P A D
Western Thunderer
Hi Dave,
Yes I have read your thread, but thanks for the reminder. Since I last read it, I see there is a lot more interesting stuff on it.
As to the Axminster course, that would be the ideal way to quickly pick up some knowledge and expertise, but as you say it is a long way from Leeds. Until retiring recently I spent a lot of time travelling to Yeovil and latterly Sherborne, so I know the journey well.
I've got a couple of books on order to get me started, but I'm in no rush to start making things with the lathe, which is very much an item I wanted rather than something I needed. I'll see how I get on, but if it comes to a point where I feel I'm not making use of it, I'm sure I could resell the machine and recoup most if not all of my outlay.
Cheers,
Peter
Yes I have read your thread, but thanks for the reminder. Since I last read it, I see there is a lot more interesting stuff on it.
As to the Axminster course, that would be the ideal way to quickly pick up some knowledge and expertise, but as you say it is a long way from Leeds. Until retiring recently I spent a lot of time travelling to Yeovil and latterly Sherborne, so I know the journey well.
I've got a couple of books on order to get me started, but I'm in no rush to start making things with the lathe, which is very much an item I wanted rather than something I needed. I'll see how I get on, but if it comes to a point where I feel I'm not making use of it, I'm sure I could resell the machine and recoup most if not all of my outlay.
Cheers,
Peter