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Any 18650 lanterns?
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Salary expectations north of Norfolk, Va?
Thank you for your words kitelights. Do you have any recommendations for places to live? I was a bit shocked at the housing situation down in that area (Williamsburg to Virginia Beach). It seemed like there was a lot of nice houses, nice cars, but some VERY sketchy areas. Some apartment... -
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Salary expectations north of Norfolk, Va?
Not to go into too much detail, but... Basically I have a job offer at a company near Norfolk. Problem? Away from friends/family. Next problem? My GF isn't sure she'll be able to keep her job if we move. Her work prospects in the short term don't look too good. Now, I think I could earn... -
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Salary expectations north of Norfolk, Va?
Ah, thank you. Those online salary average places always make me wonder how many people REALLY make that cash. They always seem a little high. My only thought about that area of the country is that the cost of living seems slightly 'above average' while the pay seems a little 'below average'... -
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Satellite Shootdown
Unless they had this whole system prepared ahead of time 'just in case' of this type of scenario, I have to say I am rather impressed they could come up with something THIS quickly. 'uhhh, what are we gonna do? Yeah, that sounds good. Just take that warhead off the top, fill it completely with... -
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Satellite Shootdown
Good info about the fuel, but I thought this was a satellite that was JUST launched a year ago or something like that. This, to me, would signal it either had a very specific purpose or never functioned correctly, which would mean it could have had a FULL fuel complement. I was on another... -
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Total Lunar Eclipse February 20, 2008
Good job guys! Mine turned out about like the last posters, so I won't bother posting. I only have a 300mm lens with no multipliers. ALSO, my tripod broke! A (cheaper) Manfrotto. I went to make a length adjustment on a leg and SNAP. Clamp cracked. I've only used it maybe 15 times. They... -
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Salary expectations north of Norfolk, Va?
I was wondering if any of you from the Norfolk/North of Norfolk (Newport News, Williamsburg, etc) Virginia could give me an expectation for an entry level engineer's salary? I'm looking to move down to that area and was wondering if there are any major pitfalls or cost of living surprises I... -
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Question about batteries for the lantern people
Hmm. No CR123A action? Too fat/hard to find to carry? -
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Question about batteries for the lantern people
I was wondering why the favored battery for a lot of these lanterns is AA? Is it because they're cheap and readily available? I would think that lanterns powered by AA would be more for overnight use and less for rugged week or more hiking, is that correct? What is the preferred battery type... -
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Where to get small run plastic parts made?
I was looking at making a custom battery carrier to hold 3 or 4 CR123 batteries. Probably about 1.5 inches wide and just taller than the batteries themselves.- havand
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- Forum: Flashlight Related Materials/Mechanical/Machining
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Whats the worst thing to find on your lathe?
The payment part is not ideal. What happens if your lathe breaks and you don't have the extra cash to put up? Not cool. However, I am glad they're going to come through for you... especially the shipping! :)- havand
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- Forum: Flashlight Related Materials/Mechanical/Machining
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Where to get small run plastic parts made?
Well, I wouldn't be opposed to machining, I was just hoping the plastic parts would be a good bit cheaper than the metal ones. You get spoiled by mass produced plastic parts without even realizing it.- havand
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Where to get small run plastic parts made?
I've been slowly realizing this. So, how do all these small time manufacturer's afford to put stuff out? The problem is I only want about 100 or so parts at a time, at least at first. Can't afford more right now. It seems you have to get up into the 1000s for the price of the mold to be...- havand
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