Hi
This was inspired by Webbys introductions post - I was going to reply on there and realised that I hadn`t even introduced myself.
I joined a few weeks ago after seeing a few of Ralphs (DividedHead) videos on youtube with a link to here from one of them. I have just purchased a lathe a clarke cl300m with the intention to move into some machining and assist me with my hobby in fountain pen repair.
I have always been into the idea of machining and owned a Unimat 3 a few years ago at university. I am 25 y/o, I teach Chemistry at A level, 16-18 y/o and science at KS3/KS4 (11-16 y/o). I have always been obsessed with science and technology and hence my interest in machining. I am married with a beautiful 6 month old daughter.
As I have said, I have tried this once before but tried to sprint before I could even crawl (in embarrassment I shall tell you that my first project was J. Wildings - Gearless Clock). Apparently, it is a relatively easy build ....... if you are an experienced machinist, with a good understanding of clock mechanics and are capable of cutting gears!
I think perhaps my constant questions on here seem to indicate that I am trying to do similar again but this time I realise my capabilities and most of my questions are to gain understanding for interest rather than to go ahead in practice.
I have already been in touch with a few members and met John and Stew at Johns workshop with plans to visit Ralph in the near future. This seems an excellent forum with helpful and willing members - I hope I learn a lot .....
Chris
