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    Fighting 'Solar Farm' Installation

    It is ironic one can chastise those seeking to use their property in a use they claim destroys the land, yet those same complainers will look upon these power plant installations as though they are a pretty sight? These plants destroyed hundreds of acres from any future farming use. But a...
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    Shipping container with side doors for storage

    Regarding the question about a foundation, you only need four corner supports. They are made to rest on the corners, not in the middle or elsewhere. I agree with setting them up high to let cats get in. But also to avoid the long term effect of rusting out the bottom of the container if they...
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    Shipping container with side doors for storage

    If you just need a simple shelter, the carport idea is about the cheapest. What I use for implements is similar to what tradosaurus pictured except: It has a shed roof - the front is higher than the back this makes for cheaper construction by only building a flat sloping roof, sloping toward...
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    Crimping hydraulic hoses at home?

    Good question. I use a cutoff grinding wheel and it gets dirt inside. I try to get it all cleaned out by hand and then blow air through. I can't think of any better way to do it.
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    The last Barn. (maybe)

    A great build thread . . . until I saw the confederate flag. Hard to understand anyone supporting a cause long understood to be antithetical to our country.
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    Shipping container with side doors for storage

    Those containers are butt ugly, but they certainly are a quick fix for getting enclosed storage. I find the door locking mechanism is a hassle to deal with. Since what I store does not need such level of protection, I plan to cut off the door locking system and just put on a couple handles...
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    TC40DA - PTO Not Fully Disengaging

    My 2006 TC40DA PTO shaft continue to spin even though fully disengaged. You can grab the PTO shaft and stop the spinning. But it makes hooking up an implement very difficult. I talked to the dealer who said the "PTO brake" is not working right. The fix is a 6-8 hour repair. Any thoughts on...
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    Is it a Saw Vise? Or . . . ?

    Patrick, thanks for the lead. I did a search and found out this vise has a long history. There is a really explanatory video on YT called "VERSA VISE or VICE VERSA" where he explains how the vise works and the accessories that make it even more versatile. I noticed in that video there was...
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    Is it a Saw Vise? Or . . . ?

    [Hopefully this is the best place to post this question.] I was given a vice from a friend. At first I thought it was a saw vise. But then I looked closer and – having no experience with saw vises – I began to reconsider. It has tall vise jaws that can hold a saw blade for sharpening. But is...
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    Dewalt Grease Gun - How to know tube is empty?

    Best addition I ever added to my grease gun was a locking connector. No need to push & hold the connector to the zert fitting. Just lock it on and it never leaks when pushing grease into the fitting. For me, it has been a great addition to my electric grease gun. BTW, mine is a Milwaukee and...
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    Do I really need a tractor on 1.5 acres?

    Johng just mentioned a most important element of the whole decision - having a dealer close by for whatever brand you buy. Since you can't go wrong investing in a tractor (that removes a big part of the question), you can then just decide 'what do I want or need'! They always hold their value...
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    Do I really need a tractor on 1.5 acres?

    I lived on a 1/2 lot, ranch house back in the 80's. And then . . . I ended up buying a JD 950 with a front loader. It was, shall I say, a reflection of my hope to someday own acreage. What I found was the tractor was very useful for many things around the place. Practical? Heck no. Worth...
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    DIY Bridge

    Lots of good info here. As mentioned, you need to know you drainage area and your storm volume and then you can decide on a culvert. Here is the chart I have used in the past. However, with the increased frequency of +100 year storms (or should I say 500 year storms back to back?!), you will...
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    Reclaimed wood and 20 mule team Borax help.

    Seems there is quite a bit out there about using borax for wood treatment. Within this family of borax, borates, boron and boric acid, they all are toxic to insects. The Hunker website has a good article on how to treat with borax. Pretty much supports what you described.
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    TC29 in a pasture rehab.

    You Tube has lots of videos about getting abandoned tractors running again. Check out the DieselCreek channel. He does this all the time and shows you the steps he goes through for a variety of engines. It's a rather methodical approach.
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