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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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    Front shock leaking

    Thanks very much - just ordered seals from David's suggestion. Will give it a go. Much appreciated.
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    Front shock leaking

    Just thought I'd put it out there per chance I might get an informed answer. We have a 1977 Honda XR 75 dirt bike that has a leaking front shock. Where best in Calgary or area would there be a motorcycle shop to repair this shock? Or are there independent individuals you know of that could do...
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    Sharpening carbide inserts?

    Found Sharpall products on Amazon.ca.
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    Sharpening carbide inserts?

    Could you describe the process in words if no video available. I'd be interested in trying it. Plus where do you get the sharply cards from. Thanks.
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    Next lawnmower ?

    That is one cool sound!
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    R8 tool holders

    Thanks for this latest tip, - question what does EM stand for? Plus if the hole is crooked, it probably wouldn't fit in the arbor of the mill, right?
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    R8 tool holders

    These are great ideas guys, thanks so much. We have a Busy Bee here in Calgary, any luck there or is there stuff too cheap quality?
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    R8 tool holders

    I'm sure many of you have been through this maze before so thought I'd ask the veterans and knowledge trust think tank. 1. I recently purchased a 1976 Bridgeport Vertical Milling Machine step pulley 1 hp and am wondering where is the best place to purchase R8 tool holders? It came with a...
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    Five 4x8 sheets of 1/16” aluminum $195 Victoria

    Snap them up quick. Obviously trying to rid of overstock or needs space.
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    Five 4x8 sheets of 1/16” aluminum $195 Victoria

    That's a bargain PLUS having just purchased some thin gauge aluminum in Calgary.
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