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After waiting since last August for a new job, I finally started last week.
Didn't want to say anything until I had finished the first week.
So I am now working as a boat builder
We are building a prototype catamaran.
First two days I was dismantling four racing yachts, in the Port of Sotogrande.
This week I have been getting to grips with all the tools in the factory.
I am now the official lathe operator
Heres some pics of the factory.

One of the hulls


The other one.


Another boat in the making.


The first thing I made when I got there.
This is the anchor point for the main stays to the mast.


My job for the last three days, and next weeks work.
These are bushings for the keel.
I cut out 6 pieces from a bar of aluminium. Drilling the holes through the centre.


Next I turn them down to a specific size. This one has the outer dimensions turned down. Now I have to take out most of the inside to accept a nylon bushing. Should take most of next week to do that.


I am really enjoying the work. Using my hands and building things. Learning a new trade, I can take with me, where ever I go.

Oh, and the money helps
Expect new toys soon, and finally I can fix my Goblin.

Congratulations Lee:) I can work a Lathe, milling machines, old school and CNC any jobs:) LOL Thats what i did at college as part of my apprenticeship:)

Really pleased for you and hope your patience pays off:)

Wow, that's an awesome job Lee, best of luck with that mate....chuffed to bits for you...

That's great Lee! Looks like intersting work too... Congrats bruh!

Great news mucca, congrats Lee you deserve the good news, now get the big bird fixed,

That is so awesome, Lee...
Congratulations and best wishes for an incredibly interesting job!
What an impressive factory too...

Here's to a long, fruitful and secure position!
Terry

WOW, Lee! That's incredible! Very cool!!!

Great stuff Lee. I've always wanted to learn to work milling, lathe, CNC, etc. machines. One of my life goals. Great to see you diving in and getting to work on really cool products while learning.

Heres a video I took with the mini quad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QprQCh ... bLO_JjtpIw

Very cool Lee:) Only one safety concern:)LOL in the UK where the chain pull is slung around the main beam to support the frame being welded, all lifting beams must be tested and marked with a SWL:)

This only becomes an issue if their is an accident:) UK rules only:) LOL:)

when I was looking at the pics I was wondering if you were going to FPV the shop. Dont be shocked if they ask you to do a promo video.

CONGRATULATIONS on the new job.

murankar wrote:when I was looking at the pics I was wondering if you were going to FPV the shop. Dont be shocked if they ask you to do a promo video.

CONGRATULATIONS on the new job.

I was thinking the same thing about the promo vid.
What did your new workmates think about the quad?

Congrats on the new job it always feels good to be gainfully employed

They were impressed with the quad, and the video.
Today, I finished the first bushing.
Only 5 more to go

Good job Lee:) They get quicker the more you do:) Pics of the lathe please:)..........i am sad that way:)

looks an awesome job Lee, job sounds like it was worth the long wait.... pleased for you mate. i bet Celia is chuffed to bits too...

I don't think it can get any quicker Graham.
Its not me thats slow, its the machine lol

Good things come to those who wait.

Hi all, not been here for a while but nice to hear Lee as finally got a job lol. Here sold my helis just got an old hk so spent time on sim.
All the best to you all. Cheers