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    Looking for Skid loader recommendationski

    We are looking at replacing our 1998 Toro 325D with a diesel skid loader with heated cab. Preferably wheeled. We have another front deck Toro for mowing. The main reason for replacing the Toro with a skid loader is parking space. Something has to go or go outside. I have too much outside as...
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    Another What garden tractor to buy thread.

    We recently sold our 1980 John Deere 400 25 hp. - K582 - Garden tractor. From what I have been around, we want to stay in the 25 hp. Or bigger range. We are wanting to replace it with a diesel, not too much bigger/heavier. With 4x4, rear pto & 3 point. Possibly a loader. The 400 had a 60"...
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    How hard would it be to cut down a pickup bed extender from 8' to a 6' bed?

    How hard would it be to cut down a pickup bed extender from 8' to a 6' bed? https://bid.liquidbidding.com/lots/3782695#aWQ9Mzc4MjY5NSZsaW1pdD0xNTAmb2Zmc2V0PTExNyZwYWdlPTEmcHJldltwYWdlXT13bCZwcmV2W3dpZF09NDkmc3RhdHVzPXVwY29taW5nJnR5cGU9d2F0Y2hpbmc.
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    Taller skinnier LED bulbs

    I just tried to replace an incandescent bulb in a fixture with LED. Once again, the bulb would not seat deep enough in the socket to work. The LED has a little step that hits the plastic surrounding the socket before it's deep enough to make contact. I have run into this several times when...
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    Looking for a cheap multimeter and battery load tester

    Just something decent to have around. My sheds are 150 ft. Apart and it gets old walking back and forth. I try to keep a multimeter in each shed, house and each vehicle. My only requirements are an audible continuity tester, some sort of standard batteries - something I probably already have...
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    Best roofing underlayment 8/12 under steel

    What is the Best roofing underlayment 8/12 under steel? Taking into consideration not being slippery and durability.
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    1974 16' dump trailer power unit

    I have a 1974 16' grain dump trailer. At the very least, The 12 volt motor needs repair. It has a 4 plus gallon reservior. I am looking at replacing the whole thing. Where is the best place to buy a complete power unit? I haven't found much searching.
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    I need Milwaukee M18 to V18 adapters and some quality M18 batteries. Does anybody have any links?

    I need Milwaukee M18 to V18 adapters and some quality M18 batteries. Does anybody have any links?
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    Located in Illinois. Are any of solar panel companies legit?

    I get a bunch of pop ups about solar. Are any of the solar companies legit? All I have heard so far is they aren't doing batteries around here - which would mean a backup generator would still be necessary. You have to watch the payment details. Their contract had 7% interest hidden in it. I...
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    Clip on tire inflator with gauge.

    Does anybody have recommendations for a good tire inflator with gauge? Made in the USA is preferred. Do they make one with a straight end? Like this Milton? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXU55OG/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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    Where to get Batteries rebuilt?

    Where can I send 18 volt Milwaukee Lithium batteries to get rebuilt? I used to send them to a guy in Michigan, but he only does electric bike batteries now.
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    Purloin spacing for interior steel sheeting on a pole barn with 8 ft spacing on trusses

    How far apart can you get away with spacing the interior horizontal wall purloins on 8 ft spacing? I plan to install foam board between the exterion sheeting wall purloins. Then have at least 1" of foam sprayed. I may go with another layer of board insulation before spraying. I am wondering...
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    Looking for CA Ware 4-1/2 × 20 water filter housing

    The thread on the clear bowl of some of the CA Ware water filters in our 7 flter bank have gone away. Does anybody have any info on finding complete CA Ware 4-1/2 × 20 filter housings or just the bowls? I will not be able to swap out to a different brand for many months. I'm not sure who I...
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    20 gpm water purification.

    We have nasty water. We don't drink it or give it to our animals. Or even like to water the garden with it We have a shallow well. 65 ft. But wevare on a rise, so its actually shallower than that. Surrounder by farm ground. We get at least 20 gpm. We could get more with 1-1/4" line, instead...
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    Delta 70-200 Spindle pulley has up and down movement

    Delta 70-200 drill press Spindle pulley has up and down movement The spindle pulley mounted tight has less than, but close to 1/8" play up and down. Along with the spindle sleeve it is mounted to. The pulley is about the same amount lower than the adjustment pulley pulley. If you pull the...
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    Options for trenching in a propane line and sizing

    I am thinking about running a propane line from the house to a shed about 100'. Can I run it on the house regulator? What size line? What kind of line? The line to the house from the tank was run in soft uncoated copper about 20 years ago. Is that normal?
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    thinner torque wrench

    I am in need of something thinner to torque upper ball joints on a 4x4 96 Suburban. My 1/2" torque wrench is to thick to get in between the half axle and bet on the nut. I either need a thinner torque wrench or a 3/8 drive 1 1/16 socket. Any other ideas? Or where to get things? I'm was...
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    What is the best standing seam for the money?

    What is the best standing seam roof for the money? Does anybody have any links to groups that would have info on standing seam and what is available today? I did some several years ago, but I have no idea what is available today. I did some snap lock, some hook and roll and one batten cap -...
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    From Illinois

    Looking for ideas and an amphibious vehicle with 3 point and PTO's Something like a Land Tamer.
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