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    Anybody have a "Chawly Changer" coin dispenser?

    Re: Anybody have a "Chawly Changer" coin dispenser? I got a couple of Chawley Changers back in 2004, when this thread was new. They worked well, but I've gone back to my plastic squeeze purse. Old habit. The reason for posting is that I've got a reprint of the 1902 Sears Roebuck Catalog, and...
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    My First Knife

    Wow, different strokes. A couple of years ago I bought both a mini grip ($55) and a delica ($41) off the net, never having handled either. I expected that the mini grip would become my every day carry. Long story short, I found the mini grip handle just slightly too small for my hand, while the...
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    Lashing an umbrella to a bag?

    Actually, the D rings on the Domke F-2 were put there for Domke's optional shoulder harness for the bag, to enable it to be worn like a back pack. After years of using ponchos, then years of using large and meduim umbrellas, I now use folding umbrella exclusively. Dollar stores in the...
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    Cheap spotlight

    I was in a Big Lots on Saturday and purchased for $9.95 a rechargeable spotlight. Claimed "one million candlepower" from its sealed lead acid battery and 6 volt halogen bulb. Came with two rechargers, one home one automobile cigarette lighter. It works, seems a very intense light, lights up the...
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    Gadget Sites

    http://countycomm.com/ Some gadgets, watches, lights, military surplus
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    Anything similar to the Kershaw vapor?

    I bought the Vapor before I bought the knife I REALY like: Spyderco Delica, which cost me $41 and postage.
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    Does anybody have one of these Russian watches?

    Re: Does anybody have one of these Russian watches They're Vostocks. I picked up a couple on Ebay and was pleased with the quality. One of mine had the same dial as the harborfreight.com picture, though with an older style rotating bezel. The lume on mine is unfortunately not great, though I...
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    Marathon navigator

    Acrylic crystals have the advantage that you can polish out scratches, which you really can't do with mineral crystals. Either toothpaste or Brasso on a damp cloth will work wonders in polishing your crystal.
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