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    Gunsmithing Spraybooth Questions

    In the seemingly neverending quest for pain free Cerakote application, I have a lighting question for the spraybooth. Which temperature of lighting are you using to enable you to verify complete coverage? I have been using 6500k bulbs but wonder if going to a 5K bulb might work better. I...
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    Dual Sport/Enduro Motorcycle-Need Advice

    I have long had the desire for a dual sport/enduro style bike. I figure it is about time to scratch it off the bucket list. I need some input on make/model. Things to consider: I am a complete beginner 6'4" 250 lbs Looking for a used bike...no sense buying new as I haven't a clue about...
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    Soccer ref-most dangerous job in Brazil?

    Brazil soccer referee killed during match; his head displayed on stake midfield | Fox News
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    Hunting & Fishing Pig hunting near Wichita Falls?

    A bunch of us are TDY at Sheppard AFB until late January and were wondering about pig hunting in the area. Anyone able to provide some info or a point of contact? Jim
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    Gunsmithing Another Cerakote Question

    I couldn't find the answer on the NIC website, so hopefully someone here knows the answer. Yesterday I shot a rifle with H series and put it in the oven. I plugged in the oven and went about my business. I returned to find the oven wasn't on. I discovered the control was blown (the black...
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    Gunsmithing Belt Grinder

    I am looking for a belt grinder for spinning barrels. I am open to suggestions, but would prefer not to buy one made of diamonds or gold. Just a decent grinder that works well and doesn't cost more than my house.
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    Maggie’s Italian Driving

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    Gunsmithing Business Structure

    Sole proprietor, LLC, or INC? I am a one man show. Time to renew the FLL and bus license and need to make a decision.
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    Gunsmithing Foredom Tool

    I think it's time to upgrade from a Dremel. Looking at the Foredom flex shaft grinders, I am unsure of which handpiece to get for working on guns. Thoughts? Where am I going to be able to get the best price on the tool? I know Brownells sells them.
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    Schutzen Training Resources?

    We are now the parents of a black German Shepherd puppy. I am trying to find good sources of training material. I know there have to be some folks here that are in to Schutzen. He's got good genes, and his relatives are certified, so I want to make sure I am teaching him correctly.
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    Maggie’s The Dead Parrot

    I saw this on the Brownell's website: At dawn the telephone rings, "Hello, Señor Rod? This is Ernesto, the caretaker at your country house." "Ah yes, Ernesto. What can I do for you? Is there a problem?" "Um, I am just calling to advise you, Señor Rod, that your parrot, he is dead". "My...
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    Gunsmithing Test Indicators

    When you are indicating an action or barrel, which level of test indicators are you using? .001, .0005, or .0001? I have .0005, but have lately been wondering if I should get some .0001's.
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    Maggie’s Tool Glossary

    DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it...
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    Gunsmithing Anyone using GTR products?

    I am specifically looking at the action truing mandrel and bushings they make. The time savings from making them myself might be worth the money if they are worth buying.
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    Gunsmithing Removing muzzle brake

    I am trying to get a muzzle brake off that has been on forever. Any suggestions? The bastage isn't moving.
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    Maggie’s Warning to Men

    Police are warning all men who frequent clubs, parties & local pubs to be alert and stay cautious when offered a drink by any woman. Many females use a date-drug on the market called 'Beer '. The drug is found in liquid form and is available anywhere. It comes in bottles, cans, or from taps...
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    Gunsmithing Truing Winchester Receivers

    If any of you do the above regularly, or have it down pat, I would like to hear about your method. Remmies are easy to hold, as they are basically a tube. I have been considering various ideas of chucks, fixtures, and alien technology to facilitate truing M70s. I had an LA in the lathe...
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    Maggie’s The Man Test

    1. If you are over forty, and you have a washboard stomach, you are a queer. It means you haven't sucked back enough beer with the boys and have spent the rest of your free time doing sit-ups, aerobics, and doing the Oprah diet...Faggot. 2. If you have a cat, you are a homo. A cat is like a...
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    Movie Theater Sorcerer's Apprentice

    Saw it the other day. We all enjoyed it. Special effects were good, and Alfred Molina (as usual) does a good job in the villain role. Couple of hotties too. Nick Cage's car is very cool. Have no idea what is is, but it is cool.
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    Gunsmithing Opening up AICS recoil lug area for larger lug

    I guess my search fu is not so good. I didn't find anything, even though I know there have been some posts about this. Would some of you fine, smart, kind persons give me some guidance on the best procedure for milling out the opening? I would hate to make several cuts and find out the...