G'day, newbie from Sydney Australia

Dunno103 · #1 07-06-2006, 07:57 AM

G'day all.

I stumbled across this site after searching carving on google (dozens of advanced searches).

I have just ordered the bargain set of backorders should be here in 8 weeks.

Looking through the contents on the site it seems I may be missing some parts of articles I will be interested in. These are series in consecutive magazines but some are sold out.

I will have no real idea what numbers will be missing (that I particularly want), but they will be anything related to 3D (in the round) tips or projects. That is where my interest lies.

I have not done anything I am still deciding what tools to buy, but am very eager to learn.

Take it easy

Steve

Ron Davidson · #2 07-06-2006, 08:34 AM

Welcome aboard Steve. Just jump in there and try and don't be afraid to ask questions on this board. Lots of great folk's here.
Ron

whitecree · #3 07-06-2006, 09:23 AM

One of our members is also a tool supplier/maker. Rick_in_Seattle's website - Little Shavers has a good quality starter kit. I just recntly purchased a palm gouge - my first! - and was amazed at how good it is, and Rick sharpens before he ships.

Welcome to the forum!

Tidewalker · #4 07-06-2006, 12:26 PM

not sure about that link, whitecree, it takes me to some weird website, not ricks , here is the link to Rick's site http://www.littleshavers.com/

Kenny_S · #5 07-12-2006, 10:49 AM

Welcome to this board. There is a forum in Australia, not as active as this one but has some good questions and answers
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=687

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #6 07-12-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunno103

G'day all.

I stumbled across this site after searching carving on google (dozens of advanced searches).

I have just ordered the bargain set of backorders should be here in 8 weeks.

Looking through the contents on the site it seems I may be missing some parts of articles I will be interested in. These are series in consecutive magazines but some are sold out.

I will have no real idea what numbers will be missing (that I particularly want), but they will be anything related to 3D (in the round) tips or projects. That is where my interest lies.

I have not done anything I am still deciding what tools to buy, but am very eager to learn.

Take it easy

Steve

You can find the issues you are missing thru ebay, and some folks here have extra copies of some of the issues,, me for instance! let us know what issues you are missing when you get your collection together, maybe we can fill in some of the blank spots.....I received a couple I was missing from people here, the rest I won on ebay.....

Dunno103 · #7 07-13-2006, 05:16 AM

Hi

thanks for that link Kenny, but I have been a member there for a while and the carving section is not very busy, as it is here. btw it is great for some other things though.

Also thanks Hi_Ho_Silver I will get in touch when I receive them.

Thanks to all others who welcomed me as well.

Steve

Mark N. Akers · #8 07-13-2006, 05:47 AM

Dunno103:
Welcome to a great and informative site,hope ya enjoy the carving techniques you will learn on this site.

Colin_Partridge · #9 07-13-2006, 09:38 AM

Welcome mate from down under you are sure welcome here. Look forward to seeing some of your work in the near future.
Colin

wallabycreek · #10 03-10-2007, 07:51 PM

hi newbie im new to this site as well im from the blue mountains. im into relief carving. im using chisels at the moment cant afford a carving set at the moment but im doing well cosidering wat i have to use. i have only been carving for 2 years and i have developed a great passion for this great hobbie, i hnk im starting to be obsesed buy it.your mate kev wilson.