Newbie from Cumbria UK

Newbie from Cumbria UK

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12 May 2026 at 07:07 #847938
frew168
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- Hello. I am new to this having just purchased an Axminster(Sieg) sc4 lathe and an Amadeal AMA25LV mill.
- I plant make or machine parts for my other hobby Classic Honda VF1000F of which I have one or two and my friend and brother have many more.
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12 May 2026 at 22:00 #848037
JohnF
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Hello and welcome to the forum, lots of info you just need to ask !

Where are you in Cumbria ? I’m about 5 miles south of the border near Lancaster

John
13 May 2026 at 09:51 #848049
noel shelley
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Welcome Sir, there are quite a few classic bikers on here. Mostly we’re a happy bunch and if you need advice your in the right place. Best wishes. Noel.
13 May 2026 at 13:27 #848068
frew168
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Hi. I am in Northwest Cumbria in Workington. My Name is John Frew so bit of a coincidence John F!

I will certainly try to make use of this forum as I know there is a wealth of knowledge in it. I am in another forum for the classic Hondas called VF1000.COM which is fantastic as well.
13 May 2026 at 13:39 #848069
MichaelR
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Welcome to the forum I’m not far from you in Harrington, I’m not doing much in the way of model engineering now owing to eyesight problems, but enjoyed building traction engines and IC engines.

Mike.
13 May 2026 at 13:55 #848072
frew168
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@frew168
Sorry to hear about your vision problems, that is awful. I am getting to the age where health and welbeing are the most treasured thing. I can still work on and ride my bikes so that is all good. Don’t know for how much longer but I will keep at it.
13 May 2026 at 15:39 #848077
Harry Wilkes
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Welcome to the forum

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