Hello from Worcestershire

Hello from Worcestershire

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7 July 2019 at 17:14 #417769
Jim Curry
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Hi all, Thanks for the add. Looking for wisdom on machining techniques which I hope to apply to my new (secondhand) Sieg C0 lathe. Also just venturing into the world of aluminium casting with my homebrew gas-cylinder furnace. All the best, Jim
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7 July 2019 at 17:14 #40570
Jim Curry
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8 July 2019 at 07:38 #417837
Henry Brown
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Hello Jim, welcome to the forum, lots of interesting things here!

Regards, Henry.
8 July 2019 at 08:16 #417843
Brian H
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Hello Jim and welcome to this very friendly and helpful forum.

If you want to know something….just ask.

Brian
8 July 2019 at 22:29 #417965
Neil Wyatt
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Welcome to the forum Jim, news of your experience with casting will be welcome.

Neil
9 July 2019 at 13:54 #418027
Jim Curry
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Thank you all for your warm welcome! Lot of forum 'back-catalogue' to catch up on, looking forward to it.
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