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    Tap Sockets/Drivers

    I`ve got a few sets of tap sockets , the tool trucks that drive around ( rape vans ) is where I bought them , Snapon , Mac , Matco
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    Homemade tools.net

    Similar to ordering a book on how to avoid online scams & the package never arrives
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    Metal Lathe, $1600, Edmonton, AB

    I kinda like the Neway valve seat cutters he's selling , go to Kijiji add , click on view other listings
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    Starrett Micrometer Set 1"-6" $270.00

    If he didn't know what a standard was , I doubt he'd know what a tenth is
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    Craftex B048 Milling Machine with stand, $3000, Calgary, AB

    Twenty years ago this mill was $4500.00 , it came with a power feed , one shot lube system and a coolant system . Now , at full retail it's $8000.00 , todays version is without the power feed , it does have reverse now and there are a few other subtle improvements . I bought a B048 Mill in...
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    Atlas 7" metal shaper, Sherwood park, AB $1000

    This is on Facebook Market place too .............. I don't have a good feeling about this ........possible scam ?
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    G3617 milling machine - Calgary

    The listing is gone ..... the scammers are offering a number of other items for sale though
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    2023 Year end project/shop assessment

    New L.E.D. lighting in the shop , replaced the breaker in the house panel that feeds the garage . It was a busy year , I built some engines , fixed a few more and helped some people solve problems . Other than what I had just mentioned , not a lot of home or shop improvements in 2023 . I...
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    G3617 milling machine - Calgary

    I saw this listing yesterday on FB .... It seemed too good to be true . An offer of a ``hand delivered`` deposit usually exposes the scam. I just looked on the Grizzly website , this is an older model and is no longer being sold , there are similar machines they sell now...
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    Finally found a nice old Sioux cabinet

    I've been searching for one of these for a long time , I stumbled into it completely by accident when I was buying another Van Norman boring bar . These cabinets were made long ago when steel was cheap and good products were proudly made in North America , pride , craftsmanship and strength were...
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    The ultimate machinist tool box combo (beach upper/lower) in Bowmanville, on

    I'm always on the lookout for Beach boxes . Do I need more tool boxes ? .... no , would I buy another one ? .... yes . I've bought and sold a few of em , a Beach box I sold long ago came back to me and is in my shop . I've been a mechanic since high school so it only stands to reason , I've...
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    Tom Kitta

    It has a lot of nice work done to the exterior , spruce trim , a very well kept yard . Garage is small .
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    Tom Kitta

    Tom ........ Which Peak did you summit ? Down the street from where I live , there is a house with balloons & banners , one of the banners has your name on it .
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    Yes , I know who Jim is . It might be better to get him to do them . If I get more requests for...

    Yes , I know who Jim is . It might be better to get him to do them . If I get more requests for this I'll buy the tooling
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    The stones used on two strokes have two rows of abrasive on each one , four in total , this is...

    The stones used on two strokes have two rows of abrasive on each one , four in total , this is so they don't hang up in the ports , I need to look and see if I have any , I have not done any two stroke cylinders at home so I'm short of the right tooling . I will need more than one set for...
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