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Didn’t find anything with the search function. Anyone on here have an interest in machining? There’s quite a few textile experts and carpentry experts, and at least one member who makes and sells top caps, but I haven’t seen many more in the way of machining.
My background isn’t in engineering or related fields, but I’ve always found it interesting to create things, particularly with my hands. Metalworking is a recent hobby, and I’m fortunate to have access well-equipped metal shop to keep myself occupied in. Most of my work is utilitarian (furniture, fixings, urgently needed bolts…) but I’m looking to start on some fun stuff soon, like a custom seatpost and tooling to work on Brompton/Sturmey kit.
If anyone has examples of their own metalwork that they’d like to share, or advice on acquiring machining skills, that would be really interesting to see and hear about.