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Ground floor, motherfuckers. Godspeed!
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# ¿ Sep 4, 2018 21:23 |
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# ¿ May 10, 2024 01:52 |
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You were like 10 minutes from me on the Cape. Heritage Gardens is a really nice spot.
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# ¿ Oct 12, 2018 09:20 |
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I've used and been around Kennedy toolboxes both newer and older for years. They were the Cadillac of toolchests decades ago, but they don't hold up to modern rails and slides. Sure, they're old-school awesome, and I love the special drawer on lots of them specifically for the Machinery's Handbook, but I'd never spend big money on one now. Even well-lubricated, cleaned, and with an even drawer load, they don't slide like roller-bearings. My HF 44" has far nicer slides, drawer detents, and a paintjob you can actually clean easily. Used, maybe if it was in good shape and inexpensive, but they often fetch high prices due to the nostalgia factor. Hey, I get it, there's a reason that old cars are worth money, and it's not because they're faster or easier to drive or better handling than new cars. You gotta compare things within their era. Now, Lista/Vidmar? Now we're talkin'. I've got a Lista from the 70's that was used in a Raytheon plant in RI. It's got the old metal rails and pressed-in bearings and rollers, and with a little love, it's almost as nice as the modern Listas that use POM rollers. It doesn't have as nice a detent, and lacks the one-drawer-at-a-time system, but it's big, green, and got a lot of electronics history behind the scratched and faded paint.
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# ¿ Oct 19, 2018 16:57 |
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Man, your life is just the coolest. I'm so envious. What's the deal with the locations? Dairy not popular enough, maybe, but how does a BBQ place go under?
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# ¿ Jun 6, 2019 11:37 |
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Fffffuck. Paul and I used to chat on AIM back in the day. I hope he's found peace too.
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# ¿ Sep 5, 2019 04:24 |
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IOwnCalculus posted:gently caress, that's a name I haven't seen in way too long. Last posted in 2015, then lots in 2013. He was my secret santee in 2012. It's always amazing to me how many friends get lost in the shuffle of life.
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# ¿ Sep 5, 2019 04:39 |
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Congrats man!
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# ¿ Nov 20, 2019 00:58 |
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LobsterboyX posted:... adulting sucks, but man... I had/am having a great time... Amen, bother. Amen.
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# ¿ Nov 26, 2019 14:27 |
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What kind of laser?
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# ¿ Aug 2, 2020 05:36 |
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PainterofCrap posted:That is, without question, your kid. And his wife's. Kiddo has mom's eyes.
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# ¿ Nov 20, 2020 06:18 |
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LobsterboyX posted:foreman approves: This makes me so happy.
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# ¿ Feb 24, 2021 17:37 |
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That piggy bank is perfect. She's a gem. the wife's a keeper too
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# ¿ Mar 24, 2021 20:55 |
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LobsterboyX posted:holy poo poo that Gobbler was pretty epic - I could literally feel the static electricity shocks looking at those photos, carpet everywhere. Good God, the Madonna Inn. I went there with my mom after my uncle died. It's a whacky place. I hope you like pink. A lot. No, more than that. Like an unreasonable amount. https://www.madonnainn.com/dining
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# ¿ Apr 5, 2021 21:31 |
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cakesmith handyman posted:Okay what the gently caress It's kinda like a Payday bar in drink form. It's... Weird but good?
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# ¿ Apr 19, 2021 13:09 |
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Those fish glasses are super cool. And good on you for ditching the generator. Technology has moved on. I get trying to keep the period look, but if poo poo doesn't work, you gotta do what's right for you.
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# ¿ May 1, 2021 14:41 |
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Advent Horizon posted:At first I thought you were going to do the offroad thing and just have plastic door cards, which would 100% not match that car. I bet the vinyl will look good. I love the driver's expression. That's a "Hell yeah, I'm a traffic violator" grin if I've ever seen one.
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# ¿ May 14, 2021 19:59 |
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Raluek posted:how do you use a vintage battery? does someone rebuild them with new plates? can you desulphate a 70-year-old battery with any hope of success? were they new old stock, stored dry? I think he means repro "vintage". Like Coker tires.
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# ¿ May 15, 2021 12:33 |
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STR posted:dog food and ranch dressing Sounds delicious
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# ¿ Jun 8, 2021 12:12 |
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LobsterboyX posted:trip report: this setup towed like a loving dream, I forgot I even had it behind me at points, for those of you in the know about 100 series cruisers, the AHC did not struggle at all. The history of this trailer is a bit... foggy, its not mine, but it is an ex (big name rental company) trailer, in nearly new condition - I was under the impression that (big name rental company) never sell these to the public ... so because (big name trailer company) is a.... this thing was perfectly engineered - super long tongue, perfect balance, super easy hold downs, easy ramps, easy brakes, easy turning... it was just a great trailer. quote:pics of the race and the damage from the race coming soon... ugh.
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# ¿ Sep 28, 2021 12:12 |
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glyph posted:Voltage dividers and variable resistors for some flavor of calibration:
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# ¿ Oct 8, 2021 03:56 |
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Check garage journal, there's a bunch of people who rebuild jacks. It's probably a could of bucks in O-rings and seals at most.
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# ¿ Oct 29, 2021 05:23 |
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boxen posted:"We fired our cannon 'till the barrel melted down I love me some Johnny Horton
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# ¿ Jan 5, 2022 14:18 |
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LobsterboyX posted:The Dude Wagon is drat cool, but I'm afraid I can't commit to another project - Because I'm swimming in free time over here, not drowning in projects. Blub blub.
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# ¿ May 13, 2022 12:17 |
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Ancient cars and ancient curses
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# ¿ Jun 15, 2022 22:01 |
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Is that a crack in the block at the top of the picture? It looks like a cracked block to me...
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# ¿ Nov 14, 2022 14:40 |
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ExplodingSims posted:That's more or less what I was thinking at this point. It seems kinda silly to just get the frame of he's going to get rid of the whole setup anyway.... Ken loves blackberry bushes. I'm sure he'll help!
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# ¿ Jan 17, 2023 14:11 |
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my turn in the barrel posted:
There's a rite of passage over on garage journal where people are told "you suck" when they score a great deal. With great envy and love, I say: You Suck. sharkytm fucked around with this message at 00:40 on Feb 20, 2023 |
# ¿ Feb 20, 2023 00:29 |
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LobsterboyX posted:
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# ¿ Mar 22, 2023 18:15 |
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Amen brother, amen.
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# ¿ Apr 15, 2023 12:10 |
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LobsterboyX posted:the last loving one. That's the perfect application for the "weld a washer and nut" technique. That gauge cluster looks amazing.
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# ¿ May 9, 2023 12:43 |
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LobsterboyX posted:waaaahhhttttt Page 2, it should be Entries, not Entry's; it's plural not possessive.
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# ¿ Jun 8, 2023 11:49 |
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Lock wire: https://youtu.be/OwFjUX6SaY8 It's beautiful when done correctly, and very very secure. I used to do a lot more of it, and still occasionally do on some of my oceanographic parts. I do it to prevent fastener removal, especially during customs inspections of a hydraulic system. For whatever reason, Mexican customs folks live to remove the screws, dump oil into the foam padded case, and then close the lid like nothing happened. Idgi I thought of you recently when I picked up a beautiful piece of MCM furniture off Facebook marketplace. It's a Tomlinson Sophisticate collection #66 sideboard and #67 upper cabinet. Pecan, Butternut, and burled Myrtle, brass and copper hardware, etc. sharkytm fucked around with this message at 13:13 on Jun 15, 2023 |
# ¿ Jun 15, 2023 13:10 |
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LobsterboyX posted:I've never done one before but my last banger that blew up was full of them - they weren't done quite right to be honest, they weren't exactly square and it made taking the head on and off really hard. Take it to a shop for the thread insert. Keen-serts are another option over Heli-coil.
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# ¿ Jul 29, 2023 19:12 |
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DJ Commie posted:I used to talk with Paul a lot, when a lot was starting to pile up on him. He was a wonderful person whom I won't forget. May he rest in peace, finally. Same here. He is definitely missed.
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# ¿ Sep 1, 2023 20:30 |
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LobsterboyX posted:Speaking of old school - this is the only picture that was taken during with a long overdue visit from my friend and OLD SCHOOL goon Vorheese - who's not active - I told him about this thread and he said he'd try to make an appearance at some point... Colson, like the casters! Tell Vorheese that I say hi! We lived together for about a year at another goon's place. We had some truly excellent times. He and I still occasionally chat on Instagram, but not anywhere near enough.
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# ¿ Oct 10, 2023 20:16 |
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# ¿ May 10, 2024 01:52 |
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PainterofCrap posted:Good lord, that's a fabulous shot! Not empty quoting. Amazing shot.
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# ¿ Apr 30, 2024 03:41 |