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  1. JohnnyTK

    Robotic Technician/Automation Technician

    After watching CalgaryPT build his lawnmower and pondering what I wanted to do for a while in regards to hobby and possible future job change. Decided to take a robotics technician course and then possible automation course. Any members here involved in these areas?
  2. JohnnyTK

    Lathe Simulator

    Has anyone ever tried this program. https://virtlabs.tech/1k62-lathe-machine-simulator/
  3. JohnnyTK

    KC 1236ML Lathe Thoughts?

    I have been using my Taig and though I said to myself I would never go bigger, well now I think I might have to pull the plug and upgrade. Reason for going new is that it is shipped to my house. Hard to arrange pick up and delivery here in Toronto or find a group of friends willing to move a...
  4. JohnnyTK

    Sherline Lathe/Mill Bench

    Looking at his table for my Sherline's weighs 102 pounds from Husky. Here is what I will be mounting my lathe to also. Thoughts?
  5. JohnnyTK

    Anti Fatigue Mats

    So now that I have completed 50% of my shop, I was wondering what people are using to reduce the harshness of the concrete on an aging back? TSC/Peavey are selling horse stall mats and that leads to my next question has anyone every cut one in half?
  6. JohnnyTK

    Found This Little Gem On Aluminum

    Found this little gem while packing. Even had a some of the owners personal notes included with it, was most probably from a employee of the ship yard in Collingwood. This made the keep pile
  7. JohnnyTK

    Lucky Anvil Find

    For the low price of $50 Canuckians, I was able to bring this home to add to the tool collection. Now I have to focus and get the ceiling done, so I can put this to use. Not sure who the maker was as the symbols shown are the only markings.
  8. JohnnyTK

    Heat Treat Oven & Jewelers Sandblast Cabinet

    My latest acquisitions, not sure what I will do with the blast cabinet but will upgrade oven with a PID, new element and some refractory cement repairs. That is the plan after the shop is complete and that is getting closer with ceiling and partial back wall left to complete.
  9. JohnnyTK

    New Acquisition Used Taig

    Acquired this used Taig with a power feed kit that has to be installed and wood turning tools. Now to show it some tender loving care to clean it up. I was thinking scotchbrite to remove the rust on way and will sand blast the dials as soon as I receive my compressor. I always wondered when the...
  10. JohnnyTK

    Insulated Concrete Forms & Bonding Cement Board

    I have a foot of foundation coming out my garage floor that has foam that I would like to cover with cement board and looking for any suggestions on adhesive? As always your input is appreciated.
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