[SEL] OT (Maybe) - Home Workshops & Equipment

[John Hammink]

Hello Peter,
Since I have a "7-day weekend" I bought me several machines
before I retired. You know retirement cost income so I decided
it to do before the final date. I'm pretty much working in the shop
mostly every day. Make alot new parts for my engines and new
constructed trucks and do some work for my engine and tractor
friends when they are in need for something. My wife that still works
[ very easy for extra pocket money :o)) ] told me the only thing
you need in the shop is a bed.
Tomorrow we go to a "Black Market" to buy some tools, mostly
Polish guys that "organized" factory tools and trade them there.
I'm still learning machining and love it, every day is a good day.
Some pictures of my shop can be seen at:
http://www.oldengine.org/members/hammink/web/indexWSI.htm

John Hammink
Anna Paulowna, Netherlands.
jg.hammink at quicknet.nl




> 1) How many guys and gals on the list have 'machinery' at home or a
> home workshop with machine tools such as a lathe etc?
> 
> 2) How often does that machinery get used, and is it only used on
> engine stuff or other hobby/home/work jobs as well?
> 
> Although the '7-day weekend' is not quite upon us, it makes sense to
> build this up now while we have the trade contacts and income, for it
> sure as hell won't be there once we have retired!

> Peter A Forbes
> Prepair Ltd, Luton, UK
> prepair at easynet.co.uk
> http://www.prepair.co.uk