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    Re: d.i.y. castration

    It is still common to see lambs cut here in oz. When you cut a lamb you snip the bag with shears grab the you know whats between the teeth and pull them. They are not cut but torn out. At the same...
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    Re: house boat update

    Pat
    I pressure tested each section (every 4 ft) to 2 psi then used soapy water to check for leaks. I have since found out that our state gov authorities recommend that you don"t exceed 1/2 psi...
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    Re: house boat update

    completion of pontoons, They will be grit blasted and painted with epoxy tar on monday, Check them out

    http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/vin_dowd/my_photos
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    Re: house boat

    Hi

    I will have two options for launching it, one about 6 miles, but lots of over head power cables, the other about 15 miles but along a highway,very few power cables. However i have spoken to...
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    Photo up date, first pontoon /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
    http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/vin_dowd/lst?&.dir=/pontoons&.src=ph&.view=t
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    Re: house boat

    Hi

    I am going to pressure test each section of the pontoon to find any possible holes last night i pressurised the first compartment to 2.5 psi is this safe

    vin
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    Re: house boat

    Gary
    Most house boats built here work on 50% floatation.
    each pontoon will be 12 mts long (40 ft) @ 50% floatation they will be able to float 5.25 tons approx each, total 10.5 tons, subtract the...
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    Re: house boat

    HI

    Have done a bit more on the pontoons, I am very happy the way it is fitting together.Not shore about the welder,having a little trouble getting used to it. Sorry about all the confusion but...
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    Re: house boat

    Sorry try this one /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

    http://photos.yahoo.com/vin_dowd
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    Re: house boat

    The steel arrived today and i started straight away here is the first photos
    http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/vin_dowd/lst?.dir=/pontoons&.view=t
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    Re: house boat

    I will bore you all to tears with lots of photos from start to finish of the houseboat. The steel for the pontoons has not turned up yet, i rang the supplier yesterday they said it will be here next...
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    Re: house boat

    Hi
    Sorry about the metric measures in the first posting /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

    Thanks for all the ideas, i'm taking them all in, so keep them coming for me to chew on.
    I went to...
  13. Thread: house boat

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    house boat

    I intend to build pontoons for a houseboat,the design i have chosen are hexagenal 3mm steel, baffled every 1200mm and fabricated in 1200mm sections. To achieve the hex shape i will have steel sheets...
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    Re: Loading sheep into a trailer

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    Nice trailer mate, In Australia we would put a sliding gate on the back just in front of where your ramps are. Instead of a swing gate it's much easier to use with sheep.
    A sliding gate is...
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    storm

    Hi

    I hope Isabel does'nt do too much damage as it passes over your country. To all thoughs in its path i wish you the best of luck. from down under.
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    Re: Loading sheep into a trailer

    No you will not need anything as a veiw block, for years i have carted sheep in weld mesh cage trailers without any problems.
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    Re: Loading sheep into a trailer

    I have had many years of experience with sheep and would have no doubt that they would walk on it if it is fine enough. You will find that you will probably have to put the first sheep on the...
  18. Thread: white wash

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    white wash

    I have just had 900 orange trees mechanically hedge leaving the trunks exposed to the sun. I need to paint or white wash them. what is the best way to do this and can you mix paint and lime together...
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    citrus

    I have just had 900 orange trees mechanically hedge leaving the trunks exposed to the sun. I need to paint or white wash them. what is the best way to do this and can you mix paint and lime together...
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    Re: Mushrooms!

    Hi

    In Aust we have available a product that trades as Kendocide.
    Try a search on its active ingredent. Dichlorophen
  21. Thread: pig on spit

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    Re: pig on spit

    Chris

    Our summers get into the low forties but the air is very dry, are you the same there?
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    Re: pig on spit

    HI

    It is neither a dumpster or a shed it is purpose built and pulls apart, fits all into the fire pan, just like a big suit case.

    Its mid winter about 0c
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    Re: pig on spit

    Maybe it should be in this case P.E.T.S.

    (people eating tasty swine)
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    Re: pig on spit

    and this
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    pig on spit

    Hi

    Just thought i would share with you what i did on the weekend. /forums/images/icons/grin.gif
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