We need to keep these folks in business, as these skills are fast disappearing. They also have a very big lathe which I don't.
Ours is only 200mm centre height and about 450mm centres. I couldn't turn a cast wheel hub for example.
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I learned because my father is a time served old engineer of 60 odd years so we have the kit to hand and I spent a childhood making bits for him.(and getting whacked for making mistakes
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That said, we aim to try to keep TDM ownership costs down for members of the club which is why we have fettle days.
Ours is only 200mm centre height and about 450mm centres. I couldn't turn a cast wheel hub for example.
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I learned because my father is a time served old engineer of 60 odd years so we have the kit to hand and I spent a childhood making bits for him.(and getting whacked for making mistakes
 )Â
That said, we aim to try to keep TDM ownership costs down for members of the club which is why we have fettle days.