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[Firehawk]

I guess what I drove through this morning was just the start of it.



My wife said Lebanon’s tornado sirens were going off around the same time.

 

[mcapo]

I guess what I drove through this morning was just the start of it.

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My wife said Lebanon’s tornado sirens were going off around the same time.

Not good.

The first line of storms just went through here. Just a typical spring storm - 10/20 mph winds and some rain.

More to come later but doesn't look too bad.

Y'all be safe down south....

 

[Firehawk]

I hope and pray everyone caught in that is ok. My upmost respect to all our truck drivers. Hats off to you guys.

 

[WebSnyper]

Morning. I grew up in a state farther north, and when I was growing up they didn't cancel school for anything. We had tornado drills, we went to school when it was snowing.

I don't understand how these things are not still done today. It is because we are more litigious than prior times?

Probably so, along with the ability to still collect $ from fed, and state even if there is no actual in session school in the building due to ability to do online learning days. Basically shift the care of the kid back to the parents for the day, still have kid responsible for remote work, and collect $$ fed and state dollars for the day without issue.

 

[T-DOGG]

Looks like the storm is pretty much missing us up here in Moose Country.

 

[T-DOGG]

Completely random thought and looking for input from others.

What are some gun parts made out of metal that seem to be unobtainable or just way overpriced for what they are? I'm looking for some future projects and things I can make with my lathe and mill. Also, if someone has ideas of where to find practice material on the cheap, let me know. Steel, aluminum, brass.

*To clarify, I'm not looking to infringe on patents, only for personal use and practice work.

Thanks in advance.

 

[DadSmith]

So far all we have gotten is wind and a lot of rain.

 

[Usmccookie]

Completely random thought and looking for input from others.

What are some gun parts made out of metal that seem to be unobtainable or just way overpriced for what they are? I'm looking for some future projects and things I can make with my lathe and mill. Also, if someone has ideas of where to find practice material on the cheap, let me know. Steel, aluminum, brass.

*To clarify, I'm not looking to infringe on patents, only for personal use and practice work.

Thanks in advance.

Them oil catch things with 1/2x28 thread could be a good project…

 

[gmcttr]

...Also, if someone has ideas of where to find practice material on the cheap, let me know. Steel, aluminum, brass.

Look for a fair sized scrapyard in your area that handles the scrap for several large industries.

Down here, that would be Kroots. Years back I went there and was able to look through several small piles/barrels of cut off ends of several metals and stock profiles and bought it by the pound. This was inside a building with low traffic. Of course, safety would prohibit them from allowing non-employees in most areas. Make a few calls and find your place.

Also look for metal suppliers that will sell you new stock by the foot.

Tool and Die suppliers will have precision ground stock in smaller sizes that are perfect for small things when you need to know exactly what metal you are using.

Good luck with the hunt.

 

[wtburnette]

Ugh. Just watched a YT video where the guy said they were starting to see slowdowns in ammo production again and retailers limiting the amount of ammo you can buy. Ordered another case just in case...

 

[T-DOGG]

Them oil catch things with 1/2x28 thread could be a good project…

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[mcapo]

Completely random thought and looking for input from others.

What are some gun parts made out of metal that seem to be unobtainable or just way overpriced for what they are? I'm looking for some future projects and things I can make with my lathe and mill. Also, if someone has ideas of where to find practice material on the cheap, let me know. Steel, aluminum, brass.

*To clarify, I'm not looking to infringe on patents, only for personal use and practice work.

Thanks in advance.

A 2011?

 

[mcapo]

Ugh. Just watched a YT video where the guy said they were starting to see slowdowns in ammo production again and retailers limiting the amount of ammo you can buy. Ordered another case just in case...

Slowdowns or return to normal?

 

[WebSnyper]

Slowdowns or return to normal?

Thinking it's an OPEC type of cut supply thing possibly, but with ammo?

 

[ditcherman]

Ugh. Just watched a YT video where the guy said they were starting to see slowdowns in ammo production again and retailers limiting the amount of ammo you can buy. Ordered another case just in case...

And their plan worked!
Sold another case!

Truth be told, it’s been a while for me and I’m due. Want to spend some cash down at the new AE place.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

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Model# 04TLC-700A sold under the Montgomery Ward name. Pretty much same as a Logan 200. He's including 3 chucks, face plate, all change gears, quick change tool post and some cutting tools. It's setup for 110v and has a power cross feed from the factory.

Did you twitch at the pile?

 

[ChrisK]

Thinking about parting ways with my Vortex PST Gen II. It's a 2x10x32 EBR-4 MRAD with a 30 MM tube. Shoot me a PM if you are interested before I post it.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Rained here all day. Actually got some decent (6.5hr) sleep. Pork chops, beans, and cornbread for dinner.

All packed for the weekend trip. Should be plenty of water to drink from the creek.

 

[ChrisK]

This was a question that a 10 year old relative had on a test from school.

Explain the position of political liberals and political conservatives in modern America.
His answer was: A liberal is someone who goes away from the founding fathers ideas. They think that the government is supposed to provide for people. Conservatives, however agree with the founding fathers. They think government should only protect and that people shouldn't get stuff without working for it.

 

[wtburnette]

Slowdowns or return to normal?

Dunno. Could be just a local thing to wherever the guy lives, but I felt it was prudent to order another case to play it safe. It's not like I won't shoot it

And their plan worked!
Sold another case!

Truth be told, it’s been a while for me and I’m due. Want to spend some cash down at the new AE place.