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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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    Product Aircraft hardware

    I was helping a friend build some decking at his cottage last year. First time I ever saw GRK screws. As said, very impressive and easy to install because of the Torx head . I checked pricing at Home Depot and I was equally surprised at the high cost. I'll just stick to Robertson deck screws...
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    Where in hell did it go?

    I drop stuff all the time but I use a magnetic pick-up tool and sweep the floor. That's of course if its magnetic, if not, on my knees and a strong light.
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    Where Is Your Family From?

    I and my siblings were born and raised in Sudbury 3 of us stayed here while one moved to Toronto but has since moved back after she retired. My 2 daughters stayed in southern Ontario after attending Western University in London. The main reason for their stay is work. There wasn.t any work in...
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    Where Is Your Family From?

    My parents were born and raised on the farm in rural Manitoba, my father from Gilbert Plains my mother from St. Cloud. My mothers parents emigrated to Canada from Poland my fathers side from Ukraine. My fathers side came to Canada in the 1900,s had some relatives left in Ukraine in and around...
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    Tool Optical Center Punch

    I haven't used it yet so time will tell
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    Tool Optical Center Punch

    Thought I'd make an optical center punch. Turned ok. I'm surprised at the accuracy. The body is brass, the punch is hardened 4140, and the lens is 3/4" acrylic rod. Had a spare Starrett box, so a little foam and I'm done Here's a look thru the lens with a black background and red Dykem...
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    Sourcing Metal | General Discussion

    Fastenal has shafting.
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    Inside Micrometer

    I have a Sherr-Tumico inside micrometer set for sale. I've had for about 8 years and never used it. not likley I ever will, so it's time to move it. It's measuring range is from minimum of 1 1/2" to a max of 5". I bought this used. I'm asking $60.00 or a reasonable offer. depending on the offer...
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    Wanted: 9 point knee handle for clone bridgeport

    I'm lazy I put a power feed on mine.
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    Wanted: 9 point knee handle for clone bridgeport

    Mr. Pete has a videos series on making the adapter
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