I think I have met Scrap Maker, given that there aren't too many very sharp young boys with a deep knowledge of machining and old machines that would surprise most of us.
Two twin brothers from Pennsylvania visited Tuckahoe at the mini show we had last October. They were very interested in our Machine Shop Museum. They are restoring an old wood lathe and they needed to have the bed planed before rescraping it. We agreed that we could do and, finally, they were back a couple of weeks ago. They brought the bed and all the measuring tools necessary for the setup.
Thanks to their help, setting up the bed on our 6' Rockford went rather fast and, by 3 p.m. we were all done. Too bad that they had to leave early and there was not much time for anything else.
It has been a real pleasure and an honor working with these two young men and I wish they will be back to visit us, maybe with another of their projects.
A big tip of the hat also to their parents who let them develop this passion and are enabling them.
Paolo
