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  1. GaryE

    Time for some fun

    (I grew up in a small town in Southern Quebec) -karate chop Big Jim. -riding in the open trailer behind the car when the car was too full of adults. -being in total fear of being called to the principal's office due to the very real threat of getting the strap. -being taught to properly use...
  2. GaryE

    Self introduction hello everybody!

    Welcome from Prince Edward County, ON. Good luck with your lathe purchase and making your first projects!
  3. GaryE

    Hello from amherstburg ontario

    Welcome from Prince Edward County, ON. That’s one sweet collection of vintage equipment you have there. .
  4. GaryE

    Parts washer solvent

    I'm pretty much the same way Susquatch. Worked with it regularly for my job in my 20s and never bothered with gloves. For a quick wash of one part, I don't worry about getting a little on my hands, but in order to keep my wife happy, I wash my hands a few times to remove the stink. :-) When...
  5. GaryE

    First post, sort of.

    Welcome from Prince Edward County, ON. Best of luck with the reno! I started my (rather significant) reno last October and we should be ready to move in in early June. Hope all goes well for you with the new job and house!
  6. GaryE

    Parts washer solvent

    I'm just changing my parts washer solvent now with my move to the new house/shop. I have just used regular Varsol in the past. Only had problems with the smell (in my 2 car garage shop) when using the washer, and then a bit the next day. Closing the lid seemed to stop the evaporation process...
  7. GaryE

    Just joined

    that is the fun of it for sure. When you're restoring stuff, it's always handy to know someone with a mill and a lathe. ;)
  8. GaryE

    Tubing roller

    That's very cool. Great build!
  9. GaryE

    Just Joined

    Welcome from Prince Edward County, just a short three hour drive south west from you. :-) Car pool to Cardon's wouldn't work, but looks like a cool place to maybe meet up for a visit. :)
  10. GaryE

    Just joined

    Welcome from Prince Edward County, Ontario!! Looks like you have a well equipped shop. Do you have a specific something that you restore, or do you have multiple and varied restoration interests like I do? :)
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