Thread: Adelaide meet and greet

Originally Posted by zenwood

I'm out of the log sawing thing: all I've got is about 300mm diameter x 450 mm redgum firewood, which are probably a bit on the small side.

Pity...I took down a dead tree in the front yard a few months ago and cut that into firewood too. Would have been good to get a plank or two out of it.

For me this could be a "kill two birds with one stone" event.

I have two trees at my house that I want to take down. One is an old apricot tree (attracts rats during fruit season) and one is a young liquidambar (beautiful tree but too close to the house and is spreading roots under the foundations :mad.

Assuming himzol can make it, it would be a great outcome for me if we could bring down at least the liquidambar in the front yard down and turn it into smallish boards. That tree is small but large enough to produce some small boards. I don't want the boards - others can have them. I'm also happy to clean up the smaller rubbish (eg branches, twigs). Is apricot good for anything. It definitely isn't a straight tree. Neither tree would be tricky to bring down, just needs someone with a little chainsaw skill.

Originally Posted by tonysa

I'm new to this woodworking game but if experience isn't a pre-requisite I wouldn't mind coming along and putting some faces to some names.

You're quite welcome, Tony. Experience isn't my strong point, either.

Originally Posted by kiwigeo

Might have to have a woodies meet up at the nut farm I commit myself to when I get home.

Sorry to hear about your predicament, but just think of the all that pocket money for the next Mik attack! I'm sure there'll be another opportunity for us all to meet up later in the year.

Is this happening on the 13th or what... I need to know!

Wouldn't mind trotting along to put faces on names.Regards...........AL

Originally Posted by Harry72

Is this happening on the 13th or what... I need to know!

Yes, definitely the 13th of August, starting at 1p. I'll PM all who said they will attend with location details later today.

A few people have asked if they need to bring anything along.

As stated earlier, I'm happy to lay on snags, bread, onions, sauce, paper towels, etc for a sausage sizzle. I should have enough chairs for all, but it wouldn't hurt to bring a chair for yourself just in case. I'm hoping we can stay outside, but we can certainly go inside if the weather turns ugly.

The only thing to bring along are your prefence of drinks. There is a pub within 10 min walk of my place. I'll put out glasses and have some ice in our laundry to keep drinks cold.

It would be good if you could perhaps bring along something to show and tell or maybe share (eg magazines, books, videos, tips) although this is not a prerequisite - just something for conversation.

will see you on saturday ndru and all I will be just a touch late as I have to pick up the kids etc most likely be there at 2 don't get too much of a head start on me.

Studley

I will see you guys on saturday.

Ian

Just got SWMBO's permission, so will be there.

You gunna show off those planes Drew? Band Saw is too big to bring with you

Studley

Hi again

Just letting everyone who is attending tomorrow that it is still "all systems go" at my place. It looks like the weather is going to be kind to us.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

Cheers

Seeing as there are a few people heading down this way today, is there any chance that I can have some advice on my pending workshop setup. I live just off of Finnis Street, Marion, so less than a km from ndru. I have a decent size shed which is storing some items, but most of it can be used for the workshop.
I have done a little research online and through some books, but an experienced eye would really help to point out where the bandsaw should go, etc.

I will be coming along to ndru's place at around 1pm, so will meet you all there, but if anyone is around earlier, or can stay a little later, then any advice would be appreciated. pm, or email [email protected] if you have the time and are around.


cheers

shaun

Originally Posted by sbranden

... is there any chance that I can have some advice ...

Shaun: I'm sure there'll be a ton of it. Just gonna have some lunch, then it's off to ndru's place.

Hi Folks,

My apologies,
As I thought I might struggle to get there this weekend. Bloody cold in Melbourne last week.
I only just got back and am happy to just be a vegetable in front of the fire for a day or so after a full on week of trying to install X-ray equipment in Melbourne. It doesn't help when you get a faulty X-ray tube from the manufacturer. I hope everybody has a great time and I hope to see some pics shortly. I will keep the 10th of Sept free for my part of the "show and tell".

Himzo

Great to meet you guys and put faces to names,

Thanks to our host Ndru for the BBQ!

Lets see....there was....

ndru
sbranden
zenwood
Studley 2436
Trevor Owen
Harry72
Javali
Ian007
TonySA
And Tankstand of course!

Wankers the lot of them! (Ian said to say that!)