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Thegsey

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Hello Everybody,

I have read quite a bit on this site already and am impressed with the diverse range of projects and huge amount of skilled people. I am looking forward to being a part of your community and would like to use the forum to able to chat about all things engineering and maybe get the odd bit of advice.

My Name is Mike. I am a design engineer in the automotive industry. I enjoy engineering in almost all its forms. I really enjoy design which is great for my job but I miss the opportunity to make things with my hands. That's why I'm getting into making model engines as well as working on and building cars in my spare time.

Previously I made what I think is called a “wobbler”. It was a very simple engine built for max rpm that ran on air. This sparked my interest and I am keen to make more. I am currently designing a twin beam engine which I hope to start making soon. I think this project is probably naively ambitious but I like to bite off more than I can chew so I can make my own mistakes and work things out as I go as I find I learn best that way. That's not to say I don't welcome plenty of friendly advice!

My workshop facilities currently run to a small lathe (Axminster BV20M) and an extensive collection of automotive tools. I have moved recently so am 100miles from my workshop which I currently rent. I am hoping to move to a workshop which is local soon and then I will start building up the machine shop side of my collection. In the mean time (and probably to continue for some time) I am pleased to have found a local college which opens up its machine shop once a week for the local model engineering club. This means I have access to a very comprehensive range of manufacturing facilities.

Wow. That's a lot about “me me me!” Sorry. I hope I can continue to contribute in future without so much self absorption!

Cheers,

Mike
 
Welcome Mike it sounds like you enjoy a good challenge Thm:
We look forward to seeing you work
th_wwp

Rob.........
 
Mike

Hi and welcome to HMEM. Don't worry about the me, me, me bit. We like to see that in the first posts as that is how we get to know a bit about you. As you can see, some of the projects of the members run from basic to complicated and everything in between. If you have any question just ask as there is always someone around to answer or at least comment. :bow:

Cheers :)

Don

 
Hi Mike

Welcome to the forum. Not many engineering folk in Surrey, but if your up near Epsom way your always welcome to pop in. Just PM me first.

Best Regards

picclock
 
Welcome to the forum Mike!! ;D
Good to have you on board!

Looking forward to seeing your work!

Andrew
 
Mike,

Welcome to our forum. wEc1

Best Regards
Bob
 
Thank you all for the warm welcome!

It's very encouraging. It is also great to know there are a couple of members nearby. I may have to take you up on your offer picclock.

Cheers,

Mike
 
Welcome Mike,
You'll find a wealth of knowledge here and many people willing to share it.
gbritnell
 
Hello Mike and welcome to the forum! Your day job sounds most interesting and will probably give you a head start, pity about the British car industry though, seems almost moribund now :(
Stew
 
Hello Vic, gbritnell and Stew,

Thanks for the welcome. I have taken your advise Vic. My location should be at the side now.

And you're right Stew. I do enjoy my day job immensely but wouldn't write the British car industry off just yet. Unfortunately we have lost some key marques and ownership but the amount of automotive design and manufacture currently in Britain is quite astonishing. Not that I wouldn't like to see it grow bigger and stronger still.

Cheers,

Mike
 
Thegsey said:
Thanks for the welcome. I have taken your advise Vic. My location should be at the side now.


Mike

Thm:

Vic.
 

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