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  1. i am thinking of getting some custom work done..... , Oct 23, 2002
  2. Velocity adjuster Threading. AJP, Oct 23, 2002
  3. Paintball related physics project.... , Oct 23, 2002
    1. check this link.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. Woa, that's a lot of stuff we haven't even touched on yet...NT. VomusY, Oct 23, 2002
  4. OT: The Beltway Shooter: Opinions?. , Oct 23, 2002
    1. Beltway shooter. , Oct 23, 2002
    2. Well.... Jason, Oct 23, 2002
      1. Yeah, the poor kids deserve to have a Halloween. (nt). , Oct 24, 2002
    3. Some thoughts.... Conqueror, Oct 23, 2002
      1. Gotta disagree on one point, CQ. bearintex, Oct 23, 2002
        1. Yeah but. Jawa, Oct 23, 2002
          1. Which Pistols can take a standard .223 round?. pbjosh, Oct 24, 2002
            1. Thoughts on that one.... , Oct 24, 2002
              1. what about the 16m smaller brother? god I cant remember the name nt. orangejulius, Oct 24, 2002
    4. the money thing. wat, Oct 23, 2002
    5. Tarot cards, Frenchmen. The Inflicted, Oct 23, 2002
    6. Holloween. Vampyr, Oct 23, 2002
    7. maybe its.... Nobody, Oct 23, 2002
    8. The Magnum Research gun.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. same thing as a Thompson Center Contender, err its the same priceple. Dubstar, Oct 24, 2002
        1. Thompson Center clarification. bearintex, Oct 24, 2002
          1. In ny you need a permit to own a pistol.. Anonymous, Oct 24, 2002
            1. Just because you bought one that way, doesn't mean they all are!. bearintex, Oct 24, 2002
    9. French Marksmen missing.... , Oct 23, 2002
    10. My favorite topic!. sygyzy, Oct 24, 2002
      1. Correction. sygyzy, Oct 24, 2002
      2. Looks like they caught them. sygyzy, Oct 24, 2002
    11. He is a sniper - and comment on guns used.. Mister.44, Oct 24, 2002
      1. Bushmaster. , Oct 24, 2002
      2. Short barrel=not enough velocity? What kind of weapons specialist is he?. bearintex, Oct 24, 2002
        1. SS109-. Jinxed, Oct 24, 2002
  5. Too much hose between ASA and vertical adapter???. RobDog, Oct 23, 2002
    1. no... think of it as an expansion chamber.... paul, Oct 23, 2002
    2. Nah.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. OK thanks for making me feel better. RobDog, Oct 23, 2002
  6. Tinkering with Black Dragun Basic Electronics. , Oct 23, 2002
    1. PICs. Vampyr, Oct 23, 2002
    2. If you go to that much trouble, why not just use a Morlock?. bearintex, Oct 24, 2002
      1. Morlock? What is it?. , Oct 27, 2002
  7. hmmm, label this new monstrosity.... , Oct 23, 2002
    1. Wow, I hope that's nothing new.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. Stupid?. , Oct 23, 2002
        1. Doesn't matter. , Oct 24, 2002
      2. Looks like and old grease gun SMG... , Oct 24, 2002
    2. Darkstar?. goldie, Oct 23, 2002
      1. Not a Darkstar. , Oct 23, 2002
        1. maybe the lunacy?. , Oct 24, 2002
    3. no.... nick_, Oct 23, 2002
      1. that is definately not a mayhem.... , Oct 23, 2002
        1. i hate being wrong. :) thanks. nt. nick_, Oct 23, 2002
      2. If'n you want to see tha Python.... The Inflicted, Oct 23, 2002
        1. More of a "Spanky" clone than anything.... , Oct 24, 2002
    4. Man.. the smacks of the other Matrix.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. It seems to me.... Prowler, Oct 23, 2002
        1. I think that is the original Matrix proto...nt. , Oct 24, 2002
        2. Hedron. , Oct 24, 2002
        3. Yep, it was at skyball.... Benson, Oct 24, 2002
    5. Bleh! That's even fuglier than I could possibly make! nt. , Oct 23, 2002
    6. Could be the new PMI 'Omen'.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. Not the Omen after all.... , Oct 23, 2002
        1. I got a chance to fire the omen.... Anonymous, Oct 24, 2002
          1. sorry... last post was me NT. , Oct 24, 2002
    7. Armson. Constant airhead, Oct 25, 2002
  8. Need to get a tank hydro'd quickly. Jawa, Oct 23, 2002
    1. Try fire extinguisher co./compressed gas dealer. Where are you? NT. , Oct 23, 2002
    2. Jawa, you in Houston, or still in Dallas?. , Oct 23, 2002
      1. I'm in CA. Jawa, Oct 23, 2002
        1. I'll make the call this AM. bearintex, Oct 24, 2002
  9. Palmer stabilizer...... , Oct 23, 2002
    1. reverse teh flow?... , Oct 24, 2002
  10. To Punisher, and Doc. , Oct 23, 2002
    1. Patriot?. , Oct 23, 2002
  11. <OT> Holy Jebus! Any LEGO people here?. nippinout, Oct 23, 2002
    1. I saw that and I WILL get one.... , Oct 23, 2002
    2. lego quality. wat, Oct 23, 2002
      1. thats not saying much.... , Oct 23, 2002
        1. Got any pics? =^). Vampyr, Oct 23, 2002
    3. no need to buy... :). , Oct 23, 2002
      1. Ok, I see a PC, keyboard, mousepad.... CRySyS, Oct 23, 2002
        1. way, way, off.... , Oct 24, 2002
        2. Is that a..... mac? NT. , Oct 24, 2002
          1. yes. NT. , Oct 24, 2002
    4. LOL! And I thought my stormtrooper armor was expensive!. , Oct 24, 2002
  12. 1/4 to 1/8 stainless reducer. , Oct 23, 2002
    1. mcmaster carr. Spaceman!, Oct 23, 2002
      1. Re: mcmaster carr. fred sanford, Oct 23, 2002
  13. Also.. While I'm at it... where can I find a..... , Oct 23, 2002
    1. they're called the kp series. paul, Oct 23, 2002
      1. Sheridan Recognition Guide to the rescue!. , Oct 23, 2002
        1. Maybe you know, Chris.... Snake Eyes, Oct 23, 2002
          1. Contact Palmer's they will tell you if it is possible or not <NT>. Odder, Oct 23, 2002
  14. OT Cool pic.. , Oct 23, 2002
    1. Orracle = Imperial Blaster? nt. The Inflicted, Oct 23, 2002
    2. is it just me or does that look really, really photoshopped?. paul, Oct 23, 2002
      1. Look again.... , Oct 23, 2002
        1. aint a chance in hell that thats real.... , Oct 23, 2002
          1. I see what you mean now that I look at it, plus.... , Oct 23, 2002
            1. Actually.... , Oct 23, 2002
    3. 'nother funny pic. , Oct 23, 2002
      1. That first pic.... , Oct 23, 2002
  15. 100 Armed Chechen guerillas seize a Moscow theatre.. The Inflicted, Oct 23, 2002
  16. Does the RT-A5 do what it's supposed to..... trxtr, Oct 23, 2002
    1. Sure it does. , Oct 23, 2002
      1. hey now, let's not mince words.... trxtr, Oct 23, 2002
        1. Huh?. CRySyS, Oct 24, 2002
    2. Colin Thompson likes them.... , Oct 23, 2002
    3. I've shot them pretty fast.... CRySyS, Oct 23, 2002
      1. nice n/t. trxtr, Oct 23, 2002
  17. Custom Work for sale! -my "unemployment " sale. , Oct 23, 2002
    1. You had quoted me.... Conqueror, Oct 23, 2002
      1. perhaps.... , Oct 23, 2002
        1. Email sent. NT. Conqueror, Oct 23, 2002
    2. work for food too?. Spaceman!, Oct 23, 2002
    3. Your true return time?. , Oct 23, 2002
      1. I generally prefer to..... sergi, Oct 23, 2002
        1. That is the kind of attitude I like. , Oct 23, 2002
    4. Have I got a project for you! If you're up to it.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. email me tthe specifics please. sergi, Oct 23, 2002
    5. Revolver-style frames. Canuck, Oct 23, 2002
      1. Forgot my e-mail nt. , Oct 23, 2002
      2. ARRRRG not the revolver frame...... sergi, Oct 23, 2002
        1. agh... too bad... those things are beautiful... nt. Canuck, Oct 23, 2002
      3. How about.... , Oct 23, 2002
        1. sure...... , Oct 23, 2002
          1. Cost? E-mail me NT. , Oct 24, 2002
  18. anyone know any good phantom dealers.... , Oct 23, 2002
    1. Try Hans at Siegecraft.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. Yup... , Oct 23, 2002
      2. Ditto, Hans is great :). Odder, Oct 23, 2002
      3. Another happy Siegecraft-Paintball customer here.... , Oct 23, 2002
      4. Yet another happy siegecraft customer.... , Oct 23, 2002
        1. hmm. w33bo, Oct 23, 2002
    2. Hans had my stuff to me in 4 days after payment......Nt. Postman, Oct 23, 2002
    3. I'm a CCI Dealer as well. , Oct 24, 2002
  19. You still alive doc?. , Oct 23, 2002
    1. I swear.... The Inflicted, Oct 23, 2002
    2. Thought I felt something.... , Oct 23, 2002
      1. Heh, we got 6 inches Monday.. , Oct 23, 2002
        1. Geesh... even we are getting frost every night. nt. Canuck, Oct 23, 2002
      2. hehe, snow!?! It was 80 degrees here today! SE Texas. NT. bearintex, Oct 23, 2002
        1. What part of texas? Lubbock here...NT. , Oct 23, 2002
      3. Lady "El Nino" is back.... Odder, Oct 23, 2002
      4. hey hey, Robotech. BigChiefMunkey, Oct 23, 2002
  20. Today's Whiteboard. , Oct 23, 2002
    1. Doc watches Ranma & 1/2????. , Oct 23, 2002
      1. "Watched", as in singular.. , Oct 23, 2002
        1. Can't say I blame you.... , Oct 23, 2002
          1. Love Hina!. , Oct 23, 2002
    2. Yes, I do believe it is. <NT>. , Oct 23, 2002
  21. Question on the SL-68 .... , Oct 23, 2002
    1. yeah.... , Oct 23, 2002
    2. well... , Oct 23, 2002
    3. Quite different guns. The Inflicted, Oct 23, 2002
      1. Correction: The SL68-II's velocity adjustment is still down the barrel. nt. The Inflicted, Oct 23, 2002
        1. neither adjust down the barell... trxtr, Oct 23, 2002
    4. Re: Question on the SL-68 .... , Oct 23, 2002
    5. Another thing.... Jinxed, Oct 23, 2002
  22. Tightening up threads (loose Blazer velocity adjuster). , Oct 23, 2002
    1. how about this?. , Oct 23, 2002
      1. That could work...or.... Jeb Hoge, Oct 23, 2002
        1. As a matter of fact i still have that jam nut from your blazer..hehe(nt). 85pokey, Oct 23, 2002
      2. That might work...with a slight mod. , Oct 23, 2002
        1. thats not a velocity adjuster. Spaceman!, Oct 23, 2002
          1. SWpace that is the second letter of the alfa........ , Oct 23, 2002
            1. ^That was suppose to say Spaceman ^ nt. , Oct 23, 2002
      3. and you also made a few without the knob (better for this application). , Oct 23, 2002
    2. guess, I just put some form-a-gasket on there a couple times a season (NT). , Oct 23, 2002
    3. i use teflon tape..... , Oct 23, 2002
  23. Where can I order ball bearings. , Oct 22, 2002
    1. I got my quick disconnect balls from lowe's NT. , Oct 22, 2002
      1. *ouch*. the larch, Oct 23, 2002
      2. Problem solved!. sygyzy, Oct 23, 2002
        1. Just be glad it wasn't a QB! nt. , Oct 23, 2002
    2. I don't know the size but ....... , Oct 23, 2002
  24. Auto Shut-off. Russ, Oct 22, 2002
    1. Does it HAVE to be based on revolutions?. , Oct 22, 2002
    2. maybe this?. paul, Oct 22, 2002
    3. stepper motor, stepper control prehaps.... (more inside). , Oct 22, 2002
    4. Further to Paul's idea.... beaintex, Oct 23, 2002
      1. yes... good idea.... paul, Oct 23, 2002
        1. how complex..... , Oct 23, 2002
    5. A n y f u r t h e r n o t i o n s . . . . ?. Russ, Oct 24, 2002
  25. Polishing Tumblers. Chris, Oct 22, 2002
    1. My vote on the matter. Hans, Oct 23, 2002
      1. I concur. , Oct 23, 2002
        1. White Wolf uses vibratory, and his results are beautiful. NT. Conqueror, Oct 23, 2002
  26. What's the market price for VL3000 halves, no internals???? NT. Postman, Oct 22, 2002
    1. 5 bucks..... , Oct 22, 2002
    2. I'll pay $6 each - hehehehee.... , Oct 23, 2002
  27. Discovery Channel Video up. , Oct 22, 2002
    1. Was most likely.... Canuck, Oct 22, 2002
    2. Worked fine for me.. The Inflicted, Oct 22, 2002
    3. Any way to break it up for the dial up users? (NT). , Oct 23, 2002
      1. Hmm. , Oct 23, 2002
        1. your call. , Oct 23, 2002
    4. very nice. , Oct 23, 2002
    5. hehe. w33bo, Oct 23, 2002
    6. Thanks!. , Oct 24, 2002
  28. Truly Permanent paint? (somewhat ot). , Oct 22, 2002
    1. henna? nt. paul, Oct 22, 2002
      1. thought of that- not dark enough. , Oct 22, 2002
        1. take a look at this.. sergi, Oct 23, 2002
          1. Don't think that would work... , Oct 23, 2002
  29. Paintball Jewels. nippinout, Oct 22, 2002
  30. Need a little advice. , Oct 22, 2002
    1. sell.... tom, Oct 22, 2002
  31. origional shocker... political. nick_, Oct 22, 2002
    1. I think SP wanted to leave PVI....