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Ironhorse57:
I'm Dave, retired 3 years now, keen on restoring, modding and building toy steam engines and accessories.  I have a collection of about 30 engines now, it seemed like a logical progression to invest in a small lathe which I have very recently done.  It's even older than me - works just fine but as I have never used one before I am just starting to get comfortable with it and getting the essentials together. 
I understand that when you get to a certain age it's vital to be learning new skills to stop the brain shrivelling up - I am hoping that learning new skills may re-inflate an already shrivelled one! 
We shall see..

Dave

Joules:
Hi Dave, you may find       :nrocks:

awemawson:
Welcome Dave,

You'll find a fair few members 'up there' where you live in the North East , so hopefully a bit of support in stopping brain shrivelling  :ddb:

Mean while you'll find members are pretty good with answers if you have any questions.

Stilldrillin:
Hi Dave.  :wave:

Welcome to the Collective.  :borg:

You've come to the right place. Lots of people here, with lots of answers. Probably, all different! :thumbup:

Can we see a pic of your little lathe please? We love pics on here.....

Join in, where you can. Enjoy!

David.

Ironhorse57:
Happy to oblige:





The chuck keys were only left in for photo purposes - I am quite safety conscious.  This is an original ad from around 1950 I think:



The 'cabinet' is really just a motor cover, but the bottom drawer is useable.  I've shown it with a quick change tool holder that the seller made, there is an original holder too plus some centres and spare spindle.  I have spent a good bit of time adjusting out as much play as I can in the various moving bits, found a new drive belt at the local washer repairer for £2, good to go now.

Dave

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