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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Dec 28, 2024 at 1:14 PM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Yeah, I thought I did everything correctly for prep and curing. Sandblasted, acetone wash, 3 coats with the recommended dry times in between and I think 10 days to cure afterwards in the garage with no extreme temperatures.

    I'll try to wipe it down frequently to keep more road salt and shit off of it for now and touch up when temps allow for it I guess.
     
  2. Dec 28, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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    Prep and cure times are important.
    My nye project.
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    We are talking about smoked meats, right?
    :rofl:
     
  3. Dec 28, 2024 at 1:22 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Same. It 50° here today.
     
  4. Dec 28, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Spoon and cutting board maintenance day. Reminder to regularly give your wood an oil rub down.

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  5. Dec 28, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Looks like it's going to be yummy!

    I made sous vide prime rib for Christmas. 24 hours at 133°, and then seared under the broiler. It was good, but I'm going to make some adjustments on the next one.

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    Served it with cheesy hash browns (my attempt at reproducing the supper club experience) and roasted Brussel sprouts. One of the better meals I've prepared lately.

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    Not a clue. Probably at a parking lot.
     
  7. Dec 28, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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    I know more about soy and solvent based inks but it's relative to painting, only different surface.
    So many variables involved in proper drying and curing....
    Web inks (heat set) have more oils in them than your sheetfed inks. (that dry more from heat and evaporation.
    That long dryer is for flashing off all the solvents in the ink and the following sequence of chill rollers are what actually sets the ink...

    Proper setting is dependent on moisture content in the paper, type of paper, ink coverage, press chemistry, pressroom temp/humidity, dryer web temp, dryer air temp, chill roll temp....
    Many variables.

    Like Tim said with the self etching. Does Steel-It accept top coating?
     
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Errant shopping cart, most likely. ;)
     
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    I think you might be right. I often park at malls.
     
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    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    Looks real good.:hungry:
    You needed a few Old Fashions for the Supper Club experience.
     
  11. Dec 28, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    Same! Standing water in the yard and snow is rapidly disappearing everywhere
     
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    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I had to work Thursday, so I decided to leave that door shut. But, I did get fixings, and I don't have to work tomorrow... :D
     
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    I think you just got elected to cook that same meal at an outing this summer.
     
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    My powdercoat is still looking good after 8 yrs.
     
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    Mother never lets you leave the house.
     
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    I know not how to respond.
     
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    With one of these.....Here...You can borrow mine...

    :anonymous:
     
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    This is exactly how I feel... So many ways to respond... but maybe nothing is the wisest choice.
     
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    :thumbsup:
     

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