• Scam Alert. Members are reminded to NOT send money to buy anything. Don't buy things remote and have it shipped - go get it yourself, pay in person, and take your equipment with you. Scammers have burned people on this forum. Urgency, secrecy, excuses, selling for friend, newish members, FUD, are RED FLAGS. A video conference call is not adequate assurance. Face to face interactions are required. Please report suspicions to the forum admins. Stay Safe - anyone can get scammed.
  • 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. Don Sipes

    Transport Salmo BC to Calgary AB

    There is a Vintage Outboard motor for sale in Salmo that I wouldn't mind having for a Winter restoration project. Is there anyone passing by that way who would be willing to give it a ride to Calgary?
  2. Don Sipes

    Modern Tool Closing?

    Earlier today I sent an email to Modern Tool Parts Dept looking for a part for my mill. I received a reply from Edmonton saying they had no inventory and were not taking any custom orders as they were closing. I replied asking if that meant Parts only, Calgary location or Modern Tool. The reply...
  3. Don Sipes

    CA-AB Small Tools and Materials

    A couple of years back YYCHM sourced some JAX tool black and did a small group buy for 3 of us. The chemical itself is not that expensive but shipping is expensive. Well, thanks to Dabbler I learn that this stuff is available right here in Calgary at Ken's Gems. A jewelry and Lapidary supply...
  4. Don Sipes

    Ducdon Gone.

    My days of motorcycles and Ducati's is over so I have decided to drop the Ducdon and just use my name on the forum. CHEERS
  5. Don Sipes

    Looking for info on a seller

    Has anyone here ever had dealings with Maple Tools in Mississauga. They have an item I might be interested in, but I know nothing of them THANKS
  6. Don Sipes

    Tool Post Grinder

    Back in the 1970's I purchased an electric Craftsman Die grinder for a job I was doing. Shortly after I found the matching tool post mount on clearance at Sears. I even still have the collet reducer to use 1/8 shank stones. They've been on the shelf ever since so last week I dug them out and...
  7. Don Sipes

    Shop You Tube Content Tool and Cutter Grinding

    I found a YouTube channel I had not seen before. Canadian content from somewhere in NW Ontario I think. If your interested in Tool Grinding it's worth a visit. https://www.youtube.com/@Lappemountainliving/videos
  8. Don Sipes

    Boring Times in the shop

    About a decade ago I purchased some BXA tool holders for my QCTP from a friend who was trading his lathe and didn't want to give away his tool holders. . Among them was a holder for a one inch boring bar. I didn't have a 1 inch boring bar and it's been gathering dust since. So my recent project...
  9. Don Sipes

    Unusual Lathe

    Some type of production lathe I think? Has some very unique features. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1141581710259876
  10. Don Sipes

    Tips/Techniques CA-AB ISO 32 Hydraulic Oil

    I recently purchased Hydraulic Oil to change the oil in my lathe. My recollection of how much oil was needed failed me and I over bought. Of course I didn't save the receipt. So for anyone in the Calgary area who would like it. $20. Sells at Canadian Tire for $42.99 + Tax. Located in Airdrie.
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