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Ebonisto Workshop Visit

On a cold wet day in May we had been invited to visit Ebonisto’s Cabinet works in Myaree, and something like 26 of our members braved the rain to have a look and see what they made.

Sharpening Round Table

Three different approaches to scary sharp tools.

Gilly's Wax and Polishes

Alice and Culver came along to show us their range of Australian made waxes and polishes.

New Venue Commissioning

We were lucky to be given early access to the new building to run a test meeting and look for any issues that need ironing out before the official opening later this month.

ForestOne Site Visit

Mark Pearson organised for us to visit ForestOne, suppliers of plywood and other sheet goods.

History of Wooden Boat Building in WA

A presentation by Elly Spillekom detailing the history of wooden boat building and it's Dutch connection to the Swan River Colony.

Book Matched Veneer Workshop

On Saturday FWWA ran another of our four-way book matched veneer workshops at Ian Houghton’s in Mount Lawley.

He had another six participants who all learned how they should select the best veneers, mark each sheet, how burl veneer tends curl, and how to flatten them using a recipe of glycerine and methylated spirits.

Ukuleles made from WA timber by Les Brooker

Les Brooker spoke about how his love of making ukuleles began and his process for making them.

Design and Construction of three OOTW exhibits

Makers talked us through the design and construction of their pieces. Danish inspired desk by Trina Storm, Wine Rack by Barry Viner and the Onslow Drinks Cabinet by Cat Cook.