I have often visited the HMEM forum browsing the site for information and to view its inspiring works produced by its members. It is one of a few forums that has a separate section Machining with Disabilities specifically to encourage and inform those with problems and information on how too's. I like the introductory statement from Gail . Its through this section I spotted Tom's thread about him and his workshop.
I received an email from Tom this morning as he doesn't have his own website along with some photos of his work. To see his shed and set up click on the links below.
Ray, I've been in the chair 13 years this week. The result of being hit
by a car while riding my motorcycle. Machining has been a Hobby of mine
for about 10 years, but I've been a mechanical guy all my 61 years. Go
Karts, Mini Bikes, Motorcycles cars,boats, Model RC aircraft.
A
gearhead all my life. I went to college for automotive technology and
became a Factory Rep for Mercedes Benz, and then Freightliner Trucks
which was owned by Mercedes.Aside from a couple years of metal shop in
HS I am self taught in machining.
I left the
Freightliner Corp and started a Motorcycle Dealership selling Honda and
Suzuki Motorcycles, ATV's. I then sold that business and retired in
2008.
My retirement gift to myself was a 16 x
30" workshop added to my house for my tools to hang out in. You can see
some photos in the Shops forum of HMEM. Today I have a Monarch 10EE
lathe, a Rockwell 10" lathe, Bridgeport Mill, Myford Cylindrical
Grinder, TML 5 x 10 Surface grinder, Mohawk Drill grinder to 1.25" and
various other small tools.
Past projects have
been a number of mechanical puzzles, double faced quarters, Some 10
gauge Black Powder salute Cannons. Current projects are a Corliss
stationary Steam engine, and a 1:12 scale steam locomotive. Both will
be working models. Many projects are for friends, Steering arm for a
sailboat, a missing part here and there, Wheelchair repairs for a guy
who sells used Chairs. And before you know it the day is over.
Tom
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Above- Fence Washer for vinyl Rail fence.
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| 10 ga BP Salute cannon |
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| Nut Puzzle, Shown is 5 of the 7 pieces |
I received an email from Tom this morning as he doesn't have his own website along with some photos of his work. To see his shed and set up click on the links below.
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