NE Florida

[thebuckstopshere]

I recently relocated to Jacksonville, and I'm interested finding local groups and/or events related to home metal shop, machining, or welding.

Anyone out there familiar with this area?

[david a]

Hi There,
Welcome to the area. I'm in North Jax. I don't know of any groups or events around here, sorry.
Feel free to call or email anytime. [email protected] 904 566 8040

Best Regards, David

[mooney1el]

Hello - Well, I am not a machinist although I do own a few along with an assortment of welders.. I am a retired automotive engineering manager who still likes to tinker. Don't know of any groups.

I have my man cave in Yulee. PM me if you are close or need anything.

Richard Gray

[thebuckstopshere]

Thanks for the replies, guys. My name is Buck by the way. I'm a former pipe welder turned welding inspector. I've been putting together a small welding and machining home shop for a few years.

Any local-ish sources for equipment and/or materials?

[david a]

Hi Buck,
What sort of material & equipment are you looking for?
I see a few of Bridgeports on craigslist, ranging from a $500 basket case to a $4k supposedly very good machine.
Best,
David

[thebuckstopshere]

Hi Buck,
What sort of material & equipment are you looking for?
I see a few of Bridgeports on craigslist, ranging from a $500 basket case to a $4k supposedly very good machine.
Best,
David

Nothing in particular. I have a lathe, welding equipment, and other general shop tools. I was thinking more along the lines of a local place that sells used and/or salvage machines, tooling, or machining stock that could be useful for future projects. I keep my eye on CL a lot, but sometimes more commercial type brick and mortar businesses can offer interesting finds and surprising deals.

Alro Metals off Lane Ave has a decent selection of drop materials they sell by the pound. Any other local sources like this that you know of?

[J-Rob]

I'm in Pensacola. Not as close to you as others but not as far as some either.

[Ringo]

I'm in Savannah. When looking on craigslist, I see more machines in Brandenton area than other areas.
I got my little mill out of brandenton.