Greetings to all. My names Chuck but usually go by Grumpy Gator or just The Grumpy One. To be completely honest, small engine building is not really my main reason to hang out here. I love all things mechanical and very much enjoy seeing all of the engine work on this site, but I'm primarily here to look at the mechanical concepts and machining end of things. Just purchased a used Grizzly 10x22 lathe and have a long way to go to getting it up and running. Used to do a little bit of lathe work on an old Craftsman lathe, but that as most of my life was a loong time ago. In my career, I've built a lot of stuff usually by designing it and having machine shops make the parts and then assembling it myself. Currently, my main interest is actually astronomy and telescope making, but you'd be surprised how similar the stuff you guys do is similar to what I need to do. I know, there are telescope groups, and general machining sites out there, but your stuff both mechanically and philosophically seems to be a good match for me. Who knows, my next telescope mount might very possibly be from a modification of one or more of your design ideas. So, if you don't mind me hanging out here every now and then, and of course, staying on topic, I'd sure appreciate it.
Chuck The Grumpy One
Chuck The Grumpy One
enjoy your time here as I do. A very inspiring site and we love pictures of what you do as well 
