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Big redo of the old bucket

Discussion in 'Project Plans & Updates' started by PotvinGuy, Feb 5, 2012.

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  1. PotvinGuy

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    A pittance. I sent them the sketch, next day they sent me a CAD/CAM drawing and a quote. They had a minimum $70 for laser cuts, and my 2 plates came to $80 total. Coremark has facilities here in MSP and in Ft Worth, TX. They say they can make anything you can draw. One could do it all by email. It's a short drive for me, so I picked them up.
     
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    Have you checked your Private Messages lately ?
     
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    Nice upgrades!
     
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    Now what else can I do to the old bucket to turn some heads? Well, this is the age of solar power. How about a solar panel:

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    The rug looks silly, so I'll just attach the panel to the lid. Stay tuned to this channel for next week's thrilling chapter of "Doc Smith's Solar Powered T-Bucket!" (PotvinGuy is AKA Doc Smith, founder of Doc Smith Labs, a wholly owned remnant of WorldCom).
     
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    The solar panel is a cool idea! Not sure what for but, cool, none the less. Maybe to power a digital clock!
     
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    You think we might be seeing the birth of "Hybrid-T" :p:D
     
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    OMG, say it ain't so, OK well if you can't think of anything else to do ??? :eek:

    Headers with 2.5 inch primaries and 4.5 inch collectors ???
     
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    I couldn't stand the thought of a T being converted to a Prius!!!!!
     
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    I like PotvinGuy, he has helped me alot, more than alot ..... so I'm glad you said it so I wouldn't have to . :barefoot::laugh:

    But he is an Electrical Engineer, those guy just can't help themselves when it comes to electronical challenges. They have no will power, besides I have heard that he wears panty hose if that tells you anything. I think ORF can confirm this statement ???
     
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    YEP! Saw an example a year ago! He was looking real good too!
     
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    Where is the YouTube video ??? You did record the encounter !
     
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    I think I understand now after this video ....

     
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    Thank you, ORF. My choice of legwear is a fashion statement. All of us metrosexuals (made you Google!), exhibit this (Indy and ORF are still in the closet). Why, here I am attaching a hinge to my bed lid dressed in my Calvin Klein lounging pajamas and designer T-shirt:
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    I can see how you are right after looking at your photo ! :eek:
     
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    Yes sir! I can just see you as a fashion icon gracing the cover of GQ magazine as an example of what all bucketheads should strive for.
     
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    Trius...
     
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    Sounds like you are prepared for a shopping excursion to Walmart...
     
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    PotvinGuy has always been a fashion plate . . .

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    I'll be keeping my eyes on this site for someone to take a Prius, Bolt, Volt or some electric thing and graft it into a bucket. you know it's going to happen!
    I hate the thought of that!!!
     
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    You're not alone, Nesh . . . :unsure::mad: The "Volksrod" was bad enough! (Sorry VR fans.:cool:)

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