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    Calculate proper radius for scalloping with boring head

    I always liked using the fixed jaw of the vise when setting (trying) to a number. Pick up the jaw with an edge finder, move over the radius, Insert the boring head and adjust until tooltip just touches jaw. You're pretty close there depending on stick and how the cutter cuts. Maybe 1-1.5"...
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    Welcome to Westwood Metalworks, What is he building in there?

    I like that pepper idea. Might be worth a try. I'll pick some up tomorrow but also set a smaller trap too.
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    Welcome to Westwood Metalworks, What is he building in there?

    If this one one of the back sheds, sure. This one chose a bad spot. It's gotta go.
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    Slab dining table legs

    Bob Ross would say that's a happy little accident on the powder coat. Nice looking slab. Good balance of features/character and solid wood. I see a bunch of those slab tables that are basically junk wood and 75% epoxy. Internet loves them for some reason I can't figure out. I like a bit of...
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    Welcome to Westwood Metalworks, What is he building in there?

    Good point. I have a smaller live trap I loaned to the inlaws.
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    Welcome to Westwood Metalworks, What is he building in there?

    Caught a light whiff of skunk out at the barn earlier today. It wasn't too strong, so I thought it was just the neighbors and their constant dope smoking and the wind caught it. It's a near constant smell up around the house..... but this was the first time I smelled it way back there.....went...
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    Ottawa area BBQ and Swap Meet August 30, 2025, 11am to 3pm

    Was last down that way last summer. Was just talking to My Dad and Sister this morning, trying to plan something for August. I'll let you know. Hopefully I'll get a chance to sneak over and rearrange some of your piles for you this time :D. Tough to plan anything with my work schedule right now.
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    Hello from Almonte, Ontario (just left of Ottawa; but don't hold that against me!)

    Welcome from the eastern edge of GTA.
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    Product Anchor Lube...

    I've been using anchor lube for a bit recently. Not bad. I like the thicker viscosity for sticking to taps sometimes. I still have a large supply of rapid tap for steel, and a9 for aluminum though. But the anchor lube has it's place, where I'd pick it instead. I haven't done enough with it...
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    Possible candidate for 3-phase for my lathe?

    I shall adjust my marketplace and kijiji radius to help you out :D
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