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  1. 12th September 2009, 04:23 PM #1
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    G'day all. My name is Peter but served in the Army for 23 years as a Pronto (Signals) hence my username, then did 25 years in business, now retired and looking for a fun hobby. I have done lots of handyman work over the years but am now seeking to improve my ability by making some nice things. Checking out some woodworking courses here in Canberra and already notice there are tons of tips and expertise on this forum. Visited the Woodwork Show in Canberra two weeks ago and was very impressed by the typical character of bloke following this hobby and profession. All were very helpful to me and yes, I bought a few bits and pieces, just enough to whet my appetite. My biggest problem is deciding where to fit a decent workbench and machines into a two car garage which is already fully occupied! I look forward to meeting many of you.
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  3. 12th September 2009, 11:07 PM #2
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    G'day Pronto and welcome to the asylum.

    Plenty of great branches of woodwork that can become an addiction. Most of us dabble in a bit of several aspects.

    No trouble with the workbench. Just park the cars outside and give the bench its rightful place in the scheme of things.
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    Hi Peter and welcome to the forum. A double car garage is a luxury to some of our members. Some of the guys work out of a much smaller area then that. Just bear in mind that no matter how big your shed, it will never be big enough.
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    Welcome to the forum.

    Does not matter what you make as long as you make it. Even a workbench.
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  6. 13th September 2009, 09:10 PM #5
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    Thanks for the welcoming thoughts and help, men. Yes, I omitted to admit some prior woodwork experience. Did a course in what we called "Sloyd" (woodwork) at Richmond Tech School in 1948 and expect things have progressed a little since then. Then there was another course in 1959 at South Melbourne Tech and I still have a kidney shaped coffee table from that time. It is jammed on the top shelf of my garden shed at the coast house and I am too sentimental to throw it out. Perhaps I should sell it as an antique on eBay? My grandafther was a monumental mason and I still have a beautiful marble table he carved to complete his apprenticeship in 1870! So you are dealing with an old bloke here who thinks he is never too old to have a go. Once again, thanks for your encouragement. It means a lot to me and is much appreciated.
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