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Offline Grampaof4

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Hello!
« on: June 16, 2022, 07:15:22 PM »
Hello all,
Just wanted to introduce myself- My name is Len, and as you can probably tell from my user name, I am a proud grandfather to 4 great kids.

Very new to the model engine game. 
In recent years, I have taken quite an interest in the steampunk asthetic.  Up until now, I have enjoyed making mostly lamps, with focus mostly on the visual appeal, and making valves act as electrical switches and such. I am hoping to add more functional/mechanical elements to my hobby, and hoping to learn some things here.

I have had a previous life as a machinist- I'm certainly not the most skilled guy in the world, but I spent around 10 years in the trade (mostly CNC equipment) and can find my way around a machine shop.  A truly skilled machinist or toolmaker might be more likely to refer to me as a machine operator.  I now make my living as a process engineer in an electronics manufacturing environment.  I still get to play on a Bridgeport and lathe from time to time, making some basic assembly tooling.  About a year ago, I acquired an old milling machine at auction for next to nothing. Something to play with and make some items to support my hobby.  Took me a while off and on in my spare time, but I managed to get it into my basement (had to partially disassemble and reassemble it), and got it positioned and wired. 
I managed to find this forum totally by accident-  I was searching the internet for information on my machine, and found a thread about it here.  Looked around a bit, liked what I saw, and here I am.  Looking forward to discussion and learning.

Offline cnr6400

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Re: Hello!
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2022, 07:37:38 PM »
Welcome Len!  :cheers:
"I've cut that stock three times, and it's still too short!"

Offline Kim

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Re: Hello!
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2022, 11:37:29 PM »
Hi Len,
Welcome to the forum!
We're a fairly friendly bunch, I think you'll like it here.  We also love to see pictures of what people are working on.

Welcome,
Kim

Offline crueby

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Re: Hello!
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2022, 12:18:53 AM »
Welcome to the playground Len!!

Offline Art K

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« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2022, 12:23:05 AM »
Len,
Welcome aboard! I've seen some really cool steam punk stuff! Look forward to see what you come up with.
Art
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Offline RReid

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Re: Hello!
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2022, 12:39:04 AM »
Hello Len, and welcome! I'm the proud grandfather of 9 great kids myself.
Regards,
Ron

Offline Roger B

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Re: Hello!
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2022, 06:59:59 AM »
Welcome to the Forum  :ThumbsUp:  :ThumbsUp:
Best regards

Roger

 

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