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    Need help getting rusty grade 5 bolt out of stainless steel.

    I agree. Lately I would weld a nut onto a broken stud, even if the stud is flush to the piece around it, welding in the center of the nut to make good contact. Then I put a wrench on it and back the broken stud out. The welding heats up the stud and helps it to break loose and the nut gives you...
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    Box Scraper Changing angle to use rippers only

    Just thought I'd throw some gas on the fire. I use my box blade to pull rocks and junk out and break up the soil with the unit tilted forward so the shanks are digging. Then tilt it back and smooth over or collect it all. I did notice that when we modified the King Kutter 25 years ago, there was...
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    Contemplating a box blade

    I have had a 5' King Kutter mounted on my Kubota L2550 for over 25 years. I modified the linkage on the bb to receive a Quick Attach. On the tractor I installed top link and side link hydraulics. I then did landscaping for over 20 years. The hydraulics are worth their weight and effort to...
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    Anybody use Titan shrub puller

    We have one for our JCB skid steer. It works great. I pulled over 200 buckthorn out in less than 2 hours. Buckthorn root system doesn't go very deep, so they are easy to pull. It will pull out some good sized trees as long as the weight isn't too much for the counterbalance on the JCB and you...
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