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    Some of the Starrette small squares had a small...

    Some of the Starrette small squares had a small screw to slightly move them out of “square” . They were mainly for patternmakers.
    I suggest calling Starrette. The one I had or have….didn’t get...
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    I just remembered ( flash backed ) to what...

    I just remembered ( flash backed ) to what selling cars in 1960’s was like. The show rooms would have the big glass windows covered
    with ugly brown paper ,while the buyers stood around yelling “I...
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    It reminds me of Prince Valiant’s furniture of...

    It reminds me of Prince Valiant’s furniture of long ago. It was a serious comic strip ! It looks like it was made hundreds of years ago.
    I think the inside of the top would blend in better with a...
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    Once when I was a “New Car” salesman , a double...

    Once when I was a “New Car” salesman , a double decker junk car carrier rolled by the showroom. I remarked “ the carrier damage
    to the new cars keeps getting worse “. Got a big laugh , so I...
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    You can still buy ‘new car smell’ perfume in a...

    You can still buy ‘new car smell’ perfume in a spray can. I just checked .
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    I sold cars for about 2 and 1/2 years . We...

    I sold cars for about 2 and 1/2 years . We checked the trade -ins for damage and Knocked off the value. When you buy another car ,your trade in will get that treatment. Demand a New intact car ,...
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    I start by just raising outfeed a bit and test on...

    I start by just raising outfeed a bit and test on two pieces . Repeat as needed
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    Sticky: I had one of those baking powder powered...

    I had one of those baking powder powered submarines . Can’t remember now if I bought it with change and box tops
    or if it was free in the cereal box. The sub was , sub-par, but the commercial...
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    William ,I have a set of 3 bearings like that ,...

    William ,I have a set of 3 bearings like that , but each is a slightly different size to allow near perfect cutting depth . Had them
    custom made. I’m retired and would like to sell them , for...
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    A trigger lock would keep it from firing , but it...

    A trigger lock would keep it from firing , but it could still be used to bang a head in, and it could be used by someone hiding in your house , while you are not
    home. I like the keep it...
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    Fielder ‘feller’ must be a new hire . Warren is...

    Fielder ‘feller’ must be a new hire . Warren is correct ….and Warrented' .
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    I think it’s old “Punk - Rock” Jewelry, one of...

    I think it’s old “Punk - Rock” Jewelry, one of the formal pieces.
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    Same way GM sold Chevrolets and Cadillacs.

    Same way GM sold Chevrolets and Cadillacs.
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    The only purpose for denatured (poisonous)...

    The only purpose for denatured (poisonous) alcohol is to keep people from drinking it. That way in can be sold at a lower cost . But
    I’ve heard of it being imbibed anyway. Hey…what can ya’ do ? ...
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    that’s when you need to play the ROUTE 66 theme !...

    that’s when you need to play the ROUTE 66 theme ! I think it was Henry Mancini ‘s work. Never gets old.
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    Obviously she had “ tilt wheel” .

    Obviously she had “ tilt wheel” .
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    Sure , that will work.

    Sure , that will work.
  18. I love those ancient Grand Mummies. They scared...

    I love those ancient Grand Mummies. They scared away the thieves.
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    Denatured alcohol sometimes has water it . Never...

    Denatured alcohol sometimes has water it . Never buy any with a loose top on the can . Seen a lot of them , don’t know if that’s how
    the distiller did the tops ,or if people messed with them in...
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    I had to buy that piece from Starrette , Don’t...

    I had to buy that piece from Starrette , Don’t know if it would fit a different brand. I don’t think it had broken, think I was cleaning and
    oiling it ….that’s how stuff gets lost ! The piece...
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    I would darken the treads and paint the risers . ...

    I would darken the treads and paint the risers . Hand rail needs to be dark. I won’t climb steps that make me look at yellow-orange
    hand rail or treads .
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    I like it , it’s modern …in a GOOD way . In the...

    I like it , it’s modern …in a GOOD way . In the 1950’s your neighbors would have reported it as “a flying saucer”.
    Today people will know it’s a table, we’ve come so far .
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    I read how the chief engineer later developed...

    I read how the chief engineer later developed mules which ,strangely ,had more horsepower. That came to my attention while I was
    visiting the Ripley Believe It OR NOT Museum .

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    Lapping can damage your stones, just be careful.

    Lapping can damage your stones, just be careful.
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    They are fairly rare , I’m reassuring you and...

    They are fairly rare , I’m reassuring you and me at the same time …since my balance is getting bad and have an appointment
    to see if my marbles are rolling around . Doing a lot more walking...
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