So I got bombed

[jgohlke]

After the first one, I started thinking about some payback. I mean, you don't want your newbs getting all uppity.

I read through the Fatboy thread and while concrete isn't my style, I like the way AVB thinks. So this weekened, I'm out in the shop tinkering around. I start rounding up a little of this, a little of that. Let's see.....

Gorilla Glue - 1/2 a bottle. Check.
Some flat steel, about a foot. Check.
Scrap 3/4 inch plywood. Check.
16 D nails...4 should do it.
Old rat trap with some blood and hair still on it from the last time I used it...might come in handy. Check.

A little time with table saw, drill press and scroll saw and the plan is starting to come together.

A quick trip to the local home center for some 3 1/2 x 1/4 inch lag bolts (extra washers and nuts), some more Gorilla glue and few other odds and ends.

I get the first glue-up going. Now I'm thinking I have to find just the right target for this little gift. I read some more of the Fatboy thread and see AVB pondering the idea of bombing some poor, apartment-dwelling, tool-less newb and I think to myself, I like the way AVB thinks!

Some come Monday, our very own Mysterea hits me with a bomb. Nicely done, brother. Always unexpected and very much appreciated. And hey, guess what? My new buddy Rob lives in an apartment! In Massachussetts! Ha, ha, ha. Newbies....It's like shooting fish in a barrel! One always pops up when you need him. And downrange too!

Back out to the shop...found 1/2 can of Great Stuff. That will come in handy. Get the grinder out.

Then it's back to the drill press....

 

[Jonesy]

Very nice Joe! At least you're staying away from the concrete! :laugh:

 

[jfields]

I'll give you guys an A for effort. Can't wait to see this one unfold. :thumbs:
Oh! Joe, evidently you did not see Rob and his helmet / goggles. He's good to go. :whistling:

 

[mysterea]

I wonder what the neighbors think when they hear me cackle after reading a post like this?

I have to mention Joe, that I do have a few tools at my disposal, but nothing heavy. As a matter of fact, if you'd care to limit me to a certain tool selection? (no, not that whole gaggle of post whoring mooks that call themselves FOG's)
Perhaps 'only use hand powered tools', or 'only a blowtorch'? I'd be happy to respect such requirements.

Of course, I must wear goggles for such an event. Maybe even a hardhat.

I'll have the bomb squad waiting with a new mailbox =-)

Cheers,
Rob

 

[Jonesy]

As a matter of fact, if you'd care to limit me to a certain tool selection? (no, not that whole gaggle of post whoring mooks that call themselves FOG's)

Now that's funny right there, I don't care who you are! :laugh:

 

[jgohlke]

Ok, here ya go.... DC 0480 5401 4370 3203 6020

As for rules...there aren't any. Use what ya got, brother!

I added a few "tamper resistant" protocols to this little bomb.

You can use whatever tool you think is best, take as much time as you need. I would like to see a few pictures and hear how it goes.

There is a cigar in a tube in there somewhere. I wrote on the tube. Bonus points if you can post what I wrote.

I'll give a couple of hints:

1. I worked on this for a couple of days on and off....it's supposed to fun for both of us. (My wife reminded me of this when she stopped me from covering the whole thing in rubber cement and rolling it in broken glass!). So I can say that it's safe for small children and pets. No dangerous chemicals or fragmentation issues.

2. Your patience will be rewarded.

3. I'm not done yet, fair warning to the rest of the newb army!

4. All is not as it seems. (see "tamper resistant" note above)

5. Bomb builders say, "If you play with rat trap, finger get whacked!". Well, so far, only once!

Here's the last hint for today (one half of the plywood sandwich):

 

[jfields]

Now this looks interesting.

 

[mysterea]

yeah it does, I wonder if swissy can loan me them 'jaws of life'?

~R

 

[CigarStone]

Rob:
In your normal poetic fashion, you will have to show us your progress!

 

[tone-ny]

Way to go Joe!

 

[MiamiCubano]

Way to play!
And the notion of rubber cement and broken glass...damn...throw some roofing nails in the mix and that sounds down right evil. :laugh:

 

[jgohlke]

Ok gents, next volley is hot off the assembly line, loaded and fired!

DC
0480 5401 4370 3203 6099
0480 5401 4370 3203 6105

Overheard in the supply hanger just before the mission....

"Hey sarge, what are we doing with all these 'Make love, not war' posters?".

"We're dropping them on those commie newbs!", said the sarge, and then he continued, "and while they are busy smoking dope and fornicating with each other, we're going to hit them hard boys!".

"How about these cartoons of relish packages left over from the last picnic?"

"Load'em up boys", said the sarge, "We'll drop them too!".

"And these toilet plungers we got from the depot by mistake?"

"Bring'em, I'll pay 5 dollars American to any soldier that nails a newb with a headshot!".

So you can see, this part of the FOG army goes to war with what we've got. It ain't always clean and pretty, but it sure is fun!