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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. Garyt

    Casting aluminum

    Is there anyone in the Calgary area that is casting aluminum? On our restoration project we are missing a cast aluminum part it is a very simple shape but a big job to carve out of solid. Gary T
  2. Garyt

    Dabblings

    Soon people in my house think I already have too many sidelines.
  3. Garyt

    Dabblings

    It is a great shop but due to be slightly less crowded soon. Thanks Gearhead88 Gary
  4. Garyt

    Small mill

    I don't know about your house but I have another planner in mine and I forgot about a Sunday afternoon thing. Could we do Sunday morning so I could be back in High river by noon? Gary
  5. Garyt

    Small mill

    I am also retired and flexible. I am planning to work on the mosquito for a few days how about Sunday maybe after lunch. Gary
  6. Garyt

    Small mill

    I might be interested in the mill/drill. Tell me more. Could I come and visit? Gary
  7. Garyt

    Small mill

    Thanks Dabbler looking forward to see some shops. Yes Dave I have looked (on line)at the busy bee mini mill, but fear I might out grow it. It started with a mini lathe and find the sb so much better. Gary
  8. Garyt

    Small mill

    Dabbler have you a list of small mill owners in Calgary area? I think part of my problem is indecision on what size of machine to concentrate on if I could touch a few (2 or 3 ) I could be more prepared. Gary
  9. Garyt

    Small mill

    Dabbler a shop tour (in several parts) sounds like a great idea. I am retired so for the most part I am available. Any takers? Gary
  10. Garyt

    Small mill

    I guess after reading all the hints I don't really know what I want. My lathe is a old 9 inch southbend in, I think, pretty good shape. That would be the companion machine. I started with a mini lathe and the southbend fell into my lap, so I understand the don't go too small but there is...
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