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About MEM => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: PaulS on July 20, 2021, 04:44:21 AM
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Hi Everyone,
My name is Paul and I am new to this forum. I intend to build the Pennsylvania A3 Switcher project which I expect is going to take some time.
I own a Bolton BT800 Lathe /Mill combo. I had my reservations about using it for this project as I wasn't sure if I could hold the tolerances needed. To overcome that, I recently installed a DRO. I was able to hold 0.0005 tolerance on some test cuts so I feel much better about it now. It was definitely worth the expense and effort.
I have not done a ton of machining but I did take a class at the local community college a few years back. I think the A3 will be a great project to help hone my skills. I still have some tools to purchase but I figure I can add them as I go.
Twenty years ago I managed to build an experimental airplane which was quite an undertaking. This one seems mild by comparison. :) I also needed another project to keep me from my required duties as husband and father so here I am.
Thanks for reading. Hope to talk to some of you soon.
Paul
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Hi Paul,
Welcome to the forum!
The A3 is a great project :) I'm working on one right now. It's kept me busy for the last several years and I expect it will keep me going for several more. And I've learned a ton while doing it. Great help from people on this forum, that's for sure!
Welcome! I hope to see a build thread on your Pensy A3 soon!
Kim
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Hi Kim,
Thanks for the welcome. I have already been perusing your posts. They're great!
I will be keeping track of your progress.
Paul
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Welcome to the Forum :ThumbsUp: :ThumbsUp:
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Hi Paul. Welcome aboard!
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Hi, welcome to the forum. Look forward to seeing your projects. :ThumbsUp: