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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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  1. FatherWes

    Guidance to air compressors

    I was curious so played with some numbers. Assumptions: Air usage: 23 scfm Compressor pump capacity: 30 scfm (note, this is probably at least a 7.5+ HP compressor) Receiver (tank) capacity: 60 usgal (8 cu.ft.) Compressor start pressure: 100 psig Compressor stop pressure: 150 psig. While using...
  2. FatherWes

    Guidance to air compressors

    Direct from the Campbell-Hausfield website: “How do I determine what size of air compressor to buy? For best results, consider the tool that you anticipate using with the highest scfm rating and purchase a compressor with an output of 1.5 times that rating. For example, if you plan to use an...
  3. FatherWes

    what are these?

    Moly… Trying to remember my meagre metallurgy. Moly improves machinability?
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. FatherWes

    Instrument cluster

    I like it. Nice job. How does it attached? What's the bike?
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. FatherWes

    Are 1/4" fittings different for welding gas cylinders than for air lines?

    Combustible gas fittings are typically LH thread. Acetylene, propane etc. Non-combustible gases (CO2, O2, Argon, Nitrogen etc) should be RH thread. Some threads are tapered NPT. They seal with the aid of thread sealant (Teflon tape, thread sealant). Other threads can be straight cut and...
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