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    Stupid easy LED lighting in the barn or shed

    I've had old T-12 florescent lighting in my shed for 20 years now. Three rows of four 2-bulb metal fixtures. Center of building is 16 ft tall. Had typical florescent issues - flickering, dim sometimes, especially when below 50 degrees, humming ballast, hard to replace the center row bulbs... I...
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    Brake Cleaner & HEAT = VERY DANGEROUS !!!

    Chances are that some of you use brake cleaner to degrease parts. I wait until local Auto Parts place puts it on sale (buy-1-get-1-free), then I buy a case. We glance at the caution label on the back and forget about it. It is some NASTY stuff - not to be triffled with. I got this from the ECJ5...
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    Good Deal at Lowes

    If you don't mind using tools other than Snap-on (or Mac/Matco), Lowes has a stupidly good deal on. KOBALT 40PC socket set - standard and deepwell, both SAE & Metric. Made in U. S. A. and carries their lifetime waranty(FWIW). Reg price is $59.98 - THERE IS NO "On SALE" sign in the tool...
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    Shop Tricks

    I found these on a Mopar board I frequent and though about the smart guys over here. Please all your little pearls of wisdom - usually found in the shop, to the bottom of this list. It may be a help to younger members: Adhesive lead wheel weights (the kind for aluminum wheels) make nice soft...
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    Electric Fence - not working.

    Gentlemen, Please enlighten me to where I went wrong. I purchased a (110v) electric fence-charger from TSC. Rated for 5-miles of fence - my little pasture is less than 1/2 mile around. Aluminum wire, insulators on all wood posts, Ground-rod is 6' galvanized with clamp to ground wire (not just...
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    Farm Star PHD

    I picked up a Farm Star PHD at the recommendation fo the tractor dealer. Was more expensive than others, but unfamiliar with Farm Star.... Came with "Cormer" driveshaft. Does anyone have experience with Farm Star? Thanks, 49 T&C
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    Security & Theft  Phunnie - Why Farm Trucks Are Never Stolen

    • They have a range of about 20 miles before they overheat, break down or run out of gas. • Only the owner knows how to operate the door to get in or out. • It is difficult to drive fast with all the fence tools, grease rags, ropes, chains, buckets, boots and loose papers in the cab. • It...
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    IH B414 Lugs & dies under a load

    I have a '67 B414 that has ran well in the past. I hadn't used it in 6 mos or so. I started it and warmed it up. Idled fine, but when I put a load on it (had discs on it), the engine lugged and died Any ideas where to look. thanks, 49T&C
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    New Tractor WOO HOO !!!

    I've been lurking on this board for a little while now and got a lot of good FEL info off the board. I'm just about to take delivery of a SAME 50HP with FEL. My poor old '67 IH will just mow from now on. I need to FEL & rootrake to dig up palmetto & wild rosemary bushes. I can't wait to get...
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