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CG · 07-27-2019, 02:36 PM

I’ve been in the copier business for 40 years. I won’t go in to where it was when I started because obviously technology has grown by leaps and bounds in 40 years. I’ve always had something a little past "buy at the box store" for home use. I just brought this one home today. It does everything and a lot more than a person needs for home use, well unless they are running a business from home. Got my first bookmark dialed in on the smart screen (basically a tablet), I feel like Tim the Toolman Taylor Arh arh arh!

What do you have at home that is ridiculous overkill, but still love it?

**truckster** · 07-27-2019, 08:51 PM

Is there such a thing as too much horsepower or too many tools? I don't think so.

Is that the pic from the cowl vent thread?

CG · 07-28-2019, 09:16 AM

Yes that’s the pic. I was thinking when I set this style machine up or see one in the field I should add 67-72chevytrucks.com in the customers bookmarks =)

pritch · 07-28-2019, 12:21 PM

The first rule of overkill is: You can never have enough overkill!

For me, it's my music collection and the equipment to play it on. I mean, I don't get into a Led Zeppelin mood too often, but when I do, the whole neighborhood knows.

CG · 07-28-2019, 01:36 PM

Oh yes, sterophiles, you guys can get crazy lol.

Also on the gun nut thread, there is what I would call some overKill haha!

72c20customcamper · 07-28-2019, 05:14 PM

467 540 hp

CG · 07-28-2019, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

467 540 hp

Tim Taylor would be proud

72c20customcamper · 07-28-2019, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Tim Taylor would be proud

If it was on a lawn mower...

Low Elco · 07-29-2019, 07:27 AM

Ingersoll Rand t-30 air compressor. Love it.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-29-2019, 08:15 AM

Probably TVs. I was late getting into the flat screen game, so they were pretty cheap by the time I got all of them (except the very first one).

There's a 58" in the living room (first one, probably cost the same as the next 3 combined), 55 in the den/kitchen (open area so you can see from kitchen), 55" in bedroom and 60" in bonus room.

Also gaming systems. I hardly play anymore but I've had every new PS when they came out (I do have a IV) and an xbox. I also don't watch a ton of TV but when I do I want it to look good.

**special-K** · 07-29-2019, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

I’ve been in the copier business for 40 years. I won’t go in to where it was when I started because obviously technology has grown by leaps and bounds in 40 years.

In the case of copiers, technology has shrunken would be more fitting. Am I right? I had a messenger job for a company that was spread out. My office had the Xerox machine and it was my job to maintain it. It took up half my office. I needed a step ladder to get to the top of it and a floor jack to get under it

CG · 07-29-2019, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

In the case of copiers, technology has shrunken would be more fitting. Am I right? I had a messenger job for a company that was spread out. My office had the Xerox machine and it was my job to maintain it. It took up half my office. I needed a step ladder to get to the top of it and a floor jack to get under it

Haha, you are correct! I remember back early on how large and heavy some of the first plain paper office copiers were, and they did nothing, just made copies. They didn't even reduce and enlarge.

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-30-2019, 08:18 AM

I have too many cars. And I still go on CL looking for more. And I've been hitting up my neighbor to sell me his 66 Mustang. Like I need another one. Between insurance, tires, and keeping all the batteries charged. It's becoming more like a job just to keep them all going. Not to mention the registration. What can I say. I like them. And I have an understanding wife.

weq92f · 07-30-2019, 11:36 AM

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Gaming system...

110" screen
1080p overhead projector
Def-Tech 7.1, front 3 w/powered subs
Denon power and video switching
Xbox One
Xbox Live
No window theater room.
Electric leather sofa

-klb

CG · 07-30-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

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Gaming system...

110" screen
1080p overhead projector
Def-Tech 7.1, front 3 w/powered subs
Denon power and video switching
Xbox One
Xbox Live
No window theater room.
Electric leather sofa

-klb

OK this is cool and definitely overkill haha.

I stopped gaming when my sons starting beating me all the time. Both of them are closer to 40 now than 35 (man im old).

I still have their Super Nintendo and games stored away in boxes. Its funny they had the original Mortal Combat. A hugely controversial game back in the day ... Man have things changed.

RustyPile · 08-04-2019, 02:52 PM

I am an Amateur Radio Operator, ham to those that are familiar with the term.. I had a tower in my back yard that was a foot or 2 over 100 feet tall. Given the right atmospheric conditions, I can communicate with other stations anywhere on Earth.. I can communicate with the International Space Station ham/astronauts. But that isn't enough.. I have some equipment that allows me to bounce a signal off the moon and return that signal back to Earth, a trip of half million miles..

68C15 · 08-04-2019, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Oh yes, sterophiles, you guys can get crazy lol.

Also on the gun nut thread, there is what I would call some overKill haha!

Why do I feel you're talking about me? Is it bad to have a 50cal AR15 with no serial number? What about 1100# of lead for making bullets?

I collect tools. Auto and construction.

CG · 08-05-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

Why do I feel you're talking about me? Is it bad to have a 50cal AR15 with no serial number? What about 1100# of lead for making bullets?

I collect tools. Auto and construction.

If the holster fits .... haha!

I enjoy reading your gun threads. I know nothing about guns and ammo, but I like learning. And you obviously have mountains of knowledge.

07-27-2019, 02:36 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,786	A new toy ... Overkill I’ve been in the copier business for 40 years. I won’t go in to where it was when I started because obviously technology has grown by leaps and bounds in 40 years. I’ve always had something a little past "buy at the box store" for home use. I just brought this one home today. It does everything and a lot more than a person needs for home use, well unless they are running a business from home. Got my first bookmark dialed in on the smart screen (basically a tablet), I feel like Tim the Toolman Taylor Arh arh arh! What do you have at home that is ridiculous overkill, but still love it? Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-27-2019, 08:51 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,805	Re: A new toy ... Overkill Is there such a thing as too much horsepower or too many tools? I don't think so. Is that the pic from the cowl vent thread? __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

07-28-2019, 09:16 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,786	Re: A new toy ... Overkill Yes that’s the pic. I was thinking when I set this style machine up or see one in the field I should add 67-72chevytrucks.com in the customers bookmarks =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-28-2019, 12:21 PM	#4
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: A new toy ... Overkill The first rule of overkill is: You can never have enough overkill! For me, it's my music collection and the equipment to play it on. I mean, I don't get into a Led Zeppelin mood too often, but when I do, the whole neighborhood knows. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

07-28-2019, 01:36 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,786	Re: A new toy ... Overkill Oh yes, sterophiles, you guys can get crazy lol. Also on the gun nut thread, there is what I would call some overKill haha! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-28-2019, 05:14 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,166	Re: A new toy ... Overkill 467 540 hp Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-29-2019, 07:27 AM	#9
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: A new toy ... Overkill Ingersoll Rand t-30 air compressor. Love it. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-29-2019, 08:15 AM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: A new toy ... Overkill Probably TVs. I was late getting into the flat screen game, so they were pretty cheap by the time I got all of them (except the very first one). There's a 58" in the living room (first one, probably cost the same as the next 3 combined), 55 in the den/kitchen (open area so you can see from kitchen), 55" in bedroom and 60" in bonus room. Also gaming systems. I hardly play anymore but I've had every new PS when they came out (I do have a IV) and an xbox. I also don't watch a ton of TV but when I do I want it to look good. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-30-2019, 08:18 AM	#13
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,416	Re: A new toy ... Overkill I have too many cars. And I still go on CL looking for more. And I've been hitting up my neighbor to sell me his 66 Mustang. Like I need another one. Between insurance, tires, and keeping all the batteries charged. It's becoming more like a job just to keep them all going. Not to mention the registration. What can I say. I like them. And I have an understanding wife. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

07-30-2019, 11:36 AM	#14
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,889	Re: A new toy ... Overkill . Gaming system... 110" screen 1080p overhead projector Def-Tech 7.1, front 3 w/powered subs Denon power and video switching Xbox One Xbox Live No window theater room. Electric leather sofa -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-04-2019, 02:52 PM	#16
RustyPile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Elkhart, Texas Posts: 1,538	Re: A new toy ... Overkill I am an Amateur Radio Operator, ham to those that are familiar with the term.. I had a tower in my back yard that was a foot or 2 over 100 feet tall. Given the right atmospheric conditions, I can communicate with other stations anywhere on Earth.. I can communicate with the International Space Station ham/astronauts. But that isn't enough.. I have some equipment that allows me to bounce a signal off the moon and return that signal back to Earth, a trip of half million miles..



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