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This topic has 13 replies, 10 voices, and was last updated 15 January 2020 at 12:54 by Nat Margetts.

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13 January 2020 at 11:20 #446302
Nat Margetts
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Good morning all,

I'm quite a young new member around these parts. At the ripe age of 19 I've quite a lot to learn from you all!

I've been drawn here after purchasing a collectors set of the model engineer magazines. This set contains every single one from 1942 through to the late eighties, and the lot only cost me £10!

I have an Emco Compact 5 lathe in my parents garage, which my Dad and I have converted into a metalworking shop. I also have an unknown brand shaper, Meddings pillar drill, and a Petter A1 stationary engine all awaiting restoration as and when I get money and parts.

As a first car I got a Volvo 740 estate which the workshop has helped to repair/refurbish some parts for as the old lady is getting worn in some parts.

Can't wait to get more involved!

Nat
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13 January 2020 at 11:20 #40688
Nat Margetts
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13 January 2020 at 13:21 #446338
Paul Kemp
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Nat,

Great to see someone from your generation on here with an enthusiasm for practical skills. They will stand you in good stead in the future! Welcome.

Paul.
13 January 2020 at 14:17 #446355
old mart
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Welcome, Nat, it looks like you are making a welcome early start, and forums always need young blood added to their members. You are especially lucky to have a dad who is also interested in the hobby, look after him!
13 January 2020 at 15:02 #446366
Oldiron
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Welcome Nat. Glad to see you in the forum. Youth is what we need in engineering. I hope you make the most of your shop and get into some great projects. Just ask if you find no answers using the forum search facility. Good luck and have fun.

regards
13 January 2020 at 15:08 #446367
Brian H
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Welcome Nat, if you have ANY questions just ask.

Brian
13 January 2020 at 15:59 #446379
Howard Lewis
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A very warm welcome!

Practical skills will always stand you in good stead.

Apart from the help and advice so freely available on here, on so many subjects, you would benefit if you can find and join a Model Engineering Club near to you.

With the equipment that you already have, a huge range of activities projects and repairs are now open to you.

Enjoy

Howard
13 January 2020 at 16:51 #446400
Niloch
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Posted by Howard Lewis on 13/01/2020 15:59:32:

you would benefit if you can find and join a Model Engineering Club near to you.

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13 January 2020 at 16:57 #446403
Baz
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Nat, if you are anywhere near Basingstoke you would get a very warm welcome at their Viables track.
13 January 2020 at 17:05 #446409
Steviegtr
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Welcome & yes it's great to see younger people taking interests like this. Most just want to sit on a PS4.
13 January 2020 at 17:52 #446435
Neil Wyatt
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Welcome to the forum, Nat,

Neil
15 January 2020 at 12:53 #446725
Nat Margetts
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Posted by Baz on 13/01/2020 16:57:56:

Nat, if you are anywhere near Basingstoke you would get a very warm welcome at their Viables track.

I have actually visited before! I'll need to return sometime to show my face
15 January 2020 at 12:53 #446726
Nat Margetts
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Posted by Brian H on 13/01/2020 15:08:01:

Welcome Nat, if you have ANY questions just ask.

Brian

Thank you!
15 January 2020 at 12:54 #446727
Nat Margetts
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Posted by Niloch on 13/01/2020 16:51:42:

Posted by Howard Lewis on 13/01/2020 15:59:32:

you would benefit if you can find and join a Model Engineering Club near to you.

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I'll take a look and see if it's close by!
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