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    New hobby machinist.

    Hello, my name is Mike, I like building things on my milling machine and metal lathe I just got in the last 2 years. Although I am just starting to learn about machining, I've been an engineer the last 29 years at a power plant. I enjoy seeing others build things, and learn a lot from them.

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    Hi Mike,

    Welcome - glad to have you here!

    Lots of machining tools and projects to peruse hereabouts. What are you building at the moment?

    Ken

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    Building a 1911 pistol, and a single shot falling block rifle for my grandson.

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    Excellent! Whose frame are you using to build up the 1911? Lots of good components out there - I'm a fan of Wilson Combat, among other sources. I've always wanted to do a Sharps falling block in .45-70.

    Can't wait to see project pics!

    Ken

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    Welcome, Mike! I'd be interested in seeing that falling block rifle when you get to build it.



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