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Thanks for sharing Jenny I have damage to L3-5, and, more problematic, a crushed nerve root on my l5 disc. I'm lucky to be able to walk well enough, if not for very long, (maybe 15 minutes at a slow pace but I'm working on it!). I don't take painkillers any more, just some heavy duty muscle...

"Making a dial indicator is not what I think of as a beginners project. You want a dial indicator to use right? Buy one off ebay for $10 delivered, otherwise making a fully functional machine shop as you intend, with the funds available will take more than many, many years. More like 6.8...

Thanks for the input; I'm interested in horology and toolmaking in general. I intend to work mostly in brass and aluminum, and eventually have the requisite tools to make a simple clock, among other things. I should have also explained myself a bit better - I'm by no means a beginner. I've...

Hello! I'm planning on setting up a shop from scratch. I have a spinal cord injury so I'm on full time disability; this means I have nothing but time, money included :D I can MAYBE spare 50-100 each month on a small purchase without cutting into my grocery money. Fortunately I have a few...

Thank you guys soooo much for posting all this. I injured my spine quite badly about 10 years ago and as a result I'm on long term disability (a.k.a. retired at 33). I've been struggling to find a hobby I can do with my injury and chronic pain, and you guys have given me a lot of confidence that...

where would be a good place on this forum to discuss plans for shop setup and to discuss what tools to make, and in what order,etc? I have so many ideas and I'm not sure where to start! EDIT - I meant to ask here on THIS for forum where I could discuss setting up a new shop.I

Hello people! My name is G Jones. I'm 33 years old, and I'm on permanent disability due to breaking my back 10 years ago (I like to think of it as retired before 40 ;D ) So I have a ton of time, a very small workplace (a big desk with an L extension). I also have a very limited income of a...