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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Hasn't anybody ever heard of audio books? Sheesh....
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Finally made it to 1st gear! Thought I was going to get enough posts for 2nd gear and still be in Neutral
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Skuzzy
Baron Ken, I made the NFR tag. I never got around to making a "Not Quite Owner" tag, but give me a few hours tonight and I will see what I can do for ya.
Any chance to work on this? Or been too busy dealing with all that rain?
Since my replies no longer take a day to show up (and get missed except by those who go back and read ), I'll refresh this question for Skuzzy. Thanks.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Way to go BK!

Originally Posted by Baron Ken
Since my replies no longer take a day to show up (and get missed except by those who go back and read ), I'll refresh this question for Skuzzy. Thanks.
With all the rotten weather we have had around here and all the work I have been doing to keep my house from flooding, I just forgot about it BK. Lemme see what I can do.
 

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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Baron Ken
Since my replies no longer take a day to show up
So I wasn't just going crazy? Mmm, I wouldn't go that far
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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I think that is a pretty good leap of faith there rooandren. I mean the crazy thing.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Skuzzy
Way to go BK!

With all the rotten weather we have had around here and all the work I have been doing to keep my house from flooding, I just forgot about it BK. Lemme see what I can do.
Haha, no problem, just don't spend too much time on them as I don't plan to be a "Not Quite Owner" too long
Hoping to finalize options this weekend and get it ordered first of next week. That would be an end of August delivery and I know a lot of you know how bad the wait is, so I won't whine (too much ).
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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The lint appears to be winning!

News: The Wife unit has given her consent for me to get my own CNC Mill rig. I will be ordering it this week and in the very near future will spit out the first pieces exclusively for the NFR bunch. Sit tight and keep yer eyes on the bouncing thread.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Oooh, those look like fun manly machines!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Getting a 3D sensor as well which allows me to duplicate most any small part.

My table will allow me to work on material sizes up to 12 inch cubes.

Ohhh,..I have plans.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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but nothing with too many intricate crevices and nooks...lest the lint get in
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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A 3D sensor and a CNC Mill....just what is it that you do? Build MINI parts for the black market?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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I am a programmer and support type person by trade. This other stuff is just stuff I like to do.

Sit back an enjoy the ride folks. It is going to be fun.

Originally Posted by rooandren
but nothing with too many intricate crevices and nooks...lest the lint get in
Absolutely!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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Alright, you guys/gals are slipping. Our thread almost hit page 3. I am concerned. Have you all been enbared in lint traps?
 
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Sorry, it's too hot to type. Whar's mee beeeeeer? If there's one good thing about working on the weekends, it's not feeling bad about drinking on the job.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:43 AM
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Well, as long as the job does not entail operating heavy machinery, like a 400 foot crane. Then beer is cool.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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No, just editing math textbooks. WOOT! A little buzz can serve as a nice lense to differentiate the gibberish from the gobbleygook.

I can't believe how long its been since anyone has taken delivery! Let's hear what you finally order Baron!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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NFR is by far and away the most rare of colors on NAM. WOOT! I like being unique! Different! Odd! Wierd! Wildly entertaining! Crazy! Loony!

Just as long as I can avoid walking into those darn walls, I am good to go!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 07:47 AM
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I wonder if there is a plaid MINI or Mini out there..... I mean all plaid.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 09:01 AM
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I couldn't find any plaid, but zebra is a very cool looks!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Each to his own....I'll stick with NFR....I rather like being unique, too.

..a CNC mill.....I hate to admit my ignorance (again!!), but I had to look up what that was....I'm really curious to see what kinds of things you plan to create, Skuzzy.

BTW, I had my CEL come on at 1145 miles.....stayed on for about 40 and went off again.....only message I got was "emissions increased". Since that seems to be a common issue, I didn't worry too much...but I'm glad it went off!!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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I couldn't find any plaid, but zebra is a very cool looks!
Would look better if it wasn't digitized.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Well, the Mill will be ordered this week. It will take a week to get all the stuff together, and another week to get it all setup before I can start using it.

I got an idea that I have been wanting to do since I got Romi.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Can the CNC Mill make a NFR Owner's Club badge? I'd invest in that!
 
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 04:45 AM
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Yes, the Mill could that.
 
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