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A hands-off workshop for budding woodturners and woodworkers featuring Marco from Vicmarc Machinery
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2 hours
Marrickville
5 to 30 guests
$10
What you'll do
This workshop is a special session dedicated to all things Vicmarc. Whether you're considering adding a new Vicmarc lathe or accessory to your workshop, or looking to get more out of the Vicmarc products you already own, this session is for you.In this two-hour workshop, you'll have direct, unhurried access to Marco, Manager of Vicmarc, in an open forum setting. Not a dealer. Not a distributor. The man at the centre of the operation, and the person responsible for building the machines that serious turners across Australia, the UK, the US, and beyond have chosen for decades. The session is driven entirely by the questions and interests of attendees, making it a personalised experience for you to get the specific information you need. Upon enrolment, you'll receive a short questionnaire via email so we can tailor the session to the questions that matter most to you and make the best use of your time with Marco.A note on what this workshop is and isn't. This session is dedicated entirely to Vicmarc lathes and lathe accessories: the machines, their specifications, their setup, their add-ons, and how to get the most out of them. It is not a woodturning class. No tools on timber, no technique demonstrations. Just honest, straight-from-the-source conversation about the machinery serious turners choose.Learning Objectives and Outcomes
- Gain a clear understanding of the Vicmarc lathe range and the accessories available for them.
- Learn how to use and maintain your Vicmarc machinery effectively for long-term performance.
- Receive personalised, expert advice directly from Marco: straight from the source, not the brochure.
- Understand the key considerations when starting out or upgrading with Vicmarc products.
- Get clarity on which lathe model, chuck, or accessory is the right fit for your workshop and ambitions. Walk away with answers that no spec sheet, review, or retailer could give you.
What you'll get
- Exclusive Access to Marco: Gain direct access to Marco, the manager of Vicmarc, and benefit from his deep knowledge of the brand’s products.
- Personalised Advice: Bring your questions about Vicmarc tools and get tailored guidance to help with your usage and maintenance needs.
- Customers are also welcome to bring along their own Vicmarc tools if they have specific questions about them.
- No Pressure to Buy: A relaxed 2-hour session offering valuable information to help you make informed choices, whether for new purchases or existing products you already own.
- $10 Gift Card: You’ll receive a $10 gift voucher to use at Timberbits, making the class essentially free. Vouchers will be emailed to enrolled attendees in the week of the class.
Knowledge required
Complete beginners through to experienced turners: anyone considering a Vicmarc purchase, looking to expand their setup, or wanting to get more from the machinery they already own.
What to bring
- Comfortable, practical clothing. Closed-toe shoes are required for safety.
- Your questions, and any Vicmarc accessories you'd like Marco to look at directly.
- Everything else is taken care of. We look forward to seeing you at Wood Academy in Marrickville.
Suitable for
This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.
Location
12 Gerald Street, Marrickville NSW
This venue is within walking distance from Sydenham station (600m).
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Recent reviews of Introduction to Vicmarc Machinery Workshop
- 5/5 from John Donnelly, attended Aug 2026: Always a great event when you can talk directly to the manufacturer. Marco is very informative. I learnt that every headstock and every tailstock are a one off-no mixing and matching allowed. Great to know. VicMarcs are extremely well engineered. Cheers John Donnelly
- 5/5 from Steve Farr, attended Aug 2026: Vicmarc introduction and Q&A Lots of great information from Chris and Marco, everyone a gem. Both Marco and Chris were hungry for our questions and spent time answering and giving us ideas and machine setup and maintenance tips The attendees I believe got a great deal in short space of time in a friendly and open atmosphere Chris and Marco’s way of providing loads of useful advice on such a great Australian product
- 5/5 from Chris Falvey, attended Aug 2026: Great session. Thanks for your time Marco. No question too obscure, too technical or obtuse. All answered in a manner straightforward, friendly. A great opportunity to share information. David did an excellent job of directing traffic. This session was a real ‘value add’ from Timberbits.
- 5/5 from Nicole Kaiyan, attended Aug 2026: a great chance to ask those things about a lathe that you've been wondering about & how the delivery guy is going to manage your lathe down the steep driveway!
- 5/5 from Chris Cruden, attended Aug 2026: Excellent information session, all my questions answered…..plus information from questions by others. I was also able to see potential future purchases (lathes, chucks etc). The presenters were most helpful.
- 5/5 from Greg Croker, attended Nov 2024: KNOWLEDGEABLE MEETING. WHAT JAWS I NEED HOW TO PRESERVE MY LATHE ON THE VERANDA GOOD TO MEET DAVID AGAIN AND MARCO AND DEAN VENUE OK AND A CLEAN WORKSHOP TALKING ABOUT VICMARC AND OTHER TURNING SUBJECTS.
- 5/5 from John C Donnelly, attended Nov 2024: Great to meet Marco and David-putting a name to the face. Thanks for the insight on Vicmarc lathes
- 5/5 from Nick Vertes, attended Nov 2024: Great 2 hour session to see the Vicmarc range and meet with key figures giving great info. Can't wait to now take part in some of the Wood Turning courses and get started in this exciting hobby.
- 4/5 from Chris Falvey, attended Nov 2024: Great to see Marco in person. I appreciate his commitment to flying down to spend a day or two with us. Vicmarc is a great Australian brand and it shows he’s not taking us for granted
- 2/5 from Steve Farr, attended Nov 2024: I am unable to give a detailed review as I drove down from the Central Coast but was unable to find any parking (I drove around for about 30mins looking for a space) so I turned around and drove back home
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There’s a certain magic in creating something with your own two hands. The focus it demands, the joy it imparts, the sense of accomplishment when you transform a simple piece of timber into something extraordinary. At Wood Academy, we celebrate the power of craftsmanship, the way it can ignite passion, inspire creativity, and instil a deep sense of satisfaction. It’s why we believe in one simple truth: Wood Work is good work. The more makers in this world, the better.
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