...sorry Dave.......
no lathes....no mill.....no micrometers or shim gauge
...I do have a vernier calliper without the TV set in the corner
...& can read it...& a couple of tube benders & a Proxxon saw & a great collection of other bits & pieces....
I have simply modified premanufactured components
Here is my current workshop bench today for my soldering work
I do find that little pencil gas torch a God send when soldering composite close located joints..........
To answer you question....... "will the Evil of Mayhem make me a proficient crafttsman" ......
...I believe the answer is YES! ............
Derek