Been a manual Machinist since I was 16. Just turned 64 this past October.
Jerry and I could teach you a lot. More Jerry than me though. He knows how to teach.

Never did like grinders and those real tight tolerances.! +/- .002 is all I like on a manual machine.
That's about half of a wirely redheads personal hair! eeeek
Don

1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck
"The Flag Pole"
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1946 2-Ton grain truck
1946 3/4-ton pickup,
1953 1-ton pickup
1957 1-ton flatbed dually,
1954 Pontiac Straight Eight
Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!