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    Kubota RC48-G20 (G1800) Mower Deck Stuck and Broken Bolts

    Hi, Last year I purchased a G1800 mower. Unfortunately I hit a rock and broke one of the bolts that held one of the side blades on. Yesterday I removed the deck in an attempt to replace the blades and had hoped I could drill out or otherwise remove the broken bolt. So far I have found that...
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    Pumping water from lake 100' below for sprinkler system

    I want to pump water from the lake that is approximately 100' below my house for a sprinkler system. I can not use a submergible pump. Lets say the pump is placed 5' above water level. The suction hose has a filter that is placed 4" deep in the water. The water will be pumped through 200' of...
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    Kubota GL11000 / GL7000 Generators

    I am considering one of these to use as a standby generator for my home with the added convenience of being able to put it in the back of my truck and use it in the field. They weigh 500+ pounds so the B21 would be used to load and unload. Kubota's specs are online at Kubota Engine America...
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    Any guess on the weight of this load?

    The bottom bundle is 96 2x8x12 Spruce.
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    Dual Fuel Scissor Lift - Is it safe to power down while up?

    I am buying an Upright XRT27 to use building my house. The engine noise will make it hard to talk to the crew on the inside of the wall. The manual talks about an emergency brake release for the wheels and a lever to lower the platform in an emergency. From that I believe that it stays in...
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    Finding 2.5 GPH Water Leak in 660' of 2" Gasketed Pipe or is it a metering issue

    I have 660' of 2" gasketed SDR17 water line in the ground. Watching the meter it spins about 2.5 gallons per hour. I have two hydrants attached to the line. I turned off shut off valves on the hydrant Ts and the water usage continued. We have had 8.5" of rain in the last 2 weeks. The ground...
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    Backfilling basement retaining walls

    I am too far along to change plans but thought I would share some pictures. The backfill consists of a 4" drain pipe at the bottom followed by a 2' to 6' wide section of 36 yards of 1 & 1/4 grave (sewer rock)l in 2' to 4' of depth. That is covered by landscape cloth and then city put (crusher...
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    L/480 vs L/600 For Residence

    My Floor Truss provider recommended 18" 2x4 floor trusses on 16" centers. These trusses will provide a L/600 floor. My Wife and I would like to reduce some 17'4" trusses to 12" floor trusses while keeping the longer 22' 8" trusses at 18". The 18" trusses provide additional space for...
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    Waterproofing outside of poured concrete basement walls

    I have 870 square feet (87' x 10') of 8" thick poured concrete walls that I want to apply waterproofing to before backfilling. The slab has up to 8" of gravel underneath it and has two large french drains. There is gravel underneath the footers as well. When I back fill there will be 1' to 2'...
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    Gate for security while building

    We had a break in last month. They cut four locks and stole several things. I know thieves tend to come back so I have gated the entrance as well as I can. It could be opened but it should at least be annoying and cause delay.
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    Assembline SDR 17 2" Gasketed Water Pipe

    I am hoping to install over 500' this weekend. In the past I have used schedule 40 but my plumber talked me into SDR 17 this time. Can anyone provide tips and explain the process of assembling this pipe. Thanks.
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    Driveway Challenge

    I am building a house with a drive out basement garage. I need to establish a sold base for the long term use of the driveway and for short term use by concrete trucks. Most likely the concrete trucks will be front chute 6 wheel drive models. Originally I had planned to install a 6" base of...
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    Pneumatic Nail Guns

    Is a set like this any good? Shop Campbell Hausfeld 5 Nailer Kit at Lowes.com We are starting a new house (http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/193082-starting-new-house.html) and I need a (some?) nail guns for customisations that I would like to make along the way. I also am going...
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    Starting a new house

    A Komatsu PC300LC arrived this morning and started clearing trees. It will be excavating for the basement tomorrow. I had a lot of fun watching the 85,000 pound excavator work! Arriving and unloading Trees are easy work for it Stacking rocks to use for a retaining wall later The house...
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    Switchback trail down a hill, suggestions wanted

    I want to build a walking and if possible gator trail down a 30 degree slope. I have decided against building the trail straight down the hill. I can not pave it and do not believe it would hold up to use without paving. I am considering the possibility of using a mini excavator to cut into...
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