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Title: Hi from sunny Switzerland.
Post by: calypso on April 20, 2010, 09:49:34 AM

I feel a bit of an imposter posting on this forum.

Although I have always loved engines, especially miniature ones, I do not own a lathe and I certainly don't have the skills to use one if I did.

My only saving grace is that I do collect small steam engines, mostly German, some dating back to the early 20th century http://www.youtube.com/user/calypso22 (http://www.youtube.com/user/calypso22).

I have frequently wished I could make parts, as some have been very difficult to source, so maybe the time will come when I will make a start.

Anyway, from what I've seen from your forum, I think I will be spending a lot of time reading and learning. Fascinating stuff.

Title: Re: Hi from sunny Switzerland.
Post by: Bernd on April 20, 2010, 10:11:24 AM

Welcome to the collective John.  :borg:

I wouldn't worry to much about learning to run a lathe/mill. We're here to help with selction (always fun to spend somebody elses money.  :lol: ) if need be. But take your time and look around. We'll be more than happy to answer your question knowledgeably or at least try to.

Regards,
Bernd

Title: Re: Hi from sunny Switzerland.
Post by: spuddevans on April 20, 2010, 10:14:49 AM

Hi there  :wave: welcome to the cube  :borg:

Tim

Title: Re: Hi from sunny Switzerland.
Post by: dsquire on April 20, 2010, 12:11:06 PM

Hi calypso

Welcome to MadModder. That is an impressive collection that you have. I went and watched several of them and I will be going back to watch the rest. Having a lathe or mill is not required to join the forum. We look forward to seeing more pictures of your collection and restoration of engines as you progress.  :ddb: :ddb:

Cheers  :beer:

Don

Title: Re: Hi from sunny Switzerland.
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 20, 2010, 12:44:14 PM

Hi John!  :wave:

Very nice to see you here.....  :clap:

The natives are very friendly (mostly). All will help, with any question..... Just ask!  :thumbup:

Above all, join in, and ENJOY!   :D

David D

PS.

Are we going to see your little friend, in the bottom corner?

Title: Re: Hi from sunny Switzerland.
Post by: calypso on April 20, 2010, 03:24:38 PM

Hello David.

You mean ..........

Title: Re: Hi from sunny Switzerland.
Post by: Stilldrillin on April 20, 2010, 03:37:45 PM

Quote from: calypso on April 20, 2010, 03:24:38 PM

Hello David.

You mean ..........

That`s him!  :thumbup:

David Drillin

Title: Re: Hi from sunny Switzerland.
Post by: Brass_Machine on April 20, 2010, 04:13:16 PM

Hi John!

Welcome to the collective :borg:

There is no need to own machine tools to be a regular poster/contributor/commenter/modder etc... just the desire to get things done. So dive right in.

Eric