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    Re: Online source for Chicago Pneumatic Parts

    Andy, I think you can find replacement parts at Harbor Freight. Good luck
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    Re: Options for T111 Siding

    RobS-Strongly consider Hardi Plank or Hardi Panel. It's considered by your insurance company the same as brick and will cost you about 1/3 less. In addition it holds paint like a champ. No I don't...
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    Re: Harbor Freight

    I-Did you take it back and did they replace it? I've heard that HF is good about making things good.
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    Lawn tractor purchase

    I am in the market for a rider mower for trimming around my barn. I am looking seriously at a Murray 18hp w/42"cut from Home Depot. I know that there are a number of other brands around that are more...
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    Re: Framing nailers

    K-Have you looked at Harbor Freight. Chinese products primarily but a friend that does a lot of framing and other projects using air nailers says that for the occasional user, this can't be beat....
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    Re: Some idiot nailed my truck

    Hayseed, being from Texas you know the kind of publicity we're getting re. insurance, both Homeowners and Auto. My particular company is one that I've been with since military service(about 43years)...
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    Re: Code of the West

    Egon, I think it's a state of mind much like being a country type while living in NYC or Chicago (or in my case, Dallas). A city type is not necessarily a bad person, just a person that wants to move...
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    Re: My Barn is Here

    Chevdog, I'm trying the attachment one more time.
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    Re: My Barn is Here

    Chevdog, I read your rating for the BCI people. I would encourage you to cut the scheduling person a bit of slack though. I experienced some of the same delays and missed appointments that you did....
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    Re: My Barn is Here

    Chevdog, glad things are off high center. In my search for the company to build my barn, BCI was high on my list but I went with Apache because they build a gambrel style of barn. While still in the...
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    Re: Lime Application

    Banjoppd, I have a small farm in Quitman, TX and the soil here is very sandy. It is a known fact around here that the soil is very acidy and needs lime. My hay meadow (Coastal Bermuda) was recently...
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    Clearing land of dead trees

    I am finally getting around to clearing the timbered land around my house and barn. It is heavily timbered and through the years large trees have died and fallen. The termites have made meals out of...
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    Re: My Barn is Here

    Phylynx, If you haven't made a commitment yet you might want to talk to Apache Construction located in Whitehouse, TX (just south of Tyler). They've just completed a 50X34 for me that I'm really...
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    Chain saw replacement chain

    I have a Husqvarna 340 chainsaw. I need to buy a replacement chain for use while I have the current chain sharpened. Do I need to buy a "Husqvarna" brand or will a generic brand of chain from Home...
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    Re: Battery powered circular saws

    Gatorboy, I have a Riobi 18v circular saw that I've used for the past couple of years for what I call "detail sawing". The blade is quite thin and is great for jobs when a small kerf is important....
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    Drilling a water well

    Has anyone used the well drilling equipment from Deeprock Equipment of Alabama to drill their own shallow water well? Can the equipment be rented instead of buying? Any comments will be appreciated.
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    Re: On-demand water heaters

    We built a small (2 bedroom, 2 bath) farmhouse about six months ago. My wife and I are the primary, part time users. We have a 40 gallon electric water heater and even when we have guests (up to 4...
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    Re: Condensation with Metal Roofs

    I'm just having a 50X34X20(hgt) pole barn built. Should be finished next week. All metal and fully insulated. I watched the process of insulating. The insulation came in rolls with a plastic side...
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    Using pine straw for erosion control

    I have a new house built on sandy soil. It's in the country and I don't want to bother with a lawn and the attendant maintenance. I am considering using pine straw in large amounts to 1)hold the soil...
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    Re: tobacco barn conversion

    Has anyone raised the question of some sort of beetle or worm in the wood from a tobacco barn and how it needs to be fumigated before use. I recall an article some time ago concerning some conversion...
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    Re: How much work IS a horse?

    My daughter wanted a horse so badly that we extracted a promise that she would take care of him. She kept her part of the bargain but I was willing to lend a hand when necessary. We had about 4 acres...
  22. Thread: Termites

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    Re: Termites

    I have a place in East Texas where the termites are vicious! I don't know if it's that much different in your state but I would suggest that you shop around for another exterminator! There are many...
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