South-Central Pennslvania, home to me for these many years.

I hardly remember when metal began to be an interest,I guess in the late 1940's (after the war) when my dad set up HIS Dads forge to make stuff and to educate my brother and I. By the time I was10,he had taught me how to make hinges for the barn doors and we mounted my first pair.

Lotta other stuff between then and now - along the way, I got welder certs,(MIG, stick,flux core all pos, all thickness)  bought an Atlas/Craftsman to make parts for a home-built aircraft  which I never finished.

My last real metal job was with a family owned foundry business which grew to multinational size, where I was "Tool& Gage Supervisor" which was just a fancy name for responsibility for about 10,000 pieces of measuring eqpt and for finding, buying, setting up and writing the programming for two CMM's.

Retired from all that in 2002, and have NOT looked back. Hardly have turned on the little lathe that now sits forlornly in my overly-cluttered garage/shop.

At 87 now, there are a few little projects that still call my name, mostly some gunsmithing things.

But I'm here to learn, no end of that. Thanks for the opportunity to join you folks and fill in what I need for what's left.

Made a few parts for one of my small metal lathes. The tabs/ears on the thick looking washers was gold soldered in place. If I suspect a problem with the hard solder flowing correctly, I will use gold solder instead of silver solder. It could be just me, but I get better results with how gold solder flows/wicks.
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For ten bucks that's a nice score!  Looking at yours I think we have twins.. and both missing the round plate. LOL 
Forget where I got mine but it lives on top of the 10 ton hydraulic one to do quick little jobs that don't require fussing.

Yup. A 4" disc of mild steel, 1.5" thick will run you about $30 give or take.  Far more expensive than the arbor press!

Got this Dake arbor press today for 10 bucks. Needs a bath and a daisy wheel. Guess I could use it for smashing something LOL. And I bet you buying a 4" steel disc to make the daisy wheel will cost more than what I paid for the press!
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Sorry for you and your families loss Terry.  I'm not on here often and just saw your post.  Dogs are such beautiful loyal creatures they steal our hearts and bring us joy.   The pictures of her are beautiful. I can see her spirit.
   

Welcome aboard Brino!  Great to see you here!  We're not always the most active as forums go, but in some ways it is nice to have a little quiet in between periods of activity and discussion.

Welcome back Brino.

Hello everyone!

I am a weekend machinist and DIY'er.

Machining, welding, electrical, plumbing, automotive, I tackle it all with enthusiasm and grit that I know what I am doing!

Then often do it again to get it right.

Brian

Hi Terry,

I just joined the site today so just found out today.
I am  so sorry.

Brian