Keeron. Glad you are enjoying your apprenticeship.
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  6. 31st January 2010, 07:05 PM #5
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    yeah seems like the consumer want ikea furniture now days so i dont get to work with hand tools and solid timber a great deal... lol

    at tradeschool we learn that side of the trade though.. which i do enjoy a lot!

    made a few small projects out of solid timber from hand tools and basic static machinery at trade school but thats as far as 1st yrs go
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  7. 31st January 2010, 08:24 PM #6
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    Hi Kieran, welcome to the forum.

    "The training of the eyes to know when an edge is perfectly straight or a surface is flat, free from winding, and straight, is a very important part of a lad's training."
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  8. 31st January 2010, 09:48 PM #7
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    Welcome mate

    Im also in Melbourne - stay in touch - im just getting started but having local people to meet and discuss things with is always great !
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  9. 31st January 2010, 11:04 PM #8
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    Welcome KMB, I'm sure you will get lots of inspiration from the forum to help you with your home projects and always lots of help and advise from everyone if you need it, enjoy.
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  10. 1st February 2010, 08:05 AM #9
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    Welcome to the forum.
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  11. 1st February 2010, 09:11 AM #10
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    Hi Keeron, welcome to the forum mate.
    Great to hear that you love your apprenticeship so much. That love should keep you in good standing for many years to come.
    You'll find loads of inspiration here, make yourself at home!
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  12. 3rd February 2010, 05:21 PM #11
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    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!!
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