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Thank You Tin, zeeprogrammer, JackG for clearing my doubts. Tin: As you mentioned I will go and check out Grizzly Industrial showroom in Bellingham. I can save money on shipping and use that for buying tools. Thank You rleete for your concern. “Look at it from the point of someone who is...

Thanks Bearcar1 for suggesting Drill Press. I have added it to my list. Zeeprogrammer what is a surface block? Tin Falcon thanks for suggesting the lathe accessories. What is a QC Tool Holder? What are the benefits of using a 4 jaw chuck? (I can think on top of my head ..one extra jaw hence...

Hi Everyone! Some of you know me from the post in Welcome section. I am new to model engineering :) I have been researching on the tools required and compiled a short list. Please advice me on the list below: Lathe: 7X 12 or 7X14 haven’t decided which make to buy. Any suggestions here would...

Thank You Miker for the videos! I have downloaded them and started viewing and thanks for tipping me off on the instructor :D

Thank Yuo Robert for the saftey advices :) I will definitely keep them in mind and follow. I do want to keep my 10 fingers ;)

Thanks a lot everyone for your kind words and encouragement :) I have been browsing the Net for past 2 years regarding the model engineering but never got the resolve to jump into it. All these days I kept thinking that I need experience in machining and have to take some courses or join a...

Thank You Mike for your kind words. I am thinking of going your route ..getting a lathe and jumping into making small projects and learn from mistakes. I can always get advice on doing things the right way from the folks in this forum. Once again thanks for your advice! Sri.

Hi Everyone, After browsing this site for months I have finally decided to take up the model engineering as a hobby. Now here is my dilemma, I am a computer engineer. I have never dealt in making anything with metals..only made software :) I never took shop class in my high school and do not...