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helder1977:
just a quick hello
I'm helder live in London UK fascinated with making thing on a large but with no experience and do not own one either lol

Thinking about buying one and just self learn , was looking at some college courses but time is scarce with a 2 year old at home not aloof time is available

Pete W.:
Hi there, Helder,

Welcome to Mad Modders.

I suggest that you buy (or borrow) a book called 'The Amateur's Lathe' by Laurence Sparey (it might be Lawrence Sparey).  It's an old established book describing lathework, mainly using the Myford ML7 as an example.  However, most of the operations described in the book can be 'read across' to other makes of lathe.

Also, investigate the range of books published in the 'Workshop Practice' series.  (Google is your friend!)

Then you'll find lots of instructive videos on YouTube, especially many by Doubleboost who is also a fellow Mad Modder.

You say that you're short of time - there's no instant expertise-transfusion, one way or another you'll have to invest some time and effort.  Still, don't let that put you off, everyone starts from substantially the same place and you can take it gently. 

Once you've read Sparey's book (and maybe a few others) and watched some videos, you'll have lots of questions.  That'll be where this Mad Modders site will be able to help you.  I've found folks here to be very helpful and positive. 

DavidA:
Hi Helder,

A two year old is going to keep you busy for a while. But that is no reason not to start reading up on the subject then you will be able to get stuck into it when your child gets a bit older.
As Pete suggests,  study the videos.

What sort of equipment are you aiming at ? Do you have room for much or will you have to go the micro lathe route ?

Good to see you here.

Dave.

helder1977:
Thanks guys for the  advice I'll get the books you mentioned and start reading, I'm not sure what to get but I'll only be aiming at making small pieces at the beginning so maybe a mini lathe and obviously price I don't want to spend loads on something that I'm learning on at the beginning

But Luke everything I know an upgrade will be in order once I'm ready

Do you guys have any suggestions on a starter equipment

krv3000:
hi and welcume

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