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Halloween

2009-10-28T10:33:03-07:00

Post your scary Halloween photos. Nothing more fun than the dark of night in a old grave yard.
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More Happy Halloween

2009-10-28T10:26:12-07:00

Look at the vapors rising up off the graves. Photographic proof spirits exist.
Quick! call Art Bell.
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Happy Halloween

2009-10-11T17:18:22-07:00

Why are the tombstones glowing?
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Pop quiz

2009-10-01T16:29:42-07:00

Pop quiz for today. 1. What is this a photo of?
2. Where is it?
Baddog

Muto

2009-09-26T14:39:34-07:00

Neat.

It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

2009-09-19T12:21:14-07:00

You can still rock out with a keytar, or should I say keytarrrrrrr!

DIY: basic foam cutter (from Make: Volume 16)

2009-09-08T01:56:16-07:00

Cut styrofoam and just about any low density foam with this homemade foam cutting machine. Project idea comes from Make: Volume 16.

NOTE: This DIY foam cutter is for cutting out whole shapes. If you don’t mind cutting through the edge of your piece of foam it can be used to cut foam for cases, but is not ideally suited for that purpose. If you have questions about foam cutting, post them here and Trader Dan will help you out.

What you’ll need

Base

Peg board
2×4
1/4” aluminum rod
Nichrome wire .010 diameter
Alligator clips/cable
Superglue
Screws
1 small nail
Bolt w/4 nuts
Power drill
1/16” drill bit
1/4” drill bit
Hacksaw
Safety glasses

Power source

Train transformer w/variable DC output

How to make it

Cut a square base of peg board
Cut two lengths of 2×4 to the width of your peg board (for base support ‘feet’
Mount peg board to 2×4’s with 4 screws
Drill a 1/4” hole in the center hole on one edge of the peg board with the 2×4 support ‘feet’

Bend aluminum rod in the middle at 90 degrees
Insert aluminum rod into the 1/4” hole (should fit snuggly)
Drill 1/16” hole through the 2×4 ‘foot’ AND the aluminum rod
Hammer in a small nail to the hole (adds stability)

Cut a groove in the top of the aluminum rod above center/center of the peg board base (will hold the nichrome wire)
Thread 4 nuts onto bolt (1 each end; 2 center)
Tie nichrome wire to center of bolt between the two nuts
Tighten nuts
Superglue end nuts to bolt (make sure all nuts are in the same position; level)
Thread nichrome wire through bottom of peg board base at the center/center hole (bolt with nuts will pull tight to bottom of base)
Run nichrome wire up and over the groove in aluminum rod
Tie/affix securely

Nichrome wire should be taut but not too tight

Attach cables with alligator clips to output of variable DC transformer
Attach 1 lead to the bolt (under the base)
Attach 1 to the aluminum rod

That’s it! You are ready to cut foam

Turn it on, give it a second and then use it to start cutting your foam.

From the description at Youtube:

Take used styrofoam and reuse it to make cool new things with this easy 5-Minute Foam Factory. Thanks to Bob Knetzger for the original project in Make: Volume 16.

It was broken and now it's fixed.

2009-09-01T21:42:32-07:00

In our world today we have all become dependent on our e mail and the internet to run our businesses. Our objective is to be available whenever you need help. With our site down for over 24 hours we lost our ability to communicate. I hit the refresh button no less than 100 times thinking that somehow it would magically make things work. Our web team of Jason and Zoe spent the entire time migrating our site to another server and ironing out the problems. We’re thrilled to be back.

Sharp business practices

2009-08-01T10:48:37-07:00

In the Old Days a Sharp Business practice was one that bordered on or was fraud. Today I have noted an increase in these Sharp practices. 1. “Go Daddy”, “Norton” and many others have an automatic renewal set up. One has to jump through lots of hoops to cancel an account.It is made complex so the customer will make a mistake and the account will automatically renew. The account will automatically renew if you do nothing to stop it. So, if you are ill, lose your job or have some crisis that demands your attention you get to pay for a product or service that you do not want and cannot afford. 2. Magazines send out subscription renewal notices every 10 to 20 days. It is not when the subscription runs out, it is designed to get you to renew months in advance. They also make it as complex as possible to cancel. To cancel any product or service should be easy. It should only take an e-mail or phone call or letter. It is time for the public to get together and put a stop to this. Twitter, You-tube, face book, get this out into the inter net. I.D. the offenders and get this B.S. stopped.
Baddog

Pelican & Hargigg STORM Case comparison chart available at CoTradeCo

2009-07-28T20:13:09-07:00

We announced recently that we are now carrying the full line of Hardigg Cases now that Pelican and Hardigg have merged.

However we have just posted the Pelican/STORM Case comparison chart that shows every Pelican product number and it’s comparable STORM case product number with sizes and weights.

The page also includes a downloadable PDF with even more comparison spec information. So now you can choose either Pelican or STORM style cases from CoTradeCo and know what size you need between the brands.

Also be sure to check out our Product Selection Guide resource category for an ever growing list of product comparison charts and sizing guides for all of the CoTradeCo products.

About Pelican Products

Pelican’s 200,000 square foot facility in Torrance, California provides the headquarters for manufacturing, sales, and operations. With sales offices, distribution centers, and additional manufacturing facilities all over the globe, Pelican Products has grown exponentially over the years in providing tough, advanced lighting tools and Protector™ Cases worldwide.

About Hardigg Products:

Located in South Deerfield, Massachusetts, Hardigg headquarters has expanded from the original 8,750 square foot factory into a 275,000 square foot modern manufacturing facility with an on-site testing lab. A two-story, 25,000 square foot office building adjoins the plant, making them the largest manufacturer of roto molded cases in the industry. With US and European based engineering and design teams, Hardigg has been delivering large-scale container projects for the most demanding applications.

You do What With Your Traffic Cones???

2009-07-24T20:40:29-07:00

So what do you do with your traffic cones?? Seems like a pretty easy to answer question!

Block traffic
Direct traffic
Barricade off areas
Leave behind your vehicle so people will see that you are stopped
Make jewelry, belts and earrings

Did you say jewelry, belts and earrings??? I did indeed!!

You have got to check out http://www.hazardline.com. Nick is creating unusual accessories using, yes traffic cones! Obviously the cones we sell are not sold with this intent, but I have to admit I like the outcome! And we thank Nick for his business and imaginative interpretation of Traffic Cones. He even has a Project Green which utilizes a very cool grass design, and 30% of the proceeds of the sales on those items go to the scheduled ecological projects.

It is great to see someone thinking out of the box! Best of luck Nick and keep up the good work!

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AOL

2009-07-12T17:37:32-07:00

A pox upon aol. I made a mistake and tried to plog via AOL. I should have used Firefox.
I was going to say something brilliant about oranges and orange oil. But, I got distracted
and forgot.
Baddog

Pop quiz: What is this thing in Lake City, CO

2009-06-23T18:05:35-07:00

Does anyone know what this is? It is by a road near Lake City Colorado.

Baddog

Flag Day

2009-06-13T22:02:10-07:00

Show your Patriotism. Fly the flag.
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Happy Flag Day

2009-06-12T21:46:21-07:00

June 14th is flag day in the United States. Our friend here in the picture is all dressed up to celebrate with a day at the beach with friends. If you have a flag be sure to put it up this Sunday in celebration.

Yermo Yacht Club

2009-06-09T13:37:19-07:00

The Yermo Yacht Club amongst its many good and charitable works includes serving and protecting orphans and widows, especially young widows.
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race course

2009-06-09T13:32:28-07:00

The Most Exulted Grand High and Mighty Event Commissar of the Yermo Yacht Club plots out the next race course. All hail Emperor Norton!! Emperor of the United States and Protectorate of Mexico.

new members

2009-05-26T14:28:34-07:00

The Yermo Yacht Club’s New member recruiter persuades most fortunate new recruits to join the YERMO YACHT CLUB. Join NOW. Do not be the last to Join.
Baddog

The Emperor

2009-05-26T14:20:26-07:00

The Yermoo Yacht Club’s most Exulted Grand Commodore sends all Club Members greetings!
The Exulted Grand Commodore is some where in the desert lands acting as the Ambassador
Plenipotentiary for our most August Emperor Norton the First.
Baddog

yermo yacht club

2009-05-21T18:02:12-07:00

The Yermo Yacht Club Membership Committee would love to look over your application.
Appply today!
baddog

Pop quiz: Where is this? (Yermo Yacht race course?)

2009-05-13T16:08:50-07:00

This is a photo of the Yermo Yacht club June Race course. Can you guess where it is?

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Trader Dan

2009-05-13T15:49:54-07:00

I hate to admit it but Trader Dan was right about Fire Fox. It is much better than AOL.
As a reward the Yermo Yacht Club will provide free rides to Trader Dan for one week in our
Club member taxi.
Baddog

Yermo Yacht Club

2009-05-13T15:32:12-07:00

I have not been “On the air” for a long time. The Club members and I have been busy
cleaning up our Club H.Q. A picture of our palatial Club House and H.Q. is included.
Baddog

photo credt “Disaster log of Ships” James Gibbs_

New tutorial on adjusting the drawer configuration for the Pelican 0450 tool case

2009-04-14T14:11:10-07:00

Check out the new tutorial on How to adjust the drawer configuration height/spacing/quantity for the Pelican 0450 in our resources section.

If you aren’t familiar with the Pelican 0450 mobile tool case you should check it out and prepare to be wowed! This new mobile drawered tool chest from Pelican offers the quality and near indestructible quality of a Pelican with the Pelican lifetime warranty.

Shame on you naughty bowling balls (NSFW ?)

2009-04-10T13:37:57-07:00

That just makes me chuckle. Bowling balls looking at the girl in the skirt, trying not to look, can’t help themselves, so innocent, but then the one bowling ball sees all and is filled with embarrassed shame. Blushing, ha, that is so funny.

Peeps at Easter

2009-04-10T09:19:11-07:00

No matter what you do, don’t forget to get “PEEPS” for a loved one. EB

Was the site really down for 12 hours?

2009-04-09T21:20:22-07:00

Yesterday we were editing some products and adding a few more and we blew it. In short, sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward. That happened to us and we’re happy to report that we are back up and running. We lost some product upgrades and pricing which we will be redoing over the next couple of days so we ask you to please bear with us if you see any errors. There was no compromising of the site or any of your personal information so there is no need to worry. We apologize if you were inconvenienced and thank you for your patience and business.

Jury finds Whitey Harrell not guilty for not filing taxes

2009-02-26T15:55:00-08:00

Yeah. Apparently no one can produce a law that says wage earners pay income tax. There’s a law for capital gains income, but no wage law. It just doesn’t exist apparently. Can anyone find it?

Twitter, Twitter.. Trader Dan, where are you?

2009-02-24T13:46:19-08:00

Trader Dan – are you still using twitter? I can’t find any recent posts?

Just a quick hello from Give a Sandwich

2009-02-23T17:49:07-08:00

Just wanted to say hi to everyone here on Cotradeco. Give a Sandwich would also like to issue an apology to all those who suffer from arachibutyrophobia. I understand that this is a serious affliction and I don’t want to appear insensitive to the matter. A phobia is defined as an irrational fear. In this case it seems to me to be a bit of a misnomer. Peanut butter is not the safest of substances. With most other foods, biting off more than you can chew is not all that big of a deal. Worst case; you will need to discreetly expel the excess edibles from your mouth. Problem solved. With peanut butter however, this is just not the case. Petering out in the middle of a mouthful of gooey peanut butter is a bit like discovering that the lake you just swam half way across is twice as wide as the distance that you are able to swim. Don’t panic, stay calm, assess the situation, I said don’t panic, do not panic, oh my god what are you going to do! Lest we forget, the great Mama Cass Eliot’s death was, in fact, not sandwich related. On the topic of rock and roll deaths, I am convinced that the facts in the life and the death of the King remain, to this day, concealed from public eyes. King of Rock n’ Roll, he should have been known as the king of living on the edge. Peanut butter and banana, come on people, this was obviously a cry for help. A sweet and delicious cry for help. Swallowing this combination is nearly an impossible feat. He is known, in the sandwich community, as a bit of an Evel Knievel. Don’t get me wrong, we do appreciate his contribution to the world of music, but he was known to complete as many as 15 PB&B sandwiches in one sitting. WOW! That’s got to be like jumping 12 Grand Canyon’s all lined up side by side. I’ll need to check my Sandwich to canyon conversion chart later. With all of this in mind, Give a Sandwich continues to stand by the claims that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are amazing, and could be a catalyst for great social change. Happy day.

Give a Sandwich