• 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 Calgary Area Meetup is set for Saturday July 12th at 10am. The signup thread is 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 Don Sipes

  1. Don Sipes

    Transport Salmo BC to Calgary AB

    There is a Vintage Outboard motor for sale in Salmo that I wouldn't mind having for a Winter restoration project. Is there anyone passing by that way who would be willing to give it a ride to Calgary?
  2. Don Sipes

    Anyone know there way around O/A torch brands?

    I recently gave up my TIG and reverted back to a gas torch. I just didn't do enough to justify the TIG setup. I have a very old VICTOR J series light duty torch that I had refurbished and that I have set up for both Oxy/ Acetylene and Oxy/Propane. It's very versatile for soldering, brazing...
  3. Don Sipes

    Calgary summer meetup 2025 RSVP

    YEP. Please count me in.
  4. Don Sipes

    Modern Tool Closing?

    Earlier today I sent an email to Modern Tool Parts Dept looking for a part for my mill. I received a reply from Edmonton saying they had no inventory and were not taking any custom orders as they were closing. I replied asking if that meant Parts only, Calgary location or Modern Tool. The reply...
  5. Don Sipes

    Benchtop Hobbing Machine - The BHM

    Very nice.
  6. Don Sipes

    Calgary & area meet up Spring 2025.

    Pick a date and I'll do my best to be there. I look forward to that event.
  7. Don Sipes

    Cross Slide T-slots Purpose???

    Ahhh! me too. If in doubt plinth on it?
  8. Don Sipes

    Cross Slide T-slots Purpose???

    I too wish my lathe had T-slots on the cross slides. Great place to mount work pieces for line boring or a tool post for a mega big boring bar.
  9. Don Sipes

    Product Anchor Lube...

    I have been using Anchorlube off and on for awhile now. I'm still undecided as to how much I like it. I still use good old cutting oil most of the time. All my tapping is hand tapping.
  10. Don Sipes

    CA-AB Small Tools and Materials

    A couple of years back YYCHM sourced some JAX tool black and did a small group buy for 3 of us. The chemical itself is not that expensive but shipping is expensive. Well, thanks to Dabbler I learn that this stuff is available right here in Calgary at Ken's Gems. A jewelry and Lapidary supply...
  11. Don Sipes

    iPhone to Android - phone recommendations?

    Me Too for all the same reasons. I'm on my third one if I remember correct.
  12. Don Sipes

    Sharpening large drill bits?

    I don't have a grinder with a wide enough stone to grind large drill bits either. So I use my belt sander and it does a good enough job.
  13. Don Sipes

    Heli-Coil tap size for 1/2-13

    It's worth looking for. Heli coil kits are disgracefully expensive now days.
  14. Don Sipes

    UHMW

    My experience with plastic is that the swarf tends to wrap around itself and stick there. Sometimes a mixture of dish detergent and water helps. The swarf still wraps up but does not stick to itself and is much easier to remove. Use a good amount of soap, until the mixture is slick.
  15. Don Sipes

    Machine Not sure I need a drill press anymore

    Not a vote for or against but rather a vote for getting what works for you in your situation.
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