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  1. OT: Anyone up on "large format" scanners?. , Jul 23, 2008
    1. Why not use your camera?. , Jul 23, 2008
    2. Mustek.... Lee, Jul 23, 2008
    3. Also look for copiers.... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 23, 2008
    4. scanner software. , Jul 23, 2008
  2. TWB -- Trick to this side of the field. Ian "Lo" Ebersole -- RECON, Jul 23, 2008
    1. Oh yeah. The secret.. , Jul 23, 2008
  3. Vehicle anti Theft options?...warning long winded post. , Jul 22, 2008
    1. Well, it seems obvious.... Andrew, Jul 22, 2008
      1. ...I know..It's one of those "I told you so" moments.. , Jul 22, 2008
        1. re:. , Jul 22, 2008
          1. Pull out decks haven't been around in years.. ta2maki, Jul 22, 2008
            1. ...I did have a removable face plate...well still have it.. , Jul 22, 2008
              1. not completely useless.... ta2maki, Jul 22, 2008
                1. ....going that way this time... , Jul 22, 2008
                  1. www.350z-tech.org has some tuturials which look quality. FireFrenzy, Jul 23, 2008
                  2. Last truck I had.... Izzy, Jul 23, 2008
        2. Deadbolting the door.. ta2maki, Jul 22, 2008
          1. ...thought about shaved door handles... , Jul 22, 2008
      2. Ipod..... Jake, Jul 23, 2008
    2. Pepper spray?. , Jul 22, 2008
    3. Re: Vehicle anti Theft options?...warning long winded post. CF, Jul 22, 2008
      1. Disagree on all points.. , Jul 23, 2008
    4. Locks keep honest people honest......... , Jul 23, 2008
    5. An unfortunate situation.... , Jul 23, 2008
    6. Re: Vehicle anti Theft options?...warning long winded post. , Jul 23, 2008
    7. Have you looked at where you bought all this stuff?. Renegade_Azzy, Jul 23, 2008
    8. Old stereo packed with C4. Anonymous Coward, Jul 23, 2008
      1. I assume you are joking, but bad idea.. ta2maki, Jul 23, 2008
    9. had a friend who did this.... , Jul 23, 2008
    10. Where in SD?. OneUp, Jul 23, 2008
    11. Where in SD?. OneUp, Jul 23, 2008
    12. some advice from an installer who did competition cars long ago. , Jul 23, 2008
      1. Almost as good as factory looms.. ta2maki, Jul 23, 2008
      2. Depending how far north you are Robertson's are standard equipment.. Brandon_ha, Jul 23, 2008
        1. at work. , Jul 23, 2008
    13. Car Security.... Mark Driscoll, Jul 23, 2008
  4. What the Bat-bike should've looked like.... NZGene, Jul 21, 2008
    1. This one was concived in the mid eighties, and is still ways ahead of its time.... splattttttt, Jul 21, 2008
      1. let me try again.... splattttttt, Jul 21, 2008
        1. Holy crap. I'm having Akira flashbacks. N/T. Brandon_ha, Jul 21, 2008
          1. I always did WANT that bike... N/T. FireFrenzy, Jul 22, 2008
            1. I'm a bit wary of the live action versions in the works. I hope they are good. N/T. Brandon_ha, Jul 22, 2008
              1. Well the Live Action Death Note was pretty good from what i hear N/t. FireFrenzy, Jul 22, 2008
          2. there are real akira bikes in real life.. , Jul 22, 2008
            1. Hate to see that if it gets dropped mid run. N/T. Brandon_ha, Jul 22, 2008
  5. TWB: Cannon Filler. , Jul 21, 2008
    1. Return of the 6.8" paintball? NT. ABTOMAT, Jul 21, 2008
      1. dont incourage Doc.... , Jul 21, 2008
        1. Yeah, you might end up encouraging him. Anonymous Coward, Jul 21, 2008
    2. What? How did...?. , Jul 21, 2008
      1. It's 5PM EST and it's still the cannon filler (and I hit refresh and everything) <nt>. MarkT, Jul 21, 2008
        1. ... What? Howinnahell.... , Jul 21, 2008
          1. don't sweat it Doc. , Jul 21, 2008
          2. I see the new one now (at 7PM EST). MarkT, Jul 21, 2008
            1. still cannons for me... but I love the looks on the faces! n/t. Anonymous Coward, Jul 22, 2008
          3. I guess i must have seen a few of those. FireFrenzy, Jul 22, 2008
            1. Yep.... , Jul 23, 2008
  6. Not sure if this has been posted before or not. Uticus, Jul 20, 2008
    1. Holy Crap!. , Jul 20, 2008
    2. Love it. Goat, Jul 21, 2008
  7. Anyone Familiar With Wood Working?. , Jul 19, 2008
    1. See if Fajen still does stocks. Dago Redd, Jul 19, 2008
    2. Rutland Plywood. thomas, Jul 20, 2008
    3. Thanks for the tips/locations.. Altec, Jul 20, 2008
  8. Solar powered paintball gun. , Jul 19, 2008
    1. Holy cow, thats up there with my idea for a steam powered PB gun n/t. Bob, Jul 19, 2008
      1. yes yes.....welcome to the 18th century. Sencha, Jul 19, 2008
    2. To start with a battery is a DC device. , Jul 19, 2008
      1. a little extrapolation. Sencha, Jul 19, 2008
        1. if thats the case. Uticus, Jul 19, 2008
          1. capacitor.... Sencha, Jul 21, 2008
    3. A useful link for a supplier. , Jul 19, 2008
  9. You guys were craving some tinkering projects . . . . .. , Jul 18, 2008
    1. Not bad, but.... , Jul 18, 2008
      1. I like it . . . . .. , Jul 18, 2008
      2. and just why would you need a left hand safety....... , Jul 19, 2008
      3. You're both missing an important accessory.... Conqueror, Jul 19, 2008
        1. Can you see the sights over the can?. , Jul 19, 2008
          1. Thats one sweet looking gun! n/t. FireFrenzy, Jul 19, 2008
          2. Don't need to.... Conqueror, Jul 19, 2008
            1. PS, here are some videos of it in action.... Conqueror, Jul 19, 2008
              1. Those videos are cool as hell. :). manike, Jul 21, 2008
                1. You should have been born here.... Conqueror, Jul 21, 2008
                2. Im pretty sure you can..... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 22, 2008
              2. Awesome!!! - they sound like paintball guns....nt. Pneuman, Jul 21, 2008
              3. Quick suggestion.... , Jul 21, 2008
                1. Can't hunt with one?. thomas, Jul 22, 2008
                  1. Not up here, no.... , Jul 22, 2008
                2. Couple corrections.... Conqueror, Jul 22, 2008
            2. OK, now that's cool. NT. , Jul 19, 2008
            3. Well, I'm screwed then...... Hans, Jul 21, 2008
              1. Tip.... Conqueror, Jul 21, 2008
                1. Actually, lefty is probably better for me anyways...... Hans, Jul 21, 2008
        2. Wow, I'm drooling. Wish the Canadian laws were not so restrictive.. Brandon_ha, Jul 19, 2008
        3. Question about features... Phantom63, Jul 19, 2008
          1. Some answers.... Conqueror, Jul 19, 2008
          2. For me . . . .. , Jul 19, 2008
      4. Nice.. Krazny, Jul 20, 2008
    2. Curiousity.. Deus Machina, Jul 19, 2008
      1. That's . . . . .. , Jul 19, 2008
  10. roll-outs in a Palmer Stroker. Pneuman, Jul 18, 2008
    1. You can always do a wedgit... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 18, 2008
      1. whooooo cowboy.....LOL. Pneuman, Jul 18, 2008
        1. All the time..... , Jul 18, 2008
          1. Thanks guys, will try. NT. Pneuman, Jul 22, 2008
        2. Eh, I find PPS brass less holy than most...... Renegade_Azzy, Jul 19, 2008
  11. Computer/Electrical help needed. , Jul 18, 2008
    1. cheaper fixes. , Jul 18, 2008
      1. yeah sounds like..... Mugillicuty, Jul 18, 2008
        1. Actually, sounds like power, not power supply..... , Jul 18, 2008
          1. I'm pretty sure it's not the power supply. , Jul 18, 2008
            1. New Power Supply or UPS. , Jul 18, 2008
      2. line conditioner..... Barry, Jul 18, 2008
    2. Call landlord.. Nighthawke, Jul 18, 2008
    3. re:. , Jul 18, 2008
    4. I'm a licensed electrician.... Dave E, Jul 18, 2008
    5. sounds like dirty power. Eric, Jul 19, 2008
  12. #002 Cripple-Z found it's home.. , Jul 17, 2008
    1. Wow...thats a lot of aluminum. -NT-. , Jul 18, 2008
    2. what gun is that for?. Mister.44, Jul 18, 2008
      1. Automag. nt. thomas, Jul 18, 2008
      2. Actually... BigEvil, Jul 18, 2008
  13. Can aluminum be Parkerized/phosphated? nt. Phantom63, Jul 17, 2008
    1. No, but there is an alternative.. , Jul 18, 2008
  14. Necklace (pictures embedded) (OT). Thorpydo, Jul 17, 2008
    1. Cool but.... , Jul 17, 2008
      1. Here's how. Thorpydo, Jul 17, 2008
        1. I'd suggest a jump ring.. Vantrepes, Jul 17, 2008
          1. Tried that with miserable results. Thorpydo, Jul 18, 2008
    2. Real nice. N/T. Brandon_ha, Jul 17, 2008
    3. I like!. FireFrenzy, Jul 17, 2008
  15. CNC gurus, a question.... , Jul 16, 2008
    1. Possible... sure. lakc, Jul 17, 2008
    2. Poke around here........ , Jul 17, 2008
      1. Well.... , Jul 17, 2008
    3. Re: CNC gurus, a question.... Ripper, Jul 17, 2008
    4. Can you buy a used CNC Lathe for . . . . .. , Jul 17, 2008
      1. Good stuff.... , Jul 18, 2008
        1. The guys at AJAX are . . . .. , Jul 18, 2008
    5. Re: CNC gurus, a question.... dsergison, Jul 17, 2008
    6. try cnczone. , Jul 17, 2008
    7. add another $1k to your budget and I'd say it's a definite possibility. jkeyser14, Jul 17, 2008
    8. As others have mentioned..... Flank, Jul 17, 2008
      1. I toyed with that idea.... , Jul 17, 2008
        1. hmmm..... Flank, Jul 18, 2008
          1. Not necessarily.... , Jul 18, 2008
            1. Yeah . . . .. , Jul 18, 2008
              1. That second one intrigues me.... , Jul 19, 2008
                1. Nevermind.... , Jul 19, 2008
                  1. There are. . . . . .. , Jul 19, 2008
                    1. Much as I'd like to.... , Jul 20, 2008
                      1. Well . . . . .. , Jul 20, 2008
                        1. 'Couple last questions.... , Jul 21, 2008
                          1. Not really . . . . .. , Jul 21, 2008
                            1. But why do I have to wear the rubber pants?. , Jul 21, 2008
                              1. Don't let the code scare you. , Jul 22, 2008
                              2. It's not that bad Doc.. Flank, Jul 23, 2008
                  2. yeah. ydna, Jul 19, 2008
            2. I know your not .... Flank, Jul 19, 2008
    9. I have always wanted a 5 axis C&C. WatchDragon, Jul 18, 2008
    10. CNC wisdom. , Jul 18, 2008
      1. AMEN!!!. Flank, Jul 18, 2008
  16. TWB: technologically challenged. , Jul 16, 2008
    1. Of course he'd be scratching his head over the battery (nt). TrracerAce, Jul 16, 2008
  17. I officially know nothing. DragonSlayer, Jul 15, 2008
    1. the Google list. A Non Mouse, Jul 16, 2008
    2. Don't feel too bad.. , Jul 16, 2008
    3. know how you feel. Peter, Jul 16, 2008
    4. Same here...... hp_lovecraft, Jul 16, 2008
      1. know the feeling. , Jul 16, 2008
    5. Some tips. anonymous, Jul 17, 2008
    6. Tinley Park close?. Phantom63, Jul 17, 2008
  18. Now here's an antique.... , Jul 15, 2008
    1. I do like your alternative to fixing leaks.. , Jul 15, 2008
    2. 1 Piece Bushmaster?. Jake, Jul 15, 2008
    3. I feel so left out. , Jul 15, 2008
    4. I want to say I'll buy that off you.... , Jul 15, 2008
      1. I don't recall.... , Jul 16, 2008
    5. Hrrm.... niteHawk, Jul 15, 2008
      1. Whipper-Snappers?. , Jul 16, 2008
        1. hey now.... , Jul 16, 2008
        2. Uvex - those are for the pros!. Pneuman, Jul 16, 2008
        3. What were the.... Jake, Jul 16, 2008
          1. Weren't those the ones in the Vector video?. CR Pyro, Jul 17, 2008
        4. UVEX!. niteHawk, Jul 16, 2008
    6. Old Tippmann Pro/Am. Mugillicuty, Jul 15, 2008
    7. metal tube of nelson oil based paint.. nt. Renegade_Azzy, Jul 15, 2008
      1. Re: metal tube of nelson oil based paint.. nt. S7G, Jul 15, 2008
        1. You got any of those original splattys still?. Renegade_Azzy, Jul 15, 2008
          1. Re: You got any of those original splattys still?. S7G, Jul 15, 2008
    8. My tippmann carbine.. , Jul 15, 2008
    9. Original Razorback 11".... T-Man, Jul 15, 2008
    10. Oldest piece of kit I still have..... scooter, Jul 16, 2008
    11. Cal Mags... and a question.... Jake, Jul 16, 2008
      1. Haha, I have a few of those boxes too.. AdmiralSenn, Jul 16, 2008
      2. Cal Mags. BlackHalo, Jul 16, 2008
      3. Cal-mags used to hit you like a ton of bricks! lol nt. Pneuman, Jul 16, 2008
      4. We banned the Cal Mag "Metallics". hp_lovecraft, Jul 16, 2008
      5. worst welt I ever got & the worst one I ever saw.... Barry, Jul 16, 2008
      6. Funny,cal mags ...... scooter, Jul 17, 2008
    12. PGP. Bought, Used for $40. In 1991.. pbjosh, Jul 16, 2008
    13. slightly related question. ydna, Jul 17, 2008
      1. Welding.... , Jul 17, 2008
        1. ahh. ydna, Jul 17, 2008
          1. Oh, it's very much.... , Jul 18, 2008
            1. I agree. , Jul 19, 2008
        2. On a sort of related note.... Phantom63, Jul 18, 2008
          1. Not entirely true.... , Jul 18, 2008
    14. GZ-1000 & still using it. , Jul 17, 2008
    15. Telescoping squeegie in a 10 round tube. , Jul 20, 2008
  19. Jersey I designed made the cover of PGI *warning raped margins ahead*. , Jul 15, 2008
    1. Congrats.... Gauge85, Jul 15, 2008
    2. Woah, Ben Johnson, the banned canadian runner plays pb in MN?! And on a collage team! nt. ta2maki, Jul 15, 2008
      1. Good luck trying to lane him. ~nt~. OXX, Jul 15, 2008
        1. sounds like victory by area denial. FireFrenzy, Jul 17, 2008
  20. TechPB donates $800 to baby who got hit by paintball. OneUp, Jul 14, 2008
  21. After many years, I went with my boys PB'ing this weekend. , Jul 14, 2008
    1. preach on my brother. 50blues, Jul 14, 2008
    2. I feel your pain brother........ LP_Cockerdude, Jul 14, 2008
    3. Grand Opening for the Paintball Community Retirement Home. , Jul 15, 2008
      1. google already beat you to ya :). , Jul 15, 2008
        1. man thats freaky.... , Jul 16, 2008
          1. Not as freaky as you think...... LP_Cockerdude, Jul 16, 2008
    4. Arthur lives here too..... , Jul 15, 2008
    5. Hydro 7.5/500s FedEx on route n/t!. Nighthawke, Jul 16, 2008
    6. Dont QUIT!!!!!... scooter, Jul 16, 2008
  22. Three years between posts and it's a link.... Ryan, Jul 14, 2008
    1. It's worse then you think. Its allready been posted. Take him away! You are nicked.. , Jul 14, 2008
    2. Grrrr.... I already posted this a couple weeks ago! :P N/t. Carl, Jul 14, 2008
  23. Skirmish USA's D-Day.. , Jul 14, 2008
    1. Looks like a Dragun to me. (NT). icouldbeahero, Jul 14, 2008
      1. Or an E-Rex. (nt). The Inflicted, Jul 14, 2008
      2. Dont think its a dragun.... Lee, Jul 15, 2008
    2. Who cares what it was.. Andrew Castiglia, Jul 15, 2008
      1. Who cares? You do understand the kind of people that are in here, don't you?. ta2maki, Jul 15, 2008
      2. all parts that are easily replaceable.... , Jul 16, 2008
      3. Sorry to bring up old stuff BUT.... Andrew, Jul 22, 2008
  24. TechPB on youtube. FireFrenzy, Jul 14, 2008
    1. I don't think he's a bad person.... , Jul 14, 2008
      1. He's good.... and what he does is just techy enough to be tech. Sencha, Jul 14, 2008
    2. ....not a fan of him.. , Jul 14, 2008
      1. You pretty much nailed it. Not a fan at all.. JmD, Jul 19, 2008
    3. So what did you guys think about this?. Janek@HyperDrive, Jul 15, 2008
      1. the awsomeness is being wasted,. , Jul 15, 2008
        1. Re: the awsomenes