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

[Steve Gray]

I echo every word, mate! Well put!

- Steve

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Steve Gray
Member EDGE & TA, Br. 49 & 13
Sonora, California USA
e-mail:   segray at mlode.com
Home page:   http://www.oldengineshed.com



Reg Ingold wrote:

>I have kept out on this up till now but, after reading Leroy's
>comments..................
>I got into this hobby 'one handed' and that was the wrong hand too, as I am
>a left hander.
>Every step I have made has been a challenge. And I enjoyed each step.
>My workshop is where I spend most of my time.
>I decide way back that I needed all the help good machines would give me.
>The cost was not great compared to the help they have given me and, when I
>need to part with them, the resale value will make the owning, well worth
>while.
>My machines are all a bit modified to allow me to use them better.
>Each day I look forward to producing something new, and I get the joy of
>having produced something to the best of my ability.
>No way am I out to prove anything. I make for my enjoyment.
>I consider myself to be one of the luckiest people as I have the chance to
>do what I choose.
>The first piston, gear, etc.etc. were all major steps forward for me and
>when I had beaten each challenge, I felt good.
>The truth is, for me, my shop is my existence. Making things is what it is
>all about for me.
>When I can no longer do these things, life wont be worth while.
>So far, I am having a ball.  <G>
>
>Moral?  Get in there and enjoy doing YOUR thing!
>Reg & Marg Ingold.
>Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
>randmingold at hotkey.net.au
>http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold
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