Hello from barnsley, south yorkshire

[AndyHParticipant @andyh]

I'm new on here so thought i would introduce myself.

My name is Andy and i supervise (very hands on) at a welding/fabrication company in barnsley. I started off working on a lathe when i left school and did my apprenticeship and as time went on i drifted into the welding game and loved it ever since. My passion is engineering and i have always wanted to build locos and traction engines so last year i dug out my old tools and started gathering equipment, organised my workshop and bought a Myford 4" precision with plans to expand.

I'm interested in learning everything i can and developing my skills further so i thought this was the best place to start. I would like to join a club but don't know where to start to be honest.

Thanks for reading.

Andy.

[AndyHParticipant @andyh]

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Welcome aboard, Andy

MichaelG.

[Brian HParticipant @brianh50089]

Hello Andy and welcome. I think that the nearest club to you will be Wortley Top Forge MES.

http://wortleymes.com/

Give them a try.

What sort of thing are you hoping to build?

Brian

[AndyHParticipant @andyh]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Thanks Brian that's lovely i will give them a try. Well im just starting a 3.5" county carlow with intentions of maybe tackling 7.25" holmside too. I don't know anyone who is a model engineer to be honest so im a one man band at the moment so things could change as i make possibly make connections.

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Welcome!

Do find and join a M E Club. There you will find like minds, and will be able to exchange experiences, skills, and tools to help each other; in addition to the advice and banter on here.

A friend has a 7.25 Holmside. It';s a big beast!

Go for it!

Howard

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Hi and welcome to the forum from West Mids

H

[AndyHParticipant @andyh]

I will definitely go and see the guys up at wortley in the near future once my workshop is a bit more sorted.

The 1589 newstead engine that is currently being restored at spa valley has some sentimental value so the holmside is my main goal for the future.

[alan ord 2Participant @alanord2]

Hi Andrew, welcome to the forum. Just down the road from you in Doncaster. Have been meaning to go up to Wortley to check them out, if you go before I do give us an update. I am a member of Rotherham (RDMES) and also go to the open days at Sheffield and Chesterfield clubs. Both worth a visit, very well run and good clubs. If I can be of any assistance let me know. I often go up to Watts auction house in Barnsley for tools and equipment in their auctions.

Alan.

[AndyHParticipant @andyh]

Hi Alan hope your well. I was planning on calling in this weekend if nothing comes up so i will let you know. Brilliant i will give them a try. Ok thanks i have never heard of watts and i am struggling to get the right milling machine so i will try them out

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Welcome to the party, from N Norfolk ! Leeds has a club. This forum is the fount of all knowledge ! Noel

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