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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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let us know if your going to sell them. That looks awsome.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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Wow that is really good! I use to do some milling myself. I'm assuming you used CNC. If you did what program did you use to create that? Excellent work BTW.

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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 09:04 AM
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that is hardcore!!! how much does it weigh?
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 09:35 AM
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I dont have a CNC, its all done on manual machines.

The program I used to design it is called garibaldimadeitupashewentalongCAD, you can pick it up in my left cortex

With hardware its about 1.5 lbs.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 09:41 AM
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how about creating one for a small battery like the odyssey 680
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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I'd consider makiing anything you like.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:25 AM
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That's a nice piece.
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by darkhorse
I'd consider makiing anything you like.
You allready did That is perfect, what would the price be with/without the Battery? Would you consider a group buy w/ battery for an EVOm member price!

That is a piece of art my friend
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:27 AM
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price?
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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Beautiful!
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:35 AM
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very nice
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:38 AM
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beautiful but looks heavy as heck
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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It is a really nice piece... however, it is not the piece that impresses me...

It is the hand/mind. I've not seen anything made on a non-CNC mill that pretty since the last time I was standing over one (and it wasn't THAT pretty). I think it was about 1991. This gentleman, is the difference between a good Mechanic, and a Mechanical Artist! Beautiful, unaided work!
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Old Aug 20, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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...I've got to say it again, damn fine work.
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