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  1. 4th October 2007, 12:23 PM #1
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    Hi all,

    I have only recently joined this forum, and I have to say it's fantastic!

    When I was younger, probably like most of us, I grew up as my father's apprentice, his labourer. I'm now 34 and have recently started compiling my own set of tools. I've built a cat run (still incomplete but it's getting there - I'll post photos of it another time!) and have recently built my first box! And, I'm feeling kinda proud of myself!

    As a gift for my better half, I decided to build her a display box for the Harry Potter book series. I only finished last night and what better place to display it than here!

    Anyway, I have a great deal of respect for all of you guys who can make such beautiful stuff with timber, and hope that I can acheive half of the quality that you are able to achieve.

    Thanks!

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    G'day Chris,
    Really nice first effort........did you put a holder for a wand in there too??
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    Now that you mention it...
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    Great job and a neat idea for the book collection!

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    You have every right to feel proud....well done.
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    I think that for a first effort you have achieved above the norm. I am particularly impressed with the fact you have achieved good workmanship in a box that is of YOUR own design and is for a specific purpose. Very well done.
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    Great start! Keep after it. Each box seems to take on a life of it's own in the making.
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