Young guy from Seattle-ish

[J.Lind]

Hello all, I'm a 26yo whipper snapper who doesn't know anything. I make a living as a machinist, usually working with fancy computer controlled machinery, but I'm an apprenticeship drop-out and know my way around big WW2 engine lathes, boring lathes, and the occasional Bridgeport or LeBlond.

Been cutting metal with other bits of spinning metal for about 10 years now. Time to continue on with my fabrication education, if you will, and start playing with fire and high voltages , and start beating bits of metal with a hammer. (On purpose, not in anger )

I hope I can learn a bit around here about what I don't know, and can give what small amount of knowledge I do have out when I can.

--Justin

 

[930dreamer]

Welcome to the GJ.

 

[CamarosRus]

Justin, You're in BOEING country.........Do you work at a private job shop or ????

Just curious. I live in Renton

 

[J.Lind]

Justin, You're in BOEING country.........Do you work at a private job shop or ????

Just curious. I live in Renton

I'm one of the few that don't have anything to do with aerospace, though I have done some screw machine work in the past for aerospace. I currently work two full-time jobs . One does cryogenic and medical equipment (think: old-people oxygen bottles and LNG alternative-fuel stuff) and the other does stuff for oil and gas.

Boeing country, indeed. I grew up (and still live) about 3 miles from the Everett plant. My dad retired from there a couple years ago after 35+ years, so Boeing is pretty important to me No matter how many times I drive by the plant, it's still amazing. Made sure I saw the 787 first flight.

I went to school in your neck of the woods at Renton Technical in 2003-2004.

 

[Omphaloskeptic]

Two full time jobs! You are one lucky young man. Have fun learning new fab skills, and by the way, welcome to GJ.

 

[Wingnut65]

Welcome to GJ, JL. We could use some more experienced machinists around here.

I'm surprised other's havent asked for photos of the big WWII engine lathes yet. We'd love to drool over them as much as we do the vintage Deltas.

 

[A_Pmech]

Welcome!

 

[cool50]

Welcome aboard

 

[Toolfool]

Welcome from Whidbey.

 

[Nelson58]

Welcome Justin!

I find a lot of good ideas here on organizing my tiny home workshop, to cram as much stuff into it as I can. i have an old Southbend lathe and a couple small millers that I'm restoring.

Enjoy the site!


Nelson

 

[flybefree]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Wastedwagesracing]

Kick back and enjoy the place and let us spend your money for you.

 

[GirlnAgarage]

Hello all, I'm a 26yo whipper snapper who doesn't know anything. I make a living as a machinist, usually working with fancy computer controlled machinery, but I'm an apprenticeship drop-out and know my way around big WW2 engine lathes, boring lathes, and the occasional Bridgeport or LeBlond.

Been cutting metal with other bits of spinning metal for about 10 years now. Time to continue on with my fabrication education, if you will, and start playing with fire and high voltages , and start beating bits of metal with a hammer. (On purpose, not in anger )

I hope I can learn a bit around here about what I don't know, and can give what small amount of knowledge I do have out when I can.

--Justin

Welcome. Hope you have a fat wallet.

Welcome from Whidbey.

What part?