Member postings for John Lloyd 1

Hi Nel

No I am not giving up entirely, just trying to finish off projects and not start up any new ones! I would not do without a workshop of some sort.

John

Hello David and Brian

Thank you for the helpful information. I hope that your website can help me as I would hate for things to unnecessarily go to scrap, when there are still plenty of enthusiasts out there either old hands or just setting up.

I am in Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9

John

I have been interested in steam and model engineering since a boy. My grandfather was a model engineer and worked on steam wagons most of his life, having worked for Sentinels in Shrewsbury.

I purchased my first lathe when I was 17 - a Portass 3 5/8 centres. I have built several stationary steam engine models and rebuilt several machine tools. I have also made 3 Dore Westbury-type milling machines including making the patterns myself. I was fortunate to share a small foundry with a friend, who since passed away.

Over 65 years I have amassed a large collection of machine tools and equipment, which unfortunately I am now having to sell as I need to downsize to something more manageable.

Happy to talk to anyone interested in Harrison L5 lathes which I have rebuilt several over the years.

Being an internet novice, I would appreciate some advice on how to navigate the Model Engineer website.

John