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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

    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    I volunteer to take it. I’m a lot closer for Stel than you are and then we could have a visit (when he is in the west GTA)
  2. CWret

    Sharpening large drill bits?

    Don’t be afraid to try hand sharpen an EM too. Here a link to a post from a couple months ago. Thread 'End mill brought back to life' https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/end-mill-brought-back-to-life.14286/
  3. CWret

    Sharpening large drill bits?

    Bit sharpening is not that difficult with practice and a steady hand. Start with a good quality (80 grit, brand name like Norton) medium grit balanced wheel. Decide if you want 118 angle (general purpose) or 135 angle (harder metals). A bit gauge is a big help. A balanced wheel is very...
  4. CWret

    Splined coupler

    Princess Auto may have something like this you could modify to work. Pair of sprockets attached via roller chain - compact and flexible
  5. CWret

    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    Awesome addition to the donation table. Tks
  6. CWret

    Announcing the 2025 Ontario Meetup April 26 in Aylmer

    I’d like to add to Susq’s note above: It is a terrific spot for our venue. Thanks grease monkey. Guaranteed to be an awesome meetup. In addition to a swap meet, we will also have a donation table. Bring something you no longer need - then we will draw names and select who gets first choice at...
  7. CWret

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

    I did. Repeat of above http://www.grohmannknives.com/ Their web site is very good. Their Canada wide delivery is via Canada post and for a knife with custom engraving was less than 2 weeks to my door. Engraving was only $13 extra.
  8. CWret

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

    FYI - I saw their discounted clearance items and also their “seconds”. The “seconds” are half price. I ordered two of the above subject knives that are sold as “seconds”. I figured with two I could compare what they call “seconds”. Well guess what - I can’t see any defects or blemishes on either...
  9. CWret

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

    Do you want a premium quality, made in Canada knife? Great gift to yourself or to celebrate a special occasion. Then have a look at Grohmann Knives. They are made in Pictou, Nova Scotia using German steel and European craftsmen-ship. For pictures see the post in the Tools section...
  10. CWret

    Made in Canada Grohmann Knives. Is a knife a tool?

    Many CHMW carry a pocket knife whenever they are wearing pants. It is always available and very handy in the shop. Yes a knife is a tool! So why not be proud of your knife? Grohmann knives are affordable yet premium quality and made in Pictou, Nova Scotia. Their factory and store has 25...
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