Another new member in France

[jimalmParticipant @jimalm]

Hello all

Although I’ve been reading the workshop magazine for … oh gosh … is it several decades, I’m only now venturing into the world of online forums. When I emigrated from Canada to France almost 5 years ago I had to leave behind my beloved Myford Super 7, big bore, long bed (bought new from the original Myford Ltd. just before they went out of business). Now that I finally have a workshop again, I have been looking for a somewhat bigger lathe to replace the Super 7. I have recently purchased a Leinen MLZ4S that left the factory in 1969. Although it’s very dirty, it seems to be in excellent condition. Before I left Canada I volunteered for a museum, working at home and in the “rail shop” making and repairing parts for their steam and diesel trains, to say nothing of lawn mowers, other vehicles, etc. Otherwise, I made a lot of tools, including Hemingway kits, so I could make more tools. Now, however, the first challenge is to get my workshop set up. I have a pressing problem, but will post that as a separate topic.

I’m looking forward to being in contact with this group. I know … I should have moved to the UK to pursue this hobby, but, well, here I am in France …..

Jim

[JAParticipant @ja]

Jim

Welcome.

There are active heritage railways in some parts of France, at least. Where are you? Also, the UK is nor far away.

JA

[Howard LewisParticipant @howardlewis46836]

Welcome!

You are in good company on this Forum.

There are fellow model engineers in France, some of whom will contact you, no doubt.

Howard

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

Welcome to the party ! There are several members on here in France. Best wishes.  Noel.

[Harry WilkesParticipant @harrywilkes58467]

Welcome to forum

H

[Speedy Builder5Participant @speedybuilder5]

Hi Jim, I have a 5″ SPEEDY loco made here in france. We live in the LOT department,  where have you settled in ?

Bob

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