Recent content by PaulS

That is some great workmanship!! Paul

Wow...........that "almost" sounds like a challenge!! Doable? Very much so.............but, probably not something I'll attempt!! Have I started on a "project" yet? No. Still contemplating the choices I see. Being retired allows that luxury!! After years of "answering to customers", I'm trying...

shoprat, No complaints on the surface grinder. It is a manual, so, if one has ever used automatic feed, that can be very different! A .020" stepover on a 3" piece equals a lot of passes! For my use, I chose not to have to take the chance on having to rebuild an old machine, and estimating...

Yes, Thank You for sharing!! Great Job!! Paul

Thanks for the compliments guys! "Tool Shoot".......no, not what I had in mind! Actually, I do keep in mind that portion of the grandchildren who fall in the category of being "under 4ft."!! Just a personal view point, but, I don't really want to create any idea that a shop is "forbidden area"...

Dennis, Actually I've never seen another setup with the lathe at that diagonal. It's a setup that fits me. Normally, that collet box wouldn't be where it is pictured, my left forearm would be there. I keep my right arm fairly loose, and my left arm/hand supports the right. The bench is low...

Andrew Yep, the tiny part is what is referred to as a staff. It carries the balance wheel - the oscillating critter you see moving in an arc when viewing a running mechanical movement. I couldn't locate a NOS replacement, so, this one had to made - the old fashioned way! You've also uncovered...

Andrew I feel your pain! Cleanup is definitely a bad word, but, a choice nevertheless! I don't get to keep it this way all the time! Paul

The "Enforcer" is for when I turn out parts that don't appear to have been "made on purpose". I actually cut that hammer out, many years ago, by hand, with a "fire-axe" - much younger then!! The other 3 pictures depict what I do when I'm not so busy!!

Here's where I hang out - if I'm hiding from the rigors of being retired! Enco Surface Grinder - 6 x 12 mag base Grizzly 4016 Lathe Industrial Hobbies Mill Grizzly Saw Tall roll-around cart with grinders that can be wheeled outside when necessary!

Hello All! After "lurking" here for quite some time, I decided to show up in person! I'm in awe with the amount of talent that I see on this board (not only in running the board, but, machinist as well), and more impressed with the help that is openly given! Perhaps I will be able to...