Hello from Nottingham.

[Michael Bird 1Participant @michaelbird1]

Hello everyone,

I've been a member for quite some time but this is my first post. I've been building a workshop since March this year and it is nearly finished. I have a Myford ML7 from 1948 which is fully reconditioned and a Sharp Universal Milling machine which is almost like new. It's 1989 vintage and I have the sales invoice, it looks untouched so hopefully works well.

I'm now collecting when money allows a selection of drills, taps, cutters etc. The list is endless but I am slowly getting there.

A little about me, I live in Nottingham and I done a engineering apprenticeship as a Fitter/Turner about 32 years ago and since then I haven't touched a lathe so have more likely forgotten more then I remember. I was made medically retired from work a few years back due to a bad heart condition but feel a lot better now so want a little hobby.

I will post some photo's up later.

Speak soon.

Mick.

[Michael Bird 1Participant @michaelbird1]

[BikepeteParticipant @bikepete]

Welcome to the forum Mick! Hope you enjoy your retirement, the Sharp sounds superb!

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Welcome aboard Mick,

Have you got any projects in mind yet?

Neil

[Michael Bird 1Participant @michaelbird1]

My other hobby is astronomy and I run a forum called "East Midlands Stargazers" so the plan is to build myself an Alt/Az mount and then who knows, if I'm any good maybe an EQ mount.

Then finally start building steam engines when I'm fully kitted out.

Yes the Sharp is pretty amazing and my first project is a power feed for it, I'm designing it now.

I'll start a few new threads with some photo's.

[Brian HParticipant @brianh50089]

Welcome Michael, I believe that there are one or two on here who are into astromony so you should get some advice if needed.

I live down near McArthur Glen so not too far away.

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