JoeyB

Yes, it can be built up. RolexAddict uses a similar product in his 1675 builds. Thin it using water so the drying time is extended. It takes a little practice, but really works well.

Really? What is my side of the argument? What did I dismiss?

Is it lume directly applied to the dial, as per the 6542 and 1675, or in markers as the later 16610/16710? Directly on the dial may be difficult without ruing the dial. I would try a toothpick to see if the lume will easily separate from the dial, carefully scraping it. For relume I use a water based acrylic 'glow paint' that gives a decent glow for vintage use. You can tint it to color using a kid's 99¢ paint set. I use a very small chunk of brown to get the creamy color. If you've done luming you know what to do. If not, it takes some practice. I've tried all sorts of tools to apply it, needles, oilers, toothpicks, but have the best result using a nib pen like for calligraphy. That gives me the best control. The round markers are easy, just flatten the tip of a toothpick to size, dip and touch the spot. It leaves a nice round marker. Keep a wet tissue handy, mistakes can be simply wiped away and you get a do-over - or several.

If you don't "get it", you don't get it. Not much else will help you "get it" until you grasp the concept of all Americans being able to voice an opinion, including groups like the NRA, but it is still nothing more than an opinion. No "correction" needed. It had been addressed a few times. By me. Correction: I am an informed voice. Not the informed voice.

While I don't know where the figure "half a billion dollars" comes from or it's accuracy, and the issue of 'less government' is not being debated here, it would be nice if those who benefit from the problem pay the cost. The manufacturers and dealers will simply pass that 'cost/tax' on to those who buy from them. Those who want to own firearms would pay for the background check and registration/license fees. That sounds fair and reasonable.

My apologies, you are right and I am wrong, you did not start this thread. The rest has been addressed a few times now. It doesn't matter what the NRA says, or what Lapierre says, or what any of the 310 million Americans say. ALL have a say. ALL that want to be heard will be heard. Americans NEED to hear all sides. That is how to make the best choice. In this Nation, we will exercise our right to choose what we decide is best for us.

I used a gen 5.3mm crown on mine.

Ken has it struck you that you started the thread as though you and your country are the only informed participant in the debate? You've posed the same questions moving the wording a bit and display annoyance when you are told that it was already answered. I get the sense that a few here have that condescending attitude I mentioned earlier in the thread. As you don't speak for anyone else, yes, you and I do have differing opinions. I find yours to be quite closed minded. And that after I explained several times in this thread directly to you that the groups like the NRA, Op-ed pieces, blogs and any and all of those who speak on the subject in this Nation are ONLY giving their opinion, not making law. Yet you ignore that fact, point out opinions as something more than they are, and pose the same questions. Yesterday the state of New York implemented sweeping firearm laws. Today the President outlined his plan based on the Vice President's findings. Now you have something other than opinion, speculation, rumor, innuendo, gut feeling or over the back fence gossip to debate. Something real, official and on paper. Maybe you'll learn something.

Gomer?

Nope.

I appreciate your belief that I know everything, but I don't. However, I do know where to find what I don't know. And 5 wounded. But I didn't realize it was a contest. I disagree. I think if we had better mental health awareness and care that we would greatly reduce all shootings here. Pentagon officials say there are some 20,000 soldiers now back home who are suffering from PTSD and worse mental damage/disorders. I believe the number to be closer to 200,000. If we accept the low number, that is 20,000 varying violent acts by trained professionals that can go off at any moment. Or never. How should we find out? I don't think we should wait and see.

Monash University

I am quite sane and completely disagree with you. No, it was not allowed to happen. It was legislated. I do not think it is a mistake at all. It's not a mistake, it could be reversed, we will always contemplate every angle and avenue of every issue of government, we chose it, it is not stupid, it is the responsibility of every American - living and dead - there is nothing to feel guilty about, and we obviously have far more choice than other nations.

Nope. Just small arms.

I am of the opinion the the 2nd Amendment was meant to cover every weapon that still is to come. If guns go away and phasers come, it would cover them.

Using a 1.95mm drill bit leaves no metal, if it doesn't tear the little tube loose. As JMB said, I used JB weld on one once and it held. I think I'm going to try a combination of suggestions. Cutting the tube to enlarge it. And then try using silver solder to close it, and reset if it comes off. I'll be in the laboratory...

Most of this debate is about speculation. Why would we believe our Founders who were so forward thinking to make the Nation we now have would not have envisioned weapons of mass destruction? Of course they has imaginations, just as we do today. (phasers on stun...)

"-That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes;" Yep. It's supposed to be.

I covered this earlier as well. That definition is what I said. "citizens". As opposed to a trained, professional army.

That's true, but doesn't mean that is what they'll get. They likely won't get that at all, and are asking for the maximum in order to settle for what they really want. It's just bargaining.

Again, I addressed this earlier in this thread. I believe that citizens do NOT need assault weapons, or high capacity magazines. I believe we should have background checks, training, registering and stop the loophole of gun shows. If an insurgency were warranted, small arms would get bigger arms.

OK, what if? I'll go with my 'villian'. What if the Bush/Cheney Administration had decided to declare martial law, citing two wars and a near depression? What if they suspended elections, suspended and jailed congress? Jailed protesters? Confiscated all firearms? Confiscated foreign reporters shoes? If they had the Army support them it's precisely what the 2nd Amendment is there for. It is no different in a modern Nation than in Syria or Egypt or Medieval France if someone seizes power and abuses it. And I would say that I sincerely believe that the 2nd Amendment keeps that from happening here.

Yeah, I covered that earlier. A 'militia' is manned by civilians, not a trained and paid army. 'Security of a Free State' applies to all comers, as penned by Thomas Jefferson in our Declaration of Independence: "-That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes;" That includes our government IF it becomes destructive of our rights. Treason? that depends. The victor writes history. Certainly the Brits said we were treasonous, until they lost. The assault weapon of the day was the Musket with fixed bayonet. Our militia ran from the battle field, scattered throwing off their weapons, when the Brits fixed bayonets. The Brit Army with fixed bayonets inflicted as many casualties as todays weapons, depending on deployment. Yet, we defeated the world's most powerful army and won our independence. Insurgencies do that often in history. Small arms take bigger arms, armies are formed and supplied from the enemy. Same as today in Libya, Egypt and Syria.

Yep, and like France with us. Just about every insurgency gets outside help once they show they can win. Doesn't change the results. 18th century warfare, like that of Alexander the Great, the Romans, Persians, Ghengis Khan, Napoleon, Sherman, et al, are quite applicable today. That's why our military teaches and studies them. Nations with the latest 'toys' have lost. It's not the weapons, but how they are deployed.

Yep. We have no knowledge yet that would help us determine who will go nuts in the next minute from now. (But if I drop that damn little screw again....grrrr)