When I started my store I experienced what is called an epiphany. Not quite in the Christian sense but still somewhat spiritual. Webster defines it: a. A sudden manifestation of the essence or meaning of something. b. A comprehension or perception of reality by means of a sudden intuitive realization: “I experienced an epiphany, a spiritual flash that would change the way I viewed myself” (Frank Maier). I am steering a complex course with my...
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Toolin’ Along
I have it! I just received the Proxxon PD400 mini-lathe. Here it is setting on the workbench. The Dr. Pepper can is placed there just as a size reference. This machine is a very high quality Austrian made machine tool. I am currently working on a “First Look” report for THMS including lots of close up pictures. Test running will come later. This machine runs a 100mm (4 inch) chuck which gives it great home...
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I am kicking off the start-up of The Hobbyist Machine Store. To get some names on the customer list I am offering a limited time oportunity. There is a post over in the TEDEX Forum under the THMStore forum heading explaining everything. Non BBS members will have to join to see what it is all about. I won’t go into detail again here. I also need someone with a standard mini-mill who wants to convert to...
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The title should grab ya! The THMStore will now be handling the Proxxon line of small German hobbyist tools. I have the full line available to me, but I will be advertising what fits my market or with what customers ask. What has grabbed my attention is the few machine tools they offer. There is a small lathe PD230/E about the same capacity size as the Taig Micro Lathe but has a lead screw with hand-wheel. Another...
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