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  • Several Regions have held meetups already, but others are being planned or are evaluating the interest. The Ontario GTA West area meetup is planned for Saturday April 26th at Greasemonkeys shop in Aylmer Ontario. If you are interested and haven’t signed up yet, click 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!

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  1. CWret

    Is There A Local SS Compression Spring Source (only need half dozen)

    Well guess what @Susquatch - I found it in a PM i sent you a year ago : SB Simpson part # 16-25124 Also we had several PMs about Gerardi springs - have a look at these PM threads: “Gerardi” Feb 18, 24 “Modular vise” Jan 15, 24 “Broken spring” Dec 17, 24 Feel free to share any parts of those...
  2. CWret

    Is There A Local SS Compression Spring Source (only need half dozen)

    Oooops - I have many old invoices from Simpson, but not that one - so sorry no spec for that spring. If you like i could take one of my vise spring to them and try to match it. As i recall the best option was to get one that was 12” long and then cut it to match the needed spring rate (do you...
  3. CWret

    Is There A Local SS Compression Spring Source (only need half dozen)

    I get spring from S B Simpson. They have lots in stock but can bring in other sizes in a couple days.
  4. CWret

    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    Wooooops. - thanks @grease monkey to your daughter (not your wife as I mistakenly said above) for tending the BBQ and the excellent sandwiches. I was busy inside and did not meet her but I very much appreciate her help for putting together a great lunch. :) :)
  5. CWret

    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    A VERY BIG THANK YOU @grease monkey for all the work you did to prep your shop for the meeting. :) Yep - I checked the sign-in sheets. 16 CHMW members and 3 guests. That is a better turnout than expected or hoped for. Well done to all those that helped organize, contributed, and attended for...
  6. CWret

    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    I volunteer to take it. I’m a lot closer for Stel than you are and then we could have a visit (when he is in the west GTA)
  7. CWret

    Sharpening large drill bits?

    Don’t be afraid to try hand sharpen an EM too. Here a link to a post from a couple months ago. Thread 'End mill brought back to life' https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/end-mill-brought-back-to-life.14286/
  8. CWret

    Sharpening large drill bits?

    Bit sharpening is not that difficult with practice and a steady hand. Start with a good quality (80 grit, brand name like Norton) medium grit balanced wheel. Decide if you want 118 angle (general purpose) or 135 angle (harder metals). A bit gauge is a big help. A balanced wheel is very...
  9. CWret

    Splined coupler

    Princess Auto may have something like this you could modify to work. Pair of sprockets attached via roller chain - compact and flexible
  10. CWret

    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    Awesome addition to the donation table. Tks
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