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    RSVP Here for the Calgary meetup April 20/2024 - 10:30 AM

    RSVP please
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    2023 May Meetup - Calgary organization thread.

    I am planning on attending William
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    What would you do with this Enco Automatic Facing and Boring Head?

    if it turns out to be nmtb40 and you wish to sell let me know William
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    Supplies Picatinny cutting tools?

    my thought on making these are as follows 45 deg dovetail cutter 45 deg champher mill and an end mill smaller than the slot width, moving it side to side to get the slot dimension this has worked well for me when a pre made blank rail is delayed that said a blank is the way to go
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    oiling upgrade

    while in the process of a machine tear down and repair, i remembered an story about using neddle valves to control the oiling on a mill. and in this case i could see that 2 of the lines had become plugged with debris and with no control on the individual output of each line the oil flows to the...
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    First Milling machine and MK Enterprise Lathe Auction Calgary, AB

    for those that were interested in the final cost of the mill winning bid 2300 auction fees 414 GST 135.70 picker truck hire for transport 2hrs 272 fuel premium80
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    Garage furnace

    Just so you know the radiant heater is very nice but one thing to note with a 10 foot ceiling you may find it a little warm on the head if you mount it near a standing work area if it helps you can see what i mean if you you happen to live nearby (langdon)
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    Air Compressor regulator/filter/separator/drier suggestions?

    I would suggest you place your water separators as far from the compressor as possible as this would aid in the cooling of the air and allow for better water separation so if you are running lines in you shop place the separators at the tool connection points I would suggest you only dry the...
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    Contaminated welds TIG

    thank you
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    Inexpensive drill bit set on sale.

    I would suggest that any coated drill bit will only work until you have to sharpen and then good luck For long term use (sharpening as required) a full length material such as cobalt may be a good choice
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    Deep 4x or 5x tapping in aluminium

    If you dont require 1.2" of thread you could drill to fastener size on ether side of the pallet
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    Magnifier ?

    I find the optivisor and the led light attachment works well for myself
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    Howdy.

    Good day and welcome
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    Calgary Auction

    just at a viewing for sullivan machine works auction there is a very clean Monach 10 and a kent knee mill also very clean definitely worth a look for those looking for this size of machines website https://bid.gdauctions.com/auctions need to book ahead for a viewing just today and tomorrow...
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    Shaft Repair and Gear Bushing Replacment (Colchester Master 2500 Lathe)

    I just came across this thank you for the information I may have something similar to look for on my colchester triumph
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