Canadian Hobby Metal Workers & Machinists

Hello everyone, 53 years old. Starting my welding journey with an Arccaptain MIG200.

Learning Flux and Arc welding as a start.

I am looking to learn and meet locals that are willing to share tips and tricks.

$1700.00 in Calgary...

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I have one of these vises, it's okay but jaws do ride up when fully tightened.
So I started hunting around on the net for something of better quality but other than a KURT it seems most makes of machine vises use the exact same casting of the one I already own.
The prices go from $250 to $1,700
Should I just save my pennies for a KURT or are there any alternatives?

Hi I'm was looking to upgrade my tool post to a quick change style for my Standard Modern 13 inch 2000 Series lathe. I am thinking to get one of the cheaper knock ones. Which would be either a wedge style Aloris BXA or a 40 position multifix style. Which the multifix style I am more so leaning towards but as for the size of one to order I am a bit confused.
Does any one hav...

I'm guessing not, but who knows perhaps someone will surprise me.

I added a tailstock DRO to my Utilathe yesterday. The DRO attaches to the the last 3/16" of the tailstock quill. So I can't fully retract the quill unless I release the thumbscrew holding the end of the caliper. All but two of the MT3 taper items that get inserted into the tailstock get ejected before the...