• Spring 2024 meetup in Calgary - date Saturday, April 20/2024. discussion Please RSVP Here to confirm and get your invitation and the location details. RSVP NOW so organizers can plan to get sufficient food etc. It's Tomorrow Saturday! you can still RSVP until I stop checking my phone tomorrow More info and agenda
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  • Spring meet up in Ontario, April 6/2024. NEW LOCATION See Post #31 Discussion AND THE NEW LOCATION

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    Open House - David Dunlap Observatory Maker Space

    Opportunity to see / visit the YLab Maker Space at the Observatory https://www.meetup.com/ylab_at_DDO/events/285377328/ Adults only visitors I found the folks there to be really skilled at instructions on the laser XY cutter and the new CNC machine Mike
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    Bench Top Lathe - help needed

    Help to find it a new home, that is. This is my lathe from years ago when I got started. It is a Hardinge Cataract 7 in lathe. It was a very good lathe to learn on. I have upgraded up considerably over time ( VFD with remote control box, new motor, new flat belt, wood turning capability etc) ...
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    FS Bench top Cataract Lathe

    This is the lathe I started out on. It is time for it to have a new home. It is complete and in working order, ready to go. Background is here http://www.lathes.co.uk/cataract/ The bearings are good, I added a VFD ( 110V single phase) with a new 3 phase motor so I had variable speed. Includes...
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    Signing for the first time - Toronto

    I sold my hi-tech business several years ago, - finally came up for some air. Along the way I bumped into a South Bend, a small mill , drill press, welder, and ended up fooling with a bunch of blacksmiths ( OABA) . But age is catching up - shoulders and hands can't stand the repetitive shocks...
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