Model Engine Maker

About MEM => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Tom1948 on December 22, 2018, 01:09:57 PM

Title: Hello guys & gals.
Post by: Tom1948 on December 22, 2018, 01:09:57 PM

I am new here from north central Florida. Been reading the forum for over a year now and decided to jump in. I had an old Atlas lathe for about 15 years. Made bushings and lightened components on a drag race motorcycle. I now own a new PM1022 lathe and a 727 V milling machine. I made a couple of finger engines and air engines just to get the "hang of things". I have now started on an Upshur verical. With the help from Youtube and tinker johns videos I am hoping for sucess. Still, as with the other builds its a game of doing it over till its right and pleasing to the eye. I am retiried and at 70 i feel as if i have the time and patience. I built and drag raced motorcycles till i was 60 then got into shooting and fixing air rifles and pistols. I would make new seals etc. and try to increase velocity. However these tiny engines are quite a challenge especially reading and understanding prints and drawings. I may not have alot to offer just yet so pardon me for taking more than I put in.

Title: Re: Hello guys & gals.
Post by: b.lindsey on December 22, 2018, 01:44:24 PM

Hi and welcome Tom. Glad you have decided to join in the fun. Pictures are always welcome too.

Bill

Title: Re: Hello guys & gals.
Post by: Ye-Ole Steam Dude on December 22, 2018, 02:11:30 PM

Hello Tom and  :hi:

Just jump right into the mix, bunch of friendly folks willing to help.

Have a great day,
Thomas

Title: Re: Hello guys & gals.
Post by: Roger B on December 22, 2018, 04:18:23 PM

Welcome to the Forum  :ThumbsUp:   :ThumbsUp:

Title: Re: Hello guys & gals.
Post by: Dave Otto on December 22, 2018, 04:22:39 PM

Welcome to MEM Tom.

Dave

Title: Re: Hello guys & gals.
Post by: Kim on December 22, 2018, 05:51:36 PM

Hi Tom, Welcome!
Kim