A Little Introduction

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drivermark

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Hello,
My name is Mark, I used to be a truck driver until some old timer decided he didn't like stop signs and blew thru one doing about 60. Now I'm what my wife calls a putterer (she says I'm always puttering around in my shop).
I used to take a lot of metal shop classes in high school and really liked it so I thought I might give it a shot again. In the last couple years since the accident I've managed to pick up an old logan/monkey wards 10 in. lathe and a harbor freight version of the rf30. I have also been collecting tooling and measuring tools.
So far I've only made a few little parts for my motorcycle and stuff for the lathe.
I have been lurking for a while, but now I finally joined up.
 
Welcome to "the club" Mark... There's a lot of great info here and a whole bunch of friendly AND knowledgeable guys to help you with any questions you may have.
Don't be afraid to ask. I have the same mill that you have. There is a HF forum that has some good info on that mill. Check it out...

Bill W.
 
Life has certainly gotten in the way of my plans through the years. Looking forward to seeing what you cook up!
 
Drivermark,

Welcome! There are a lot of good folks and good information on this site for the hobby machinist.
Make yourself at home and have fun!

Cathead
 
Welcome Mark and as you will soon find out we love pictures. So please post whatever you think may be interesting to others.
David
 
Welcome Mark!

This is a great place to get started and then get better.
Jump in, ask any questions you have.

Got any projects on the go currently?

-brino
 
Welcome Mark! Always room for another tinkerer/putterer here on the forums. :)
 
You'll love it here mark. I delivered new autos for 20 years, till a life changing accident in 2012. I'd never even seen a lathe operated, but I'm learning every day.
Thanks scruffy ron
 
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