wood turning

majestic1 · 27th December 2007, 07:29 PM

I was looking over the wood working forum and noticed there is no mention of wood turning. I don't know much about it except it involves putting a chunk of wood on a machine that rotates while an artist carves it into something. I know several people who do it; one person I know does an incredible job making wooden hats, among other things.

Check out his website Knot-Head, Turned Wood of Distinction he has some amazing stuff.

kimtree · 28th December 2007, 08:07 PM

i do a bit of turning,mostly just bowls for presents,hats look fun

shaggs · 29th December 2007, 03:47 AM

G'day majestic1, and welcome.
Great site.

Nothing but admiration and jealousy of the skills these craftmen and women have......"If I only had the time......."

newguy18 · 29th December 2007, 07:02 PM

If only I had the time,paitence,or ambition.

majestic1 · 29th December 2007, 07:52 PM

G'day Shaggs!
I am really interested in doing tree work in Australia for one year or less. Do you think I could find employment as a tree climber?

shaggs · 30th December 2007, 01:35 PM

G'day majestic1,
I work for myself and can't comment on job searching and availability. Some of the others on this forum may be able to coment better. BUT, my local guys I talk to always seems to keep their eyes out for good climbers, and when they get them they hang on to them!
There always seems to be work and jobs advertised with the big utilities companies for climbers/groundworksers/drivers/operators etc if you want to get a feel that way.
Our aussie trade mag has employment advertising too;
Arbor Age
PM me if you want some names and numbers of some of these utility Co's in Sydney. You can email them to find out more details!
Dont forget to save time to check out this big land of ours!
Good Luck

Quintrex · 30th December 2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by majestic1

G'day Shaggs!
I am really interested in doing tree work in Australia for one year or less. Do you think I could find employment as a tree climber?

PM me also if you are looking for work in Sydney.

majestic1 · 30th December 2007, 08:46 PM

Thanks Shaggs!

I don't think anyone is taking me too seriously because I am in a different part of the world, among other things. I am planning on visiting your beautiful country for 2-4 weeks with my climbing belt and rope of course. During this time, I will scout for job opportunities where I can display my climbing skills and knowledge. I don't have any interest/experience in utility line clearance work so I am hoping to meet with urban tree care firms. I really appreciate your honest advice. Thanks again, you are awesome!

27th December 2007, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
majestic1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DeWitt, Michigan Posts: 4	wood turning I was looking over the wood working forum and noticed there is no mention of wood turning. I don't know much about it except it involves putting a chunk of wood on a machine that rotates while an artist carves it into something. I know several people who do it; one person I know does an incredible job making wooden hats, among other things. Check out his website Knot-Head, Turned Wood of Distinction he has some amazing stuff.

28th December 2007, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
kimtree Cruisin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kununurra WA Posts: 76	Re: wood turning i do a bit of turning,mostly just bowls for presents,hats look fun

29th December 2007, 03:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 459	Re: wood turning G'day majestic1, and welcome. Great site. Nothing but admiration and jealousy of the skills these craftmen and women have......"If I only had the time......."

29th December 2007, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,192	Re: wood turning If only I had the time,paitence,or ambition. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

29th December 2007, 07:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
majestic1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DeWitt, Michigan Posts: 4	Re: wood turning G'day Shaggs! I am really interested in doing tree work in Australia for one year or less. Do you think I could find employment as a tree climber?

30th December 2007, 01:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 459	Re: wood turning G'day majestic1, I work for myself and can't comment on job searching and availability. Some of the others on this forum may be able to coment better. BUT, my local guys I talk to always seems to keep their eyes out for good climbers, and when they get them they hang on to them! There always seems to be work and jobs advertised with the big utilities companies for climbers/groundworksers/drivers/operators etc if you want to get a feel that way. Our aussie trade mag has employment advertising too; Arbor Age PM me if you want some names and numbers of some of these utility Co's in Sydney. You can email them to find out more details! Dont forget to save time to check out this big land of ours! Good Luck

30th December 2007, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
majestic1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: DeWitt, Michigan Posts: 4	Re: wood turning Thanks Shaggs! I don't think anyone is taking me too seriously because I am in a different part of the world, among other things. I am planning on visiting your beautiful country for 2-4 weeks with my climbing belt and rope of course. During this time, I will scout for job opportunities where I can display my climbing skills and knowledge. I don't have any interest/experience in utility line clearance work so I am hoping to meet with urban tree care firms. I really appreciate your honest advice. Thanks again, you are awesome!

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