Recent content by Tamey

Great reference. Thanks Rob

Great advice, all. I'll take pictures as it comes together - but not for some time. Earliest build commencement is Feb next year at this rate. I'm starting to think the 336D lathe might be too much machinery for me as a beginner - but that's an aside comment. I've added a horizontal band saw...

Thanks everyone. I now have a bunch of good ideas about. FYI, the tooling I'm looking at is: AL-336D Deluxe from Hare and Forbes. Something like the HM-46B mill from H&F (not done any mill research yet) https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/M138D I already have this CNC Router for light...

Thanks Cogsy . Great advice, especially the 45 degree placement of mill. I have a corner near a (proposed) window to accommodate. I'm convinced the a horizontal band saw is a must. Will place grinder and saw behind a "shower curtain" (as an idea). Don't leave that Capri too long! My rig is no...

Hi All New guy here. So new, I have no shop or tools. First priority is to get "the shop". I'm currently working on this as the main project. I'm fortunate enough to still own the same vehicle I learned to drive in 30+ years ago, so the "proposed" new shop is also a garage for this vehicle...

Hi George Thank you for the welcome. I have no particular goal in mind. I tinker making Nixie clocks with custom cases (gifts for family, not a business) and thought some machining might also further enhance some of the creations (e.g. steam punk cases with moving gears - see attached images for...

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!

Hi All! Tamey here, from a place called Googong which is just outside of Australia's capital, Canberra. I live there with the Missus and two pug dogs. Incidentally, I rate 4th in the family pecking order.....it's kind of an irrelevant point, but it plays on my mind.... 8) So.....I'm no hobby...