The Home Machinist!

General Discussion
Topics include, Machine Tools & Tooling, Precision Measuring, Materials and their Properties, Electrical discussions related to machine tools, setups, fixtures and jigs and other general discussion related to amateur machining.
Moderators: Harold_V, websterz, GlennW

Lathes
All discussion about lathes including but not limited to: South Bend, Hardinge, Logan, Monarch, Clausing and other HSM lathes, including imports
Moderators: Harold_V, GlennW

Milling Machines
Discussion on all milling machines vertical & horizontal, including but not limited to Bridgeports, Hardinge, South Bend, Clausing, Van Norman, including imports.
Moderators: Harold_V, GlennW

3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
This forum is dedicated to those hobbyists with the 3-in-1 metalworking machines. Mill-Drill-Lathes. Tips, techniques, modification and use of these machines is topical.
Moderator: Harold_V

All Things CAD and CAM
Related to all sorts of CAD and CAM tools. Users should post questions, comments, and recommendations with respect to their favorite CAD and CAM tools.
Moderators: Harold_V, GlennW

Welding
Welding Techniques, Theory, Machines and Questions.
Moderators: Harold_V, Scott

Gunsmithing
Topical Discussions include anything pertaining to Gunsmithing.
Moderators: Harold_V, JackF, GeorgeGaskill

Casting & Foundry Work
Home enthusiasts discuss their Foundry & Casting work.
Moderator: Harold_V

Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet Metal Fabrication techniques, questions and help. "Tricks of the Trade"
Moderators: Harold_V, GlennW

The Resource Library
This is where bits of wisdom will be stored, a frequently asked question section with answers.
Moderators: Harold_V, WJH

The Junk Drawer
The Junk Drawer is for those Off Topical discussions where we can ask questions of the community that we feel might have the ability to help out.
Moderators: Harold_V, websterz

The Photo Album
The Photo Album is a place for "Shop Shots" as well as pictures and descriptions of projects that we are working on. Show off your Shops, Machines, and your Projects!
Moderators: Harold_V, WJH

Favorite Metal Working Websites
We all have a collection of favorite websites. Use this forum to post and share them!
Moderators: websterz, JackF

Request For Services
This forum is for those individuals or small business to solicit requests for Service from those members of our group. Machining, Foundry work, Sheet Metal work etc. This site makes no guarranty of work or represenation by the users of this site. It merely attempts to provide a place to allow individuals the opportunity to meet and discuss needs and capabilities.
Moderator: Harold_V