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    Maybe shoot a PM to andrewjm, he organises meetups pretty regularly so would know who is where and might be able to point you at someone.
    Sorry i cant be of more help.
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    No official meetup date planned, but there seems to be a bit of interest from a couple of people to tryout some woodworking tools I have (lathe, band saw, scroll saw and bench belt sander) and a mini grinder. I have a couple of hones you can try yourself if you want... My first proper attempt I got a shave ready razor. Happy to show you how I did it and you can use yourself... Chosera 1k for bevel set, Norton 4/8K to bring to shave ready, and an escher if you want to try as a finisher, plus I have a coticule.

    The others coming would be better at honing than me... anyone here is welcome to use my gear or bring their own as well if they wish...

    Hoping when we meet to knock out a few scales, a brush handle or 2, and can play with the hones when others are on the power tools.

    Depending on when we meet, we may also do a session of wood stabilisation (Im waiting for a vacuum canister setup)

    Havachat knows lots about honing, not sure if he is wanting to come or not... we haven't even started proposing dates yet. Im sure AdamG would be happy to share his expertise as well.

    If you just want to try the hones, I'm available anytime with notice. I live in West End.

    Also, I have a wedding at Laidely 1st November, will be getting a motel room at Hattonvale, if that is near you I can bring some hones for you to borrow if you want to pickup Sat early arvo and return before I leave Sunday morning so you can get some experience on the Sat night.

    Its a shame Os, gssixgun or Lynn don't live in the local area
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beaufort4352 View Post
    Can anyone tell me if there are any members in Toowoomba, Qld, Au.


    I tend to make trips up your way a bit. If it's nothing urgent, next time I'm heading that way I can pay a visit with my basic hones and give you a run down on what to do. Get Ed to shoot me an email if that plans of any use to you. I check my email everyday, but I'm not always on the forum. I can make a special trip for you if needs be, providing the timing works with my free days.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MickR View Post
    I tend to make trips up your way a bit. If it's nothing urgent, next time I'm heading that way I can pay a visit with my basic hones and give you a run down on what to do. Get Ed to shoot me an email if that plans of any use to you. I check my email everyday, but I'm not always on the forum. I can make a special trip for you if needs be, providing the timing works with my free days.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Razorfeld View Post
    This is why I love this forum of ours. "If you need help you're my brother. If you need help and don't take my advice you're still my brother because you're as crazy as I am to shave with a straight razor."
    'Makes me smile. 'Very true.
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    Thanks for the help everyone you've all been great ill be sure to PM a few of you for help after my exams

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    It's still a little while away but I'll be on the Sunshine Coast at the end of Feb next year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Elrook View Post
    Thanks for the help everyone you've all been great ill be sure to PM a few of you for help after my exams
    Which Uni are you at Elrook? Actually, for privacies sake probably PM me. I lecture at one of the Brisbane Unis and collaborate at another a fair bit so it could be an easy issue to meet if you needed face to face help.

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    Nice one guys, sorted.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MickR View Post
    I tend to make trips up your way a bit. If it's nothing urgent, next time I'm heading that way I can pay a visit with my basic hones and give you a run down on what to do. Get Ed to shoot me an email if that plans of any use to you. I check my email everyday, but I'm not always on the forum. I can make a special trip for you if needs be, providing the timing works with my free days.


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    Hi Mick, do you still make trips into Toowoomba? I just started wet shaving and would like to get my razor honed and learn a few pointers off a long time shaver.

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