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    When 50 lbs isnt 50 lbs anymore LOL

    Rant here I guess but ive gotten used to the downsizing of all the food items .But I buy 50 lbs of feed and dog food now for over 50 years. Today I find 50 lbs of wal mart dog food. cheap ,as usual. The bag says 52 lbs. then it says 5 lbs free. Is this reverse pricing? LOL crazy.. I always have...
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    Run Away Diesel

    I just watched this video and wonder what causes this and how to react if it happens. Seems like it happens more often than people think. The Best Diesel Engine Runaway compilation, december 216 - YouTube SCAREY
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    quick educate me on emissions please

    Could someone educate me as to the emissions on the newer tractors/ I am reluctant to purchase a new tractor. with the fears of this and of a computer they may have.Am I overthinking this? I buy new and keep the tractors for 25 to 30 years and dont want to regret it because of these systems thanks..
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    I thought awhile about posting this, but decided to. Just to prove a point, It stood right out when I saw it and I jokes with my wife that it was me.LOL But upon further observation, I determined it really wasnt all that unsafe.Actually I thought "ya do what ya gotta do" Looks like they had...
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    Auto brake bleeding tool question?Any old timers here?

    Ok So ive been searching the net now for over a year for this particular tool. A garage i go to had it from his dad.Its like a stick that he can pump up and part goes on the brake peddle and the other on the car seat and applies pressure to the peddle as you break the bleeder open and then...
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    1720 won't start - should try to bypass key switch?

    HMM I believe you'd remove the dash casing around the shifter levers under the steering wheel..Assuming its a geared tractor.It would I imagine be near one of those levers .
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    question on a frame to bring the rear PTO to the front of tractor?

    Hi . I saw a tractor the other day that had a snowblower front mounted and there was a exclosed shaft that took the rear PTO and ran it to the front of the tractor. Im at a loss on what it is called ,so I can search one out and see if its a possibility for my tractor. Any help would be good...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    About to tow wrong lol Should have welded it and cut off the excess bolt..
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    water pump squeek?

    Hi there. Well the tractor is 25 plus years 1100 hours. 3cylinder..garaged. So when I shut it down there is a slight squeek. I order and replace the fan belt and turn the fan by hand and hear the small squeek. hmm its tiht as can be so I doubt its the bearing and it dowent leak etc. Any idea...
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    2004 venture van with 4 wheel drive, and it doesnt engage.?

    Hi there here is another question I thought possibly someone would know the the answer to. I have a 2004 chevy venture van with ''all wheel drive' Its going to be used offroad around the farm here, ..For the past few years as it was on the road the 4 wheel would sometime lock on and most of the...
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    Question about water pressure drop and how to recover?

    Hi there. I have a question for anyone with knowledge about water pressure drops. The situation is a main house with a well and pump system. It then feeds water to a trailer that is 1500 feet away. using either 3/4 or 1 inch black poly pipe. The problem is low pressure at the trailer end...
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    Tree felling directional question

    Hello all, I know there will be many opinions on how im doing this but ill try to lay out what Im doing and the question I have. The tree in question is a beech tree. about 11 inches in diameter. I will be using two cables like I have done in the past.:thumbsup: One will pull it in the...
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    Good new show on utube.

    Here is a good show. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mwKR72WHpBpAgqeVckISg I cant find it yet on Netflix or Amazon stream but its on utube. like Axe Man and Ice truckers
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    Favorite go to thread?(daily) if not minute

    I was hoping people could tell what thread they view the most. I know when I open TBN each day I have a list of about 20 to view but can depend on one in particular that I will open .I think because it seems to have the good amount of info and also funny, as well as pics that make me think. So...
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    Kioti DK40 3 point wont go up.

    Greetings, A friend has a less than 2 year old tractor. The 3 pint was working fine then we lowered it and it wouldnt go up again.Checked the hyd. fluid and added some as it was down slightly. No luck. It has a draft control but dont think thats the problem.. any ideas.
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

    Just getting mine ready for another winter.
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    JD 750 with a -67 loader Info needed

    Greetings, My close friend just bought this tractor and he would like to know some about it. Such as HP and other owners of the same models experience with it. possibly how to tell the year of manufacture. etc. I have been searching the net but have not found to much yet..Il continue looking...
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    Interesting trailer.

    Quite interesting. this would handle a smaller tractor. but not sure how much it would handle. BADASS TRAILER - Airbagged Trailers Introduction Video - Speed Society
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    Which one or more have you done?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8XQsxOLJXo I defineitly did the cement well tile one5.0:laughing:
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    Mini X drive motor oil?

    Greetings. Ive done allot of reading etc here to know that types of oil etc are well discussed. BUT I find myself more confused than ever. So Id like to add this and see what peoples opinions are. Machine in question is an older(30 yrs) mini. I was happy when I opened the drive motor drains to...
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    crazy video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSZ-rxyBQlU Is it me or is this crazy? And how does the trucks wheels not stay locked?(worn) I doubt many chains are used also lol
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    boom bucket bushing??

    Im broken down now to the ''possible bushings" I assume they are give the looks of it. In one picture you can see a split. At first I thought it was one of the split bushing I was in the previous posters site. But For there to be a split it must be a bushing. Now Ill call parts and see if there...
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    boom bucket bushing??

    Hi there, I have an antique Tachuchi mini ex.(8000 lb ish) There is excessive 'wobble' to the bucket . Not enough probably to worry about but Id love to get it tighter. I have removed the bucket and traced the play down to the boom stationary opening. My question is is there a bushing of some...
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    ONLINE source for PINS?

    Im in need of a pin .... 1 1/4 inches in diameter and about 8 plus inches. Havent been able to locate any. Maybe need to use different words to search? Thanks anyone who might have a lead.
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    Mini X hammer hydraulic question

    I just got an old (real old) Mini and it is plumbed for a ''hammer'' there is one lever to engage it. So my question is am i right in thinking that it just proves flow to and from in one direction and would need an additional valve and lever of some sort o use it for a thumb? Slso im not sure if...
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    "mini" ExCaVaToRs WhOs GoT oNe To ShOw?

    Not sure what category this would site in but I would like to see whats out there, I know they aren't tractors 'per say' Buit Ive found that allot of Tractor owner also have them in addition to their Tractors and Tractor Loader/backhoes. I think any pics and experiences would be good for people...
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    Tractors and wood! Show your pics

    Nothing fancy but these I just built to stack and haul the wood. simple scrap build...
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    Excavator 'house' Hows it work?

    Stupid question maybe but I was wondering how they can get the hyd fluid from the engine to the track motors. Is there some sort of huge round seal on the track assembly? aS it has 360 degrees I assume there arent hoses etc Thanks. if anyone wants to explain my stupid question lol.
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    Fuel Filter question(jell,or something)

    Greetings. I have this standard small paper filter on my tractor.(ford 1720). I am usually on top of filter changes. The tractor sits in a heated basement. The outside temp is below zero and some wind chill also. I was plowing some snow and it lost power under load. I removed the filter and...
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    Interesting 'trailer''

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzUr6qjr0QE
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    QA Loader roll back angle adapter??

    hmm That wouldnt work. Im trying to increase the rollback on the bucket at a lower level. So the dirt would not spill. So id need shorter cylinders. And this would only be with the dirt bucket. any cylinder change would effect all the other attachments. But would benefit the forks as I dont like...
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    QA Loader roll back angle adapter??

    hmm That wouldnt work. Im trying to increase the rollback on the bucket at a lower level. So the dirt would not spill. So id need shorter cylinders. And this would only be with the dirt bucket. any cylinder change would effect all the other attachments. But would benefit the forks as I dont like...
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    60 inch or 66 inch width bucket??

    I presently have a 60 inch wide bucket(non low profile) I have an option to get a 60 or a 66 inch wide one. Id like the extra 6 inches. It doesn't seem to be much of a difference. But am wondering if anyone has experience or comments on what I could expect from the wider one. I believe the...
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    QA Loader roll back angle adapter??

    I was wondering if anyone has seem or has any ideas on some sort of adapter that would go in the plate like a wedge. and would increase the buckets rollback?This would increase the bucket capacity and also less spill over. i know it would cause problems when its up high but for moving material...
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    Help me please lol tire fitment question(auto)

    Hello , Here again I'm posting a unrelated tractor question with hopes someone knows of or has figured out the search. I have a 2014 Toyota corolla with 17 inch wheels, I was told that I could go down to a 16 inch rim and tires. (winter studded). I'm able to purchase the steel rims but need to...
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    And Antique people here?lol

    I was wondering if anoyone has found any sites to find out what a particular antique they have might be worth. Seems like maybe someone would be able to view an uploaded picture and maybe give a description and ballpart. (much like antiques roadshow) Im pulling my hair out , dealing with some...
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    "Wheres the wood?"

    I cant get wood..Id like to get some opinions on this. Im in the northeast usa, I had heated with wood for 35 plus years. I burn about anything. But my dad uses wood also and this year ive noticed that its hard to find. We have two calls into different sellers who have supplied us before. but...
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    Small well pump removal winch build?

    Hi there. After the last time of pulling my pump and aging I want to make some easier way then just yanking it. In my case its 130 foot down, with Black ''well pipe'There is of cource the wires and also the nylon safety rope. Yesterday I had to work on the upper end.(pitless adapter) end So I...
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    E-Bay question

    Good point. I usually just look for the highest .here is a shot of what they have. I find auto parts seems to have allot of bad reviews.(wrong parts etc) but then I know how it is in the 'real time world' its just not an exact science. I reciently purchased a transmission fitting that listed as...
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    E-Bay question

    Hi there, Im looking to purchase something from E Bay. (auto machine) My question is should I not consider a company who has twice in the last month failed to reply to a question :thumbdown::thumbdown:I sent and asked them?? I simple asked what the support would be in the future if parts were...
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    "Thumb Plumed" ?valve or not?

    Hello, I am about to purchase a Mini X It has the lines plumbed to the thumb, But I failed to notice if it also have a valve for the function I assume that 'plumbed for thumb" means all set to go from the quick disconnects..?? I couldn't imagine, oops I can imagine that it could be all the...
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    1948 ford beat on and safety issue video

    This is nuts. he is pulling on the top link bracket. What a beauty restore.. 1948 Ford Tractor Pulls Out a Stump (The Wrong Way) - YouTube while ya here this is cool also.. Starting a tractor by spinning the PTO - YouTube
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    For some reason my screen blocks a thread?

    Not sure why but i've been following this thread. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/321318-gift-your-angle-grinder-4.html I found it to contain some great ideas and I have one of my own but There is no where to post now, yet the thread still opens for me. How to proceed?
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    DejaVu feeling with this work 'tier'

    Im looking to buy new or slightly older equipment. And I have to say Im getting a bad feeling in my stomach when I see the works on posts here about 'tier' emissions.:thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown: I guess From the fear and subsequent pains I had from the cars emissions. Ill admit that...
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    These guys do it barefooted lol

    Interesting vid. I like the chain on the wheel idea.but wonder why they dont do wth bucket down and curl to push the tractor out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNQoMQeZbYg At least one gets a good wheelie..
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    'Value" chipper?

    Im wondering if anyone has some info or feedback on this chipper. Wood Chipper Shredder 6"Dia Cat I 20HP 60HP 300DGREEROTATE Highdischarg WC6RHD | eBay I cant seem to fine a heck of allot. I realize it isnt going to be top of the line. thanks
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    JD rotissory

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    Beckett oil burner question Help

    Greetings, Im posting a link to the manual for this oil burner.I reference to figure 9 which is the oil inlet. There are three plugs and two are labeled inlet one is on the front and the other is on the bottom. I have my ONE feed line going to the lone plug in the front which is labeled inlet...
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    Box Blade? Opinions if ya got one thanks

    I found this one.. CountyLine® Box Blade, 5 ft. Working Width - Tractor Supply Co. Wonder if this is a good model. I thought once somewhere said these were King Cutter light duty ones?? Thanks
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    Mini Hydraulics?

    Might sound odd but I was wondering if maybe there is such a thing. Im thinking it would be a device to reduce the pressures of the pump and then be able to use smaller hoses etc. and lower pressure ratings. Coupled with some smaller things like rotor motors and actuators etc. So many different...
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    rustoleum and durability

    My next project is to paint an older machine. I plan to use rustolem in the large spray cans. but have found in the past that it will dull and Id like something to possible spray over it so I can start with wax for protection and shine. Ive heard of clear coat by have never used it,Is it a good...
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    tractor funny

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqS-EJTIbac
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    Advice on welding and shortning a roll bar with canopy

    Im getting a small Mini X and the roof is about 3 or 4 inches to tall .Its tube framed and looks like I could just take it off and remove 3 inches from each section. then weld it back. Im assuming that a second pipe inside it to "sleeve' it is the way to go? Any thoughts are welcomed. thanks...
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    Electrical relay?switch question

    Hello, I hope the vast knowledge of the members here can assist me in my search for the electrical part i need. Im looking for a relay or switch. not sure which it would be called. I want to have 120 volts input , and that would disconnect another 120 volt circuit.I find some that would complete...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    I wouldnt mind having this one roll in my front yard some night..Id have it cut up by the end of the day lol
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    I do appreciate that they make do as best they can..
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    Quick Attachment system

    Here is how they go on the bend and the clip hold them at the outer ends so the 'fingers' of the hitch can grab in between Harbor Freight Quick Hitch Item# 97214 (part III quick hitching to attachment or implement) - YouTube Harbor Freight Quick Hitch Item# 97214 (part I unboxing) - YouTube...
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    What happened to This Old House? omg

    Just started watching this old house. what a show. well interesting it sure has gone to ****.I must really be in the woods and the past. These people ideas of the average person are incredible.One show im watching is supposed to be a small cottage on a budget. I guess budget to me means...
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    Amazing little winch tractor

    I saw these videos and am amazed at the winching ability of this rig. Still hard to believe that it doesnt get pulled itself. Ponsse Stuck in the Ground - Terribärgarn - Heavy Recovery, Sweden - YouTube
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    AQUA HOE

    Retroescavadeira atolada 3 - YouTube I guess that the hoses are hydraulics run off another machine. At first I thought it was runing underwater lol
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    Cement board for above a furnace?

    Just to update and to maybe clarify the reason i was looking to add this is. I already had 5/8 drywall over the wood furnace. and a small section of it extended over the oil furnace. in the back section there was nothing at all just open floor joists. My in intention was to add some sort of fire...
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    Wood/oil burner duct servo?

    Thanks everyone for the thoughts. Im enclosing a couple of pictures as I get the damper installed.. :thumbsup:
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    Cement board for above a furnace?

    I was wondering what people think of this idea.I presently have 5/8 drywall.I was thinking of adding some 1/4 inch of the cement board that is made for under ceramic .I would imagine this would add alot to the protection factor. Thanks .l this is an oil hot air frnace.
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    Tractor hauls and X interesting

    Excavator to the trailer - YouTube
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    Oil Burner pump limits?

    Hi , I am installing a used hot air oil furnace, and will have about a 15 to 20 foot run of 3/8 copper linch line for the fuel.I would like to use a 50 gallon barrel for the oil and Wondered what people think of the pump to draw from the barrel if stood up.Ive had them in a cradle before but Id...
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    Wood/oil burner duct servo?

    Hello. Yes Im back with another stupid question. Here is my situation. I have both a wood furnace and a oil burner hooked up for forced hot air. The wood duct is straight run and the oil comes in at an angle. Presently I have a 'damper' in each and choose which to open and also to close during...
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    Using a LED light on a Well Pump (glowing)

    Hi there. I have a question I have no answer to. Here is the situation. Deep well pump 240 volts. Its fed from a breaker and then through a double pole switch, and then of cource through the pressure switch. A year or so ago I had some issues with the pittless, and after that I wanted to have an...
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    fuel consumption Hydro vs Gears?

    I was hearing my neighbor the other day running his machine. (kubota Hydro) I could hear the whine for hours. It made me consider how my geared tractor sounded. and then I considered the amount of rpms.And of course that made me think of the amount of fuel that is burned. Anyways I assume that...
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    hmm ebay scan?

    I was looking at this item. One day I placed it in my cart and it was like under 40 dollars. Maybe 39.99 2000lbs Pallet Puller 1 Ton HD Truck Warehouse Unload Pull Variable Jaw Width 5" | eBay I think this has happened before on me with other items.Is it that the seller is really expecting to...
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    Negotiate at Lowes,HD?

    Im considering a 1000 dollar lowes purchase of one item Ive had coupon in the past and know I could search them out but consideing they still make money even with the discount coupon,I was wondering how many people consider negotiating with them Also the ewmployees get 10 percent everyday ,\Im...
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    Interesting woodstorage Show me Yours.

    Here is one of mine. All used Lumber and most of the nails andscrews are used also. Total cost is .60 cents for new screws used.lol
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    Interesting woodstorage Show me Yours.

    I found this pretty interesting. Mobile wood rack system for a wood burning boiler - YouTube A few things that wouldnt work, I doubt My tractor would push the wood racks. Even with grease. And then add to it some ice or snow.etc. But I like the concept.Id think a winch or some sort of screw...
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    Dirt Scoop

    I am considering this King Kutter Reversible Dirt Scoop — 30in., Model# DS-30 | Category 1 Scoops| Northern Tool + Equipment I will be moving alot of material in the front loader bucket and got an idea that this would also be a good idea. when loaded it would give the ballast i need and then...
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    rope jump start

    interesting video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcBE8HEAyi4
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    'Bridging' went area

    oops forgive the went its meant to be 'wet' :thumbsup:Hello there. I have a quick question. I have a fairly level area that is moist during the summer months but the rest of the year it is a very small running of water. you almost or cant see the movement. It currently had some larger rocks...
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    OSB??

    Hi there.In doing a small building I boght some 'OSB' its been several years since I have bought this, and opted to get it from Lowes.I assume that its the same as Home Depot. Anyways ,this stuff isnt like I am used to. the 'older' stuff had a snooth side that was almost a waxed side, and the...
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    Interesting tree felling method

    I found this interesting.. Tongue and Groove Tree Felling Technique - YouTube
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    Pellet Stove review?

    I was wondering if anyone had a review of this stove? Englander 1,500 sq. ft. Pellet Stove-25-PDVCH at The Home Depot Or this one Shop Summers Heat 1500 sq ft Pellet Stove at Lowes.com bithe seem abiout the same.
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    Advice on this water proffer

    Hi there, I had a friend give me a case of this product to ''de water' a basement...There are no instructions on the cans but its a two part epoxy.I assume once the two are mixed that its like a paint application? Basement Dewatering Systems Central Illinois, Peoria and waterproofing I plan to...
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    Colonial Stripping ??

    Hi there. Now that I got you attention. I hope you can offer me a few suggestions on this situation. First, I have about 60 L feet of colonial casing(pine)..It was originally stained and 14 years ago was painted with a blue latex paint.I have it removed now, and would like to strip it back to...
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    Short sweet Wal Maer rant lol

    I was just wondering ,If anyone has noticed the lack of people to assist at wal mart lately? And why..I wanted to purchase a table and chairs and no one was working that dept. so I ended up ringing th lay away bell to not good. I could hear people out there too.:confused2: Finally i asked for...
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    TV Antenna ??

    Hi there. I live in what I would call a fringe area for tv channels some come from the south and some from the southeat,In the past (before digital) I used a seperater antenna for UHF and also VHF (largest radio Shack had to offer, ) and also had a rotor.The weather made a difference as we all...
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    Smokey Bear Tractor,Fuzz,copper,LOL

    :confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::confused2::cool2::cool2::cool2:
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    A couple of ideas and suggestins

    Just thought Id pass on a couple of things that scared the heck out of me.One is I had read here about how someone threw the clutch in and they broke the finger on the pressure plate.This sat in my mind and then a week later i throw my clutch in a huge snap . I imedietly thought the fingers...
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    Intersting crash video.

    Just thought this was an intersting video. Scarey stuff. seems like allot could have been avoidable. Horrible Truck Accidents 2013 January compilation - YouTube
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    What do ya'll think of this manlift?

    I was wondering Ive herd the term manlift here and found this type of lift.Apparently there has been at least one death related to them But I see they are still listed on some equipment sites. Does anyone know if these are still used to this day...
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    Building a "man lift / work platform" for FEL. Opinions wanted. thanks

    Re: Building a "man lift / work platform" for FEL. Opinions wanted. thanks This mine. used metal and cost was about 8 dollars overall....even used some heavy angle iron at a 45 degree angle for the QA to 'hang' on and then rebar for the hole to take the pins on the bottom.I have already used...
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    LED and conversion

    Wasnt sure how many are getting on board with the new LED bulbs , But I am slowly the cost in some cases is still a problem for em but that is slowly going down. I had bought a huge stock of bulbs only a couple years ago in preperation for this change. I quickly learned a couple things, One is...
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    Choices of floor nailer nails??

    hello all, I am wondering people opinions of the staples versus the cleats.? I will be laying the standard hardwood floors and have the floor gun but have a choice of the 'L' cleat or the staples.It would seem like the staples are good as there is twice as much nail contact due to the two...
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    There goes the roof patch tar now downsized

    :thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown: Im sorry to vent but im so tired of products reducing the measure. Here is a link Roofers Choice Plastic Roof Cement 0.90 Gallon-RC015142 at The Home Depot There are 16 ounces to a gallon, thus in this case a ''gallon'' can has .90 and under specs it says 114...
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    Snow Attachments Snow Plow Float, Chain, or Rigid

    This is how I did mine without disturbing the original bracket and holes.There was another poster on here who built it under but still pinned on the original brackets. Hope this helps.I also added a pipe to the top with a hook to accept the chain so it floats .
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    Interesting Bobcat EX video well made.

    Here is a link fto a series of good videos I found interesting they are well done. E50 Bobcat Removing Stumps - YouTube
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    Free IPAD or 500 dollar gift card Ligit?

    For the record, I have been on TBN for some time, and I just had a pop up that said I could fill out a survey and win one of these.It looks official and referenced the TBN site. In the survey that was all of three questions they asked how frequently I visited:confused::confused:. like one a...
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    60' Bucket Build (el-cheapo model)

    First off I have express that this build was done with almost all used materials from various places.And alot was rusted etc. One goal was to make for as little money as possible, but also so I could have more 'rollback' on the attachment plate, thus giving me more curl. The offset of this is...
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    The ""THUMB""?

    I was just wondering if anyone has this The Thumb. And mostly interested in if the base plate has bolt holes or is that what id have to add when I get it?? My thought is if It can be bolted that I can use it on more than one unit. Thanks..Cant seem to find many pics at the site. Al
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    X=tra Water Storage container

    Just wanted to pass along my little project for water storage in the vent of power loss.We loose it several time a year, and while I have a generator for the pump, I wanted some extra storage for toilet flushing. this is what I came up with. What Im particularily glad about is that I had a...
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    WellWater and AIR>GRRRRR

    Hello all, I have a question and my opinion and would like to share it with anyone who has a responce. My ptoblem was alot of air in my water stream in the mornings, This will be an artesian well, 130 foot deep, and pump set at about 120 feet.One inch line from a submersable pump.Pitless adapter...
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    Grapple 'Bucket vs. Grapple 'Rake"

    Hi I was loing at these two attachments and trying to weigh out which is better for my needs,I was wondering if anyone had had use of one and would like to comment.My use is basically, instead of buying a chipper, I could have one of these for less money and maint. I have a spot to put the brush...
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    Sunday mashed 'o' ring opinion..(pitless adapter)

    Hello all. Ive been having some troubles with my well ,mainly the pitless adapter seating.(o ring). Thes pictures show what I have now. the newer adapters ive seen online and also in the store seem to have an 'unsquashed 'o' ring. Ive read a few reports of one of the box stores not being of much...
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    How to replace well pump?

    Now to breath new 'light' onto this thread lol My question is related.I ahv a pitless adapter thats leaking.Ive pulled ut up and the 'o' ring is in the opening as should be but Im sure to remove it id mess the ring up.So I decided to replace the whole adapter.they are reasonably priced. Problem...
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    Hd vs Lowes search is it just me/

    Im not sure just what im doing wrong but several times i do a search and I get results on the home depot sit but the lowes is terrible to gather any results. my recient example is i searched this Pitless Adapter Home depot brought them right up. yet lowes nothing I even searched 1 in. Pitless...
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    Snow blade on fel. but under the QA bracket

    After many years of having the plow blade mounted in the bucket and sticking out so far, and having to have counterweight, I finally got a QA fel adapter from ebay.It allowed me to makde a new mount for the blade and the picture can show how it sets under the plate now and what a difference in...
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    WHAT THE HELIUM????

    :mad::mad::mad::mad:Where is the Helium?My grand daughter was crying when the store didnt have any balloons.:thumbdown:They said they had been since june.Nationwise shortage.............:confused3::confused3::confused3:
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    QA Plate 3 pt adaptor recommend

    :thumbsup:Id like to put a good recomendation to this purchase. SKIDSTEER 3 POINT ATTACHMENT ADAPTER SKID STEER case | eBay I believe its well worht the money.And a good product. I am now able to have the rake on the front,:thumbsup: and also made a 'boom' pole ,and few other applications. I...
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    Bucket question

    My question is for buckets that have the QA brackets to them(skid steer). Do they all have the same degree of slant on them? Or can they be bought with more or less of a degre of tilt? I ask because I just converted to a QA adapter. And now the bucket has almost no curl at the lowest setting.It...
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    Snow Guard opinion

    Greetings. I have a situation where one roof dumps the rain and also snow onto another lower roof.( SHOP).The higher one is a meatl roof with an average pitch, but the snow freezes and curls around and takes the plastic gutter with it.:laughing: I considering these Snow Guards for Metal Roofing...
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    Weight of older 7.5 Fisher blade?

    I guess the title asks it all lol but I was wondering if anyone had a guess. the blade is around an 88 year.Im assuming ill need to keep the mount in the bucket short ,as it feels heavy just moving it around. Thanks. (blade only, no pump etc like the newer ones.)
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    Flex Seal thoughts and a question

    I have a chance to try this product. I usually dont like these types ,but my sister gave me a can so I figure ill give it a try https://www.getflexseal.com/ I was wondering if anyone tried it and how it worked. and also if you need to use the whole can at once or will it be used more than once...
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    Cloths dryerthoughts and surprise

    I just wanted to pass along a small situation i ahd with my electric cloths dryer and maybe a couple of hints that can make yours run safer and longer.Mine is a few years old and gets used alot.Lately its developed a squeek from the belt. I assumed the belt would be breaking soon, and let it go...
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    Tip on soldering a valve

    I searched and couldnt find much info but wondered how many people remove the 'guts' of a water valve when they solder it .I assuem its better overall as the heat wont bother the 'guts' ?? Any TBN tips? Thanks
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    Delivery Fuel Sur Charge???

    Me again.. I just got a quote for delivery of an item that has to come via truck freight. I cant belive they have a 70 dollar fuel surcharge.The other company im also considering must have it built into the price or the shipping cost.As the 70 dollars defiently turns me toward the other company...
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    Loader to skid..Help..universal or custom?

    I have narrowed down my search and consideration to thes two models.I like the Idea that one is adaptable.(could use on another tractor if I traded) But my MAIN concern is the offset (outward) It appears that it sits out quite a bit more that the cusotm one made to my pin holes. Anyone have an...
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    Ranch chipper questions please

    Im considering a chipper from the ranchsupply company http://ranchhandsupply.com/woodchippers.html Anyone have an recomendations or opinions on the chippers? thanks Also it seems like they do some work on them before sales. drum feed roller feed and grease fittings so i assume they are good...
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    Cell bluetooth to landline??

    I was wondering how many people have used those set ups that convert the cell phone to use ont he house (landline) wiring.Any suggestions or comments would be nice. Thanks. http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/KX-TG7645M
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    Tractors gone Electric.

    interesting video.. Soltrac. Solar charged battery powered electric crawler tractor. - YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWGiOE3B2VI&feature=related
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    Interesting thing here. swamp trax

    swamp traxx - YouTube
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    Good Tractor group on facebook

    Just wanted to pass along a good group on Facebook for tractors. Its called Tractor ****.Dont let the name throw you...:thumbsup::D:D:D:D
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    Loader quick adapter?

    Im considering this as an upgrade. Ford, New Holland Pin-On Loader to Skid Steer Quick Attach Adapter | eBay My concern is how much lift id loose with this on the loader? Currently the forks I use are hung on the bucket edge, and this really decreased my lifting capacity.Of cource they are quite...
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    How bout those Mountain Men?

    Watch Mountain Men Online, Full Episodes of Season 1 | Yidio Has anyone found an interest in this show? Ive watched two eposodes and its hard to believe that the guy in the carolinas will be able to keep the town from taking his land for a mear 200 dollar tax bill. First off where I live it has...
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    Watch them labels.

    Warning rant..lol But wanted to let people know to watch the labels in stores. Wal Mart in particular because of their policys. I went in and was excited to see that they brought back the 50 lb dog food. (it had been shrunk to 44.....) And thate 50 lbs was 10 pound free...
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    New Battery terminology??

    I am considering buying a small tester device. And se they say it uses a 9v reduplicated battery:confused2: . I assume this is a standard 9 volt battery and the word duplicated is reference to rechargable? Sometimes hard to decipher the foreign terminology :confused3:lol Here is a link to the...
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    Trac Vac opinion please

    ahve been considering this unit. Hope it is avaliable at my local tractor supply Agri-Fab Mow-N-Vac Lawn Vacuum - 4406478 | Tractor Supply Company I was wondering if anyone know is it comes with the hose? and also the size.The description isnt all that informative that I can tell. And if anyone...
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    PIA mixture screws grrrr

    I'm sorry I just cant believe how company's now make the mixtures screws so hard to adjust. A couple years ago i had to purchase two weed eaters, and the first was returned because it wouldn't run with correct mixtures, and the needles went easy accessible. Anyways I just had one that was...
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    COINS bank charges for them?

    :confused:Just wondering how everyone else handles the coins,My three banks here now do not accept loose coins. One has a machine that counts them and they charge a fee.:confused: At this point, the bank refunds half of the coin-star machines fee. But this will go away soon and we (customer)...
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    75 Duster

    AWhile this link isnt a tractor link . Leno have a tractor so it might qualify.lol But its an interesting tribute . Jay Leno's Garage: 1975 Custom Plymouth Duster - YouTube
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    Big X crash.(preventable?)

    Im posting a link t a rather long u tube with and X working in another country.Its the end thats disturbing. About half way through I get the jitters. Im curious, if its because of other countrys lack of safety rules or just plan bad decision making on the operators part.I think its all about...
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    Phone options??

    Greetings, Ive been weighing my options on a phone.First I have had a Landline for 30 some years, closing it out and going with a phone service thats through a modem connected to my cable supplier. Problem is im paying more for things I dont want. I also have a cell phone thats basically useless...
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    Well storage tank ??

    Hello, I presently have a deep well and pump and its fed through one of the standard blue captive air tanks. Its performs fine. but id like to have some storage for if there is a short power outage and also figure another tank would help to save the pump from cycles. I am considering this...
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    interestisng (possible alternate application)

    I have been looking at the cyclone rake for awile now just cant justifie it quite yet. But I see they now have a new accessorie . Cyclone Master Power Lifter accessory for the Cyclone Rake the price doesnt look bad .I just wanted to pass it along as I wonder if it would be of use to adapt it to...
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    United Tire Machine??

    I was wondering if anyone has one of these? UnitedProducts Tire Changers Model TC-540 The prices have come down but its still ahrd to justifiy but Im sick of using the manual tire mounter from HF. Thanks..:thumbsup:
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    Hardwood floor ''sanding'' the natural way.

    I'm not sure if this is a new hint or not. But I wanted to pass it along. I have a 'real' oak floor with Polly over it. put in 1980. Ive put maybe four coats of Polly on it over the years. with just a quick sanding with a belt sander.(very lightly) well this time I decided to sand it right down...
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    Safety in China Video.

    Check this out OMG Beijing worker risks his life to demolish part of a building - YouTube
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    Live Free or Die?????

    Here is another one.. Charges Dropped Against Homeowner Who Fired Gun - New Hampshire News Story - WMUR New Hampshire Charged dropped but they sould have accessed the situation before jumping the gun.
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    Covered Outlet box in ceiling???what now?

    Hello . In my adventure to replace a ceiling with wood, I came across ,first two electrical boxes with no covers in them ,and they were 'burried'.I understand the law as pertains to it having to be accesible and have a cover so I decided to have them 'show' int he ceiling and have a cover over...
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    Sears Tools That Suck On The Price

    new thread to free up the HF overflow of concerns with sears..
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    'lost' tool funny one.

    :DHard to even think of a title for this. but I got a few good laughs from it and then thought about over the years how its happened before. I am in the middle of doing some renovations, and in the process I was eliminating a small closet which backs up to the bathroom. The bathroom will be...
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    Diesel UP feb2012

    Not sure if its just my area but Diesel took a huge increase now. 23 cents almost over night. And Im sure food etc will have to rise also..:mad::mad::mad:
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    Bering Sea GoldnDrama

    I just watched the first show where they dredge gold from the Bering Sea.With the Axe man and gold rush threads here on my mind I found I viewed it differently. First off was quite an impressive barge loaded with and excavator and all kinds of stuff. Right from the git go, They had troubles with...
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    1720 Green Antifreeze?or?

    Greetings I am helping a friend who had a ford 1720 model tractor.We find green color anti freeze in the unit. But with the post concerns here with 'cavitation' Im concerned that just it haveing a green colar anti freze means its correct. Does anyone know if it can run the standsand green ? If...
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    Watch Ya self serve gas

    This might seem like a fluke, But today I purchased gas at a local station which is a small chain componay who sells Gulf gas.Ive bought gas there before with no problems but a couple of times over the years I have caught them with the wrong price on the sign (on top of pump).And before the...
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    Gas Capless car

    I wonder has anyone thoughts on this new idea? http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2008/09/filling-up-a-fo.html:cool:
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    AXE man Drama?

    I just watched the second of the season .Im really stumped at this point. Are they deliberatly doing things to make the show??? They chopped a tree down and it fell right on the guys truck:thumbsup::thumbsup:.Now any idiot would know to move the thing..LOL Just so many things now on these shows...
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    Home Depot/sweeps

    I was wondering what peoples take is on the sweepstakes that they run at Home Depot to win 5000 dollars. I usually ignore them on the receipt.But this time I went tand entered them Other than entering all the numbere it went well. (good survey) But I wonder a they then ask all kinds of...
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    Leg crushed on backhoe

    A friend of mine up north sent me this link.I had to read it a couple times to figure out. Dont understand if it was ona farm how because of the type of machine it wouldnt be classified as a farm accident.????? And I assume he was in the cab and didnt have seat belt on. Man hurt in backhoe...
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    Tow Plow....

    I found this some interesting.. Never sen these before. TowPlow Action Missouri - YouTube Interesting how it can steer its way to the other lane.. wow another http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxxmQOOxN5U&feature=related
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    Christmas (after) sale....HD

    Seems like I dont want to even go to the stores anymore. :DToday I entered Home Depot as I alwasy do abnd the person there greted me and steered me to the '''75 ''percent of christmas stuff... Not intending to but, I found some lights that the sticker tag under it said $7.49 Naturally as with...
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    Lowest prices always..FAIL

    This season I have had the time to skop at the biggest reatiler here.They say Lowest prices always. Now maybe im picky but in my recient visit I found that the Tomato soup was prices at 31 cents more than the food store(nect door)I then found $2.18 sugar and it was 189 at the food store.Even...
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    BAd Fed EX delivery

    I had seen people speak of the fed ex deliverys in different areas. I cant believe this video and delivery... Daytime TV Clips & Recaps: GMA, Today Show & More | Yahoo! TV However Id like to add that I found my delivery person to be the opposite. The other day I had a young guy deliver to me and...
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    How many mechanicts to change a tire?

    LOL glad this wasnt my shop. Tire Kingdom F150 Truck Lift - YouTube
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    Oil Experiment (sprin2012 results)

    So sad this this previous thread was closed. Spraying Diesel on Old Equipment? In the reading , I noticed that some member had set a 'rake' of some sort out for the winter in attempt to determine hw a particulat prodet would react over the winter. Im one of the anxious people who would like to...
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    'Real" Pats?

    I received and email with this product advertised as a 'pats hitch' The price is quite lower and they are black in color. I seem to rember there being an offtake of the original hitch? Perhaps these are lower price because of the added shipping cost? thanks PAT'S QUICK HITCH CATEGORY 1 - Agri...
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    Small Medium or Large?

    Anyone have any thoughts why so many places are doing away with teh ''small' size? My local sub shop had all three but changed to just medium and large.. However if there is NO SMALL then how can there be a 'Medium"???? More Psychology ? Like we are geting more for less/ Or ''more' for the...
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    Boat fail launch tractor rescues it

    Thought Id share this funny video of a boat launch gone bad. It does have a tractor in it lol.. Funniest boat launch ever! - YouTube
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    Early Christmas here..looks like 'some' new tractors

    Christmas comes early for me I just won.. Received this NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC) 31 HAILE SELAISSIE, ASOKORO BEHIND ECOWAS BUILDING. Website: Niger Delta Development Commission REF NO: 75-67-44-NDDC BATCH NO: 69-66-88-NDDC BONUS NOS:17,29,28,21,5 Dear Internet User. We are...
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    Good yahoo build group

    Thought Id pass this group along there are some good builds on it. Hope you enjoy homebuiltequipmentfortractors : Homebuilt Equipment For Tractors gosh took so long to get to this post that darn JD ad gets in the way all the time...:mad::laughing: guess they want my attention ,,,but now they...
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    Gun safety 101.

    Stupid People Own Guns Too Video
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    Air flow assist blower location in system

    I would like anyone opinion on this. .I have a forced hot air heater, and have two 6 inch runs at the end of the main trunk.One of the runs goes about 14 feet and then a 90 degree and exits. The other one used to dot he same but Ive 're-routed' it to another room. My problem is this line is some...
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    BONE WRENCH

    :thumbsup:two christmas ago I got one of these wrenches .(american). I sort of laughed at it as another of the tools that gwts in the far back bottom drawer. But several time lately ive grabbed it and found it to be real useful to my surprise.In the past id have to guess what sockets to retrieve...
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    B-12 ADITIVE?

    I went to buy some sea foam and about dropped when i saw the 9 dollars price (wal mart). So i got this product. Was wondering if anyone has used it and the results. Thanks Fuel System Additives
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    240 or 120 Volt?

    Im considering a heater , and the choice of 240 volt or 120 volt.same wattages each one puts out/ So I wonder , is one better than the other? I can wire them either way.Would the 240 one be easier on the equipment? And I believe it would use the same amount of power?(cost) Thanks.
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    WING PLOW

    John Deere 3005 (790) Compact Tractor; operation of wing blade. - YouTube
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    Sawmill video ..interesting

    I wanted to share this video. Its quite interesting. Apparently he doesn have electricity, Lumber Mill from Scratch Part 1 Hi-tech CAD Design, not - YouTube
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    Hoe tips on Mini van .fatal

    Backhoe fell onto van in fatal I-495 crash - Southborough, MA - Wicked Local Southborough http://www.wickedlocal.com/southborough/news/x27447376/National-Grid-was-test-driving-truck-that-hauled-toppled-backhoe#axzz1V0Z5zYNQ
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    Harbor Freight Mystery

    Today to my surprise I received a paper flyer for HF.I found a few items I wanted and proceeded to the web site to order.I went to the search box and entered the stock number, and up comes the item. It of course has the full price and I had to enter the coupon number separate, and then it would...
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    Casey on Hustler GRRRR

    Today HLN Had Larry Flint. Hustler owner on and he has offered her a half million to pose in t:mad::mad::mad::mad:he mag..UNREAL
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    Stump Burn with Blower and coal

    OK, I have several ..many stumps that I have tried everything to get rid of. The 'let natural rot' .well, it took 6 years for one to settles down.. So My idea this time around it to. saw as low as possible. and then I will Mark them with a sapling, so I can find them in the first snow.After the...
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    Battery Maint /charger

    I just purchased this charger Walmart.com: Schumacher SpeedCharge Battery Maintainer and Charger: Automotive I plan to give it a try and maybe buy more if I like the results.It come with a quick disconnect harness , and also spring clip harness:thumbsup: Ive had good luck with the Harbor...
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    Mounting Location of weld on Thumb

    I am looking at this Heavy duty backhoe THUMB mini excavator hoe clamp 1/2" | eBay Seems most i have looked at they have the pivot point close to the pivot of the main pinon the bucket, or close to it in between the main bucket pin and the curl linkage pin.. is it a fair assumption to assume...
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    Filing to straight for rip?

    The focus of this post is to see peoples opinions on what someone told me about changing the angle of the cutters to 0 degrees for ripping is best. I am presently using it to cut a checkerboard into a few stumps. They dull fast even when I think its clean. But it has to be done. What i do is cut...
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    Directions and Guys.oh MY

    I reciently had the pleasure to buy and assemble this piece of engineering wonder. 4' x 8' Utility Trailer - 1720 Lb. Capacity I had one years ago so had a goo idea how to assemble it.But the directions are sure lacking. Alot of things they assume people will know about. Like the way a nylon...
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    PTO Chipper again probably

    I was curious for opinions on this unit. It seems to be the middle of the road price range and has some great features.. thanks WoodMaxx 8" PTO Chipper - Mechanical Auto-Feed Woodmax chipper. Oh also they ask for a reserve 100 dollars for a end of june purchase. Is this somehting companies do...
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    Interesting Front loader Grapple

    YouTube - ‪Deutz 5006 - Brandholz verladen mit hydraulischer Zange & Rotator‬‏ Seems like a good rig..
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    Not much to recover in this acident..

    interesting video... YouTube - Burk's Falls Recovery
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    PIG POOP?

    First off let me state that where i live I got some good horse poop years ago and spread it thinly over some fill dirt. I have the best growing lawn there.. yep plenty of weeds but I'm just looking to make it green... I have a chance now to get a truckload of Pig Manure.(well seasoned).The...
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    Horn obsolete?

    I used my horn the other day for first time in years..:D I was thinking how its almost obsolete for me..But required for inspections...more need in the city maybe?
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    Rachael has been replaced by ANN scam.

    As many of you probably know or have had calls from someone who claims to be Rachael,:laughing:she is now replaced with some who will great you with""Hello This is ANN with card holders services. first nothing wrong with you card, but we can lower your interest"" You can see many searches with...
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    L or R Bearing gone ..(auto(

    Hopefully someone can solve a small dispute here. lol Here is the situation.2003 Chevy Venture Van There is a front bearing going .I purchased the new one, assuming that its the driverside thats gone.However I made the same assumption before on a different car and I was wrong. I attempted to...
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    Brake Pdela Pusher?

    Not sure where to ask this question. But its turned into a project for me LOL I find myself having to get help to bleed brake cylinders on the cars oftne and I saw a rod once that would ratchet up a spring that would then sit against the seat of the car and press the brake pedal down as I opened...
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    interesting video too much pull.

    YouTube - acidente com cegonheira
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    pine wood storage thoughts

    Hello, I have just purchased allot of this Shop EverTrue 8' x 0.31' Stain Grade Pine Edge and Center Bead Plank Paneling at Lowes.com It comes tightly wrapped in plastic casing 6 strips to a bundle.(nice). Most arrived undamaged but a couple had the tell tale forks rips and marks. Anyway my...
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    Tree remover on 3 PTH

    Treehog 48 I thought this was a mower deck at first. looks like ya back into the tree. hmmm:thumbsup:
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    Two Wheeler mod

    Just wanted to pass along this small thing I made for my two wheeler. It was so simple to make yet so handy, I make several more to have things mounted on it. Such as a blower fan, and a box for driveway sand for the winter, trash barrels Its nothing more than a piece of plywood with two cross...
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    Kids on excavator

    this seems nuts.. how old are they. YouTube - funny digger accident
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    HAZZZ volcan

    Ive been patching tires for years with volcanizing cement. and now this 8-oz. can Rema Cold Vulcanizing Cement, Tube Repair Supplies - GEMPLER'S I happen to live in one of the 'no ship' to states.What the heck is this about??To many people sniffing it? Ill have to travel tow another state and...
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    Nice Manouver

    YouTube - Incredible Maneuver Truck Driver
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    NiCad renew??

    Has anyone used this product? BATTERY PACK RENEWING IS EASY for DEWALT 18 VOLT 18V V - eBay (item 270711184281 end time Mar-02-11 22:01:10 PST) I dont understandf you can jump start shot batteries? Oh here is another one also...
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    "Quick Bite"

    I found this hitch. kind of interesting. YouTube - QuickBite Coupler I think this one is more for fun?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJdiK9iYgfk&feature=related
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    suggestions for holes in bed frame.

    I am a poor person who uses bedframe angle all the time. I know it is hardned and brittle but it is fine for many uses. So for years I was able to torch a hole where needed, But now I dont use the torch much. Anyways a drill will dull real quick or break etc. does anyone have anty suggestion...
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    ? for winch engineer

    I was wondering , in this video.YouTube - 1 Redneck snow plow fix.avi if a second 'snatch' block would make an even more powerful pull for this plow? Or if the cable were hooked furter out on the ploaw frameit would work better. I assume with each snatch block added it slow the pull down also...
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    Football anyone?

    Snow Removal A Science At Gillette Stadium In Foxboro After Blizzard CBS Boston – News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and Boston's Best Or how about a Hot Tub?
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    Payloader gone wild

    wow check this video out.. YouTube - Out of control city tow truck destroys parked SUV on Brooklyn street it just keeops going and going apparently doesnt know how to use the roll bucket method
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    100lb propane to air?

    I found this buy Shop Outdoor Living : Grills & Outdoor Cooking : Grill Accessories : Worthington Cylinders at Lowes.com I was wonering as someone said I could convert it to be a portable air tank. I assume the size would allow me to fill sevral tires as I would like to be able to do. Has...
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