• Scam Alert. Members are reminded to NOT send money to buy anything. Don't buy things remote and have it shipped - go get it yourself, pay in person, and take your equipment with you. Scammers have burned people on this forum. Urgency, secrecy, excuses, selling for friend, newish members, FUD, are RED FLAGS. A video conference call is not adequate assurance. Face to face interactions are required. Please report suspicions to the forum admins. Stay Safe - anyone can get scammed.
  • Several Regions have held meetups already, but others are being planned or are evaluating the interest. The Ontario GTA West area meetup is planned for Saturday April 26th at Greasemonkeys shop in Aylmer Ontario. If you are interested and haven’t signed up yet, click here! Arbutus has also explored interest in a Fraser Valley meetup but it seems members either missed his thread or had other plans. Let him know if you are interested in a meetup later in the year by posting here! Slowpoke is trying to pull together an Ottawa area meetup later this summer. No date has been selected yet, so let him know if you are interested here! We are not aware of any other meetups being planned this year. If you are interested in doing something in your area, let everyone know and make it happen! Meetups are a great way to make new machining friends and get hands on help in your area. Don’t be shy, sign up and come, or plan your own meetup!

Recent content by darrin1200

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    Hello!

    Another welcome from Ontario Quinn. I love you your videos, they are great for a beginner like me. I am a long time beer drinker, that is starting to dabble in Scotch. (I have put a bottle of MacAllan 12yr Scotch on my Birthday wish list)
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    Machine tools -Ottawa area

    Seems to be gone already.
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    lathe and mill $1100 each I'm getting scammy vibes but if it isn't is a great deal

    The Ad is still up. I was curious, so I to a quick dive into Central Machinery, because I have only ever seen them sold at Harbor Freight in the US. Actually found a website. If you want a chuckle, read their “About” page. https://thecentralmachinery.com/about-central-machinery/ Then check...
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    Hello from Almonte, Ontario (just left of Ottawa; but don't hold that against me!)

    Welcome aboard Brian Nice mixture of tools.
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    Source for 250-100 QC tool holders that actually fit the QCTP

    Just a note. If you get Amazon free shipping it will save more than 10%, depending on your order size. I did a quick look, and Accusize 0250-0102 are $0.96 more on Amazon, but I would save the $24 shipping charged by Accusize. But remember to go through our Amazon affiliate link on the home page.
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    New member from eastern Ontario

    My short form for someone from Elizabethtown-Kitley. Just add “er
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    Hello from Toronto!

    Welcome
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    New member from eastern Ontario

    Welcome aboard my fellow E-Ker. I’m just south, down in Lyn.
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    Garage sales season

    I wish I could find a metric set at a garage sale. I’d jump on it quick too.
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    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    It’s just not going to work for me this year. I should make the one in Ottawa though. I hope everyone has a great time.
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    Lathe/Mill combo craftex B2071, $1000, Etobicoke, ON

    I just realized, the second picture is not even the same machine.
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    Supplies Sourcing a special Tap and Die in Canada

    Well, I just got off the phone with Taylor. Very friendly, unfortunately though, they can’t deal directly with me. I have to go through one of their distributors. Luckily, Levac is one, and we have a shop in town. So I guess I’ll have to go chat with them. I have a sneaking suspicion though...
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    Supplies Sourcing a special Tap and Die in Canada

    Morning guys. Before we start, I am still learning single point threading, and it just won’t fit into my workflow right now. I use a 13x0.8mm Triple start tap and die for most of my pen models. They are used for the cap to body thread, to get a secure fit with minimal turns to remove...
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    Ottawa area BBQ and swap meet this Summer

    I will absolutely attend. It’s looking like I won’t be attending Aylmer.
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    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    It’s not looking good for me to attend, but I will keep my fingers crossed.
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