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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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I used to work for the Union Twist Drill Co in Mass.
They called it the "Twist"
I thought you were referring to the original "Twist" drill LOL

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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 01:05 PM
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Holy smokes dchoran.

I'd be lost riding your bike. I was trying to find the remote control.


Almost like being at home.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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dchoran, Do you have 4 eyes?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Hey Rags, where in Mass? We're in the Greenfield area, and Union Twist sounds familiar! (I used to work at Bendix way back).

I was wondering about the dual mirror set up too! I put the integrated mirrors on my EGC this summer and love em! Had to adjust to the new position, but that took maybe a day..........love the cleaner look! they also, so far, don't seem to have as much vibration; makes them far more effective for looking back there!

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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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Hey Troll,
The Union Twist drill co was in Athol MA, right next to Starett's, right near the center of town.
My grandfather worked for the "Twist" for 40 years.
I think they went out of business years ago.
I live in NH now, but used to come from the Athol/Gardner area in the 60's and 70's.
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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RED E GLIDE Date 10/15/2006 3:47:27 PM
dchoran, Do you have 4 eyes?

Yes I do, and 12" if interested
 
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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ORIGINAL: dchoran

RED E GLIDE Date 10/15/2006 3:47:27 PM
dchoran, Do you have 4 eyes?

Yes I do, and 12" if interested
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: bountyhunter

Now that's a control panel!
No chit man, cockpit more like it, sweetazz ride
 
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