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by goathunter
Sat May 30, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Got my lathe!
Replies: 26
Views: 7649

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/D ... umber=3448

Here's a starter kit, isn't the best quality but it does have the basic tools you'd need. I don't know about the ball cutter attachment though. Might have to build that yourself.
by goathunter
Tue May 05, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: living in a Vanagon?
Replies: 21
Views: 6705

Why don't ya try talking to the college and see if you can get a part time job with them in exchange for housing? If that doesn't work most places these days have pretty hefty financial aid. If all else fails ROTC. Those guys get it pretty good. College payed for and only 5 yrs due after. I do encou...
by goathunter
Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:51 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: critique my design.
Replies: 15
Views: 3230

Howdy hudd, From my experience with the nerfs I'd shoot for around 80 psi chamber pressure. When you jack up the pressure the stresses on the nerf are pretty tough. At about 140 psi. you'll kill the nerf in 2-3 shots. 120 psi, you're sitting good but you'll see the nerf do some crazy things sometime...
by goathunter
Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:08 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Wish me luck guys
Replies: 21
Views: 3921

all is well and everyday I am getting more and more excited!
Good to hear it bro. You won't regret it. And Paramedic skills are a lifelong skill. You can use those wherever you go. Happy for ya
by goathunter
Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Wish me luck guys
Replies: 21
Views: 3921

Alright Frankrede join the group bro. Good to have ya aboard. Just to give ya some insight. I just started my second tri here at the Merchant Marine Academy, so yeah I'm already sworn in navy. I just went the midship route. A little different but I can help ya out with anything ya need to know. I sc...
by goathunter
Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: The Official: "Things that piss you off" Thread!!
Replies: 1319
Views: 172875

My KP 100 (basic intro to marine engineering) teacher who has a need to tell me I'm wrong in everything. I've been fixing boats since I was 7 dangit!! I know how a frikin helical gear works!!!

BTW: I'm back every one! Done with USMMA bootcamp, Yeah! Now onto service academy greatness :)
by goathunter
Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:42 pm
Forum: BB, Airsoft, and Pellet Guns
Topic: sneak peek at a new blowback automatic airgun
Replies: 73
Views: 21814

Okay my thoughts of the GSMG: The GSMG looks like an AGD paintball marker. Which adds a bit of confusion when compared to traditional airguns .The style makes it difficult to take the gun seriously from first glance. I think for selling appeal the GSMG needs to look more like a real rifle (in todays...
by goathunter
Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:30 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: nerf foot ball launcher shell size
Replies: 10
Views: 2773

You don't have to trim the fins, you can just fold them inside the barrel. That's true you can. But I've found if you trim the fins you drastically reduce the chances of blowing the fins off of the bulb.Those foam fins create a whole lot of friction on PVC.As a bonus (courtesy of physics) the reduc...
by goathunter
Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: Pneumatic Cannons
Topic: nerf foot ball launcher shell size
Replies: 10
Views: 2773

From what I remember nerfs are about 7" (6-15/16" actual from the ones I measured). 2" bulb, due to variation in foam density that size can be a best guess. I've had some that fall out of a 2" barrel and others that stay. It is a guarantee you will need to trim the fins. They stick out a good 1/8" o...
by goathunter
Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Photobucket Died...
Replies: 20
Views: 4495

Are you using firefox?

I had an issue like that a couple of days ago. I erased the personal data and good to go.
by goathunter
Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Fuel Prices in Your Area
Replies: 91
Views: 15319

So it's time to invent a car that can drive on water, and most of all, is cheap Razz Wouldn't make a difference. Your water bill would just skyrocket because they wouldn't be able to tax petroleum. Taxes always go up. They rarely if ever go down. When they do, democracies vote in people who will ra...
by goathunter
Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: BB, Airsoft, and Pellet Guns
Topic: Best Place To Buy A Gun?
Replies: 6
Views: 2132

Depends on what you want. If you like old guns (ie: WW2 guns) you might ought to check out getting a C&R license. This way you can buy guns online and have them shipped to you instead of the local shop. But for everyday sporting firearms go check out the local gun shop. Dick's, Wally World, and Spor...
by goathunter
Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: Off-Topic Hobbies
Topic: Fuel Prices in Your Area
Replies: 91
Views: 15319

$3.65 at Costco, about $3.80ish everywhere else. Upstate South Carolina... How did upstate SC get cheaper gas than the lowcountry? We've got the port and gas is $3.83-90(it really does change that much in a 10 mile radius :oops: ) Diesel is insane. Like $4.50 a gallon, has really put a hurting on t...
by goathunter
Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: SpudFiles Discussion
Topic: C'yah guys later!
Replies: 13
Views: 3289

so no imported sprinkler valves in my %$# then? dang Rolling Eyes Very Happy
It's Europe you should always watch your rear... :wink:
by goathunter
Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: SpudFiles Discussion
Topic: C'yah guys later!
Replies: 13
Views: 3289

Yeah, airport security will be all over your ass if you bring in a bunch of PVC pipe and put it throught the scanner thingy Forget Chinese security. Heathro(London) will have you begging for mercy. Talk about some annoying tripe to get through. Just short of a full body cavity search... But have fu...