Announcement re: Model Engineers' Workshop

I think you should have applied for Neil's job

But nobody knew there was a vacancy until after it had been filled by Neil, when it ceased to be a vacancy!

Thank you, but he doesn't get paid enough.

Hi Carl,

The problem is that there are only so many generic operations. If an author can play an old tune on a new fiddle, it's more interesting to most people, even if they don't own that particular instrument. A good article may well appear to be specific to one lathe, for example, but the tips and advice about gear cutting can have wider application. Equally, reading about how other people have solved problems (or not) can spur readers on to solving their own problems (as in at least one example above).

You say you don't want to write articles, many people don't for divers reasons, and I respect that. But I still face the same challenge faced by every previous editor - where do I get a lot of new contributors willing to generate these short articles?

If anyone reading this IS interested in writing contributions for MEW, long or short, and new voices are always welcome, please email me: neil.wyatt@mytimemedia.com

Existing contributors should be reassured that David is in the process of passing unpublished work to me. My hope is that we can continue to hear from many familiar writers, while continuing welcome a range of new writers with new interests.

Neil

Reminds me of a sign on the local garage workshop door

"Employ a teenager whilst they still know everything "

Neil,

If, against all odds, you should happen to find some articles written by me among the stuff handed over to you, do not publish them without contacting me first.

John Olsen