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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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    Looking for a couple of things.....

    make one
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    Hydraulic press upgrades

    https://www.bearingscanada.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=cam+follower&Submit=Search
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    Supplies Cutting Oil

    I've used Rigid dark oil and LPS cutting fluid. Both giving good results. https://www.amazon.ca/Ridgid-70830-Dark-Threading-1-Gallon/dp/B0002YPMUM...
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    Craftec Lathe And Milling Machine And Accessories C$10,000

    Hope the price includes the operator. I guess this guy must be testing the waters with that price.
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    Micro brazing torch - any good?

    I purchased one of these a few years ago. The flame can be adjust quite small but might be too big for you application. The advantage is higher temps and more versatility . Refills are also affordable...
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    Disk finishing aluminum

    Depending on the kind of final finish you want I've used an orbital sander with an 80 grit pad. this levels the surface and leaves a burnished, but even look. If you desire a mirror finish, keep increasing the grit size up to 220 then 400. Then apply jewelers rouge to a buffer and polish away...
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    Stick Welding- what’s your favourite rod?

    Back in the 1970's I got my HDEM license, worked in the trade for several years. Being in my 20's things were good and could I handle changing dozer tracks, engines or hydraulic pumps in a fly infested swamp, or weather -20C temps. As time went on and I got older I tired of this crap. I decided...
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    New vise jaw product

    Adam Booth just show cased an Adaptix vise, he obliviously has money to burn, or their giving him a vise for promotion. $7000.00 is out of my price range https://www.norgrenworkholding.com/en/products/configure
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    The budget is going to dictate the DRO you pick. Aliexpress has $300 packages were as Newall, Fagor and others are pricey. I have a Fagor on my mill with glass scales and believe the prices are around $1800. Don't know the Newall prices. DRO pros I understand has some good packages for a...
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    Stick Welding- what’s your favourite rod?

    My go to rod has always been 7018 for all positions. for penetration 6011 mostly used on pipe for the root pass with a 7018 cap. 309 for SS to mild steel. I only weld with DC E pos. 7018 can be used on AC but very difficult if I have to weld overhead. For SS 316L. I have 7024 but only good for...
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