Hi, I’m Matt

Hi, I’m Matt

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18 November 2025 at 15:15 #825131
mattinfife
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Hello everyone, I’m Matt.

I trained to use various machines in the workplace decades ago, but at the time didn’t like attending the academic side of training, so I ended up with a different career.

I never lost the desire to make things, however, and here I am making small pieces of metal and wood out of bigger pieces.

I found the website a while back, but only browsed. Here I am, however, with the ability to ask questions 🙂
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18 November 2025 at 15:24 #825138
Thor 🇳🇴
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Hi Matt,

Welcome to the forum.

Thor
18 November 2025 at 15:45 #825139
Harry Wilkes
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Welcome to the forum.

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18 November 2025 at 16:21 #825146
SillyOldDuffer
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Greetings. Ask away! After 10 years I’m still getting loads of help!

Do you have a particular interest, or is it general purpose fun, interest and self-training.

Dave
20 November 2025 at 10:51 #825395
Howard Lewis
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Welcome to the Forum.

Loads of advice available, should you need it

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