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#41
06-25-2012, 09:16 PM
Well done Bill,Smiley-signs107
Thanks for sharing.Smiley-eatdrink004
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#42
06-26-2012, 06:45 AM
A bit like dropping a 454 big block into a Ford Pinto isn't it?
And people accuse me of over-engineering things at times! Chin

Just kidding.... Big Grin

That is a seriously heavy duty steady though. Great job Bill! I think the black and brass really set it off. Looks classy. Thumbsup
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#43
06-27-2012, 01:39 PM
Willie,

why would rune a perfectly good Pinto? Rotfl

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#44
06-27-2012, 03:11 PM
Good job on the build and the thread Bill. Thumbsup

Most steady rests aren't nearly that large in diameter. What is the capacity of yours?

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06-27-2012, 06:25 PM
well dun
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#46
06-28-2012, 04:22 PM
Nice job there Billy G
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06-29-2012, 06:47 AM
(06-27-2012, 03:11 PM)TomG Wrote: Good job on the build and the thread Bill. Thumbsup

Most steady rests aren't nearly that large in diameter. What is the capacity of yours?

Tom

Been gone for a day or two Tom. Capacity of this rest is .195 to 3.740. This is large for a 9X20. I had to get it to fit a 3.125 Cat head.

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#48
07-04-2012, 12:41 PM
(06-27-2012, 01:39 PM)ETC57 Wrote: Willie,

why would rune a perfectly good Pinto? Rotfl

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Because you can, my man. RotflRotflRotfl

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07-04-2012, 05:30 PM
(06-27-2012, 01:39 PM)ETC57 Wrote: Willie,

why would rune a perfectly good Pinto? Rotfl

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Isn't "perfectly good Pinto" an oxymoron?17428
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