Hi grant, welcome. where abouts in the uk are you from? Im from essex. Do u mean a lathe by Chippy? Got any projects in mind I'm working on an steam engine I bought planson the us ebay for. Making the parts slowly and surely.
Calum
Great Totham (Between Maldon and Tiptree)
I am working on both 32mm Gauge (16mm/ft Narrow Gauge) and 3.1/2" gauge again Narrow Gauge Loco's.
I am a member of Colchester Club, so plan to run on their track, once the loco's are finished.