Leaford, QC concern.

[Pawpaw]

I too puzzled over that for a few minutes. Then I realized the caliper has a "probe" on the other end that will allow you to measure depth.

So simple, really, but it had me scratching my head.

 

[sawlight]

Sorry, I wasn't explaing things well last night, Leaford and I had both consumed a bit and were wrapped up in a converstation that we both knew what we were talking about, but everyone else was clueless

 

[Davo]

Ah I see, Yeah I have calipers I use for my ammo reloading (not digital) but I couldn't image how to get the depth reading of that area beneath the threads. Probably why my set cost less than $50 and yours were over a $100.

 

[sawlight]

Yes Davo, they have a probe on the better ones. Too busy today with Christmas and families, but maybe tomorow I can put up some pics and show it better.

 

[Pawpaw]

Saw, you were in a "comfort zone", talking about something you are VERY knowledgeable about. It's something most of us fall victim to once in a while.

I am fascinated by both woodworking and precision metalworking. In those two areas I have virtually zero knowledge or talent, but they are of interest nonetheless.

My talents lie in electronics and, for the last 15+ years, in fiber optic communications systems.

 

[sawlight]

Well maybe we need to work together on a mod? I design and machine around the components you select, then you assemble them!
I do fine with rough carpentry, sheetrock etc. I can install a window so tight it doesn't need shims (You can get away with that with the vynil windows), side and trim it. But interior trim kicks my .... everytime! That is a true art! Then going back and forth between wood and metal can take a while! I was so used to .875" it took me a long while to figure out what 7/8's" was I am finally getting to where I don't have to count the lines on the tape measure to know what it is

 

[Pawpaw]

That's an interesting idea, but my plate is pretty full right now. I work every day and help take care of my mother who can't see well enough to drive herself. On top of that, we live on a 100 acre farm and something always needs to be fixed.

I even felt a little guilty about taking 3 days to drive down & visit my daughter and all 5 of my grandchildren.

 

[Newff]

So the is the bottom of the carts that are not molded right? I've been having a problem with carts not screwing onto my battery all the way (not sure if carts or battery yet) and some carts seem to get a lot of air and less vapor.

 

[Pawpaw]

So the is the bottom of the carts that are not molded right? I've been having a problem with carts not screwing onto my battery all the way (not sure if carts or battery yet) and some carts seem to get a lot of air and less vapor.

I believe what you are talking about is just variations in the way the threads are cut. It happens to me, not often, but frequently enough that I don't see it as strange.

I just tighten-loosen-tighten-loosen-tighten (maybe less, maybe more) and they always wind up seating just right. The battery threads appear to be steel and the carto threads are aluminum. The harder metal wins.

 

[sawlight]

Well, it was a thought! I think Leaford is taking the night off, he probably had more than enough after yesterday

 

[leaford]

SSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH!! Not so loud, please. I'm hungover.

 

[sawlight]

Bite me! I got to bed at 2am and was up at 7:30 dealing with my inlaws and my family and a blizzard until 10pm tonight!

 

[leaford]

I spent xmas eve partying in my friend Ralphie's bar. He's German, but has lived in Thailand just about his whole life. Made several new friends, and saw a couple old ones, finally met Ralphie's Dad, saw his brother again for the first time in a couple years, Gave away almost all my batteries and carts, was almost buried in all the rounds of drinks. At one point I had 5 open drinks in fron of me, and everyone was giving me xxxx for being behind everyone else in drinks. These Germans can drink Americans under the table. Or maybe it's just me.

I have no idea what time I was poured into bed, but I woke up next to the bartender I've been flirting unsuccessfully with for over 3 years now. Too bad I don't remember any of that.

 

[sawlight]

But was she nekid? If she was I bet you got a number so you can try it again more sober

 

[leaford]

Damn, no didn't get her number. Well, mai pen rai, I know where she works.

 

[sawlight]

And there ya go! Just smile and make her laugh.

 

[leaford]

Yep, I always do!

But now I bet she's gonna want me to start leaving better tips.

 

[sawlight]

Well I was getting low so I fired up the dremel, took about twenty min. but now they work like a champ and I'm good for another week! Hopefully by then you will have Palament VG in stock

 

[FlipnOut]

What did we do before rotary tools? They're the greatest single invention ever.

 

[skinny]

Yep, I too have received carts with "no" slot or very shallow. Cowboy, Kamel, Hilton, seens random, as I would suspect, but my new order (after X-Mass) had the of the five Cowboy carts made wrong.