Hi all, new to this site and looking forward to being a part of (and sharing) new adventures. I usually hang out on the Routerforums.com site, so am interested to see what you all have been up to over here!

 

I am a fledgling woodworker, learning his way around as best as possible, and I was invited to join by Gene Howe (thank you). Shout out to Stick486 who I see lurks here also!

 

I'm a Kiwi, been living in Australia for what is now our 7th year. I have a limited selection of tools (sadly no table saw as yet), but I'm learning and acquiring as needed and finances allow.

I've attached a pic of what I consider to be my best accomplishment so far, but there are plenty of projects in the works (according to my wife).....

 

 

 

Nice table Steve. 

Welcome to your new woodworking "home" Steve. Glad you took Gene up on his offer. We're all new at something so you're at the right place to learn, share, and have a little fun along the journey. So, jump in and enjoy the ride.

 

Kudos on the table...excellent piece; top caliber. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. 

Welcome, the table is top notch.  Look forward to seeing other projects.

Nice table. Glad you came to join us.  Look forward to your participation.

4 hours ago, 1fizgig said:

I am a fledgling woodworker,

ummmmmm. Steve..

the table says you're not...

welcome to the other side.. best second home you'll ever have...

@Gene Howe ....

 

good score...

1 hour ago, Stick486 said:

ummmmmm. Steve..

the table says you're not...

welcome to the other side.. best second home you'll ever have...

Thanks Stick. I know you've seen the table before, and contributed to ideas when I asked about various aspects.

I still consider myself a beginner as I feel I'm still learning basic stuff. 

I do love that table though. I'm proud of how it turned out, especially since I didn't have a plan to work off and had to work it out for myself.

 

I forgot to ask...

what about the donuts and pie for everybuddy???

no worries about me...

I'll take a strudel...

Only if you wear lederhosen as you eat it...and no photos!

 

22 minutes ago, 1fizgig said:

.and no photos!

you can't be serious...

 

leather okay???

 

Hahahahahaha! Oh, see now I'm conjuring up an image of the felt hat with a feather in it too.......

your turn...

as long as it's a baseball hat...

You don't want one of these?

 

1 hour ago, 1fizgig said:

You don't want one of these?

and face the wrath of Peter Pan...

no thank you..

I'll stay w/ my Resistol or Filson...

Welcome aboard Steve.  That is a beautiful table.  What type of wood did you use for it and what did you use for a finish.

And blueberry pie for me please since it is already pi day down under (I think).

Hi, Steve and, a raucous welcome. Glad you made it. That's a very nice table, BTW. 

Click your way around the site and, explore all the goodies John Morris, our founder, has installed. 

 

Edited March 13, 20197 yr by Gene Howe

8 hours ago, 1fizgig said:

especially since I didn't have a plan to work off and had to work it out for myself.

I really am not much for a plan.  Most of them go sideways 10 seconds after they get started so what's the point?  I work off the principle of just make it up as I go along.  Now if you want people to THINK you planned it that way use above method.  Then make a drawing of it and show your project, with the plans.  This way you can say it went according to plan.

Plans are helpful in knowing where to pound in the 8 penny nails. 

2 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Plans are helpful in knowing where to pound in the 8 penny nails

What's a nail????