Hi BFreaky, Firstly, Congratulations (albeit a few weeks late) on "Tying the Knot" !
I recently joined TBN and have spent a considerable amount of spare time in the last few days just to read this thread from beginning to end.
It's easy to see why almost nobody else tackles anything like this - not many people have such endless patience and incredible capability.
What a colossal project for one man to see from drawing board to fault-free function! I am completely in awe of the whole achievement. I still need to watch the videos yet (on another computer).
I frequently modify/enhance/alter/tinker with various (usually already-built) machinery or vehicles to improve their operation or reliability ... but you, my friend, are about ten levels above anything I've had the braves to attempt. This is truly an epic concept, with such a tremendous result - well done!
Note: Should you ever visit Australia, I would be proud to have you and your ever-understanding wife as our guests.
I've been a motor vehicle mechanic for over 35yrs. The biggest project I've succeeded in was building a hydraulic block splitter. It still works well; I use it to split firewood - it is easier and faster than an axe. I will do a separate thread for it at some stage.
Without wanting to detract from your amazing efforts, my brother has often told me I should have been an engineer of some sort ... says I think like an engineer. I'm sure he'd rethink that when compared to your fantastic achievement! Again, what a truly great result; and well done.
Re Value of the machine: Priceless! One-of-a-kind. Use it for some contracting work for money towards house. :thumbsup:
