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  1. Firefyter-Emt

    Parker 51

    It's a good thing I already have one in Maroon (Cordovan) :eusa_doh: Just curious, and info for others... What cap is on this one? Gold filled, Silver? Pattern on the lines on the cap if gold? Is this a Vaccumatic filler or is it the Areometric filler? (The Vac has a small end cap on the...
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    Sheaffer Snorkel

    SOLD! Just let me know where you want the paypal! ;)
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    The 1937 Office takes shape.

    Thanks, I don't want to hijack the thread, but I used 24" full extension ball bearing slides, just one on each side. The frame has a sheet of 1/2" MDF that fits just inside where the frame backing would be. I then have oak cleats that screw to the frame to clamp it to the backing. Right now I...
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    The 1937 Office takes shape.

    Bravo! I would also look for one of the old Swingline No.4 staplers. Very art deco style and it would slide right into place on the desk (and use normal staples). I just picked up a No.3 (shorty model) for my office. In case you have missed this, I am working in this theme as much as I can...
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    Who likes vintage tools?

    Thanks, that one was a "newer" post WWII hand plane so it did not have the really nice rosewood of the older ones, but it was a basket case before. ;)
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    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Well, after seeing all the neat finds, I just had to stop in to the local thrift store. This one is pretty huge and almost all clothing, not much to speak of for hats, just a beat to death Dobbs that was not worth the price. Although I don't have any photos, I did fine some amazing wool...
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    Fully reconditioned 1938 sportscar windfall!!! (April 1st)

    Interesting that "Ross & Harry" have a private photo bucket account that can not be viewed....;) Although, digging in a little more, that appears to be Paddys photobucket account... I found a briefcase and a pair of pants linked back to it and Paddy. Damn nice briefcase I must say too...
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    Gardens vegetable, flower or other?

    Funny this post popped up just now. Today I removed the snow plow from my big Troy-Bilt tiller, bolted the tines back on and gave the garden it's first tilling of the year. Now we can spread the compost on top, and then give it another tilling before we plant. The tiller is a thing of beauty...
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    Who likes vintage tools?

    Yea, I hear you! When not in use, mine sit on custom shelves that have a rounded dado cut into it so that the blade is floating. That one had not been sharpened yet in that photo so I was not too worried! Bob, wonderful South Bend! That photo just tells me even more that Ipicked out for...
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    Need ideas for hidden switches.

    LOL.... Well, the CPU was an "add on" as the main use was to be just the printer. I would love to hide it all, but it is not practical to do so. I have to have the laptop, and the docking station connects it to everything else. Because it is a company laptop, I have to keep my desktop for...
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    Need ideas for hidden switches.

    Well, just an update... I have decided to move the tower to the storage room on the other side of the wall. When I built the "box" I used the extra room on each side of the box to make shelving. The CPU seemed to hold up fine with the fan coming on as often as before, but the noise was...
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    Who likes vintage tools?

    Yea, I have been known to play with them a little... Check out my web-site below if you want to see more... I have a few that really need to be finished this summer too. ;) http://www.yankeetoys.org/lee/shop.htm Some go from this.... Well, to this.... Or, if you like hand tools...
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    Buying Leather Sweatbands?

    You can get them at Arron Hat too... http://www.getahaton.com/Leather_Sweatband_p/smprs.htm
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    STETSON GUN CLUB

    Hey, one of the few I can post my hat in! Here is my recent purchase, the Catera.
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    Show Us Your Handwriting - Vintage Penmanship!

    Yes, I "re-taught" myself a few years back when I switched over to fountain pens. I address about a dozen envelopes daily and use them to practice my "best" on them at my desk. Ink color can vary from blues, maroons, browns to just about anything out there. I always wonder if anyone takes...
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    Need ideas for hidden switches.

    Thanks, it's a great desk and built somewhere in the 1920's - 1940's. I "think" it is an earlier one, because of the shaping on the handles, they are rather fancy. It seems like they became plain as the years went on. It could just be they maker too. My plans "one of these days" is to bump...
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    Need ideas for hidden switches.

    Yea.... I know, the screen idea would be killer if I wanted to hide all traces of a computer, but where to hide the printer?? I have been debating a liquid cooled PC or even a remote power supply to keep the heat & noise down a bit.. Who knows, case mods would be cool, but the real point is to...
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    What is the best way to hang a hat?

    I have been digging thru the site, and it seems like those who have the best set ups to store & hand their hat, never seem to show WHAT they are hanging them on. When I re-did my office last week, I added a pair of large brass coat/hat hooks, but my hats seem to not sit flat, but tilted out...
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    My new Stetson came in..

    Thanks, I will see if it grows on me first. Should the sides of the brim kind of stay straight with the slight up-kick in the rear? The lap-top is work owned, and hooked to the main screen via a KVM switch. (keyboard, video, mouse sharing switch) My home computer (see below) uses that...
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    My new Stetson came in..

    Thanks, I will pick some of the Lexol and give it a coat. Any thoughts on how to shape the brim? Maybe a slight trim? It just feels a bit wide to me right now.

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