Warwick
Thanks for your kind words
I suppose you could say wood working runs in my blood.  Dad has owned his own joinery business for the past 25 years and I was raised on the smell and dust of timber.  The workshop was as familiar as the class room as I grew up and not only did I receive excellent tuition, not only from my father but also the trades people, and I believe I absorbed considerable knowledge without realising it.  As Dad renovated each home we have lived in I was "the boy".
Obviously Industrial Technology was one of my subjects in the HSC and during holidays and at weekends I worked on the projects in the factory.  Not only did Dad oversee my work but 9 trades people also.  "Will, you would be better doing it this way" etc ensured that my work was of the higher standard that I was able to achieve.  I also had the advantage of having the use of a fully equipped to date factory.  It no doubt contributed to my achieving in the top 5% of the state.
For a number of years I have planned to follow in my father's footsteps.  I commenced my apprenticeship with Dad last December and my long term goal is to own and run the Company  My personal interests include doing what all teenagers do - have a good time and I am also involved in riding and compete in gentleman's hack and stock horse events
Regards
Will Evans