In the next to the last picture, Domenico has just broken the news to Guy and
Linus about the scrotal lice infestation on the bus.

Vernor, the most likely cause, continues to act surprised.

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Chris,

I'm getting concerned about the 'sensor' visit.

Last time that happened, I woke up the next morning clutching a sales order for a
$48,000 container of ubatuba and had glitter in my underwear.

Both were sticky.

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Nah, these Italian companies spend a lot of time and money on these trips. I don't want to risk insulting what they do because of google translator :o . As an example, one of the Brazilian sites we're getting ready to visit has an English translation of 'Stimulating your sensor'. :oops: I've asked f...

In the 10th picture down, 2nd from the left:

Domenico is beside himself as Tenax has won distribution rights for the new line
of Lindsay Lohan Super Ager.

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Since Eric and I are traveling companions and friends, I can probably reveal this. He calls [excitedly] and proclaims he has sold the saw to a Nigerian prince for 475,000 Norwegian Drackmas. :? Oy. All dinners in Brazil are on Eric. :grin: Apparently, he's REECH. More likely 'reach', but as usual, t...

49 weeks ago, strange Italian eatery, sponsored by someone with good intent.

3 glasses down.

"Dominican, another giraffe of whine for my friends."

Translation:

Domenico- Tour host. Only one besides Carmine who has bail skills.

giraffe- carafe

Whine- wine.

Friends- True be dat.

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Hmmm. Robertson bait.

Very hard to resist.

However, I made a promise.

But, it was at night.

Night is different.

Sometimes, Guy says stuff at night that he doesn't mean.

He's not alone...

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Most factories finish their 'leathers' at 120. Your progression should be 36,46,60 or 80, then 120. Your fingers should tell you when you have established enough texture on the edges with the 36. From there, the others don't take much time. As has been stated, let the brushes do the work. Your part ...

It brushes beautifully. We've done miles of it.

Get your colors ready because Minsk comes out of the ground sporting it's natural color, which is white.

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It looks like a creamier version of Stormy Night from about 5 years ago. It sold well.

The original name had been Tiger Wood, but they were worried about 'issues'. Little did they know .

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The mayor of Cachoeiro is mulling this offer
Brakes are optional there anyway.

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Don't be sending me pig dxf's, Todd.

No Sooner stuff, either. Now, Longhorn stuff, that's different .

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I assume the Ray Charles Museum is adding a new wing?

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Chris' last picture looks like a biopsy of Charlie Sheen's liver.

Before 'winning'.

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Top, Dan may be correct. It may also be flamed, then brushed. Or water jetted [from way above a normal position, and without garnet], then brushed. If any of these is the case, Dan's chisel then brush might be your best option. If there is any way to post a picture, I'm sure we can collectively solv...

'Riverwashed' usually means 'brushed' or 'leathered'. Texture with a 'flat' type look re polish. There are additional steps that will pretty much give it a sheen. That is a 'caress' finish. ABS does not have many soft components so leathering it gives it a 'grainy' look. Highs and lows, but in a fai...

"but I guess when you get to be Boyd's age you do not have that kind of time"

puppy yapping.

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We laminate when faced with multiple chambers. Loaded multiple chambers. :o But for those of you who choose to watch glue dry, I'd be at James' workshop in a New York second. There are a number of talented people around here. James is among the elite. He's kind enough to offer. You should be smart e...

In speaking with James from Tenax this afternoon, he mentioned that the mixing ratio on this product has a plus or minus of 1% :shock: . When Filippo suggests using the pre-measured dispensers, it is most likely for that very reason. For you lamination kings and queens, they've got a new epoxy in a ...

Nick,

We order resin in large quantities. It only takes a certain number of ounces to re-resin a slab. So, we measure via a meter every single time. This is not rocket science. Plus, there is a slight margin for error. Not much, but a little.

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Filippo is right about the metering [measuring]. We use a postal meter for measuring ratios on different Tenax glues.
They work fine.

You must remember Filippo divides in Italian, but multiplies in American. Same for Domenico.

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I write for a select few.

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Hmmm. Petroleum based products now mix with water. :? This may cause some confusion in the scientific community. "once Ager is applied you're done." This could be true, but it's not. Wednesday's job was agered before I got a look at the edges. We saved it after removing the ager and correcting the e...

"class act". true dat.

And, a lot more behind the scenes stuff that you're unlikely to hear about.

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