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Title: Introduction
Post by: Ironhorse57 on August 18, 2016, 08:38:09 AM

I'm Dave, retired 3 years now, keen on restoring, modding and building toy steam engines and accessories.  I have a collection of about 30 engines now, it seemed like a logical progression to invest in a small lathe which I have very recently done.  It's even older than me - works just fine but as I have never used one before I am just starting to get comfortable with it and getting the essentials together. 
I understand that when you get to a certain age it's vital to be learning new skills to stop the brain shrivelling up - I am hoping that learning new skills may re-inflate an already shrivelled one! 
We shall see..

Dave

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Joules on August 18, 2016, 08:42:26 AM

Hi Dave, you may find       :nrocks:

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: awemawson on August 18, 2016, 09:24:54 AM

Welcome Dave,

You'll find a fair few members 'up there' where you live in the North East , so hopefully a bit of support in stopping brain shrivelling  :ddb:

Mean while you'll find members are pretty good with answers if you have any questions.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Stilldrillin on August 18, 2016, 03:19:12 PM

Hi Dave.  :wave:

Welcome to the Collective.  :borg:

You've come to the right place. Lots of people here, with lots of answers. Probably, all different! :thumbup:

Can we see a pic of your little lathe please? We love pics on here.....

Join in, where you can. Enjoy!

David.

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Ironhorse57 on August 18, 2016, 03:35:35 PM

Happy to oblige:

(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r657/ironhorse57/SAM_0792_zpsjsnjf30v.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/ironhorse57/media/SAM_0792_zpsjsnjf30v.jpg.html)

(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r657/ironhorse57/SAM_0791_zpsbwnjqayv.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/ironhorse57/media/SAM_0791_zpsbwnjqayv.jpg.html)

The chuck keys were only left in for photo purposes - I am quite safety conscious.  This is an original ad from around 1950 I think:

(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r657/ironhorse57/wizardadvert_zpspw5dytzx.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/ironhorse57/media/wizardadvert_zpspw5dytzx.jpg.html)

The 'cabinet' is really just a motor cover, but the bottom drawer is useable.  I've shown it with a quick change tool holder that the seller made, there is an original holder too plus some centres and spare spindle.  I have spent a good bit of time adjusting out as much play as I can in the various moving bits, found a new drive belt at the local washer repairer for £2, good to go now.

Dave

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: krv3000 on August 18, 2016, 03:50:51 PM

hi and welcome

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: mexican jon on August 18, 2016, 04:50:24 PM

Hi Dave  :wave: :wave:

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: howsitwork? on August 18, 2016, 05:06:05 PM

welcome to the wide, and helpful ,group of modders!

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: tom osselton on August 18, 2016, 05:57:22 PM

Well I have to say it      " It's a Wizard Harry "   :)
 It looks like a nice little lathe!
Welcome!

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: krv3000 on August 19, 2016, 06:08:26 PM

yep a nice lathe they where made not far from where I live

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Ironhorse57 on August 20, 2016, 04:27:00 AM

Quote from: krv3000 on August 19, 2016, 06:08:26 PM

yep a nice lathe they where made not far from where I live

Same here - I'm at Swalwell, just across the A1 from the Metrocentre.  Nice to have a locally made tool.

Dave

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: DMIOM on August 20, 2016, 04:29:54 AM

Hi Dave - welcome from another one!   :wave:

Dave M. (Isle of Man)