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Konrad Plachta
Bridgenorth, Tasmania

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I've been on and off woodworking and turning since 1990 after re-igniting my interest in turning after doing it for 1 year in Grade 8 (1971). My turning is my main focus, from bowl work to hand thread chasing (wish I could do more but we don't have the right wood down here in Oz). I turn anything that people want made or turned.

I also love rustic furniture. I have lots of bush land property so I enjoy using the old hand forestry tools that I have collected over the years.

Woodworking and turning are only a hobbies, as I'm a full time Police Prosecutor. I usually do my woodworking on weekends, days off and leave time. It's fantastic stress relief.


My workshop is 193 sq foot (6m x 3m). It contains:

  • Laguna Fusion Tablesaw
  • RadialArm Saw on a stand
  • 2hp dual bag Dust Extractor
  • 14" Bandsaw
  • 10" Combo Jointer and Thickener
  • Triton Router Table on legs
  • 2.5hp Compressor
  • Solid Bench with Vise 2.5' x 3.5'
  • Work Table on wheels 2.5' x 4.5'
  • 3 x 4 Drawer Cupboards
  • Timber, hand/power tools, clamps, jigs, hardware, paints, etc
  • Stereo with all zeppelin, purple and uriah heep discs.
  • Plus three hoses on the floor (what's left of it) from the 3 machines. (the RadialArm and the Router have to go without).

I have a smaller shed next to my shop with a lathe and drill press as well as chainsaws, welders, bench grinders, bush craft tools, etc.

If I could have a bigger shop, I would, but the missus wont let me encroach anymore into the garden!!

Lathe Room
Metal Work Room


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