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Recent content by CWret

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    Shoulder check

    ^ Yep! I too gave my kids ice & snow driving lessons on a Sunday in a large empty parking lot. Having driven over width and over height loads (with a lowboy float) gives you a lot of respect for keeping all minors properly set and used continuously - and then a shoulder check also. I raced an...
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    2x72 grinder discussion

    My go-to for sanding belts and bandsaw blades is On Line Supply. They have a very well laid out web site that gives you a good description of the various abrasive choices for belts or types of material and tpi for blades. They custom manufacture to any size you want at various facilities in...
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    Tool Milwaukee M12 multi-head driver

    Tks. Very nice! Good video. Hard to justify since i have the DeWalt and it has more power than the 12v Milwaukee you suggested. Also - i find the much longer length of the Dewalt makes two handed use easier and gives a lot better control (compared to a smaller, compact battery or air die...
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    Tool Milwaukee M12 multi-head driver

    I do like the 3M roloc system. I have a small air disc grinder and an air die grinder (1/4”). Since I got this, see pic, DeWalt 20v die grinder the air powered tools are pretty much not used. Some of my Dremel accessories are here too. I did an in depth comparison between the Milwaukee and...
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    Tool Milwaukee M12 multi-head driver

    Yes it has a clutch, it is smooth but not very strong even on the highest setting. But in the drill mode the trigger is very easy to control amount of torque. I have quite a few M18 tools and like them. This is my first M12.
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    Tool Milwaukee M12 multi-head driver

    The deal is - it’s yours, done! - This gives you a reason to stop in for a visit/tour of my mini shop in Burlington (next time your travels gets you close by). I often parked my rig out front, so no issues leaving you wheels there (it’s a dead end street). I’ll send you a PM with the address...
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    A near miss and big consequences

    Good luck with a recovery and hope all is well soon. :cool:
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    Tool Milwaukee M12 multi-head driver

    Oh yea - this is my first M12 tool. It came with a M12 charger that I do not need since I have a couple of chargers that do both M18 and M12. So if anyone wants the M12 charger you can pick it up in Burlington or I’ll ship it for the cost of mailing.
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    Tool Milwaukee M12 multi-head driver

    At the Alymer meetup I meet reps from Wise Line Tools. I asked if the M12 multi-head driver was coming on sale (M2505-11). They said maybe in the fall. I did not want to wait that long and I am very glad I decided not to wait. This little drill/driver is so very versatile it is amazing. I have a...
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    Hello and welding question

    Welcome to the forum @Kelico. You jumped in with a good post and off to a great start. :)
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    New member from eastern Ontario

    Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride
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    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    FYI - at the meetup we announced two things: 1. Accusize is continuing the 10% discount for CHMW members (they have an agreement with Amazon that is preventing free shipping for now) 2. Southern Ontario’s 2026 spring meetup will be hosted by @Martin w in St Catharines - thanks Martin :)
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    Is There A Local SS Compression Spring Source (only need half dozen)

    Well guess what @Susquatch - I found it in a PM i sent you a year ago : SB Simpson part # 16-25124 Also we had several PMs about Gerardi springs - have a look at these PM threads: “Gerardi” Feb 18, 24 “Modular vise” Jan 15, 24 “Broken spring” Dec 17, 24 Feel free to share any parts of those...
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    Is There A Local SS Compression Spring Source (only need half dozen)

    Oooops - I have many old invoices from Simpson, but not that one - so sorry no spec for that spring. If you like i could take one of my vise spring to them and try to match it. As i recall the best option was to get one that was 12” long and then cut it to match the needed spring rate (do you...
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    Is There A Local SS Compression Spring Source (only need half dozen)

    I get spring from S B Simpson. They have lots in stock but can bring in other sizes in a couple days.
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