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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

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

  1. Mar 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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    This building and printing company have been around since the early 1900's.

    I swear up an down it was built on an indian burial ground.
     
  2. Mar 22, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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    So it’s pre-war equipment!
    Pre WW1! Lol
     
  3. Mar 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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    Give me a minute. I'll show you some pics of pre war equipment...:D
     
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  4. Mar 22, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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    No worries, I used to have some of that! I hade a couple C&P Platen presses when I was new to business.
     
  5. Mar 22, 2025 at 6:38 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I noticed that it was super hazy while I was driving that day. I had forgotten about it until I read this. I was taking back-roads to Stoughton. Beautiful ride otherwise!
     
  6. Mar 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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    I'll still show ya because I think it's cool! :)

    This equipment is all operational and we still use it, on occasion.

    Miehle printing press.
    20250322_083749.jpg
    Heidelberg windmills
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    And an old linotype or typesetter.
    20250322_083812.jpg
     
  7. Mar 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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    Wait, you work in a printing museum?

    ya know, you need to run that Lino just right or it will squirt you with molten lean on every carriage return.
     
  8. Mar 22, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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    I don't use that.
    I run the electronically challenged Japanese presses.
     
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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    Funny you should mention....

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/germes-lab-front-camera-and-upgraded-camera-from-natika.786958/

    Without the extra camera, that's a $182 unit (after shipping). The upgraded camera is something like another $20. Takes about a half hour to install, camera controls work off the steering wheel.
    :spending:
     
  11. Mar 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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    For anyone interested, I found the software for setting up The DJI Osmo Action 4 Camera and installing the latest firmware a bit wonky but everything did work. Also found a good beginner's guide video on YT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0P3ZnAipVA
     
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    Being able to see what's on the other side of that breakover as you go up is such a game changer. I don't think anyone who's installed it has regretted it!
     
  15. Mar 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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    Ya, so the kit I had in my cart was close to $200.......

    I sent him a dm. :D:facepalm:
     
  16. Mar 22, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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    Atta boy! Hey, it's only money...:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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    Btw, the rear anytime is kinda part of that package.
     
  18. Mar 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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    Just don't run me broke.

    I still owe you some and I'll need gas money for KenTWucky25. lol
     
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    I can send you a link for a free Benjamin from Elon…
     

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