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    chim replied to the thread Daily Chuckle.
    The world was a better place before mylar chip bags 🥺
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    chim replied to the thread Daily Chuckle.
    Had one of those at the town park. Back then potato chips were packed in waxed paper bags. We'd sit on the empty bags for a few runs...
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    chim replied to the thread Strange Blade.
    The weather is helping extend this simple project into what seems more like a career:) It isn't a major design/build but it's something...
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    chim replied to the thread A rant.
    The shop I've been dealing with for the past few years has already asked if I wanted to do work on the vehicle or have them do it. The...
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    chim replied to the thread Leather Work Gloves.
    I'm currently test driving some Wells Lamont gloves that Costco had 3 pair for $19 IIRC. So far they're OK but I avoid wearing them...
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    chim replied to the thread Strange Blade.
    Welding table - It could probably never be big enough. Normally there are three grinders (Battery w/flap disc, battery w/wire brush for...
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    Kennyd4110, I fixed your tractor so it fits with the rest of us here;)
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    I used 10" baler belting. Stiff enough to collect loose snow but has enough give to deflect around hard objects. Fastened with bolts...
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    Sounds consistent with running in HI gear.
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    chim replied to the thread Strange Blade.
    We had some balmy 20°'s today and I couldn't resist laminating the new lock plate onto the old one. One step closer. The corners of...
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    chim replied to the thread A rant.
    At work we had three different F150's spit a spark plug and tore out the threads. Repairs - all in round numbers - at our trusted local...
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    Stop and pick up one of those "alligators" along the road. You know those tread portions of truck tires that commonly get shed and left...
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    Huckster, good idea washing it. I have a DeWalt 20V pressure washer for removing salt after making trips to town. It's small and can...
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    Nice and clean installation, congrats!
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    chim replied to the thread Buying advice and pricing :).
    My vote would be for an L series. You mention "crumbling foundation and groundhog infestation, when it's not flooded underneath" and...