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Thread: Hi from new member in S. Wilts.
24/05/2020 09:49:10

Hello all,

new member Mike here entering week ten of isolation! Actually, it's not too bad. I can work from home and am saving 2.5 hours a day in the car.

My workshop is the end of a two car garage and after years of neglect it is slowly coming back to being organised. I just took delivery of a Warco GH1236 lathe (the jury is still out on that - I'll let you know when I've given it a proper try). This will replace my Chester DBV8S lathe. I also have an IXL former treadle lathe in VGC which I am motorising with a three phase motor and a VFD. My mill is an Axminster version of the RF30 and I have an assortment of welding kit too including AC TIG.

My projects usually have an electronic element to them, like the 'perpetual' pendulum I last built. Future projects include:

  • Finishing an Elmer's Mill Engine
  • Making a hardwood cased LED lamp in a vintage style
  • Making a barograph
  • Making a slotted attachment

I've got plenty more ideas but I must learn to finish one before starting another.

Anyway, I look forward to hearing from those with similar interests or who live in the SP postcode area.

keep well everyone!!

Mike

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