Hi!
Though I joined this forum some time ago, work/family obligations have taken most of my spare time lately. I've posted a couple of times in another thread already, but thought I should make a formal introduction.
I got involved in model engine building back in the late eighties, but have been suffering an extended absence from the hobby due to a cross-country move, and the need for selling off many of my tools (
). By now I've just about re-established my shop to the point where I can start building again. I don't run across many other ladies in the machining hobby, which kind of puzzles me, as I find it a most relaxing and rewarding pastime, and the challenges involved help keep a person young.
Some of my completed models include Phil Duclos' Odds'n Ends Hit & Miss engine, the D&M #11 steam engine (pictured in the above linked thread), Shelley's Stovepipe Domestic, DeBolt's Stickney engine, Dettmer's half-scale John Deere, and a 2-cylinder Maytag model 72 from Norm Brocklesby. Upcoming projects include a Stuart 10V, Jerry Frisbie's 3/10 scale John Deere, Lone Star's 8-cycle Aermotor, and a 1945 Thompson single-cylinder vertical engine (whew!)
Anyway, like others have noted, this seems to be a very nice place to hang out, learn from others, and maybe offer advice. I already recognize a few of the members' handles here from over on Practical Machinist (where I moderate the South Bend forum), so at least it doesn't seem too unfamiliar a place. I'm looking forward to trading words with some of you nice folks! ;D
Paula
Though I joined this forum some time ago, work/family obligations have taken most of my spare time lately. I've posted a couple of times in another thread already, but thought I should make a formal introduction.
I got involved in model engine building back in the late eighties, but have been suffering an extended absence from the hobby due to a cross-country move, and the need for selling off many of my tools (
). By now I've just about re-established my shop to the point where I can start building again. I don't run across many other ladies in the machining hobby, which kind of puzzles me, as I find it a most relaxing and rewarding pastime, and the challenges involved help keep a person young.Some of my completed models include Phil Duclos' Odds'n Ends Hit & Miss engine, the D&M #11 steam engine (pictured in the above linked thread), Shelley's Stovepipe Domestic, DeBolt's Stickney engine, Dettmer's half-scale John Deere, and a 2-cylinder Maytag model 72 from Norm Brocklesby. Upcoming projects include a Stuart 10V, Jerry Frisbie's 3/10 scale John Deere, Lone Star's 8-cycle Aermotor, and a 1945 Thompson single-cylinder vertical engine (whew!)
Anyway, like others have noted, this seems to be a very nice place to hang out, learn from others, and maybe offer advice. I already recognize a few of the members' handles here from over on Practical Machinist (where I moderate the South Bend forum), so at least it doesn't seem too unfamiliar a place. I'm looking forward to trading words with some of you nice folks! ;D
Paula
