• Scam Alert. Members are reminded to NOT send money to buy anything. Don't buy things remote and have it shipped - go get it yourself, pay in person, and take your equipment with you. Scammers have burned people on this forum. Urgency, secrecy, excuses, selling for friend, newish members, FUD, are RED FLAGS. A video conference call is not adequate assurance. Face to face interactions are required. Please report suspicions to the forum admins. Stay Safe - anyone can get scammed.
  • The 2026 Calgary Area Meetup is set for Saturday May 30th at 10am. The signup thread is here! Robinhood has graciously offered to host the meetup again this year. Please note that you MUST RSVP to the notice linked above if you wish to come.

Latest activity

What's new Featured content New posts Latest activity
  • YYCHM
    YYCHM reacted to Dusty's post in the thread Stuck NMTB Arbor with Like Like.
    Most likely the arbor and boring head are made from two different kinds of materials. Why not place the complete assembly in a deep...
  • 140mower
    140mower reacted to Dusty's post in the thread Stuck NMTB Arbor with Like Like.
    Most likely the arbor and boring head are made from two different kinds of materials. Why not place the complete assembly in a deep...
  • P
    PeterT replied to the thread Silver Solder.
    Bloody mine regulators & bloody solar panel/e-car builders & bloody scumbag hoarding investors...
    • 1787701083322.png
  • Dusty
    Dusty replied to the thread Stuck NMTB Arbor.
    Most likely the arbor and boring head are made from two different kinds of materials. Why not place the complete assembly in a deep...
  • whydontu
    whydontu replied to the thread Non contact laser rpm monitors.
    I'm amazed at the amount of sophistication in a $20 dedicated device. NASA got to the moon using much less capable chips. STM8S003F3P6...
  • M
    Mike R reacted to Susquatch's post in the thread Mikes shop activities with Like Like.
    You deserve good credit for removing the two tables from the Surface Grinder. Only a few know about that issue. Kudos to you sir!
  • combustable herbage
    combustable herbage reacted to Mike R's post in the thread Mikes shop activities with Like Like.
    I've wrestled the die filer to the basement, cleaned it up as much as I can and care to. Some of the grime is actually paint overspray...
  • G
    garageguy reacted to Susquatch's post in the thread Stuck NMTB Arbor with Like Like.
    When I am faced with that challenge, I usually heat the boring head and dip the arbour in ice water or pour ice water over it. Sometimes...
  • G
    garageguy replied to the thread Stuck NMTB Arbor.
    My experience over the years tells me that there are few problems that explosives or fire cannot solve. In this case fire would be my...
  • Chris Cramer
    Chris Cramer reacted to Bandit's post in the thread Need some knife work with Like Like.
    While I am not sure what high carbon steel the bayonet maybe made from, it likely has not been hardened very much. The reason being a...
  • Chris Cramer
    Chris Cramer reacted to Bandit's post in the thread Need some knife work with Like Like.
    There are a couple of SKS rifles, Russian, Chinese, and I think a Ceck version, likely some I don’t know about. While the ammo is...
  • D
    Dan Dubeau reacted to Doggggboy's post in the thread Active project - 1972 MGB with Haha Haha.
    On the last day of his rounds before retirement, the local milkman was happily receiving cards and well wishes from his longtime...
  • I
    Ishmael replied to the thread Silver Solder.
    Market trends have changed. I now offer 40% silver solder to members for $90.00/Troy ounce. Still a good deal.
    • Silver Solder (1).webp
    • Silver Solder (2).webp
  • 140mower
    140mower reacted to GaganBaudth's post in the thread I get to restore a Poitras 12" planer. with Like Like.
    Just got the 4800 into the basement, gosh it was heavy… took it in 4 pieces. She need a bath in degreaser and maybe some paint touch ups
  • 140mower
    140mower reacted to Susquatch's post in the thread Boxford Model 2 AUD lathe with Like Like.
    I'll need a photo or a copy. FWIW, I'm not a fan of Tubal Caine. But each to his own.
Show older items
Back
Top