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    Re: Down spout drain tile and a frech drain

    My thought was I need to bury my drain tile for my two down spouts. Both would drain to daylight way out in the woods.
    Also on the same side of the house I have a lot of run-off that is washing out...
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    Down spout drain tile and a frech drain

    I have two down spouts on a side of my house I am going to rent a trencher and bury 4" solid (no holes) drain tile. But also on the same side of the house I really have a need for a french drain or...
  3. Thread: Mouse vs. Owl

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    Mouse vs. Owl

    Atleast I think it was an owl, I have quite a few barred owls around my place.
    This is was taken in the woods behind my house after last fridays snow.

    -dave
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    Re: Which way to go Tire Chains or Tire Cables

    I got a set of the Z-cables for my truck and the wifes car. They really easy on and off.
    If the weather is real bad I'll just stay at home. They would only be used to get to the main road. I have...
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    Re: Which way to go Tire Chains or Tire Cables

    So...huh..chains it is then!

    -dave
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    Re: Which way to go Tire Chains or Tire Cables

    Oh I understand about the weight thing. I've had trucks for years. I think EVERYBODY should drive a 2WD PU during a winter ateast a few times in their live. Its honest driving, its impossible to...
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    Which way to go Tire Chains or Tire Cables

    With winter coming up I'm looking at getting some tire chains or cables for emergency use for my 2WD F-150.
    I was looking at some of the product at this site;
    http://www.vulcantire.com
    And was...
  8. Using potassium permanganate and septic systems

    I have pretty bad Iron and Sulfur in my water. I'm looking at getting a Greensand filter to use in with my Whole House and Softener.
    The greensand filter uses potassium permanganate for...
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    Re: Rock Roads and Dust

    Oh I do remember...the guy sprayed this supposedly dioxin contaminted oil all over two counties. But the state only took the highest priced, most desierable land to clean up and later it became a...
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    Re: Rock Roads and Dust

    We have a pretty big devlopment 80+ lots alll 5-8 acres.
    The CaCl was applied as liquid, the cost was around $16,000. We hired it out....I think there is 5-7 miles of road... I cant remember...
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    Re: Rock Roads and Dust

    Gary,
    I'm just up the road from you in Troy. Last summer our subdivision Calcium Chlorided our steets as well...It wasnt cheap, but it did keep the dust down.
    A couple suggstions;
    - Only do the...
  12. Thread: Ridgid Tools

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    Re: Ridgid Tools

    FYI - The Emerson Power tools are now made under license for Emerson by OWT Industries a division of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd (China) (http://www.ttigroup.com/). This other Techtronic...
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    Re: Dog\'s Nails & Clipping

    A Styptic Pencil, like you would use for shaving works well also.

    -dave
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    Re: cats in pole shed?

    We just had a very friendly stray move into our garage. He has no idea what to do with the litter box. We also re-topped out driveway with limestone screenings. He does know what to do with that...
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    Re: Concrete counter tops etc.

    I would purchase this book, all of the usual places have it, including Home Depot.

    Concrete Countertops: Design, Form, and Finishes for the New Kitchen and Bath
    by Fu-Tung Cheng, Eric Olsen ;...
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    Re: Harbor Freight Log Splitters

    I finally ended up buying a Swisher 28ton w/10.5hp. Only used it a couple times and it works well enough. Kinda awkward to fold up, but otherwise it has plenty of power.
    It was $1399 which is the...
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    Re: Coiled snake alert

    No its not ture the venom that a juvenille snake has is identical to the full-grown counterpart. The amount of venom injected depends on ALOT of factors, place of bite, one fang, two fangs, perhaps...
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    Re: Harbor Freight Log Splitters

    Thanks for the advice, there isnt a TSC within 100 miles from me. There is a local chain Orschlens that sells a couple, I'll check them out as well.

    -dave
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    Re: Harbor Freight Log Splitters

    Thanks...will do. Not sure who sells them around here. I'm going to need to do something in the next couple weeks. Winter is not here yet, but its on its way.

    Thanks again,

    -dave
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    Re: Harbor Freight Log Splitters

    No after reading some of the post I think I will go another direction as well. I havent yet. Not real excited about waiting, then having to build it.

    -dave
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    Re: Harbor Freight Log Splitters

    I guess it was on the slow boat from China. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

    -dave
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    Re: Strange tale happened locally!

    The only way the story could have been stranger is if the deer had come back to life!

    -dave
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    Re: Shock Collars for dog training

    We trained our Brittany on the invisble fence. I bought it on-line from;
    http://www.radiofence.com
    Really nice kit, we follow the instructions and training went perfect! Took about two weeks....
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    Re: Trailer side connectors needed!

    Gary,
    Locally I'd bet Orshlens (Warrenton or Troy) or Cousin Charlies (Wentzville) would have these.

    -dave
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    Harbor Freight Log Splitters

    Does anyone have any expirence or insight with the Harbor Frieght log splitters? They have two models I'm looking at both 24 ton horizontal/vertical units, one with a Briggs & Stratton 8hp for...
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