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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. CWret

    Ottawa area BBQ and Swap Meet August 30, 2025, 11am to 3pm

    Go for it @slow-poke !!! As @Susquatch, said - a meetup can be as easy and as relaxed as you want - or a bit more involved and structured (as was our last meetup). Either way doesn't matter - meetups make meeting other forum members so easy, and will likely result in a few lasting friendships...
  2. CWret

    Milwaukee mag drill. Niagara area

    Interested. Sending a PM
  3. CWret

    The hypocrisy and unfairness in schooling

    Well, where to start? Here are three completely different stories from my perspective about education and teachers. Flying seems to be part of this education and learning theme. My brother and Dad were pilots (brother ended up a 747 & 767 check pilot and Dad owned a Cessna 310). When I was...
  4. CWret

    SOLD - Myford Lathe

    3/4 hp but no VFD, that is a e-stop switch on the backsplash.
  5. CWret

    Looking for non-US made angle grinder

    I have a couple of 5” Metobo grinders. Both made in Germany and about $200 but I’ve had them for many years and don’t know if still made in Germany or what is todays price. They are very solid and well built. The one on the left is variable speed and 10 amp. The other one is a little heavy and...
  6. CWret

    Hello all!

    Put me on your visit list. CWs Burlington welcome wagon. :) Or any other random travelling CHMW member. @Dabbler came by for a visit on his last cross-Canada tour. It was an enjoyable afternoon.
  7. CWret

    Hello and welding question

    Yes this thread has grown with lots of good comments about welding from several experienced welders (trained & certified not just self-taught hacks like me). IMO moving to tips & tricks section is a good idea. (make it so @Susquatch) Yes there is an industry standard for the welding hood...
  8. CWret

    Hello and welding question

    I don't use O/A goggles, just my welding hood. I believe that a great welding helmet is your best step towards good welding (or brazing). A great welding hood will not make you a great welder. I am a poor welder with a great welding hood. My eyes are rather important to me. OK - EXTREMELY...
  9. CWret

    Made in/shop in Canada options - Links or recommendations only!

    I gave up on (well actually my body gave up on) enduro riding at age 69. Loved it and also ice racing. Lots of big smiles while riding my Sherco. I bought plenty of accessories from Lang's Offroad (Rob Lang is an awesome guy to deal with). They were mostly from USA's Enduro Engineering. I will...
  10. CWret

    Drilling 1-11/16” hole 14” deep

    I’d go with the cut / extend / weld. Have a look at how I welded threaded rod to a motor shaft and corrected runout to an acceptable amount. I just posted this thread: PS: OOOOPS - sorry guys - I didn't want to copy the whole thread and have it appear here. I was only intending to insert a...
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