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LJupiter Jones on 20/09/2023 - 18:33
Last edited 20/09/2023 - 23:35

This feels a little awkward but here goes…: I'm a 55-year-old man in Perth. I was a working musician for many years but nowadays my main focus is my love affair with wood…and stone. I've taught myself to carve with power tools and make predominantly abstract pieces as well as some functional art such as coffee tables. I also make bird perches on castors allowing them to be moved wherever you wish. Ask me anything!

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  • Muzeeb on 20/09/2023 - 18:39
    +4

    Great effort. I enjoy a few hobbies that involve my hands. It's a dying hobby these days with everyone glued to their devices.

    What is the meaning of your username?

    • spackbace on 20/09/2023 - 19:03
      +8

      I enjoy a few hobbies that involve my hands.

      Enough about your romantic life

      • Muzeeb on 20/09/2023 - 19:17

        Why did you pm me asking for pictures then?

        • spackbace on 20/09/2023 - 19:18
          +2

          Thought your mrs was sharing your account again.

    • Transient on 20/09/2023 - 22:22

      Jupiter Jones - haven't heard that name in years. The Three Investigators. Detective novel by Hitchcock. Brings back good memories

      • Jupiter Jones on 21/09/2023 - 00:44
        +1

        I wasn't aware of another Jupiter Jones but If Hitchcock thought it up it puts me in fine company.

    • Jupiter Jones on 20/09/2023 - 23:39
      +2

      Hi. Thanks! Alot of trial and error. There are no wood schools for power carving sculptures so it's been an expensive journey of trial and error. Sometimes very scary errors.

      Jupiter Jones is my imaginary rock star name.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2023 - 18:47
    +3

    What types of stone do you work with?

    Do you sell your art works?

    • Jupiter Jones on 21/09/2023 - 00:07

      Hi. I work with the local stuff known as Tamala limestone. Fascinating material.
      I haven't sold anything yet but that's the plan. I have many nearly-finished pieces lying around, I love starting things but have trouble finishing things (thank you ADHD). I also have to figure out how to price my work which is a bizarre world I don't understand.

  • AustriaBargain on 20/09/2023 - 18:57
    +2

    Sounds like you could use some bargains.

    • Jupiter Jones on 21/09/2023 - 00:12

      Indeed! Something to look forward to :-)

  • morse on 20/09/2023 - 19:05

    Nice! I’d like to be better at woodwork.

    What is your disability? (Okay if you don’t want to answer even if you did say AMA 🙂)

    • rumblytangara on 20/09/2023 - 19:29
      +1

      I was wondering how someone could fit on a digital signal processor…

    • Jupiter Jones on 21/09/2023 - 00:39
      +1

      If you want to improve your woodwork perhaps you need to remember why. Try looking for an interesting piece of wood that you're drawn to, clean it up, and simply spend some time with it.
      Back injury and the black dog, a term that insults my black T-Rex.

      • morse on 21/09/2023 - 04:46
        +1

        Thanks! Damn - your black t-Rex sounds vicious! Enjoy the bargains and banter

  • try2bhelpful on 20/09/2023 - 19:07
    +1

    Sounds like you are at peace with who you are. That isn’t awkward it is terrific.

    The only thing I really wanted to inherit was the embroidery work my great grandmother did. It is now well over 100 years old but it looks amazing.

  • Dollar General on 20/09/2023 - 19:19
    +2

    I have a love affair with my wood too. Explains my poor eyesight

    • yewman on 20/09/2023 - 20:43

      Sounds like a skill you could turn into a profitable side hustle, then you could save up for some treatment for your eyes

  • Godric on 20/09/2023 - 19:36
    +2

    Wood is good

  • jv on 20/09/2023 - 22:47
    -3

    Ask me anything!

    When will Albo stop spruiking the 'Yes' vote and actually do some work to fix up our economy…

    jv on 20/09/2023 - 22:47 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
  • Jupiter Jones on 21/09/2023 - 00:57
    +2

    ✌️ Vote YES! ✌️

    • jv on 21/09/2023 - 01:00
      +2

      Why?

      • Jupiter Jones on 23/09/2023 - 18:10

        Ask yourself: Why not?

        • jv on 24/09/2023 - 13:09

          Why?

  • ForkSnorter on 21/09/2023 - 07:35

    As a working musician, what are some good bands/musicians you recommend checking out?

  • Jupiter Jones on 23/09/2023 - 18:18
    +1

    I'm currently thoroughly enjoying an extremely talented UK artist named Steven Wilson. Try this one on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmtyvKz8ubQ

    • Idjit on 23/09/2023 - 19:07
      +1

      Absolutely sublime… Thanks for the recommendation!

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