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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 19, 2013 17:53:17 GMT -5
Most liberals I know follow this maxim by Evelyn Beatrice Hall in her biography of Voltaire (often wrongly attributed to Voltaire himself): "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
I abhor "political correctness" because it squashes diversity of opinion. Phil is entitled to his opinion. It's most likely an economic decision for the show (and their empire): will they make more money with him there or gone?
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 18, 2013 14:25:00 GMT -5
Here's mine, but I'm really starting to like Mel's ![(cheers)](//storage.proboards.com/1258779/images/JaWOk0IeEkImElgYrjAd.gif)
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 18, 2013 14:02:15 GMT -5
Must be great to see your work used that way! Congrats!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 18, 2013 13:58:45 GMT -5
I was thinking of something a little courser that would get down to the level where spit would help. Okay, how about a little 60/90 to go with that toothbrush? ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 17, 2013 20:06:51 GMT -5
Wouldn't a tiny battery operated "window polisher" be handy in the field? How about a battery operated toothbrush, and even some toothpaste (cream, not gel of course)? I've gotten to the point where I can quickly recognize bad stone and reasonably good stone. I'm not bashful about bringing something home and throwing it in the landscape if it doesn't look good when cut. Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 17, 2013 20:01:54 GMT -5
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 12, 2013 13:42:57 GMT -5
Those are impressive Jack! (and welcome back!)
How do you clean them out?
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 12, 2013 13:38:48 GMT -5
I loved shopping for stone for our counter tops. There is some amazing onyx available. That doesn't look like the "honey onyx" I've seen locally, but trade names are just that.
Just two posts to go for your next milestone, Scott!
Chuck
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Anvils
Dec 11, 2013 14:01:20 GMT -5
Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 11, 2013 14:01:20 GMT -5
I'm looking for an anvil for my son to do some blacksmithing. Hard to come by around here without spending a fortune.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 11, 2013 13:55:57 GMT -5
All good advice. I have one more bit to add: some rough (not necessarily yours) will continually develop new pits and vugs no matter what you do. It's just poor quality rock that is best used in a landscape.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 11, 2013 13:45:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip, Phil. I've got it sitting on plywood for now and the leaks aren't so bad that it is visibly dripping, so for now I'll just leave it alone.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 11, 2013 13:43:30 GMT -5
The only time I've used the drain on mine was as I was degreasing it. The drain fills with mud so it's useless otherwise. Faster to suck it out with the vac.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 11, 2013 13:39:02 GMT -5
Scott beat me to it. Hell yeah! I especially like the red moss.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 10, 2013 15:53:29 GMT -5
I used JB weld on the obvious holes, used the most oil resistant Permatex product (black something), and made a new plexiglas bottom for the sump and glued that down with Permatex. I still have one or more minor leaks and can't identify the source. I just end up with oil on the bottom side of the sump and keep a bucket underneath the drain.
The previous owner had coated the entire sump with something like roofing tar. That eventually started to break down in the oil. According to John (JSGems), any silicone based sealer will break down in oil, too.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 9, 2013 14:02:03 GMT -5
Beautiful stones. I love the Patagonian agates, but I've never been able bring myself to buy them. Guess I'm just cheap when it comes to rocks.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 9, 2013 13:58:37 GMT -5
Well, there's an easy solution to the problem of cleaning the muck out of a saw: don't do it! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I guess that won't work in your case, Jim, since you're switching lubes. For myself, I just scrape and vacuum out the worst of it and add fresh oil. I disassembled and cleaned my 18" once so I could try to stop some minor leaks. The leaks are still there ![>:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/angry.png) , so unless I get really motivated to fix them I'll never completely clean it again. Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 9, 2013 13:51:24 GMT -5
Could very well be, but I'm not the best at identifying pet wood. There have been some previous members who were really good at woods; mystickoi (sp?) and sticksandstones come to mind. I don't know if they're still active.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 8, 2013 10:13:07 GMT -5
Yep, SirRox, I was going to say the same thing about the streak.
Whatever it is, it's pretty!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 8, 2013 10:09:30 GMT -5
Congrats on the finds! The blue one at the 2 o'clock position in the second photo is really pretty!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 8, 2013 10:05:56 GMT -5
Sorry I'm late to the party. Happy Birthday Scott!
Chuck
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