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  1. 01-19-2009, 09:26 PM #1
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    do-dad i made tonight

    well i searched for a round counter, came up with some threads on the pedometer thingy. well i was like a kid in a candy shop. all gooo goo for something to do. LOL :roflol:

    well i went down to the radio shack bought the switch, went down to china-mart and bought a soldering gun, solder, wire and a 12 pack. went out to the garage and started to russel thru my redneck parts. came up with a nylon bolt, hose clamp, metal and sliver from hell.

    well after a few hours later one broken bottle, 3rd degree burn and a few choice words when i stabbed myself under the finger nail with a finish nail.... well it finally came together.

    heres a few pics of it.

    pedometer



    switch



    torn apart



    inside soldered



    and a test run



    bracket



    soldering in wires




    side views



    the unit



    video in action

    video in action

    what ya think? -chris
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  2. 01-19-2009, 09:36 PM #2
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    why didn't you just send the 25.00 to dillon dude?
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  3. 01-19-2009, 09:54 PM #3
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    dillon dont make one _chris
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  4. 01-19-2009, 10:00 PM #4
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    Dillon used to make them, and they're still out there. Of course they're not electronic, so you miss out on the third degree burns

    I'm not electronically smart enough to build one of those. All that wire and electricity and I think I'd have an electronically detonated 550B.
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  5. 01-19-2009, 10:02 PM #5
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    I like it....particularly the nice little "beep". Makes you develop a rythm! You really could have used heavier wire though...................
    Last edited by 3006guns; 01-19-2009 at 10:04 PM. Reason: comment
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  6. 01-19-2009, 10:12 PM #6
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    Just PRICELESS
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  7. 01-19-2009, 10:32 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3006guns View Post
    I like it....particularly the nice little "beep". Makes you develop a rythm! You really could have used heavier wire though...................
    beep was the powder check ,no powder just dummy rounds for the camera.....

    lol -chris
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  8. 01-19-2009, 10:37 PM #8
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    Colbyjack,

    Pretty cool! What is the cost of the pedometer and switch?

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  9. 01-19-2009, 10:47 PM #9
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    $3 for the switch $8 at wally world for the meter. -chris
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  10. 01-19-2009, 11:04 PM #10
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    Nicely done! what fraction of the 12-pack was required to complete the project?
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  11. 01-20-2009, 01:13 AM #11
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    I'm glad it works for you. Interesting concept. Looks like a Boatswain's Mate did the soldering, though...

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  12. 01-20-2009, 01:44 AM #12
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    Outstanding Chris... Bravo ..!!
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  13. 01-20-2009, 02:29 AM #13
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    So are you just reloading one caliber of ammo on that 650?

    I have heard you can go to a farming supply store and rig up a hay/straw bail counter to do the same thing.
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  14. 01-20-2009, 02:46 AM #14
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    Thumbs up

    Never mind the kibitzers, sometimes we just build things for ourselves because we want to. Thumbs up.
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  15. 01-20-2009, 06:21 AM #15
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    Cool rig.
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  16. 01-20-2009, 08:14 AM #16
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    Yeah I ony load 45 Acp on it. -chris
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  17. 01-20-2009, 08:34 AM #17
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    Forget the negatives, I like it and it shows what a person who thinks can do for himself!! The Dillon counters on evil-bay have been selling like hot cakes and people paying $50 and up for a $7 mechanical part. Good going CJ
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  18. 01-20-2009, 09:30 AM #18
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    Or you could buy something like this and make an arm that would work also .

    http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?P...&PARTPG=INLMK3

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  19. 01-20-2009, 10:44 AM #19
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    I love it!! Very well done!!

    Now if you can mute or tone down the irritating beep.... How bout a soothing chime sound? Or steam train whistle?? LOL

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  20. 01-20-2009, 11:01 AM #20
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    Colby,

    1. That's very clever.

    2. You have way too much time on your hands.


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