Comments on: DIY Laptop. Build your own at Daily Cup of Tech

By: Robert D

Robert D — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:47:43 +0000

Not too long ago, like 3,4 years, I got to watch them blow up the old ammo at Herlong with F15′s? I don’t know the exact fighter it was, but man, what a show! Sadly, as with everything else in this state, it had to be stopped because it was an air and noise pollution hazzard.

By: no2liberals

no2liberals — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:38:24 +0000

That six-pack system sure beats the H out of the old M79 single shot 40mm launcher we had, and the sophisticated ammo is awesome. We had two rounds for the mike-mike, an HE and a Training round, which just gave off a puff of smoke when it hit.

By: Robert D

Robert D — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:32:39 +0000

For us non military types, a good old demo with pictures is required. And I figure if it’s being shown now, it has been in use for years.

By: no2liberals

no2liberals — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:18:57 +0000

Yep, I watch that show, though they are usually way behind what I have already learned, but give good demonstrations. I also like Weaponology on the Military Channel. Go here for all the latest weapon technology news. The story they had about the new M32 Multiple shot Grenade Launcher was on this site almost a year ago. BadA** weapon, too.

By: Robert D

Robert D — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:12:04 +0000

Well, as long as you know the basics so you don’t blow it up, you should be able to hone it down to a perfect shot. Btw, you been watching Future Weapons on Discovery?

By: no2liberals

no2liberals — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:00:11 +0000

That’s how Eliphalet Remington got started, by making the very best barrels available. I worked in the Armory for a while when I was in the USAF, but didn’t get to attend a formal armorers training program, like they have in the Army or USMC. Those guys can do it all, including boring and rifling their own precision barrels.

By: Robert D

Robert D — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:53:08 +0000

I agree. To DIY would make it sooo sweet.

By: no2liberals

no2liberals — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:48:15 +0000

Well, I already have all the various weapons, ammo, and accessories I will ever need or want, but still, to have the equipment and skills to turn out a great rifle barrel would be immensely satisfying.

By: Robert D

Robert D — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:44:22 +0000

I don’t have any projects lined up.
I would like to learn to make my own rifle barrels, though.

Comment by no2liberals — January 26, 2007 @ 12:17 am

Now, That, may become a useful trade in the not so distant future. Although I think you and I will be long gone before the Mad Maxx stuff starts.

By: no2liberals

no2liberals — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:18:16 +0000

I had thought about building my own ‘puter, but it’s hard to beat the prices these days, of one already assembled and loaded with a operating system.