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  • Several Regions have held meetups already, but others are being planned or are evaluating the interest. The Calgary Area Meetup is set for Saturday July 12th at 10am. The signup thread is 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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    Tool Does Anyone Still Use a Wiggler?

    I still use a wiggler on the cnc mill some times. It's a simple device that works well.
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    WTH - Got these inserts on Ali

    I would be shocked if those are genuine Sandvik inserts. I tried some Chinese supplied inserts and got mixed results. Some chipped easily and some were fantastic. I think a lot of the vendors on ali express have no issue with putting a fake label on what they sell. Even if they are not genuine...
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    How to clean up a crusty ruler

    The results are impressive. I was going to suggest blue scotchbrite disks and a die grinder but I think your way produced a better outcome.
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    Made in/shop in Canada options - Links or recommendations only!

    Since we are talking about hardwood lumber there is a deal available for Nova Scotians. The Therialt sawmill sells kiln dried rough hardwood lumber for a really good price. They have oak, maple, birch, curly maple. Last time I was there about a year ago it was all under $3 a board foot except...
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    Emco Compact 5 Tool Block

    It looks like the one in the bottom right of this photo. I'm away from home working now and won't be home to see if it's still in the scrap bin for 6 weeks or so. I'm pretty sure it's still in there. If you can wait that long let me know and then send me a reminder in 5 or 6 weeks. The one in...
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    Emco Compact 5 Tool Block

    I tossed into the scrap bin a while ago. It's probably still in there. Going from memory it goes on top of the compound rest. It's just not quick change like some of the other tool holders.
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    Fusion 360 complex models, assemblies and component misalignment

    The only reason I switched to Fusion instead of using Solidworks was the price. I have an infinitely renewable Fusion license for $400 a year. I got rid of Solidworks a long time ago so can't really remember specifics about it now. The stuff I do isn't complicated enough to need any high end...
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    Fusion 360 complex models, assemblies and component misalignment

    You should really watch a few youtube tutorials. It will make a big difference in your understanding. The advice Arbutus gave about forgetting everything and starting over is 100% correct. I switched from Solidworks to fusion and tried to use both for a while. I deleted Solidworks and just used...
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    CA-BC 3-conductor cable?

    I'll have a look in the scrap bin at work. There is usually some two conductor in there and sometimes 3 conductor. Twisted together to eliminate interference and insulated with teflon. It's leftovers from wiring aircraft so its really good quality.
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    Homemade cabbing machine from scrap.

    A slab saw cuts the material into slices. I cut them to about 1/4" thick. The slab saw I use has a 16" diamond blade in it. Smaller and much larger ones are available. Then you cut the slab to size with a smaller saw called a trim saw. I don't have one of these yet.
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