#7683
Fri Jan 20 2006 04:26 PM
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I'd heard it would happen, I read others miseries, I tried to be careful, but it still broke! I felt I just had to get my cylinder out of the top holder as the top was in bad shape. I started working my way around carefully, just really getting started,and then the BOOM! Scared the @#$%^&* out of me. When I could breathe again, I noticed it at least wasn't totally destroyed. It broke on a rather clean line all the way around about an inch and a half from the end. So I at least can still have about a 9&1/2 gallon visible!
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Statements such as, "I'm thinking about selling this." are considered an offer to sell.
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#7684
Fri Jan 20 2006 05:06 PM
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mann that cant be fun!ive only removed 1 cylinder and it came off esy as pie.hope i never have the pleasure.
Looking for gas,oil related clocks,especially neon and spinners .clock repair available. Mick
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#7685
Fri Jan 20 2006 05:56 PM
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SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MISFORTUNE.KNOCK ON WOOD I HAVE BEEN LUCKY SO FAR.
TOMD
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#7686
Fri Jan 20 2006 06:17 PM
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SAME STORY SAME RESULT.......MINE BROKE 1-2 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM WALKED AWAY LEFT IT THERE FOR OVER A YEAR....THEN MOVED IT OUT FRONT OF MY BARN NEVER DID FINISH IT. 2004 PICTURE.  ................. REX LIKES PORCELAIN
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#7687
Fri Jan 20 2006 08:57 PM
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Thanks for the compassion everyone. I know why Rex likes porcelain, it doesn't break!
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#7688
Fri Jan 20 2006 10:49 PM
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The POOR PUMPIE,
In it's younger days, it did it's job. It kept Rex from walking or riding in a horse & buggy. SPRING, SUMMER HEAT, FALL & WINTER COLD.
Rex pushed it outside because it might leak ON THE FLOOR ! & in the cold of WINTER, TOO ! Soon he will be selling it also !
Have you no heart ?
db
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#7689
Sat Jan 21 2006 07:38 PM
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I just drove 1075 miles today to pick up my first "square visible". I actually made it back without breaking it, and I don't think I'll ever try to trmove another one. I don't know yet how this Butler comes apart, but if it comes to restoring it or chancing breaking that cylinder, it's going to stay rusty.
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#7690
Sat Jan 21 2006 08:48 PM
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I could sell you a square bowser and you would only need to travel 120 miles. LOL
I have been ther done that 2400 miles round trip for me. Is this a sickness or what.
Brandon
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#7691
Sun Jan 22 2006 06:19 PM
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Where were you 2 weeks ago!?!? Definitely a disease though,I just hope it doesn't put us into bankruptcy!
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#7692
Sun Jan 22 2006 08:21 PM
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Since the Butler I just bought has 3 BB holes in it, I was wondering about using this cylinder in it. The remains are still 24 1/2" or longer. Has anyone had experience with a glass shop or cutter to make them think I could get these edges cleaned up? Or am I further tempting fate?
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