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    PeterT replied to the thread Rain in Edmonton.
    The oddball number only comes as a result of conversion to Imperial. Within the metric system a tonne its a nice round 1000 kg. And to...
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    PeterT replied to the thread Air compressor reset.
    The forum Sparky's can provide more guidance but you might want to consider one of these. The clamp goes over a wire & measures current...
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    PeterT replied to the thread Modern Tool Closing?.
    I called Modern in Calgary this morning & confirmed the bad news. The owner(s) are retiring, company essentially shutting down. I gently...
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    PeterT replied to the thread Product Chuck for rotary table.
    Mounting a plain back chuck is relatively easy with an adapter plate. Even if you have D-pins for a lathe setup you can temporarily...
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    PeterT replied to the thread Briggs p2200 generator.
    What would make a valve stick so hard as to break the rocker?
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    PeterT replied to the thread Modern Tool Closing?.
    The thorny issue will be how to source parts (& service) unless someone essentially takes over operations. They have/had direct links to...
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    PeterT replied to the thread Modern Tool Closing?.
    I had an email exchange / price quote about a month ago. I knew they had consolidated the parts side out of Edmonton (vs Calgary) but...
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    PeterT replied to the thread UPS gripe.
    Close competition for the most useless shipper
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    PeterT replied to the thread WTB Felt.
    Just curious, why would it make a difference in this application?
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    PeterT replied to the thread Calgary v22 osprey's.
    I wonder what the price tag was to scramble an F-18 to do a naughty boy wing wag? Our RC clubs (aka deadly drones) are grounded during...
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    PeterT replied to the thread WTB Felt.
    Maybe you could use a suitable substitute like this. The grey one is 5mm, pretty close.
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    PeterT replied to the thread What is more valuable?.
    I hope everything goes well Matt. Positive energy from Calgary!
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    @carrdo maybe you mentioned but can you provide any details on the foundry end of things? Where is it going? Cast iron I assume, or...
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    My other question was how much you figured you lapped out of the tailstock bore. Reason is I found it to be excruciatingly slow process...
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    @Mcgyver I watched part-II, excellent work! Was the original tailstock quill hard chromed or was that your decision to make it long...
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