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[///M5 2,833]

not touching anything American

That is how I feel about Japanese cars.

[///M5 2,833]

I'm tempted to just paint the front baffle as well and say screw oak. Then do a walnut piece around the speaker thats been turned on a lathe to give it just a little bit more jazz.

<-- knows nothing of wood lathe's

What sort of bit do you use? I have a 6" metal lathe and have thought about turning some legs for a project or two...maybe I should just buy some aluminum stock

[DevilDriver 28]

not touching anything American

That is how I feel about Japanese cars.

Not sure there's any non-German cars I trust (and I certainly don't trust much from Mercedes-Benz).

[///M5 2,833]

http://news.scotsman.com/latestnews/Dakar-...ctim.3643433.jp

At least they are pissing off the French now, if the French join sides with us going after those dipshits the rest of W. Europe might follow. Not that France has any power over the rest of Europe, but they are the first to hate on us for militant acts.

[///M5 2,833]

Anyone doing anything exciting tonight? I turned down what was sure to be thrilling (*rolls eyes*) bowling and the bar tonight.

went to a home & garden tradeshow, ate some stellar Thai food, and the w is already asleep. (I kept her up last night pretty late and she needs her sleep). Alone time for me now either on the pc or finishing up some shit in the garage.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

mmmm, frog leg gumbo...

[///M5 2,833]

not touching anything American

That is how I feel about Japanese cars.

Not sure there's any non-German cars I trust (and I certainly don't trust much from Mercedes-Benz).

I already miss the days of only minor computer intervention in the car, this whole on integration thing scares me as I just see big repair bills and no benefits.

[DevilDriver 28]

Big and frequent.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

I guess once I get a few coats of sanding sealer and stain on it it'll be impossible to tell from more than an inch away anyway...

I was worried about the same thing with my birch ply I used for my towers.

After a few coats of sanding sealer they were just fine. My sanding sealer sands off white ... I'm sure you know already, but make sure you vacuum or blow all of the dust off the project as it is very fine. I followed with many fine coats of lacquer. Finally, I finished with a furniture polish applied by super fine steel wool and a couple coats of furniture wax.

They should turn out just fine.

[///M5 2,833]

I am not such a big fan of all the finish work...probably due to laziness more than anything though. We shall see now that I actually have some semblance of a work space.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

I don't mind the computer integration part. What bugs me is all the BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP crap they keep putting on

[Acidburn 10]

Anyone doing anything exciting tonight? I turned down what was sure to be thrilling (*rolls eyes*) bowling and the bar tonight.

went to the track and get a few runs in, new best: 14.825

afterwards, me and another guy in the club (50+ years old, recently separated from his wife) go to Hooters for a snack. he was hitting on our waitress nonstop and somehow managed to get her number

[Acidburn 10]

not touching anything American

That is how I feel about Japanese cars.

Not sure there's any non-German cars I trust (and I certainly don't trust much from Mercedes-Benz).

I already miss the days of only minor computer intervention in the car, this whole on integration thing scares me as I just see big repair bills and no benefits.

bingo, love my old cars

[Adrian_D 520]

http://news.scotsman.com/latestnews/Dakar-...ctim.3643433.jp

sucks big time

[Adrian_D 520]

not touching anything American

That is how I feel about Japanese cars.

(and I certainly don't trust much from Mercedes-Benz).

That's the spirit.

They're quality has gone down (far down) during the last few years.

[DevilDriver 28]

Anyone doing anything exciting tonight? I turned down what was sure to be thrilling (*rolls eyes*) bowling and the bar tonight.

went to the track and get a few runs in, new best: 14.825

afterwards, me and another guy in the club (50+ years old, recently separated from his wife) go to Hooters for a snack. he was hitting on our waitress nonstop and somehow managed to get her number

Good for him.

[Acidburn 10]

holy hell: http://smallbitsandpieces.blogspot.com/200...outside-la.html

[Adrian_D 520]

That seems a bit out of place...

[Acidburn 10]

mmmm, my tires still smell like VHT

[topgun 262]

I'm tempted to just paint the front baffle as well and say screw oak. Then do a walnut piece around the speaker thats been turned on a lathe to give it just a little bit more jazz.

<-- knows nothing of wood lathe's

What sort of bit do you use? I have a 6" metal lathe and have thought about turning some legs for a project or two...maybe I should just buy some aluminum stock

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=68...r=lathe%20tools

Just not that expensive, a lot cheaper off of e-bay.

[vladd 26]

ryan2, you can get the hot sauces at random places. but online this place seems to have good prices. http://www.ashleyfood.com/acatalog/maddogextractarsenal.html

be warned if he's not into chit that's incredibly hot (much hotter than habaneros) stay with something well below 1million. the satan's blood i mentioned earlier at 800,000 is still so hot a full drop on your tongue is too much.

[Adrian_D 520]

[Adrian_D 520]

just one of those episodes when i want to move out of the country and forget about everything and everyone.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

just one of those episodes when i want to move out of the country and forget about everything and everyone.

If hillary wins, I will have one of those.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

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