New here From Southern Indiana, US

[DDoty]

Hello all, first post. I am a semi retired early mid 50's fella that is slowing down fast but am also finding I am really enjoying my home machine shop. Have mostly been a fabricator in my shop in the past to support my drag racing but the addition of a Grizzly G4003 lathe a few years ago got me interested in machining and I have just recently added a Bridgeport mill as well. The more I get into it the more I like the machining of pieces and parts. These small engine really have my attention. I would like to start out small as I am building a simple wobble cylinder air motor of my own design to help hone my skills and drive the purchase of a few more commonly used machinist tools.

I am headed solo to the NAMES "North American Engine Society" show in Detroit Mi. next weekend about a 5 hour drive to the north. Maybe I will cross paths with someone else here.

 

[Cogsy]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of stuff here to turn your interest into a full blown addiction. I envy you getting to NAMES, it's beyond my reach at the moment.

 

[dalem9]

Welcome Enjoy everything here . Their is lots to see .

 

[bobs7-62steamair]

Would be good to meet you at the NAME next weekend. Prepare to be awed if you have not been to a NAME before. I understand there will be a table area for HMEM interested parties. Look for an old guy wearing a brown cap and a blue chambray shirt. Hope to see you there.
Bob

 

[vederstein]

Welcome DD,

After eleven years of this hobby, finally another person from Indiana!! I hail from Indy. Going to NAMES on Saturday.

...Ved.

 

[Herbiev]

And a big welcome from the land down under.

 

[DDoty]

Welcome DD,

After eleven years of this hobby, finally another person from Indiana!! I hail from Indy. Going to NAMES on Saturday.

...Ved.

This is an older intro but are you still involved ? Are you planning to go to the Ohio show in the weekend of the 25/26 ?? I found this flier.

 

[vederstein]

DDoty,

My wife and I will be on holiday at that time. The timing doesn't work out.

...Ved.