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Thanks Longboy. That looks like a suitable curriculum. However, it's more than 100 miles from my address. A local community college, Central Piedmont, has a similar curriculum. I've considered it but haven't investigated it for a number of reasons. Primary reason being that I do not want to take...

Thanks for the offer rata221. I'd appreciate any time you can spare. I have questions about questions I don't even know I have! Let me know of a time that's convenient for a visit. David

Google shows hard bound copies of Smith's book for sale on Amazon and EBay. Prices begin at around $35 including shipping.

Thanks Goldstar31. Compared to yours, my Machinery Handbook is a pup with a printing date of 1950. I will look for the Robert Smith book on the 'net'.

Thank you kvom. I have pondered taking that action but have not for a number of reasons. I will reconsider.

Thank you Hengeveld.Gerard. Google lists Keith Appleton as having a series of beginner videos on making steam engines. I just bookmarked video #1.

B, I have ordered the Greenly book. However, the only mention I can find of 'Keith Atherton' is a professional baseball player. Can you provide a link?

Thanks for the recommendations B. I will look into obtaining a copy of the Greenly book as well as check out Keith Atherton. I can certainly relate to your statement on patience. I have unfinished model airplanes that I began building decades ago. I have a Sherline lathe as well as a...

Thanks Almega. I recognize some of the sources you site. I will try to give a bit of attention to the ones I have not visited yet.

Thanks for the encouragement Almega. I check CL, and OfferUp several times a week! It seems as if you are finding good deals in your searches.

Thanks for replying TorontoBuilder. I can't relate(?) to some of your references but I will Google Stefan Gotteswinter. Hope you are able to stay warm!

Swordmaker15 I watched two of the 'episodes' on Clickspring. Basic filing techniques and how to make spade bits. Don't understand why shaping the bit was left until after hardening the steel. Good and interesting info, nonetheless. Thanks

Thank you Swordmaker15. I expect I'll need a couple of weeks worth of rainy days to get around to all your recommendations. I will make an effort. I'm too curious not to do it.

Thank you John Duncker. Self taught seems to be my direction so far. Based on the replies to my introduction, it appears as if I will eventually be taught by the community. What a grand situation for me!

Thanks TorontoBuilder. It appears that we have similar interests save video production. I look forward to seeing your videos.

Thank you lvn71. I certainly appreciate your generous offer. At some point I would like to visit and pick your brain. I believe I would benefit more from a visit after I learn more basics. I would like to stay in touch.

Thank you XD351 In fact I have several of his books that I have accumulated over the last several years. However, I've never produced any swarf as a result of them. Only prospects!

Thank you Asm109. I just watched the first safety episode on 'thatlazymachinist' website, which was close to 30 minutes long. I also downloaded his lesson plan. Progress for me.

Thank you Norman. I studied his tail stock cam lock project this evening. I'm don't clearly understand the process of creating the cam but further study should clarify. I hope!