Another new guy

[vidio1]

Hello all and thanks for providing such a wonderful site. Quick intro. I was introduced to steam by my Grandfather when I was a kid. He had a steam powered toy that powered several "machines" by moving a string fan belt from one to another.

I was always fascinated with mechanics in general, from my first Erector set to a Street rod later on in my teens. I'm from Ny, but have lived in Western Ky. most of my life now.

I started a Machinist course while in High school and graduated with an Academic & Vocational diplomas. I recently retired from The Army where I was a Machinist and then later a Turbine engine mechanic.

Electronics have been a hobby of mine for a long time. I put that to use as an Electronics mechanic for the DoD. I bought my service time back and applied it to a Federal service job.

I have a few pieces of machinery in my garage, but plan on adding on when I find those deals too good to pass up. Currently I have 9x42 Mill that was CNC'ed sometime in the 90's. It's getting modern electronics and will hopefully be up and running sometime next year.

I also have an Craftsman 6x12 lathe. It does pretty good for bushings and small shafts, but I need to replace it with a proper lathe.

I really don't have anything in mind as a first project, but I'm sure something will catch my eye.

 

[Troutsqueezer]

You're off to a good start but you do need to mess it up a bit. Way too clean. Welcome.

If nothing catches your eye, you're not looking.

 

[ShedBoy]

wEc1 to the forum, Glad to have ya.
Brock in oz

 

[steamer]

Welcome!

Dave

 

[Tin Falcon]

Welcome to the board. thanks for serving.
I retired from the national guard machining electronics etc.

Tin

 

[Maryak]

vidio,

Welcome to our forum. wEc1

Best Regards
Bob

 

[dalem9]

Welcome glad to have you.This is a great site .Lots to learn and see here . Also lots to dream about too. Dale

 

[vidio1]

Thanks for the welcome. That pic was when I first brought it home. I was moving it around a bit to see if that's where it would stay. It's considerably more messy now and has a few additions. I added a pneumatic drawbar, a splash/chip shield, and flood coolant.

I hope to get a few pics of the Craftsman after I clean it up. I just finished making a back plate for a 3 jaw and it's covered in chips.....

 

[G_N_R]

Hi vidio1
welcome to the forum.

 

[compspecial]

Welcome video 1, you sound like an interesting guy and you seem to have all the equipment to start making things and having fun.
Stew.

 

[krv3000]

HI and welcome from krv3000

 

[danstir]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of great people and ideas.

 

[vidio1]

Once again thanks for the warm welcome. I've been looking around for more than 13 hours now, most of it admiring the works of art some have built. I've filled a few trashcans with chips during the couple of decades I was a machinist, but there is drastic distinction between utilitarian work and art..........Simply amazed. :bow: