Posted a few replies and a thread but don't think I'm welcome just yet (as in too new). So, makes sense to say hello first

I'm currently building up my shop and have spent the last 4 months (4 MONTHS!) restoring a 1960s Archdale milling machine from rusty, over painted, blocked and clogged to better than new (apart from scraping which I haven't done). I'm nearing the end and will move onto my Colchester Triumph 2000 after.

I'm not well off so I've acquired the machines for absolute bargains but have to put the work in to make them good. But…I love it. Nothing like turning something ropey into something beautiful again.

Anyways…hope to find many like-minded people who just enjoy machining without the snobbery and attitudes like some places.

Things I'll make with my machines? Anything, really. If I need a part for my truck project, or a part for the home…I'll give it a go.

Cheers 😀

Thanks guys, really appreciate it

Exactly, Ady

I now know more about this Archdale than most. The only info available is a basic manual for £45. I'll be building a website to show the complete tear-down in great detail. That way these machines will have a greater chance of surviving.

Share info for free 😀

Edited By Symon on 12/09/2017 10:40:43

Cheers, Neil

I'll pop a thread up at some time