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i used to read rec.crafts.metalworking regularly years ago. i'm hoping this forum will be as enjoyable as that was back in the day. i just bought a 100+ year old monarch 12" lathe that i need to learn how to operate. other than that, i have mig, tig, and oxy-acetylene welding capabilities, and a stomp shear, english wheel, box and pan break, press break, planishing hammer, and bead blaster.