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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. mickeyf

    The things that show up on FaceBook...

    Or maybe this should be in "Member spotted deals"...
  2. mickeyf

    How would you do this?

    Short question: How would you cut an axial slot all the way through the wall of a very thin walled cylinder? Longer version: I’m replacing a single phase motor on a drill press with a 3 phase motor and VFD. The shaft on the original motor and pulley bore are 5/8”, the new motor shaft is 12mm...
  3. mickeyf

    CA-BC metalsrus ?

    Anyone used these guys? Any comments, thoughts? Apparently they cut to any length, no cut charge?
  4. mickeyf

    Practical VFD use for VFD newbies

    I understand the theory and basic electronics, but have never used or installed a VFD. Most of the info I can find about VFDs is from motor manufacturers and seems oriented towards industrial applications like conveyor belts, not hobbyist machine tools. So far, the advertisers on AliExpress...
  5. mickeyf

    CA-BC Metric roll pins?

    Bit of import Lathe repair happening. I'm looking for 5x30 and 5x50mm roll pins. Fastener Force in Victoria? Nope. Fastenal? Have to order them in, box of 100. McMaster-Carr? !00's, not to mention cross border. Home hardware, Home Depot, local auto parts place? Nope. Spaenaur? Don't even show up...
  6. mickeyf

    CA-BC Metal sources Vancouver Island?

    98% of what I've used historically has been scrounged unknownium. I checked out Hard Core several years back when they were newish - nothing round at that time. "Can't get it" they said. I suspect that meant "not worth stocking it too little demand". Metal Supermarkets Hard Core Metals Cutter...
  7. mickeyf

    CA-BC Amazon.ca vs direct from Accusize?

    For example - "Accusize Industrial Tools 2'' Carbide Indexable End Mill, R8 Shank, with 3 Pc Tpg 322 Inserts" From Amazon ; $108, free shipping (with prime, so not quite free, but small), painless returns, nearly 300 reviews From Accusize: $108 + shipping + tax == $138.60. "if you do need to...
  8. mickeyf

    Kepro 12" Bench shear

    Just picked this up. ($40) It was too cute to pass up, and I may actually use it! Apparently designed for cutting circuit boards, but "who still does that these days?". Worked fine on a test piece of what I guessed to be 16 gauge aluminum. I understand that Kepro is long out of business, but one...
  9. mickeyf

    Question on grinding Tungsten for TIG

    Complete newbie, TIG-wise. Everything I've seen suggests that a 60 deg included angle is the most typical, penetration etc changing when you alter this. Does anyone have experience with this type of grinding fixture? (Amazon, Princess Auto, other places carry these.) I see that they only go to...
  10. mickeyf

    I have a Starrett Dial Valve Grinding Indicator - Trade for ??

    Over a year since moving I'm finally unpacking and organizing my shop and found this. I don't anticipate having a use for it. Maybe someone here who is into engines could use it, and might want to trade for something I could actually use? (Whatcha got?) Worst case you could take out the...
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