Spring is here in Texas!

Comal Forge · Post by **Comal Forge** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:37 pm

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The 9 lb dachshund alerted me to this little feller. I was in the shop with the Bridgeport running (which is why the magnifiers are on my head). It was pretty noisy but she has a special bark when something is really wrong and she wants me to come NOW! The pistola is a model 57 in 41 mag.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:46 pm

Nice headshot

!My beagle has a unique sounding bay when a copperhead shows up.(He's been bite twice-now he stands back and soundsoff until the Calvary arrives).

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:05 pm

sounds like a perfect duo, dog and owner teaming up. My beagle lets me know when there are bunnies out back. We have teamed up many times in success. Well done.

Bis · Post by **Bis** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:06 pm

I have shot 3 snakes in the last few days, you are right, it is spring time in Texas.

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:14 pm

Well you use "Enough Gun.
Good dog you got there.

Of course being a machinist I'm more interested in what your working on.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:31 pm

Don't you just love those 57's?

Comal Forge · Post by **Comal Forge** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:21 pm

WCF3030 wrote:Well you use "Enough Gun.
Good dog you got there.

Of course being a machinist I'm more interested in what your working on.

I was modifying spark plugs for a local inventor who is trying to get someone interested in a more efficient design. I've probably made 200 for him over the past few years - the short description is that I build up the tip and make some mods so it will fire in a radial pattern. I am the quality manager of a production machine shop by day then do machining and ornamental ironwork on evenings and weekends (4 hours of sleep a night is plenty!).

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:25 pm

GOOD dog! And good shootin'!

Comal Forge · Post by **Comal Forge** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:29 pm

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Here's a pic of the vicious canines - Momma dog is in the front and "Snake Eye" (her real name is Cricket) is in the back. Nothing rabbit sized or smaller is safe around them.

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:37 pm

Comal Forge wrote:
WCF3030 wrote:Well you use "Enough Gun.
Good dog you got there.

Of course being a machinist I'm more interested in what your working on.
I was modifying spark plugs for a local inventor who is trying to get someone interested in a more efficient design. I've probably made 200 for him over the past few years - the short description is that I build up the tip and make some mods so it will fire in a radial pattern. I am the quality manager of a production machine shop by day then do machining and ornamental ironwork on evenings and weekends (4 hours of sleep a night is plenty!).

That sounds interesting. For cars and trucks, small engine?

Comal Forge · Post by **Comal Forge** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:52 pm

WCF3030 wrote:
Comal Forge wrote:
WCF3030 wrote:Well you use "Enough Gun.
Good dog you got there.

Of course being a machinist I'm more interested in what your working on.
I was modifying spark plugs for a local inventor who is trying to get someone interested in a more efficient design. I've probably made 200 for him over the past few years - the short description is that I build up the tip and make some mods so it will fire in a radial pattern. I am the quality manager of a production machine shop by day then do machining and ornamental ironwork on evenings and weekends (4 hours of sleep a night is plenty!).
That sounds interesting. For cars and trucks, small engine?

Both - the current set I'm working on is for 2-stroke engines. He just tested some in racing bikes but most have been for passenger vehicles.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:56 pm

Nice look'n dogs

!

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:13 pm

Comal Forge,
I have a lathe & a mill, been in aerospace machining 98% of my working life.
Am going to build a forge, when I retire.
Lets talk

J35 · Post by **J35** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:47 pm

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Both - the current set I'm working on is for 2-stroke engines. He just tested some in racing bikes but most have been for passenger vehicles.[/quote]

Back in 1972-73 Kawasaki came out with a spark plug that just had a center electrode for their dirt bikes, not sure if it is still in use today or not.

good shoot en