Newbie from Shropshire

Newbie from Shropshire

This topic has 9 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 21 August 2020 at 10:27 by Tim Stevens.

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15 July 2020 at 10:30 #40866
Tifa 8572
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15 July 2020 at 10:30 #485730
Tifa 8572
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Hello all, been lurking for a while, so I thought I'd take the plunge and come and join you chaps (and chapesses!) I hope to be able to make a few contributions here maybe, and members permitting…learn a bit too! There looks to be a wealth of knowledge here!!

I am currently looking at buying my first lathe, but really restricted for space. So, looking at a Chester DB8? which seems to tick all the boxes? Initially a Warco WM180 was on the cards, but after comparing the spec, the Chester seems to be a smidgeon bigger….and with a little more power….

Really looking forward to making a start, and hopefully get involved soon.
15 July 2020 at 16:21 #485823
Chris Evans 6
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Welcome along, what is your interest to make on the lathe ?
15 July 2020 at 16:24 #485826
Harry Wilkes
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Welcome to the forum from just next door in the west mids

H
15 July 2020 at 16:44 #485837
magpie
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Welcome Tifa. I have had a DB 10 for about 8 years now, and no problems with it. Go for it.
15 July 2020 at 16:52 #485840
Brian H
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Welcome to the forum Tifa, What are you hoping to make with a lathe?

Brian
15 July 2020 at 18:57 #485864
Neil Wyatt
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Welcome aboard Tifa, I'm in Staffordshire too.

Neil
13 August 2020 at 20:34 #490507
Brian Howett 2
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Hi Folks,

Altough I had "joined" some years ago, I had never taken the plunge to register my interest by placing "Posts".

I live near Newport, Shropshire, so feel a bit out in the blackwoods.

For several years I was resoring some WWII aircraft, have a useful range of machinery.

I am now looking to dispose of surplus tools and materials.

I have been in engineering most of my life – 16 years as an engineering instructor.

I have been a regular reader of MEW – and contributor.

Hope this will "pass" as an introduction.

Brian Howett
21 August 2020 at 10:17 #491697
Neil Wyatt
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Hi Brian,

Welcome aboard the forum.

You should really have started your own thread not hijacked Tifas

Neil

Edited By Neil Wyatt on 21/08/2020 10:17:36
21 August 2020 at 10:27 #491706
Tim Stevens
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Hello Tifa

I am just outside Shropshire in Knighton, Powys.

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