Any Calgary Area Machinists?

Mr. Canoehead · 01-20-2013, 09:02 PM

I need a couple of adapters/spacers machined up for my fork swap project. Is there anyone who is an amateur machinist with a lathe in their garage who can help me out? Alternately can anyone recommend a small machine shop that would do the work?

I used to deal with a small machine shop in the ATCO industrial park but it is gone now.

dieselpete · 01-20-2013, 09:38 PM

I always use Humphrys on Blackfoot Trail. Used them for years, always done right.

MCMXCIVRS · 01-21-2013, 07:40 AM

What sort of adapter exactly? I have a lathe and milling machine and might be able to help you out as long as it's not too complicated. I'm still pretty much a novice at running them.

Mr. Canoehead · 01-21-2013, 07:59 AM

I need an aluminum circular spacer with 29mm ID, 41mm OD and 13mm height. I found an old bearing inner ring that is working temporarily:

I also have a new brake caliper mount that I installed to take a larger disk and the disk isn't as centered in the caliper as I would like and I am thinking of getting 1 - 2mm milled off to center it better:

If it is something that you could manage, it would be worth lunch or beer to me!

MCMXCIVRS · 01-21-2013, 11:35 AM

If you can source the aluminum for the space it should be pretty straight forward to make. I have a bit of smaller aluminum on hand, but currently nothing of that diameter.

As to milling the brake mount, that too is likely doable as long as I can get it mounted up in the mill

MCMXCIVRS · 01-22-2013, 07:55 AM

I had a look in my metal bin yesterday, and I do have a small chunk of round 6061 aluminum that would be suitable for your spacer if you're still in need.

Mr. Canoehead · 01-22-2013, 08:17 AM

Yes, thanks. I was looking at Online metals last night and I can buy a foot of T3 2011 in the right size but shipping was going to be silly, so I was going to call around town today. If you have something, that would be fantastic.

I'll send you a PM.

dieselpete · 01-22-2013, 04:36 PM

For small pieces, check the Metal Supermarket. 3716 56th ave S.E. 403-720-2267.

Mr. Canoehead · 01-22-2013, 05:41 PM

Thanks, I'll check them out.

01-20-2013, 09:02 PM	#1
Mr. Canoehead ^OP Eat Gunnels! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Too far to the mountains and too cold Oddometer: 1,093	Any Calgary Area Machinists? I need a couple of adapters/spacers machined up for my fork swap project. Is there anyone who is an amateur machinist with a lathe in their garage who can help me out? Alternately can anyone recommend a small machine shop that would do the work? I used to deal with a small machine shop in the ATCO industrial park but it is gone now. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2005 GS1150 Adventure - Range Rover, 2002 DR650 SE - Land Rover "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

01-21-2013, 07:40 AM	#3
MCMXCIVRS Begining the Adventure Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 997	What sort of adapter exactly? I have a lathe and milling machine and might be able to help you out as long as it's not too complicated. I'm still pretty much a novice at running them. __________________ Ed 2009 BMW F800GS, 2008 BMW K1200GT

01-21-2013, 07:59 AM	#4
Mr. Canoehead ^OP Eat Gunnels! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Too far to the mountains and too cold Oddometer: 1,093	I need an aluminum circular spacer with 29mm ID, 41mm OD and 13mm height. I found an old bearing inner ring that is working temporarily: I also have a new brake caliper mount that I installed to take a larger disk and the disk isn't as centered in the caliper as I would like and I am thinking of getting 1 - 2mm milled off to center it better: If it is something that you could manage, it would be worth lunch or beer to me! __________________ ____________________________________________ 2005 GS1150 Adventure - Range Rover, 2002 DR650 SE - Land Rover "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

01-21-2013, 11:35 AM	#5
MCMXCIVRS Begining the Adventure Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 997	If you can source the aluminum for the space it should be pretty straight forward to make. I have a bit of smaller aluminum on hand, but currently nothing of that diameter. As to milling the brake mount, that too is likely doable as long as I can get it mounted up in the mill __________________ Ed 2009 BMW F800GS, 2008 BMW K1200GT

01-22-2013, 07:55 AM	#6
MCMXCIVRS Begining the Adventure Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 997	I had a look in my metal bin yesterday, and I do have a small chunk of round 6061 aluminum that would be suitable for your spacer if you're still in need. __________________ Ed 2009 BMW F800GS, 2008 BMW K1200GT

01-20-2013, 09:38 PM	#2
dieselpete Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Rockyview County Oddometer: 68	I always use Humphrys on Blackfoot Trail. Used them for years, always done right.

01-22-2013, 08:17 AM	#7
Mr. Canoehead ^OP Eat Gunnels! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Too far to the mountains and too cold Oddometer: 1,093	Yes, thanks. I was looking at Online metals last night and I can buy a foot of T3 2011 in the right size but shipping was going to be silly, so I was going to call around town today. If you have something, that would be fantastic. I'll send you a PM. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2005 GS1150 Adventure - Range Rover, 2002 DR650 SE - Land Rover "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

01-22-2013, 04:36 PM	#8
dieselpete Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Rockyview County Oddometer: 68	For small pieces, check the Metal Supermarket. 3716 56th ave S.E. 403-720-2267.

01-22-2013, 05:41 PM	#9
Mr. Canoehead ^OP Eat Gunnels! Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Too far to the mountains and too cold Oddometer: 1,093	Thanks, I'll check them out. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2005 GS1150 Adventure - Range Rover, 2002 DR650 SE - Land Rover "Not all who wander are lost" - JRR Tolkien

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