Hello from Maryland

[Plasmaman]

I am now retired, but formerly owned a company that manufactured CNC plasma cutting machines. I have been interested in metal fabrication for many years, starting with doing engine swaps as a teenager in the late 1950s. I currently have a South Bend 9A lathe, a Bridgeport mill, a 2x72 belt grinder, several drill presses, two cut-off saws, a mig welder, a CNC plasma set-up, and assorted other equipment. Although it's strictly a hobby at this point, I have been spending a lot of time lately plasma cutting miniature silhouettes of various vintage motorcycles (see examples below).

I started to build a live steam Heisler locomotive some years back, but only got as far as finishing the crankshaft. Perhaps this forum will rejuvenate my interest in live steam.

 

[SmithDoor]

I am now retired, but formerly owned a company that manufactured CNC plasma cutting machines. I have been interested in metal fabrication for many years, starting with doing engine swaps as a teenager in the late 1950s. I currently have a South Bend 9A lathe, a Bridgeport mill, a 2x72 belt grinder, several drill presses, two cut-off saws, a mig welder, a CNC plasma set-up, and assorted other equipment. Although it's strictly a hobby at this point, I have been spending a lot of time lately plasma cutting miniature silhouettes of various vintage motorcycles (see examples below).

I started to build a live steam Heisler locomotive some years back, but only got as far as finishing the crankshaft. Perhaps this forum will rejuvenate my interest in live steam.

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Welcome to the group

Dave

 

[stanstocker]

I am now retired, but formerly owned a company that manufactured CNC plasma cutting machines. I have been interested in metal fabrication for many years, starting with doing engine swaps as a teenager in the late 1950s. I currently have a South Bend 9A lathe, a Bridgeport mill, a 2x72 belt grinder, several drill presses, two cut-off saws, a mig welder, a CNC plasma set-up, and assorted other equipment. Although it's strictly a hobby at this point, I have been spending a lot of time lately plasma cutting miniature silhouettes of various vintage motorcycles (see examples below).

I started to build a live steam Heisler locomotive some years back, but only got as far as finishing the crankshaft. Perhaps this forum will rejuvenate my interest in live steam.

Welcome to the fun! I grew up just outside of Ellicott City, Maryland, was in high school when the original Columbia mall opened Things sure do change.

Take care,
Stan

 

[Harglo]

Welcome to the fun! I grew up just outside of Ellicott City, Maryland, was in high school when the original Columbia mall opened Things sure do change.

Take care,
Stan

Hello Stan
Welcome. Em a short distance from you in Woodbine would like to show you my shop an some engines.
Harvey

 

[Apprentice707]

Welcome Plasmaman, it is good to see you chose British bikes to show us. Thank you.

B

 

[stanstocker]

Hello Stan
Welcome. Em a short distance from you in Woodbine would like to show you my shop an some engines.
Harvey

Hi Harvey,
It would be great, but I'm now quite a few hours away, on the tip of the middle peninsula of Virginia. I believe our new member Plasmaman is still in MD however.

Take care,
Stan

 

[Plasmaman]

Welcome Plasmaman, it is good to see you chose British bikes to show us. Thank you.

B

Thanks, I've done 19, in all.

 

[awake]

Welcome to the forum!