Woodies BBQ Gold Coast QLD

**STAR** · 24th February 2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks Neil for a great day. The old faces from the last gig at Tee Jays and the new formuties who attended for the first time.

A common hobby or interest can bring so many people together that in ordinary circumstances we would never meet.

Special thanks to Carl for bringing his slab saw and log, that was a big effort and we all appreciate it. I was impressed with your demo and you have been almost forgiven by suggesting using my half empty coke can when they could not locate the water bucket when Neil was grinding the nail for the Awl.

Matthew, I had not forgotten that Lee Valley site. Thank you for that info on dovetails.

Joe and Wendy thanks for spending time explaining the sealing preparations.
My brain is on overdrive at the moment.

See you all next time. Peter ( STAR )

**dai sensei** · 24th February 2008, 11:02 PM

Oh no, I just found that big box of chocolate macadamia nuts in the firdge - yum, thank you.

Oh Star, with those left over pecan pies, better make it +4

**Toolin Around** · 24th February 2008, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by dai sensei

Oh no, I just found that big box of chocolate macadamia nuts in the firdge - yum, thank you.

Oh Star, with those left over pecan pies, better make it +4

Ya know it's a bachelor house when...

There's big stihl chainsaw on the kitchen counter

.

**Ivan in Oz** · 25th February 2008, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by STAR

Thanks Neil for a great day.

My brain is on overdrive at the moment.
See you all next time. Peter ( STAR )

Ditto,
Thankyou Neil, Good one

WB for the slabbing Demo,
Yes!
So simple and Straightforward.

A practical Appreciation for Handles of some tools.....Pig Sticker

TA also showed us the strength of the Dominos; the small ones.

A practical education....Further education on a couple [a Few]
of our Native Timbers........
Was that Spotted gum or Scribbly Gum in the Panel Riser

Thanks to All

**Fuzzie** · 25th February 2008, 08:04 AM

... and another thankyou to Neil. Like Peter we were first timers to a forum event and appreciated the friendly get together.

Neil did a marvelous job getting things organized after his unplanned trip to Melbourne. He even did a great job on the weather!

Thanks for all the show and tells. On the upside SWMBO now realizes I don't really have a lot of tools or a big shed

(yet

)

Cheers Franklin and Bronwyn(Pav)

**RufflyRustic** · 25th February 2008, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by dai sensei

Oh no, I just found that big box of chocolate macadamia nuts in the firdge - yum, thank you.

Oh Star, with those left over pecan pies, better make it +4

Arrghh!! Anna's Chocolates!!!

Twas a wonderful day! Thank you Neil for inviting us to share a wonderful day together at your place. The BBQ was brilliant, the desserts to die for and I have to confess, I felt even more at home the minute I saw the chainsaw in the kitchen

Thank you Carl!

It was great to meet up with old friends and make new ones. I loved seeing how Carl got to work and slabbed that log. I couldn't believe how easy it can be when you have the right equipment, know how to use it and have the confidence to get in and go for it.

I thoroughly enjoyed the day, the food, the demos and the great company.

I forgot to bring the usb camera cord with me today, so the photos I did manage to take will be available this evening.

cheers
Wendy

**TEEJAY** · 25th February 2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Ivan in Oz

TA also showed us the strength of the Dominos; the small ones.
Was that Spotted gum or Scribbly Gum in the Panel Riser

TJ not TA

The panel raiser was made from spotted gum for sure

**Ivan in Oz** · 25th February 2008, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by TEEJAY

TJ not TA

The panel raiser was made from spotted gum for sure

Ta TJ

I mean
Ta TeeJay

OK,
Got the Spotted Gum Correct

**artme** · 25th February 2008, 08:58 PM

A great day was had by all!
Many thanks to Neil for organising and cooking.

Thanx to the desert suppliers.

Carl's demo was really worthwhile. A simple but very effective little rig to do a tough job.

Apprecisted the handmade planes that Toolinround showed us and the skew demo.

Didn't get to see the Domino effect!! ( can't afford one so not interested

)
Good to put faces to names. Must attend next GTG.

**RufflyRustic** · 25th February 2008, 09:59 PM

More Photos

1. Carl prepping the log - Graeme on the right
2. Setting up - L to R, Carl, Neil, Graeme, Arthur
3. Making the first pass
4. Halfway through - Neil, Carl, Peter (Star), Graeme, Peter (Sleeping Dog)
5. Peter intently watching the demo.

Feel free to add a bit more explanation!

cheers
Wendy

**munruben** · 25th February 2008, 10:02 PM

Sounds like you all had a beaut day. wish I could have been there but was busy painting.

**Toolin Around** · 26th February 2008, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by munruben

Sounds like you all had a beaut day. wish I could have been there but was busy painting.

Sorry that excuse just doesn't wash - do better next time

. For cryin out loud the painting can wait!

**weisyboy** · 26th February 2008, 07:29 PM

gee the saw sure is smoken in that 3rd pic

**Sleeping Dog** · 26th February 2008, 07:29 PM

Jeez Rusty, couldn't you find someone else to take a close-up of????

**Sleeping Dog** · 26th February 2008, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by weisyboy

gee the saw sure is smoken in that 3rd pic

we're lucky the neighbours didn't call the fire boys

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