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    Intercom to shop

    Anybody have suggestions for a kitchen to shop intercom. Distance as wire would run would be close to 200 feet. Wireless won't work because shop is metal building. 120 volt receptacle plug in units won't work because shop has its own electric meter and ground system.
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    Why so much tongue weight on 22' car hauler trailers?

    If the trailer is lite on the tongue it will fishtail on you and at HI way speed could cause you to lose control. When towing you need to at least have 75 - 110 lbs of tongue weight or you will have trouble. Of couse on smaller trailers the tongue will be lighter but it has to be heavy.
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    All thread rod as rebar

    If the rebar is plated you may want to check with a true authority. Before retiring I installed light poles and sign structures on highways. DOT Will not allow coating on any rebar or anchor bolts that go in concrete. The 3" x 16' anchor bolts for very tall poles was only galvanized from top of...
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    How to back up a pivoting axle trailer

    With a fixed axle trailer if you grab the bottom of the steering wheel the trailer goes the direction of the steering wheel. With your trailer the opposite is true. Grab the top of the wheel and the direction you turn the wheel the trailer should go. AS someone stated it takes practice and a...
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    All thread rod as rebar

    Galvanized or coated I would say no. Rebar is bare, uncoated steel for a number of reasons.
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    Hours charged for tractor work

    I figure in my equipment loading, hauling, and travel time, (that includes truck and labor), both ways. Then I figure estimated equipment time on the ground working including my labor. I tell them I have estimated X amount of time on the ground working, tractor work included and give them an...
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    Hood for New Model JD X320

    Need a new Part #BJD514 Hood or side and top panels for hood. Grandson lowered Kubota L2900 rear boom and crushed top and sides. These things cost $750.00 complete. This is the new model serial number above 280001. Any help would be appreciated.
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