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BarryK:
Thanks for the warm welcome folks..........

I like all kinds of fishing - but for the last few years I've not been able to get out as much as I would like - Usually it's split evenly between Fly fishing for trout and some freshwater coarse fishing.

Workshop is a single garage, about 21 feet by 8 - I've used the Myford for around 40 years and owned it for the last 30, the Warco mill is fairly new to me, bought it about 2 years ago, prior to that I had a Sealey RF30 type mill/drill.

I've usually got several projects on - ongoing at the moment are:
1) restoring an old Giant ally framed push bike - nearly done, just need to fit all the cables, brakes and gear levers and it'll be ready to ride - whether I'll be able to ride it very far remains to be seen..........
 
and

2) gradually restoring the mechanics of the Myford, just a bit at a time so I continue to have access to turning.
I've finished the trueing up the ways - not by scraping, but by using the 3rd (unworn way) as a guide, and with a couple of simple jigs, trueing the remaining ways using Diamond hones.
I can imagine all the purists having a fit at that last statement, but it worked for me.
 
Also I have lots of ideas whizzing around my head for a simple(ish) T&C grinder - I'm begining to run out of sharp end mills and slot drills - must find a way to sharpen a few!

Workshop is looking like a real skip at the moment - last summer my son insulated the roof with some of that Aluminium coverered stuff, 4" thick, it's made a hell of a difference to the Summer and Winter temperatures but I've lost so much storage space in the roof that I can barely move around at the moment - really must get rid of some of that "It'll come in handy if I never use it" stuff.

Cheers
Barry

I'll put some pics up when I get the chance...........don't hold your breath  

CrewCab:

--- Quote from: BarryK on February 14, 2010, 02:25:34 PM ---Workshop is looking like a real skip at the moment
--- End quote ---

All sounds very familiar Barry  :clap: .............. welcome to the board, I'm sure you'll fit right in

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dsquire:
Barry

Welcome to MadModders Barry. That "It'll come in handy if I never use it" stuff can present quite a problem. If you keep it there is never any need for it, but if you throw it to the skip then you start finding uses for most of it within days of getting rid of it.  :lol: :lol:  Have fun making swarf with what you keep.  :D

Cheers  :beer:

Don

mickn:
Hi Barry,
Welcome aboard they are a friendly bunch here,What part of Essex are you from? I am from Hornchurch and have recently aquired a Myford super 7 so I hope to be picking up some advice from you.
cheers Mick

BarryK:
Hi Mick - I'm only just down the road in Basildon and if I can be of any help whatsoever, please be my guest...

Cheers
Barry

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