FIRE TRAGEDY

We are sad to report that one of our own has been impacted by the fires, and has lost his home and workshop. QMAC is raising funds to have a basic structure put up on his property to allow him to return to the blacksmithing work he loves at the earliest possible time.

QMAC has, along with the broader blacksmithing and knifemaking community, organised donations of tools and equipment, clothing and household equipment to help Seth and his family make a new start.

We have received support from Gameco, who have generously provided their stores in NSW, VIC and QLD as equipment depots, and they have graciously offered to freight whatever is collected to Seth when he has place to store the items.

QMAC Wide Bay has actively participated in this process, and the organisation would not have been possible without Scottie Simmonds and his remarkable wife Cristel.

Ray Hunt has selflessly travelled all over the wider Brisbane area, collecting donations to transport down to Seth.

Dan Peever and Drew Weeks have collected presents for Seth’s children to ensure that Santa comes on schedule, and Stuart Gardam has ensured the tress and decorations will be present.

There are many more people who have anonymously donated cash, equipment and goods, and spent many hours helping to organise - thanks to them all. Please forgive us if we have missed acknowledging you all.

Donations may still be made to ::

BSB 633000

ACC 164762379

ALEXIS P STRAVAKOS & SCOTT SIMMONDS

Operation Rebuild Seth - Raffle #1

Raffle Winners

1st PRIZE WINNER
Frank Flanagan
Ticket Number: #36

2nd PRIZE WINNER
Robert Fraser
Ticket Number: #83

3rd PRIZE WINNER
Neil Owens
Ticket Number: #72

4th PRIZE WINNER
Nick Papasergio
Ticket Number: #55

5th PRIZE WINNER
Rob Watt
Ticket Number: #453

6th PRIZE WINNER
Brett Burns
Ticket Number: #401

1st Prize

Custom Self Recurve Bow by Colin Gair - this elegant, entirely handcrafted bow is made from Australian ash (also known as soap wood) with Queensland walnut tip overlays. The bow is 70" nock to...

2nd Prize

This is a stunning 8-inch stainless-steel chef knife with coffee bean stabilised live edge burl handle with G10 liners. Brought to you by Shane Savage and Toby Murrill.

3rd Prize

Look at this gorgeous handmade quilt with a compass design by well-known quilter Wendy Gleason. The quilt measures 1.5m x 1.5m, it will look fabulous in any home.

4th Prize

Check out this highly sought-after mammoth tooth knife block. Kindly donated by Wade Smith.

5th Prize

Crammed with all the bits and bobs this Knife Kit delivers everything you need to make your own knife! The 1075 steel is from Odin's Arms, and the balance of the kit is from Odi...

6th Prize

Now this will be handy, a $200 voucher from Bjorn Jacobsen of Creative Man. Choose what you like from the website!

To participate in Operation Rebuild Seth #2, please click HERE…