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John's passion for vintage machinery becomes evident early in his musings as he discusses his recent project involving a turn-of-the-century lathe. He talks about a "funny-looking" device he has modified and the challenge of ensuring its proper functioning, noting the differences between older lathes and their modern counterparts. He describes the engineering of these machines as "cute" but acknowledges that they can't quite compare to today's high-production equipment.
He takes pride in his hands-on approach, having assembled various parts sourced from scrapyards, and meticulously testing everything for accuracy. It's clear that these hobbies provideJohn with joy and a sense of purpose, culminating in his desire to potentially enhance his projects further.