;D I have jumped in at the deep end and purchased a new Steelmaster 9 x 20 lathe over Christmas.
I am a 64 year old retired (or rather "tired") mechanic. Although I must admit I gave up that profession quite some time ago and since have tried my hand at Stevedoring (interesting), sailing around Australia and New Zealand for 5 years (sometimes exciting), renovating old houses (rewarding) and then settling down here in Hobart as a driving instructor (lots of fun).
I have always had an ambition to learn the skill of machining and thought that now was as good a time as any to give it a go.
I have been very impressed with the standard of knowledge and attitude on this forum and look forward to being a part of it.
For those who are wondering were Hobart is, it is in Tasmania. (That's the small island at the bottom of Australia held in place by the phone cables)
Cheers and a Happy New Year to everyone.
I am a 64 year old retired (or rather "tired") mechanic. Although I must admit I gave up that profession quite some time ago and since have tried my hand at Stevedoring (interesting), sailing around Australia and New Zealand for 5 years (sometimes exciting), renovating old houses (rewarding) and then settling down here in Hobart as a driving instructor (lots of fun).
I have always had an ambition to learn the skill of machining and thought that now was as good a time as any to give it a go.
I have been very impressed with the standard of knowledge and attitude on this forum and look forward to being a part of it.
For those who are wondering were Hobart is, it is in Tasmania. (That's the small island at the bottom of Australia held in place by the phone cables)
Cheers and a Happy New Year to everyone.
