Introduction

[Davidl]

I started machining as a hobby in my early 70's and bring a complete novice, I joined a number of forums to learn some skills. I have a little workshop that includes a table top lathe and a mill. I've now been pursuing my hobby for some six years and have produced a number of small (mantle piece size) working industrial steam engines based on 19th century designs. Fortunately I have CAD capabability so can modify plans as needed and also get a lot of fun preparing working drawings from photos of engines that appeal to me.
I found this forum some years ago and have picked up some great ideas, but until now I have not made a contribution. However, in pursuing my hobby, I have had to design and build a number of tools to solve an immediate problem. Here are some pictures that might be of interest.