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    Walk Behind Mowers with Zero Turn style front casters what is available.

    We see a high failure rate on front swivel casters on the most common style MTD built mowers like the Troybilt and Cub Cadet. I would personally not buy one, I’m basically retired, just work 15 hours a week for something to do at a farm store that sells Cub and Husquvarna mowers and we...
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    Q: Anyone use Nilfisk Vacuums?

    I believe I am correct stating that they mfg the Stihl branded vac which I own. The Stihl unit is fantastic.
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    Wera Screwdrivers... my thoughts

    Got Wiha, Wera,Felo and PB Swiss in the box. Felo and PB Swiss are my favorite.
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    (It's) Riding lawn mower time

    The farm store I work at a couple days a week has a service department that will basically work on any brand. Good friends with the two techs, their preferred engine is Kawasaki and Briggs Vanguard. They both think late model Briggs and Stratton (non vanguard) and Kohler are junk. They...
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    Hex Key Set - T-Handle / T-Thru-Handle / P-Handle

    I have a set of Wiha and a set of Wera both have been excellent. I certainly wouldn't overlook the European coo, Check and see what Stahlwille,PB Swiss or Felo offer.
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    Rats tunneling under the shop slab. What to do?

    Light road flares push them in the tunnel and cover them up the gases kill anything in the hole. We have lots of vermin thief way.
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    It's time for a torch. (oxy/acetylene)

    Been using oxy/propane for 40 yrs. Buy the largest oxy bottle you can haul, just use 20 lbs propane BBQ bottle, easy to exchange anywhere 7 days a week. We use a torch extensively, mainly on pipe fence projects.
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    How secure is an aluminum truck toolbox?

    If you want a secure truck tool box buy a Ranch Hand. Built in Tx. I've had one for years,better than a jobox or similar type box . Aluminum boxes aren't in the same ballpark. No crow bar will get you in, maybe a rechargeable grinder with a pile of cutting wheels or a torch, mine has recessed...
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    Building with used / salvaged materials?

    In our area they are advertising 40x100 building kits for around 5500.00 all reclaimed poultry house materials, they were listing the trusses only at 100.00 a truss 40' span. Alto of farmers are driving 10' long 3" pipe four feet in the ground and welding the truss leg to the pipe to get...
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    Hello from Sparta MO

    Welcome to the forum. Looks like you've had the rain we've had. Love the windows for natural lighting. Stay around and enjoy lots of good ideas/knowledge.
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    Best grass killer before laying gravel down?

    Pramitol,Mojave,Ground Clear,HY VAR, are all ground sterilants and will kill all vegetation for a year, talking about killing it tithe bare dirt. Round Up and its generic equivalents give you a 8 week kill in my area and the vegetation is back, I consider glyophosphate or round up a waste of...
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    Little 1938 Wyoming Garage

    Nice little garage,definitely worth saving. Can't buy that quality of lumber in today's world. Buffalo is one of my favorite vacation stops. We usually just pull the RV in the KOA. Love the drive over to Ten Sleep.
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    Quality Pocket Knife

    Schatt&Morgan 3 blade stockman, made in Titusville, PA not cheap but as good as traditional pocket knife as you will find. You'll throw away Case,Buck,Schrade, etc if you ever try one. Tactical style get a Benchmade, if your into fixed blades nothing beats a Randall.
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    Husqvarna lawn mower any good?

    Made by AYP, so your getting the same quality as Poulan or Poulan Pro, not a fan of ttheHonda GC motor lowest quality of the Honda engine line. We sell them at the place I work at, seem to be a throw away after 2-3 years. Go buy a Honda from a Honda shop or Toro.
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    Chainsaw Chain Repair Tool/Process!

    Our shop spins them up for folks for three bucks w chain plus .50 cents a link. Just go to a local shop.
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