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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. FatherWes

    How often do you sharpen your lawnmower blades?

    I checked balance for the first half dozen sharpening jobs. Only once was any action required, and that was after having to do some heavy grinding to repair a nasty rock hit. As long as I’m just sharpening, and I take the same amount off each side, they’ve never needed any balancing. I have...
  2. FatherWes

    Myford Super 7 Victoria BC $600

    Gone
  3. FatherWes

    Air Compressor: 7.5 HP, 25.1 CFM @ 175 psi

    Good info. The risk is the 5 to 6 times in-rush current at startup. I think a person might beat that with some kind of soft start system?
  4. FatherWes

    Air Compressor: 7.5 HP, 25.1 CFM @ 175 psi

    I don't think I can attach a link, but there's potentially a heck of a good deal on a compressor at BCauction.ca auction number: A248776 It's a Speedaire, Air Compressor: 7.5 HP, 25.1 CFM @ 175 psi Too big for my needs (and power supply), but for someone with the need and power, this could be...
  5. FatherWes

    Myford super 7 metal lathe, Pincher Creek, $3000

    Can’t tell for sure, but are those gears stacked up to the left, and above, the lathe dogs in the ‘accessories’ picture? Looks like a half dozen of only 2 sizes though?
  6. FatherWes

    Tool Soldering iron recommendation

    Much as I like the idea of a nice Weller with digital temperature control, they're a bit pricey (I know, relative term) for my needs. I picked this up a few days ago at Princess Auto... 40W, pencil style. Directions say to use upper end of the lowest range for tin solder, midway through...
  7. FatherWes

    Centering Work in a 4-Jaw Chuck

    I'm late to the party, but can relate to comments about which way is high... I usually reach in and manually stroke the dial gauge to confirm which direction is high. Takes a second and provides instant confirmation. I also like the idea of leaving the 4J in the machine so I have to practice...
  8. FatherWes

    Instrument cluster

    I like it. Nice job. How does it attached? What's the bike?
  9. FatherWes

    About TIG welding, a little of my own amateur experience ----- studio construction overview

    Nice work! I’m always surprised at just how much time it takes to put together something like your shelves. I see it and think, I should be able to throw that together in no time. Meanwhile, weeks later…. I’ve been practicing my TIG welding, but have a long way to go. Every once in awhile...
  10. FatherWes

    The little snowblower that couldn't

    Interesting. This must be a common problem. I just finished fixing mine last week! I noticed I had a problem when I pushed down on the handlebars to lift the auger housing, and the housing didn’t come off the ground. This whole housing is too thin by a factor of at least two. This is...
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