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    Pressure washer recommendations.

    Greenworks Pro 2700 PSI 1.2-Gallon-GPM 14 Amp Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer Bought one of these a couple of years ago off of Amazon and have been very happy with it. Didn't want a gas machine as I hate listening to a screaming engine. Has a VFD built in, so when you start it up it takes a...
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    Little Giant trip hammer on BCauction

    Sold for $4406.00
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    Little Giant trip hammer on BCauction

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    Little Giant trip hammer on BCauction

    Not sure if link will work but for the ones that like to beat metal into submission. Its in Surrey,B.C https://www.bcauction.ca/open.dll/showDisplayDocument?sessionID=1589664953&disID=8440467&docType=Tender&dis_version_nos=0&doc_search_by=Tend&docTypeQual=TN
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    Victoria Glass shop auction

    Local Victoria auction. Some materials and mill/drill that may catch your eye. https://bid.ableauctions.ca/VICTORIA-GLASS-SHOP-ON-LINE-AUCTION_as97240
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    Adding An Encoder To A Dividing Head?

    Check out https://www.worldofward.com He supplies stepper to dividing head retrofits, was going to try one but found a 4 axis mill instead.
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    Tom Senior mill for sale

    Also know of another one with the S head and Dividing head option. You can sort of see it off to the side in my crappy picture. It won't be on the market any time soon unfortunate.
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    Tom Senior mill for sale

    Friend of mine has a Tom Senior milling machine that he would like to sell. In good shape just a little grungy from lack of use. Original came from Univ. of Calgary so he was told. Horizontal overarm support is inside machine cabinet but no shafts for cutters. Located in Ladysmith, Vancouver...
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    Other Vancouver Island engine shop auction

    I am on Vancouver Island. Not looking for any lathes, just posting for others who may be looking.
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    Other Vancouver Island engine shop auction

    Auction is today. If your not signed up you are out of luck. Looking at a couple of lots but nothing big. Lathes have seen their better days come and go.
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    Other Vancouver Island engine shop auction

    Posting this for your viewing, long time engine shop closing down. Not many left anymore. See link. Copy/paste will work. https://www.liveauctionworld.com/ISLAND-MACHINE-SHOP-ON-LINE-AUCTION_as94964
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    Do you have a mill and what kind is it?

    Toshiba JRV40 3 axis Fadal EMC 4 axis Bridgeport Series II
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    Glass bead blasting

    Be careful on what your blasting. If its a casting or a heavy aluminium part it should be OK using low pressure but don't try it on any sheet aluminium, it will stretch the surface and warp your parts. Glass beading will add a surface structure that will need prepping before applying alodine...
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    Gear profile cutter resharpening

    Anybody on the lower Vancouver island that can sharpen a couple of form cutters? Ordered a couple of Chinese module cutters from fleebay and not happy with the grind that they provided. Let me know before I send then the The Edge/ Victoria.
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    Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas to all. May have to cut the grass today.
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