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AKAkopa · 07-12-2008, 03:33 AM

Trying to order The Australsian Toy-Maker magazines advertised in this issue of this fine magazine (SSWC) and everytime I get to the check out my MSN shuts down. Anyone else try to order these and if so did you get thru ok? I make several toys and after checking out the site these magazines look like a lot of fun to me and would help the kids in the 4-H club I am starting.

Feel free and jump in like a Roo John B and tell me what you think of this magazine--I am sure you have at least taken a look see and have some knowledge of it.

Thanks Pat

JohnB · 07-12-2008, 05:01 AM

G'day Pat,
I purchased the whole 5 issues just this year. They are pretty good value for money and have a range of projects from the rough and simple to complex and extravagant.

I very rarely copy designs straight from magazine, especially when making my toys, I just get a kick start or ideas and these are full of them.

I'm not sure of the link you have as I haven't received my SSWC mag yet, but I ordered mine through Skills Publishing Online

Good luck and I'm sure they'll provide lot's of inspiration.

Don't forget the Metric/Imperial Tape LOL

greatdane2 · 07-12-2008, 05:26 AM

That looks like a very good magazine.
Alan.

AKAkopa · 07-12-2008, 12:11 PM

Thank you John for the input. Like you, rarely do I make anything from a pattern--just wing it after I get the ideas. By the looks of the website I went to it appears there are quite a number of ideas that I could glom unto from the magazines. It was Skillspublish site that was giving me the boot when I try to order.

As far as metrics go, trust me I have done quite a bit of work on machinery that was built using metrics. A number of the power generating turbines used in powerhouses here in the US of A come from overseas along with paper machines, robots and the ilk. Truth be told, I rather enjoy working with metrics once I get it thru my thick skull that that is what I am dealing with at the time.

07-12-2008, 03:33 AM	#1
AKAkopa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 250	Anyone tried ordering these mags? Trying to order The Australsian Toy-Maker magazines advertised in this issue of this fine magazine (SSWC) and everytime I get to the check out my MSN shuts down. Anyone else try to order these and if so did you get thru ok? I make several toys and after checking out the site these magazines look like a lot of fun to me and would help the kids in the 4-H club I am starting. Feel free and jump in like a Roo John B and tell me what you think of this magazine--I am sure you have at least taken a look see and have some knowledge of it. Thanks Pat

07-12-2008, 05:01 AM	#2
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,769	G'day Pat, I purchased the whole 5 issues just this year. They are pretty good value for money and have a range of projects from the rough and simple to complex and extravagant. I very rarely copy designs straight from magazine, especially when making my toys, I just get a kick start or ideas and these are full of them. I'm not sure of the link you have as I haven't received my SSWC mag yet, but I ordered mine through Skills Publishing Online Good luck and I'm sure they'll provide lot's of inspiration. Don't forget the Metric/Imperial Tape LOL __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" *"It's not PINK, it's a lightish Red"* Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

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07-12-2008, 05:26 AM	#3
greatdane2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,299	That looks like a very good magazine. Alan.

07-12-2008, 12:11 PM	#4
AKAkopa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 250	Thank you John for the input. Like you, rarely do I make anything from a pattern--just wing it after I get the ideas. By the looks of the website I went to it appears there are quite a number of ideas that I could glom unto from the magazines. It was Skillspublish site that was giving me the boot when I try to order. As far as metrics go, trust me I have done quite a bit of work on machinery that was built using metrics. A number of the power generating turbines used in powerhouses here in the US of A come from overseas along with paper machines, robots and the ilk. Truth be told, I rather enjoy working with metrics once I get it thru my thick skull that that is what I am dealing with at the time.