Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. 4th November 2008, 01:08 PM #1
    spoinky
    spoinky is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Melbourne (Upwey)
    Posts
    43

    Default Hi from the dark side

    Hi, I'm Seumas, sometimes live in Melbourne, but currently afloat.

    I've been into woodworking since primary school age, and have continued it as a
    passion. I also am a jeweller and cobler part time, and also dabble in blacksmithing.

    Currently I am working as ship's husband, helping restore a 150' three mast tops'l
    square rigged schooner. Well, that's where I'm type of living. The whole ship is made
    from wood, and being over 105 years old, it is of course in some need of wood work.

    I have been fortunate to inheret some old tools from my great grandfather, grandfather
    and father (and NO, I didn't help them on their way for the tools...) and am keen on
    traditional tools, so handtools are my preference. Also, in different areas, mechanisation
    never happened, so many handskills are still very relevant.

    All the best with all your projects
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 4th November 2008 01:08 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 4th November 2008, 01:17 PM #2
    NCArcher's Avatar
    NCArcher
    NCArcher is offline The Laird
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Katoomba NSW
    Posts
    4,774

    Default

    Hi Seumus,
    Welcome to the forums.
    Some photos of your current employment/project/bedroom would be great.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 4th November 2008, 01:26 PM #3
    Ed Reiss's Avatar
    Ed Reiss
    Ed Reiss is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Pensacola Florida
    Age
    78
    Posts
    3,199

    Default

    Welcome to the insane asylum that is the forums!!
    Cheers,
    Ed

    Do something that is stupid and fun today, then run like hell !!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 4th November 2008, 03:48 PM #4
    munruben's Avatar
    munruben
    munruben is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Munruben, Qld
    Age
    83
    Posts
    10,027

    Default

    Welcome to the forum. You will have fun here. Lots of great guys and gals.
    Reality is no background music.
    Cheers John
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 4th November 2008, 10:00 PM #5
    spoinky
    spoinky is offline Intermediate Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Melbourne (Upwey)
    Posts
    43

    Default Okay, Pics

    You asked for it...
    here is a photo of her from happier times
    we are trying to get her back to this state, and back into survey.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 4th November 2008, 11:17 PM #6
    NCArcher's Avatar
    NCArcher
    NCArcher is offline The Laird
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Katoomba NSW
    Posts
    4,774

    Default

    Thanks Seumus,
    A very worthwhile project.
    Anyone who's interested can find more info on the Alma Doepel here
    http://www.almadoepel.com.au

    I sailed from Newcastle to Sydney on her fellow 'Jam Ship' the James Craig last year. It was a great experience and i would love to travel on an extended voyage on one of these tall ships. It will be good to see the Alma Doepel back in action.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Ruminations on the Dark Side/Light Side divide
    By Rocker in forum WOODWORK - GENERAL
    Replies: 65
    Last Post: 3rd July 2006, 10:19 AM
  2. dark side!
    By Zed in forum HAND TOOLS - UNPOWERED
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 8th October 2005, 08:19 PM
  3. I have joined the dark side!!!!!
    By ozwinner in forum WOODWORK - GENERAL
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: 22nd January 2005, 06:31 PM
  4. Greetings from the Dark Side ....
    By Driver in forum HAND TOOLS - UNPOWERED
    Replies: 26
    Last Post: 20th January 2005, 02:12 PM
  5. Come to the Dark Side
    By Grunt in forum HAND TOOLS - UNPOWERED
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 9th November 2004, 09:25 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules