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    conveyor motor

    Hello, Does anybody know where I can get a 110 volt low RPM gear motor of at least 1/2 hP for a conveyor I am building ? thanks MFWD
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    Cub Lo Boy 154 needs new carb

    Hello, I have a 1974 Cub Lo Boy that I would like to put a new carb on. They range anywhere from $30 to $350. Anyone out there have any suggestions on which carb to buy ? MFWD
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    Over The Tire rubber tracks for skid steer

    Hello, I was wondering whether anyone has bought Over The Tire rubber tracks for their skid steer to help in snow removal ? If so, what brand and how well do they work. MFWD
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    Balancing trailer tires

    Hello, This is probably a dumb question, but do tires on an aluminum 5.5' x 10' utility trailer need to be balanced ? I just bought one from Tractor Supply a few months ago and have only used it a few times, but the other day when I was pulling it, it seemed to be hopping and not running real...
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    Rhino Large View carbon fiber RH01 welding helmet

    Hello, Does anybody out there use a Rhino Large View carbon fiber RH01 welding helmet. It is the auto-darkening type. It is only $59.98 on Amazon, which I thought was a good price. I like the fact that the carbon fiber makes it real light in weight. I'm thinking about buying one and just thought...
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    Thickness of quick attach plate to use

    Hello, Yesterday, I just bought a used snow plow (one that had attachments for a truck) to put on my skid steer. It is a 1970's Meyers trip edge plow that is 7.5' wide. This plow is heavy duty, back when the steel was still good.I will have to fabricate a new mount set-up that I can put on a...
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    closed cell spray on foam insulation

    Hello, I have a question about spray on closed cell insulation. I have a metal carport that I have enclosed both ends, put on a garage door and have metal the whole way down the sides. It was the first thing I built when we moved into our new house. I needed a place to store outdoor stuff...
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    New Aluminum trailer

    Hello, Today I went to Tractor supply and ordered a new 5.5' x 10' aluminum trailer. They had one on the lot, but I ordered one straight from the factory because I don't want one that has sat out in the weather for who knows how long......the man said the one in the lot was only there for 2...
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    Thinking of building a snow plow set-up for skid steer

    Hello, I'm thinking of building a snow plow set-up for my skid steer because I'm tired of plowing with my bucket. The bucket works, but I think a regular snow plow blade would work much better. Here are my thoughts : first buy a quick attachment plate to mount the plow frame onto, I'm thinking...
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    Aluminum Tractor Supply Trailers

    Hello, Do any of you guys have the 5.5 x 10 foot aluminum trailer from Tractor Supply? They are currently going for $1799. Are they an ok trailer? Thanks. MFWD
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    Tractor Supply Trailer Sale

    Hello, Does anyone know what time of year Tractor Supply has a trailer sale ???? I'd like to buy their 5.5' x 10' aluminum trailer....but I can wait until I can get a sale price !!!! MFWD
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    Tire tube with metal valve

    Hello, About 4 years ago I bought a used 2002 New Holland TC35D. It has 10 x 16.5 R4 front tires and is 4WD. The right front tire had a tube in it when I bought it, tire looks good, but it had a tube. I got down in a mud hole at one point and something in the hole ripped out the tube...
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    Aluminum trailers

    Hello, I just bought a new 2016 John Deere XUV 550 Gator. I had to borrow my sister-in-law's 5' x 8' utility trailer to bring it home. My 4' x8' trailer was too small in width. Actually, the 5' x8' was barely long enough.....the wheel was almost centered over the rear edge. I had it strapped...
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    Meyers Diamond 7' trip edge snow plow blade

    Hello, I am going to make a snow plow for my skidsteer. I know I need to buy a quick attach plate and a friend of mine found me the set-up that goes between the quick attach plate and the plow blade. The question I have is what is a good price on a 7' Diamond trip edge snow plow blade. I can...
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    Body Filler for concrete voids

    Hello, In the past year, starting in June, I've built a 3 car garage/barn with a second story wood shop and storage area. I've been the general contractor.....had the concrete work subbed out....helped with the framing....helped do the wiring with my electrician friend...and will help with the...
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