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rockknocker:
Hello all! I'm glad to join this community, some of the projects here are awe-inspiring! I can only hope that some of mine get finished!

 About me: I'm a mid-twenties electrical engineer with a wife and one kid living in the beautiful Oregon countryside. My interests include RC flying, engines, electronics, woodworking, and taking things apart. I've read many forum posts and articles from home machinists and fabricators but have never been able to "join the club" until recently when we moved to our new house with a small shed on the property. I grew up on a farm so I have working (but rusty) skills in welding, fabricating, and mechanics. My job allows me to dabble in the mechanical side of things when I'm done with the electronics, so I have been able to do a small amount of mechanical design and machining there as well. I have several projects that need to be tackled, including but not limited to:
* Turning my new shed into a workshop.
* Restoration of a 1919 model 'T' Ford willed to me by my grandfather.
* Refurbishing of a half-dozen 22+ inch LCD monitors that were given to me. Most of them should come back to life after capacitor replacement.
* Various wood projects for my wife including drawer dividers, a removeable formica tabletop, and a fireplace mantle.
* Something to make all of the plastic baby food containers my daughter goes through more useful. Got a few ideas...

My tools currently include:
* 7"x10" MicroMark metal lathe
* Borrowed Craftsman wood lathe
* Bench-top band saw
* Portable arc welder
* Various power and hand tools

I'm scouring yard sales to get some more essentials such as a bench grinder, drill press, and table saw. A cutting/welding torch and vertical mill are on the long list as well!

I'm looking forward to collaborating with you all!

micktoon:
Hi Rockknocker, welcome to the forum, From what I have seen on TV you live a a real nice part of the world  :drool: It sounds like you have plenty on your 'to do' list , I like the sound of the model T , any chance of some photos of it ? Hope you get your shed done and can get on with your list  :thumbup:

 Cheers Mick.

DavidA:
Good to have you aboard.  maybe you will be able to sort out some of our more esoteric electrical prpblems.

Dave

rockknocker:
Thanks Mick and Dave, I'll try and post some pics of the model 'T' later tonight.

Oregon's a nice place to live, although it would be nice if the weather could decide what it wanted to do for most of the year. It's the only place I've been where you can see all four seasons in one day. :)

vtsteam:
Hello rocknocker, welcome aboard!  :beer:

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