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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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    Mill Wiring Help

    I’m currently in the process of cleaning up a Tree 2URV-C Milling Machine that I found locally. The previous owner “hung” a VFD in the old control box, and wired in both Spindle & Table motors. I’ve since picked up a smaller VFD to match the table motor. Ideally, I’d like to power both VFDs...
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    Square Column Mill For Sale

    Sold
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    Square Column Mill For Sale

    I have a square column RF45 clone for sale. 2hp, 10x32in table, power Z axis, R8 spindle, bearings & seals replaced, comes with vise, swivel, collet set, and other accessories. Contact me for any details. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1193675518617103/?
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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    I’m somewhat new to machining; but my overall approach has been to learn what best practices, or gold standards are for a process or repair-and then work back to what provides an acceptable outcome I can achieve, and what I can live with. Lots to learn!
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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    I believe the ways are soft. The gap & bed do have a dowel system which should help alignment. There are some chips to the edge of the bed ways, closest to the headstock (where the gap bed would have been fitted). How can these chips be built up; Ideally, id like a perfectly smooth transition...
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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    I did pick up a hand scraper for the project; another tool, another skill to learn.
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    Bed Grind-Harrison Lathe

    Hi, I have an older Harrison L5 that had the gap bed section missing. I was able to source a replacement gap. Is there anyone in Calgary (or Alberta) that can do a re-grind, provided the gap fits somewhat close? Thanks
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    Calgary & area meet up Spring 2025.

    Sounds good!
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    Mill Spindle Cleanup

    Agreed, the purpose of the pin is for alignment, and not ment to be under tension. I think the problem also starts to snowball with damage to the spindle; rougher surface-less holding capacity-loose tool adds more damage- shears pin, etc.
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    Mill Spindle Cleanup

    Great idea on the reamer; I was trying to think of solutions other than grinding. Thanks.
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