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  • Several Regions have held meetups already, but others are being planned or are evaluating the interest. The Ontario GTA West area meetup is planned for Saturday April 26th at Greasemonkeys shop in Aylmer Ontario. If you are interested and haven’t signed up yet, click 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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    Used Lathe Prices

    I went and looked at some used lathes today and people have gone mad with post Covid greed. Some folks are charging the same amount as new for lathes that are 15 y/o and cost 1/2 at the time of purchase. Maybe someone can shed some light on why used tools are ridiculously expensive. I got so...
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    Reasonable price for a Myford Lathe

    What is a reasonable price for a Myford 7 or a 10? I don’t want to pay for nostalgia. If they are like classic cars with value captured in legacy/pedigree I will just purchase a brand new Asian lathe. What would the advantages be to an Myford over a brand new Craftex 10x22? Any recommendations...
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    Need Recommendations

    I want a benchtop metal lathe (10x18 or 10x22) preferably 300lbs and under so 2 guys can lift it. A decent quality machine that can thread and will last a long time. Any thoughts on Craftex? Seems like Craftex a King are all us Canadians can get…please let me know your thoughts. Or let me know...
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    Correct Lubricant - Mill Drill

    Can someone please tell me what or where to get locally the correct lubricant for my ways on my new mill drill? They say Mobilith heavy medium oil but I can’t find it locally in small quantities. I live near the gta…
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    RF-25 or Baileigh vid-15 Realistic Depth of Cut

    Can anyone tell me what the realistic depth of cut a person can take using a round post mill like an RF-25 or Baileigh vfd-15? Additionally, would a round post mill be suitable for machining small titanium parts for knives?
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    Made in Taiwan vs Made in China

    I spoke with Precision Mathew’s the other day and the gentleman said there is a substantial quantity difference between Made in China milling machines and Made in Taiwan. Taiwan being better across the board. I would like to hear from both crowds. This forum is awesome and I really like hearing...
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    Overpaying Due to Inflation-Buying New

    I know a lot of folks are going to say that they bought the same machine 3 y/ago for way less but unfortunately we are being screwed by inflation. I am looking at a Baileigh VMD-15 and after all taxes, shipping etc it will be 4K to my door. I know that’s expensive but wanted some different...
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    Baileigh VMD-15

    Does anyone have any experience with the Baileigh vmd-15. Looks basement friendly and dead nuts simple. Please provide opinions… https://www.baileigh.com/vmd-15-15-mill-drill
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    Looking for a lifetime mill to buy

    I’m probably going to buy new because the used market is insane. I have it down to a Baileigh VMD-15 and a Craftex cx611. I want a tool to last until I die and never be stuck without replacement parts so I lean towards the Baileigh as it’s a mill drill style. I want to know how much accuracy...
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    Craftex CX611 vs King PDM-30

    I need help making a decision between the two. Which is a better more accurate machine the Craftex CX611 or King PDM-30. I would like to know opinions and experiences good and bad…
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