Don Lancaster's Guru's Lair: 
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     This is where we put the unique odds and ends you're unlikey to
     find elsewhere. Plus stuff that defies categorization.

   Suspa 746 C16-02904 Gas Spring 20 pound 12":

 $3.90 each
10 for $28.50

Clean and apparently unused auction surplus gas spring measures approximately 12-1/4 inches long in its normally extended position. 0.250 shaft. 5/8" od. It compresses to 8-1/4 inches with twenty pounds of force, giving a 4 inch stroke. There are swivels on both ends terminating on 5/16 inch studs and nuts supplied.

Normal distributor wholesale is $9.90 for the spring and $3.90 for the end swivels. These can be used to offset the weight of a lid or deck, as a shock absorber, or as a motion dampener.

You can click here to reach the Suspa Web Site.

Shipping weight: A few ounces per gas spring.
Available in quantity.

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   Military Life Raft Repair Clamp Kit:

$7.87

While we're offering these primarily as authentic US military collectibles, these still sell for over $30 each and are usable as an emergency repair for various whitewater and river raft inflatables. Or for farm and ranch tank repairs. They also seem to be a handy addition to a fire service hazmat repair goodies box.

This is the 3-1/2 inch size, intended to slip through.a 2 inch hole or slit. Tightening a thumbnut gives you a fast and adhesive free seal.

Apparently unused, but may include slight to modest storage tarnish.

Approximate shipping weight: a few ounces.
Available in quantity.

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   Gentech triple brass ceiling fan light kit:

$13.50

Premium quality Gentech distributed by West Winds. "as new" military surplus plastic sealed and in original box.

Can also be used as mood or track lights, or for custom lighting. Bright brass style, individually adjustable. Accepts three bulbs up to 60 watts each. Standard 3/8 inch fine lamp threads.

Model #K313. Includes pull-on/off chain switch. Lamps themselves are in absolutely pristine condtion. Outside box may include storage scuffs or discoloration. Price is for ONE triple lamp kit.

A very few four lamp units also available in antique rather than bright brass at the same price.

Aproximate shipping weight: 4 pounds.
Available in quantity.

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   3M #377 9-track Computer Tape 1200 Feet:

 $6.90 per tape
ten for $49.90

Last known manufacturer ceased production over a year ago!

Superb collectible from the golden age of dino mainframes. Imation 3M 6250 CPI Half inch 1200 feet on reel. Also highly usable for legacy data applications and possibly some audio work.

Very clean and "as new" still in original factory packages. Each pair of tapes is shrink wrapped into a lockable plastic carrier. Available in quantity. 2400 feet reels also separately available.

While these appear to factory fresh, their storage conditions were unknown. We thus do recommend recertification before any legacy data use.

Your unit price is for ONE 9-track tape. Two-tape locking carriers are included for any EVEN number of tapes ordered.

Approximate shipping weight: two pounds per tape.
Available in large quantities.

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