Hello world,

[Stig LeedhamParticipant @stigleedham56071]

Need to make something buying made parts is expensive

[Stig LeedhamParticipant @stigleedham56071]

Hi,

My name is Stig, I designed/invented some devices 20 years ago and buying parts build them is expensive. Patent was out of the question because the fuel source is unproven.

So to keep costs down prototyping the decision was made to make my own parts and buy raw materials.

To date I have accumulated a lot of tools. From lathes and mills to grinders and drills. Spacing, measuring, marking, inspecting, positioning, holding and much more.

Currently extending my garage into a workshop and gearing up to make the first components.

Will need practice/advise setting up my bridgeport S1 manual mill amongst other machines like the Clarkson tool cutter grinder. Hoping to chuck my shaft true, touch off precisely, then do some boring soon.

[Ady1Participant @ady1]

GL Stig

A decent source of manuals here

[David George 1Participant @davidgeorge1]

Hi Stig Welcome to the Forum lots of information on here we like to share our skills etc. were are you based as it helps if your locality is known to give local information and suppliers.

David

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Hello Stig

Welcome to the forum.

Neil

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Hello Stig

Welcome to the forum.

Neil

[mechman48Participant @mechman48]

Welcome Stig, You're not related to the 'Stig' that is on 'Top Gear are you ?

George.

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