Member postings for Steven Laugharne

Many thanks again to all.

Went to see Richard John who as luck has it only lives 20 miles down the road from me, he kindly spent some time with me and has given me some great advice on buying used machinery and walked me through some techniques, pointed me in the right direction, a perfect gentleman Thank you Richard.

Best wishes

Steve

Hello all

Thank you all very much for your prompt and detailed responses to my introduction post.

Never imagined so many helpful replies would be forthcoming

Got lots of helpful information to better prepare me in my search for a nice lathe, just keep an eye out and ear to the ground now for a beauty to come along which I'm sure it will.

Could be a Myford or a Boxford or who knows what else.

Since I started looking and researching for a lathe I just love the engineering in some of them and find myself getting carried away.

Thanks again for all your help

Best wishes, Steve

Thanks Richard

Sent you a PM

Regards, Steve

Thank you Ian and Brian for replying to my introduction post, I'm located in Maesteg, South Wales and it would be ideal if i could find a engineering club or someone close by who i could talk to regarding lathes.

Not sure of the size of items I'll be making yet as starting from scratch, but have plenty of room for a medium sized lathe in my double garage, have to try and sell a couple of motorbikes.

Found a late model Boxford AUD lathe in the for sale section of the lathes.co.ok website but sadly its sold for £1350

Looked to be in excellent condition as well.

Not sure yet how I'll transport a machine like this, what I'm thinking at the moment is to hire a van and a engine hoist

when I come across a suitable lathe.

Thanks again, Best wishes Steve

Hello all

Just joined Model Engineer although have been reading on and off here for some time.

I,m not an engineer or metalworker, but have an interest in buying my first lathe and learning to use it as a hobby.

I,m a retired firefighter from South Wales and have placed a wanted advert on here for a lathe, but not sure which route to take at the moment.

If any members here can advise on which make of lathe i should consider please get in touch, don't mind getting an older quality bigger lathe as i understand these can be found at reasonable prices

Thank you

Best wishes Steve