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  • From: Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
Posted by DrewH on Saturday, August 12, 2006 5:55 PM

Wanna see what a real 'used' bench looks like...... oh, maybe three or four nukes on this one!

Take this plastic and model it!
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Posted by Dubau on Saturday, August 12, 2006 6:08 PM

OMG that would drive me NUT'S.

I kind of like things neat. I would have to MOVE to a new house LOL

I know, I know one day that's what my desk will look like.

That black thing in the back standing up, is that a grinder ?

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "
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Posted by DrewH on Saturday, August 12, 2006 6:33 PM

You think that's bad! No way! That's three kits on the go there. Cutting tools on the right, brushes and etc top, misc tools left. parts grouped by kit.............everything in easy reach.

The black thing centre back is a battery powered dremmel. The tall gray thing far left is a fan. Off frame right is the coffee maker.

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Posted by Dubau on Saturday, August 12, 2006 9:23 PM

I was thinking of getting a battery powered dremmel or something like that to get the hard things sanded.

Does it work good ?

As I can see in your photo of your desk, you don't have a lot of draws. As for my desk I have 6 draws so I don't have to have everything on top of the desk Tongue [:P]

Bud

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Posted by DrewH on Sunday, August 13, 2006 12:05 AM

Yea, lack of drawers is a problem. As it's my old computer desk, I don't really care what happens to it. I wouldn't buy an expensive dest to model on, that's for sure. I put it into more kitsBig Smile [:D]

I like the dremmel. It has two speeds and you can slow it down with your finger. If I put a sanding drum in it, it doesn't melt the plastic. It actually sands. Same with a grinding tool. I only need to recharge the battery about every six months. I don't use it that much. It came with a removeable pack and charger for about $25 at wal mart.

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Posted by Dubau on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:20 AM

Well the desk I have I got FREE !  hehehe and that grinding tool I think I will get :)

Thanks

Bud

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:39 AM
My g.f. had bouht me a 64-pc rotary tool set that is rechargeable. Nice set but, the charge doesn't last long. Cost like $10.00 through one of the  mail order catalogs she was getting. She thought I could use it  event though I have her Dremel with the adjustable speed control. Now, I have plenty of attachments for itBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by DrewH on Sunday, August 13, 2006 9:32 AM
The battery pack that comes with the dremmel lasts for a good time. I'd guess about an hour to hour and a half of use. See, I won't fork out the $75 clams for the speed controller. I have a full size, variable speed dremmel, but I prefer the battery powered one when grinding plastic.
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 11:35 AM
This cheapy only lasts about 10-15 mins per chargeBlack Eye [B)] I still use it but, I prefer the variable speed of the Dremmel. The Cheapy has on & off. No speed control either.
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Posted by DrewH on Sunday, August 13, 2006 2:35 PM
It has two speeds, lo and hi. I don't know the rpm's but it's pretty slow compared to the full size slow speed.
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 3:07 PM
I hear ya Drew, I'll stick with my Dremmel & keep the cordless around for???? a reminder of how thoughtful my G.F. had been to me...
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Posted by Dubau on Sunday, August 13, 2006 3:14 PM

LOL at least you 2 have one. I have to save up for it and the way its going here, maybe in 2 years Tongue [:P]

Bud

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 3:25 PM
Awww poor babyLaugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Christmas is coming up... drop hints to the ol' ladyWink [;)]

Oh and Drew, Thanks for sharing pcs of your well used workbenchThumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup] That's what I am talkin' aboutSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Approve [^]

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Posted by Dubau on Sunday, August 13, 2006 3:34 PM

Hay Ed is this all you do all day. PICK ON ME  LOL

Bud

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 4:14 PM
 Dubau wrote:

Hay Ed is this all you do all day. PICK ON ME  LOL

Bud



If ya haven't noticed.. It's Pick on Bud WeekSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Mischief [:-,]Laugh [(-D]
hehehe imagine thatWink [;)]
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Posted by DrewH on Sunday, August 13, 2006 5:38 PM

 Hippy-Ed wrote:

If ya haven't noticed.. It's Pick on Bud WeekSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Mischief [:-,]Laugh [(-D]
hehehe imagine thatWink [;)]

Just wait till he get's the solid red decal paper that you told me to send him!!Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by Dubau on Sunday, August 13, 2006 5:45 PM

HA HA HA

Bud

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:21 PM
 DrewH wrote:

 Hippy-Ed wrote:

If ya haven't noticed.. It's Pick on Bud WeekSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Mischief [:-,]Laugh [(-D]
hehehe imagine thatWink [;)]

Just wait till he get's the solid red decal paper that you told me to send him!!Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Mischief [:-,]



hehe you did send the special red decal paper to him right?Evil [}:)]n I knew ya would come thru on thatSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
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Posted by m1garand on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:22 PM
August is the National PICK ON BUD month!
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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:26 PM
 m1garand wrote:
August is the National PICK ON BUD month!


Big Smile [:D] Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] Thank you so much Charlie, I fergot ta mention thatTongue [:P]
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Posted by m1garand on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:34 PM

Bud,

Can we have a party at your place?  I'll bring the beer. 

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:37 PM
 m1garand wrote:

Bud,

Can we have a party at your place?  I'll bring the beer. 



Now I love it when a plan comes togetherBig Smile [:D] Just be sure ta pick Drew & I up along the wayEvil [}:)]
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Posted by m1garand on Sunday, August 13, 2006 6:56 PM
 Hippy-Ed wrote:
 m1garand wrote:

Bud,

Can we have a party at your place?  I'll bring the beer. 



Now I love it when a plan comes togetherBig Smile [:D] Just be sure ta pick Drew & I up along the wayEvil [}:)]

Ed,

I'm only 100 miles from Bud's place.  I don't think you and Drew live along the way to to Bud's place.  Instead, can I provide you with an alternative transportation?  Grey Hound???? Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by Dubau on Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:08 PM

Well I'll tell you. my wife and kids are down the shore and they wont be home till Tusday.......................

I will get the beer you get the GIRLS Yeah!! [yeah]

Bud

" You've experienced a set back, and without set backs and learning how to fix them you'll never make the leap from kit builder to modeler "
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Posted by m1garand on Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:12 PM

Bud,

I'll be on a business trip from Monday to Wednesday. So I guess we will not be able to utilize the time that your wife and kids are away from home.  Well, next time.... I'll also see if I can allocate some nice ladies for us as well.  Wink [;)]

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Posted by Dubau on Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:16 PM

I LOVE when they go, I am FREE. I can do what I want, eat what I want, Go anywhere I want and not hearing the kids fighting and the wife YELLING Big Smile [:D]

PARTY TIME at Bud's House

Bud

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:35 PM
 m1garand wrote:
 Hippy-Ed wrote:
 m1garand wrote:

Bud,

Can we have a party at your place?  I'll bring the beer. 



Now I love it when a plan comes togetherBig Smile [:D] Just be sure ta pick Drew & I up along the wayEvil [}:)]

Ed,

I'm only 100 miles from Bud's place.  I don't think you and Drew live along the way to to Bud's place.  Instead, can I provide you with an alternative transportation?  Grey Hound???? Big Smile [:D]



Rode the greydog cross country twice in my life. No thanksDead [xx(] i could catch a truck thoTongue [:P] Heck, if things work out, I'll be drivin' one that-a-way in the near futureMischief [:-,]
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Posted by Dubau on Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:39 PM

Cool, stop by sometime

Bud

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Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, August 13, 2006 10:38 PM
Bud, If I get on with a  cross country truckin' outfit, you can count on my stoppin' by when I'm in the area. It would be a good way for me to meet my fellow FSMers that's for sureBig Smile [:D]
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Posted by m1garand on Monday, August 14, 2006 12:47 AM

Hippy Ed,

You can also stop by and visit me on Long Island.  I'll treat you to the finest Long Island Duck and Beer!

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