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Home Base => Introductions => Topic started by: Ironhorse57 on August 18, 2016, 08:38:09 AM
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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
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Hi Dave, you may find :nrocks:
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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.
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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.
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Happy to oblige:
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r657/ironhorse57/SAM_0792_zpsjsnjf30v.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/ironhorse57/media/SAM_0792_zpsjsnjf30v.jpg.html)
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r657/ironhorse57/SAM_0791_zpsbwnjqayv.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/ironhorse57/media/SAM_0791_zpsbwnjqayv.jpg.html)
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:
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r657/ironhorse57/wizardadvert_zpspw5dytzx.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/ironhorse57/media/wizardadvert_zpspw5dytzx.jpg.html)
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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hi and welcome
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Hi Dave :wave: :wave:
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welcome to the wide, and helpful ,group of modders!
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Well I have to say it " It's a Wizard Harry " :)
It looks like a nice little lathe!
Welcome!
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yep a nice lathe they where made not far from where I live
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yep a nice lathe they where made not far from where I live
Same here - I'm at Swalwell, just across the A1 from the Metrocentre. Nice to have a locally made tool.
Dave
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Hi Dave - welcome from another one! :wave:
Dave M. (Isle of Man)