Before Its Time

We can all remember buying our first lathe - the cost, availability and suitability for what was the intended use. I have to go back 60 years in the era of NSU Wankel engines and a rotary idea of my own that I wanted to build. Previously, I had gained a degree in civil engineering from Manchester University. Part of the course was a one-week secondment to the then-called Manchester Technical College (now part of the university). During the week, we were instructed in machine shop work and briefly handled a milling machine, lathe and gear cutter. So purchasing a lathe three years later I felt unphased by its use. After all, I had some training and I reasoned - how hard could it be? I needed for my purpose…

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