Hello

[Dieselkid 63]

As per the title really - hi!

I have never used this forum before - I am more familiar with another UK based forum specialising in welding and metalwork, where I have posted numerous restoration projects of metalwork machinery and tools, however my most recent project isn't really hitting the mark so well there so I've come here!

I'm a British expat living in NZ and my workshop is my little slice of home, filled with almost exclusively British tools and machines (I make exception for Crescent Tools pliers!). I have scoured the nation for bits and pieces trying to build a top-quality workshop on a budget and I am (very slowly) getting there. I'm currently a student trying to finish my degree, and after this I hope to become an apprentice joiner.

My most recent acquisition is a Harrison Graduate lathe. I have a very pretty Harrison Jubilee grinder which I bought as a paint smothered wreck. I am converting it to run at slow speed in a water bath to sharpen chisels. I also have a Fobco Star and a Colchester Bantam (in bits), plus all sorts of other toys if you would be interested in seeing? I have posted these restorations elsewhere in in-depth detail but I could do some before/after posts if anyone is interested.

Thanks for taking the time to read

 

[lurker]

Welcome.

Others more knowledgeable than me will chip in but I'd not bother with the water bath conversion.
Slow sped with the right wheel will be much better.

 

[Droogs]

hi and welcome, we are tool porn addicts and never get tired of the game "show me your's and I'll show you mine"

On the whole a friendly bunch with a wellspring of great knowledge to be found from many of the members, who are happy to help even the more annoying ones. I'm sure you'll find the forum a great place to frequent. all the best and happy shavings

 

[AES]

Welcome. A great place this, and although there are one or two members who can annoy at times, 99.9% of the people here are friendly and very generous with sharing their expertise to the Nth degree.

And yes please, pix of machines and tools for us to drool over are more than welcome the equivalent of page 3!