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  • 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 Downwindtracker2

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    Gray machine paint - recommendations please

    I used a gallon of it on my utility trailer. When I pressure washed it, it came off. But my prep was non-existent . I didn't hold the dirt in place. It has also gotten expensive even at PA on sale.
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    Gray machine paint - recommendations please

    Tremclad is now water based .
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    Milky Gear Oil

    What good would that be, it would last forever.
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    Oh Canada

    The maritimers are the most friendly , the least are from Wyoming . Americans from surrounding states say that as well.
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    Tips/Techniques Wall covering in garage shop.

    When I say roller, I mean using it with a screw in broom handle. With the long handle you can really rock and roll, groan. They have screens that go in 5 gallon pail . The big fluffy sleeves can do anything.
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    Oh Canada

    In 2017 we spent Canada day in Nova Scotia . It was much more of a deal than here in BC. I personally hate to admit it, but then they also party better than we westerners.
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    Milky Gear Oil

    Don't the oils have additives to capture water ?
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    Tips/Techniques Wall covering in garage shop.

    I tore a hole in the wall to do some plumbing repairs and had to patch it up. I watched a couple YouTube vids, bought the tools and went at .Almost no sanding. You would never know, which I found very surprising. I have the standard 5/8" drywall. Even with using a stud finder, my welded steel...
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    Cutting HSS Lathe Bit Stock

    What would you expect if welders were doing the machine tool purchasing choices ? KMS got it's start by importing US Granger Speedaire compressors and selling them cheaper than anyone else. They did that by having a local engineering firm doing the CSA certification. They have gotten too big...
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    Cutting HSS Lathe Bit Stock

    I have had issues with chop saw discs, some simply don't cut, too hard . I had to toss a new one and break down and buy a Walter. That 3/8" blank had KMS packaging, so would be of questionable quality.
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    Cutting HSS Lathe Bit Stock

    Sasquatch on a 3/8" blank, using CBN wheels, the coarse wheel is 180grit, I dip the tool bit twice, maybe thrice, per face. I don't have rough tough hands.
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    Busy Bee saw

    I think I may have serial # 2 . I also paid $100 . I think Firefox needs less power. I had to give up on trying to use Chrome on my old hand me down.
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    Cutting HSS Lathe Bit Stock

    I basically melted my way through, friction cutting. I use Walter Zipcut discs, structural/ stainless . I guess I'll try another brand.
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    Cutting HSS Lathe Bit Stock

    I was not pleased with my attempt at a compound angle on the top so I cut it off. I used a Zip Cut. I think that overheated. What's a better way to 3/8" stock ?
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    Tips/Techniques Wall covering in garage shop.

    Plywood paints a lot easier than chipboard. By far the easiest way to paint plywood is on the flat with a roller before you cut and hang it. As much as like the wood grain, plain white helps old eyes.
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