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> From: Gerald Brazil [SMTP:gerrybraz@voyager.net]
>
> Ken what are your restoring, a Morgan? That's about the only marquee
> that I
> can think of that would require a Shop Smith.
>
>
It's a Lotus Europa. Most recently I thought I would have to make some
replacement bits for the gear shift mechanism, but I think I have found
the parts I need.
> As for a lathe for the amateur car restorer, forget it. (even though I
> have
> one and consider myself a pretty fair amateur machinist) It is far
> cheaper,
> far faster and probably far safer to have a professional machinist do
> anything that needs to be done.
>
> GJB
>
>
You mean I can't balance the drive shafts on a shopsmith? Hmm, you're
right. I'll get professional help. :0
I think I want some metal working tools just to learn to use them on
projects. Welding is another area that I think is fun. But I would want
to trust my life to welds made by someone with more skill and
experience.
Ken
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