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I did a quick search and Staples already has such a machine: (URL) is the expensive one, my paper catalogue claims to have one for $89. kind of pointless to tie up $300 worth of lego to do the job of a purpose built machine. Chris formerly known as (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've washed a few lots of garage sale lego in my Mom's washing machine. Just dump the pieces in a pillow case and tie off the end. Use a little light detergent if the pieces are really dirty and use the gentle cycle. For the initial drying I (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) The specifics-- I look thru any non-new sets and lots that I purchased, looking for electric parts, and other things that might not do so well with water. THen I take the entire kit-'n-kaboodle and throw 'em in the sink, with a little dish (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I built a small paper folder once, it only handled pieces of paper about the size of a business card. But, the idea could probably be modified to handle something larger. I modelled it on a machine we had in the print shop way back when I was (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've tried numerous times to do various paperfolding projects, it's one of those "holy grail" things (like knitting, SLT RapidPrototyping) that I've always wanted to do out of LEGO but it is so difficult to achieve the results I want. I wanted (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Today is "Statement Day" That bi-monthly event where I sit and generate paper work to mail to customers. After I've folded my 10th bit of paper into thirds to stuff in an envelope; it occurred to me that this might be a good idea for Lego. Has (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) How do you dry the pieces afterword?? Now that I have a functioning sink I could theoretically wash LEGO, should the need arise. Iain (Who's building now has SANS SERIFFED MIXED CASE FONT GIANT LETTERING ON IT!!!!!) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Funny thing is I have loads of top rails (in white and blue) and non of the other bits, but as I'm primarily a technic builder I just use them as beams. :-) Steve (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, Check out the 7119 Cloud Car set. The sale ends today at TRU, they're $7.47 each. It's a cute little set and has some nice new slope elements in it. It's funny, I don't like Star Wars, but I have so many of the sets--only because they're (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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And I'm an e-bayholic... Well, no. Not really... But I did win 7 lots on e-bay recently. The largest being a big box o' LEGO! So I get this box a weekish back, and it just sorta sat there whilst I worked late hours, played Diablo II and chatted with (...) (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Personally, I already have one (my mom bought it for christmas one year). However, I did see a whole bunch of these at my local sears, but IIRC, they were still at full retail.... bleepin' Sears!! Cheers, Ben (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) I've been seeing these pop up a Sears at only $129 recently. (22 years ago, 28-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Yes. The signing of the passport application as a guarantor is restricted to certain people, primarily government and professionals, including accountants (CA, CGA, CMA), doctors (MDs, optometrists, dentists), engineers (P.Eng or Eng.), legal (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Thanks. (...) ?? I was not aware of this. I guess I should get me P.Eng going as soon as I get my first 'real' engineering job. I had an interview at ABB, but it was kind of a courtesy thing more than an actual job interview. I had sent them a (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Now you've got me curious. Last I heard from John he had closed HiTechnic temporarily because things were getting too busy with his real job. Anyway, tell me more about this thing. When you say very small, do you mean something equivalent to a (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Hey guys, A while ago, a number of pre-rtlToronto fans (this is like 98 or something) were interested in the Klutz Lego Contraptions Book: (URL) it was like $29 or something. Well, I found a place which sells them for $8.99CAD in town. If you'd like (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) <snip> (...) 'cause, seriously if I could, I would even try my hands at something like this: (URL) just floors me that this is made with LEGO. And that mecha turkey--I mean, Wow! So yeah, I'll try to expand my LEGO repitoire, to include other (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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(...) Someone has to keep the imperialists from spreading their faulty logic thru the world! As usual, it falls to a Canadian to be the voice of reason and responsibility. Oh well... c'est la vie! ;) (...) All true Chris, But, as like all areas of (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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Dave.... your posting way too much to O.T.Debate. (...) Dave this is great news... What i dot understand is why? I mean the play field is 8x8 and the box in the center that you need to build and fill with rice is 2x2. what do you need 9 modules (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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I've booked my uncles woodshop (again--last time was waaaay too cold to hand out in an unheated shop for a few hours--yeah, I'm a wuss) So this sat. morning, I'm hauling my beat up ol' pickup over to the lumber store, getting my hands on 3/8 (...) (22 years ago, 27-Mar-03, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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